ghSMART Principal Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at ghSMART.
ghSMART
Principal
Staff Difficult Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Had some casual chats with folks at the company to get a referral. Then, an initial call with HR, followed by a more formal 1-hour interview with HR. The main part was a long 5-hour ghSMART interview.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Could you share more about what interests you?
- What do you consider your key strengths to be?
- What are you passionate about?
ghSMART
Principal
Lead Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Case Behavioral
The interview process was pretty standard, similar to what you'd expect from reading a book about consulting interviews. However, be warned, if you don't have experience from firms like Bain, BCG, or especially McKinsey on your resume, it might not be worth applying, as the company culture seems quite exclusive in that regard. They talk about teamwork, but a contact from business school who works there didn't even reply to my email before applying, even though I had helped her significantly in her previous role, which I think says something about the type of people they hire. On the bright side, they did inform me of the rejection over the phone, so they get some credit for that.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Reading the book "Who" will give you a good understanding of the topics covered in the interview.
ghSMART
Principal
Senior Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was thorough and comprehensive, much like the book 'Who'. It wasn't tricky, but very thought-provoking, serving as a complete review of your career. It lasted about 4 hours, but the time passed quickly. There were several phone interviews before and after the in-person one. During the process, you meet various people, which gives a good feel for the firm and its culture.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you describe the positive aspects of each of your past roles?
- Can you describe the negative aspects of each of your past roles?
ghSMART Principal Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from ghSMART interview reports.
“What did not go well?”
Read reports →“What went well?”
Read reports →“What are you passionate about?”
Read reports →“Could you share more about what interests you?”
Read reports →“For each past role, who was your direct manager, and what feedback do you think they would provide about your performance?”
Read report →“What specifically about this role caught your attention?”
Read report →“Could you share some of your most significant achievements?”
Read report →“What were you hired to do?”
Read report →“Can you describe the negative aspects of each of your past roles?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 ghSMART interview reports.