Gunderson Dettmer Associate 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 Gunderson Dettmer.
Gunderson Dettmer
Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a good talk with the tech transactions team about their contract and counseling work. But the conversations with the corporate team were a bit confusing and I had trouble connecting with some of their personalities.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to join Gunderson?
Gunderson Dettmer
Summer Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
It started with a screener, followed by three 30-minute interviews that seemed pretty scripted. The questions were designed to assess my decision-making skills, predict my behaviors, and understand my personality. It felt like a really standard and predictable firm interview.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share an experience where you had to meet a deadline and describe the steps you took to ensure you did?
- Describe a situation where you faced a tight deadline and how you managed to meet it.
Gunderson Dettmer
Summer Associate
Intern Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a 20-minute virtual behavioral interview. The initial screening was done by an HR person, and it felt more like a checklist than a real conversation. They could have been more friendly and didn't really try to sell the firm to me.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you introduce yourself and explain your interest in GD?
- Could you tell me about yourself and why you're interested in GD?
Gunderson Dettmer Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Gunderson Dettmer interview reports.
“What is a recent doctrine related to the practice?”
Read reports →“Why did you choose transactional law instead of litigation law?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join Gunderson?”
Read reports →“What's your motivation for pursuing a career in startups?”
Read reports →“Can you share some examples of teamwork?”
Read report →“Can you explain your interest in ECVC?”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself and explain your interest in GD?”
Read report →“Why are you interested in this specific practice group?”
Read report →“What aspects of your current role do you find most appealing and least appealing?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 Gunderson Dettmer interview reports.