Handshake Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Handshake.
Handshake
Manager
Manager Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The whole thing took about a month. I got an email from a recruiter two days after applying. First, there was a phone screen with HR. Then, a Zoom interview with the hiring manager. After that, a virtual on-site with different team members, which included presentations and a chat with the hiring manager. The last step was supposed to be a final interview with the Director of the department, but I didn't get that far. Scheduling was super easy, and everyone I talked to was really nice and professional.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Describe a time you managed several competing priorities.
- How would you accomplish XYZ at Handshake?
Handshake
Relationship Manager
Mid Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Presentation Panel
Interview formats
Presentation Group Behavioral
So many interviews. Given that the job market is terrible, I am not surprised companies are making candidates jump through hoops and Handshake is no exception. Every time I thought I was done, there was another interview, another presentation, another panel. In a better market, I cannot imagine asking so much of candidates. It was really disheartening and made me less and less interested in the role as the goalpost kept moving.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you present a plan for prioritizing a large book of business?
- Given a mock presentation scenario, how would you approach it?
Handshake
Management
Manager Average Negative experience No offer 7 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was way too long with an excessive number of people to meet. It dragged on for two months, and I was told this wasn't even their longest cycle. I had to constantly chase the recruiter for updates. I really think the Talent team should review their interview cycles and consider if the C-Suite really needs to be the bottleneck for a candidate closing. I can't imagine having to backfill a role with a process as long as the one I went through.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you interested in working for Handshake?
Handshake Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Handshake interview reports.
“Given a sanitized dataset with three sheets of data, cross-reference the information to create a narrative for presentation.”
Read reports →“What is the tech stack?”
Read reports →“How do you foster diversity in the workplace?”
Read reports →“Would you be open to traveling for this role?”
Read reports →“What are the key performance indicators you monitor?”
Read report →“Could you present a plan for prioritizing a large book of business?”
Read report →“Given a mock presentation scenario, how would you approach it?”
Read report →“Can you explain how you collaborate with other departments, particularly Development and Support?”
Read report →“Can you explain how you balance handling urgent, incoming tasks with planned, forward-thinking activities when managing your clients?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 Handshake interview reports.