Mothership Strategies Interview Questions
& Process

It was pretty straightforward. Started with a 30-minute call with a recruiter. Then, there was a phone interview, followed by a Zoom interview that included a virtual tour of the office.

I'm an HR professional myself and I know how important candidate care is, so I really appreciated the top-notch, professional, and positive experience from the HR phone interview. The HR Manager I spoke to had a nice accent and made me feel comfortable during the screening. She introduced herself and her role, gave an overview of the job and why it was open, and explained what to expect in our 30-minute chat. The screening questions were pretty standard for a first contact and this kind of role, but they led to a really great conversation. I actually didn't want it to end, especially since she spoke so highly of the company and the team – you could really feel her excitement and passion. Even though I didn't get the job in the end, it was a positive interview experience.

I was first contacted by someone I would be working with, not HR. The phone interview was fine, and I was then invited for an in-person interview. The in-person interview was a panel of three, including the person I spoke with initially and two other potential colleagues. It was pretty much a repeat of the phone interview with a couple of additional questions. The most challenging question asked was about a standout digital campaign and the reasons behind it. Navigating the interview was difficult due to one interviewer's distracting and disrespectful behavior (yawning, squirming). The interviewers offered minimal comments or follow-up questions, creating a one-sided feel, which seemed consistent with the organization's young leadership (early twenties). After the interview, I completed a basic writing test. I was told I'd hear back in a couple of weeks, but ultimately received a generic rejection email from their executive assistant. It was a useful experience in identifying a workplace I don't want to be a part of.

I got an email from HR on Thursday asking to set up an interview for the next week. I replied super fast, within two hours, saying I could do Monday or Tuesday. But then, I didn't hear back from them for two whole weeks! After I sent two follow-up emails, they finally got back to me, but without any real explanation for the delay. Even though I scheduled the interview for the next week, my impression of the company was already kind of negative. Seriously, what's the deal? Don't they know that in D.C. business, you're supposed to respond to emails within 24 hours?