Papernest Interview Questions
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Papernest.
Papernest
Business Unit Launcher
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied online for a role and the job description said "Working from Paris preferably, but Barcelona is an option." I thought this meant they were flexible on location. But in the interview, after some initial questions, they asked where I was based. I said I'm relocating to Spain. Then the interviewer said the role was really for Paris-based candidates. I pointed out the part about Barcelona being an option, and they said they thought it meant you had to be in Paris but could visit their Barcelona office sometimes. It was confusing and seemed like they weren't sure what the job description meant. If it's a Paris-only role, it should say that clearly. The way it was written suggested flexibility that wasn't true.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about yourself?
- What is your current location?
Papernest
Data Analyst Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a video call with an HR recruiter that lasted about 15 minutes. We started with me talking about my academic and professional background. Then, the recruiter asked me about my skills and past internship experiences. After that, she asked what I knew about the company and why I was interested in applying. She also briefly explained the two possible teams for the internship (provider and strategy) and mentioned there might be a technical test later.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an experience where you used Excel or SQL to process or analyze data?
Papernest
Candidate Manager
Entry Average Negative experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Case Presentation Behavioral
The interview scheduling was smooth and easy. However, the entire process took 1.5 months, with very slow feedback and a lack of transparency. They ask for a business case within two days, then you wait over a week for feedback, often after ignored follow-ups. The attitude towards junior profiles is disappointing, with demeaning comments like 'we took a gamble on your junior profile,' and a poorly perceived salary negotiation, even when responsibilities exceed that level. Management emphasizes individual commitment, often equating it to long working hours, promising rewards. In reality, the compensation policy lacks clarity and transparency—it just feels like they don't want to pay more. Finally, diversity of opinion isn't truly valued; it's better to agree with them to be seen favorably.
Confirmed questions1 question
- General and simple questions, nothing special.
Papernest
Sales
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
There were 2 interviews initially, but then a surprise 3rd interview was decided at the last minute by one of the founders. This founder has never done prospecting himself and seems to enjoy making things difficult for candidates after getting fired from McKinsey. Also, the base salary was significantly reduced from what the HR team mentioned in the first interview. The excuse given was that it's a new position and the salary wasn't confirmed by management yet.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- We've spoken with your former employers; what feedback do you think they gave us?
- The founder will give you a logic test by asking you to stand at a whiteboard while he sits.
Papernest Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Papernest interview reports.
“How many windows are there in all the buildings in the city of Paris?”
Read reports →“If a boat 10 meters in front of you is twice the size of the mast, how long is it?”
Read reports →“From what sources does Papernest obtain data on people who are moving to a specific city?”
Read reports →“How can we use SEO to boost traffic to our site?”
Read reports →“Three people A, B, and C are blindfolded. Among 3 white hats and 2 black hats, each receives one. They remove the blindfolds, but being one behind the other, C sees A and B, B sees A, and A sees nothing. They win if after one minute one of them knows which hat they are wearing. At the 59th second, A says, I know. What is the color of the hat? Why?”
Read report →“Given three keywords, which do you think would have the highest CPC?”
Read report →“Given three keywords, which do you believe would have greater search volume?”
Read report →“What are the reasons a keyword might generate less traffic, and what would you do in that situation?”
Read report →“Do users search directly for our company name, or do they search for the solution to a problem and find us that way?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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