Pathrise Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Pathrise.
Pathrise
Career Mentor
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It started with a 30-minute phone interview with the Recruiter, who asked about my resume, experience, and interests. Then, there was a skills assessment using HackerRank and AirTable. The skills assessment felt unfair and irrational because Pathrise didn't give any guidance on using AirTable, so I had to rely on AirTable's own support pages. After that, I was supposed to have an interview with the Career Mentoring team, but I never got an invitation for a third interview, even with my 5+ years in Career Services in higher education and a doctorate. You can teach software skills, but you can't teach soft skills.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What about Pathrise interests you?
- Can you explain how your resume aligns with the requirements of this role?
Pathrise
Mentor
Mid Difficult Neutral experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process is intense, not difficult, but more pretentious. Newer people or those really wanting this job might spend hours preparing for the 6 interviews. I estimate up to 6 hours of prep time, but I didn't do it. The staff were cool, so I don't expect personality clashes, but Pathrise feels overbearing. Experienced professionals will see through it. I wanted to see it through to give them a fair shot, but after getting invited to the final 3-meeting, 3-hour interview, with required reading of their Manifesto, Values, and study guide, I knew I didn't want to join Pathrise.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- In two interviews, the first question was about handling conflict or pushback.
- How do you deal with someone you can't trust?
Pathrise
Admissions Manager
Mid Difficult Neutral experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation Other
We started with a really long phone pre-screen with the recruiter. Then, there was a writing sample that felt like the longest email ever. After that, it was like homework from hell, researching the company. There was also a video of yourself. The main part was a 1.5-hour video call with 3-6 people. They said we could take breaks, but there really wasn't time, and they had to leave right after asking questions, so answering ours was tough. It also included a culture test, smart goals, and a mock call.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Can you share an instance where you collaborated across different departments?
- What are your thoughts on adapting to change?
- Have you had prior experience working with a startup?
Pathrise
Principal Software Engineer
Staff Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding
I first connected with Pathrise through A-List. The initial round involved getting acquainted with the team and understanding the company's mission, basically asking some resume-based questions. The person I spoke with was really welcoming. The second round was to check out my problem-solving and mentoring abilities. The final round, which was onsite, allowed me to meet many of the people I'd be collaborating with. They asked relevant questions about cultural fit, and I also worked through a problem with the CTO. The whole experience felt relevant to the role and not at all negative or degrading.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What draws you to Pathrise?
Pathrise Interview Questions
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