Propio Language Services Interview Questions
& Process

I went through four rounds of interviews with Propio Language Services, which included two team meetings, one call, and one on-site interview, with what they said was the final round. Things were okay at first, but then communication got bad. After the last interview, they promised to update me by a certain day, but I never heard anything back. No email, no call, and not even a message to say there were delays or anything. The final round was worse because the person I met with was dismissive and didn't seem engaged, making the interview really awkward. I waited over a week and followed up a bunch of times with no response. I finally got an answer after bugging them, and it was just a generic rejection email. They had told me I'd hear back in days, but I got the rejection hours after they said I'd hear back. The whole thing was disorganized and a waste of my time. It's unprofessional to keep a candidate hanging like that, especially after I put in time and effort. Even a simple follow-up would have been respectful. I'd be careful if you're thinking about interviewing with this company. They clearly don't respect candidates' time or effort.

First, they ask about your experience, English level, your pairs, and if you've ever worked remotely. If you pass the first interview, they then send you training and a mock assessment.

First, I had a quick chat with the recruiter, but they didn't really know the details of the role, like what the goals or priorities were. Then, I was given an IQ test and a motivation test, which is the Predictive Index. This felt like a big warning sign because IQ tests are often outdated for professional jobs and can be biased. I really think they should reconsider this because it might make good candidates not apply. It's unclear how figuring out shape patterns relates to being a project manager. Propio could be losing out on great talent this way.

My interview experience with Propio Languages was disappointing and felt unnecessarily complicated. From the beginning, the recruiter made me feel highly valued, praised my professional background, and highlighted my strong English skills. However, after several steps, including exams and document requests, I was ultimately told that I did not meet the required English level — despite having over 15 years of experience as a professional interpreter and translator. What made the process even more confusing was that, at the same time, I was being contacted by another agency that seemed to be connected to Propio. They claimed they shared a candidate database, and even suggested that the other agency was trying to “recruit me away.” In the end, I was not hired by either company, and I found the whole situation unprofessional and frustrating. Another concern is that the recruiters themselves did not demonstrate a strong command of English, which raises questions about the evaluation process. Considering my advanced English proficiency, it was difficult to understand how I was not considered qualified. On top of that, the pay rates offered are extremely low, especially for experienced interpreters. The model feels more like waiting in front of your computer for calls all day, rather than being compensated fairly for professional interpretation. Based on this, I would not recommend Propio to interpreters with professional backgrounds or higher-level qualifications. However, it might be an option for those just starting in the industry, particularly individuals with a call center background rather than formal interpretation training. Overall, the process was lengthy, discouraging, and not aligned with the standards of professional interpretation.