ProSapient Associate Interview Questions
& Process

Was reached out by someone from the talent team directly asking if I wanted to apply. Had several calls with various members of the team (Talent/Hiring Team, Team Leaders and VP), was told they were still building out the interview process(?) and would be in touch. Chased the recruiter who reached out to me but ended up being ghosted. Odd experience, and didn't seem organised at all. I'm sure this won't be everyones experience but wanted to flag.

The interview process was good, with ample opportunity to interact with various stakeholders. It was both friendly and structured. The talent team was very responsive, and the client services and leadership teams appeared knowledgeable about their roles.

I am writing this review to help others trying to find information on the interview process. I applied in early September for the Graduate Associate role in Raleigh, NC. Within three days of submitting my resume and cover letter (which they use interchangeably with CVs since it's an international company), I got an email expressing interest. The next step was to send in videos of myself answering 8 questions. The paperwork said I had 5 days, but since I applied late, I only had two days to get these videos done. They gave general topics for the questions, not the exact questions themselves. I really suggest thinking about how those topics apply to you as preparation. You get two tries per question and can submit your best take. This took me about 3 hours because I rehearsed quite a bit before my first try. After submitting the videos, I didn't hear back for about 3 weeks. Then, I was invited to "Assessment Day," which was the first time they were holding this. The original Assessment Day was in September but got moved twice and finally happened in mid-October. They schedule this day without checking everyone's availability, so I had to skip class to attend. They send out recommendations on what to study beforehand, and I made a worksheet for my research. I'm not sure how many people applied, but there were 9 of us on Assessment Day. It was a Zoom call from 9 am to 1 pm and had 5 parts. It started with a company introduction, followed by a short break. Then, we were put into breakout rooms with a few other applicants and a company representative. We were asked how we'd source someone for a given scenario, and they watched our participation and how we interacted with teammates. They said it's okay not to know how to source people, just participate. After another break, we went into a second breakout room with the same people but a different representative. They asked the same questions and scenario, but it was supposed to be different from the first breakout room, though there was confusion on both ends about the actual difference. After another break, we had a final breakout room with the same applicants and a different representative. We were asked to suggest experts for the given scenario. The key is to work with your team but also participate enough to stand out without being rude. This third breakout room was actually fun. We had another short break, and during the closing remarks, they shared how many people they planned to hire and the salary range. They told us we'd hear back within 5 business days either way. I heard back the next day about making it to the final interview. The final interview was a 1-hour 1-on-1 Zoom call with a proSapient team member. They called it a "behavioral" interview, and they asked both personal development and knowledge-based questions. I highly recommend knowing about the financial aspects of the job for this part. They leave time for questions at the end, so be sure to ask! A few days later, I got an email asking for a 15-minute call the next day for "feedback," which involved discussing how the interview went from both perspectives. That's when I found out I was offered the job, and I had a few days to decide. Overall, the experience was positive, but it was challenging and lengthy, taking just under two months. Assessment Day was a bit disorganized, but they acknowledged it was their first time and a learning curve, especially regarding the similarity between the first and second breakout rooms. I hope this helps your process! IMPORTANT NOTE: They value diversity in expertise, so you don't need a finance major to succeed!