PRTM Management Associate Interview Questions
& Process

A headhunter reached out about PRTM in early March. After some back and forth with HR via email, I had a phone chat with a Director. It was mostly about my resume, my interest in PRTM, and my previous job. I asked him a lot of questions about the firm. It took about 5 weeks to get to the next stage, which involved two in-person interviews at their office with an Associate and a Principal. I was surprised by how case-focused these interviews were, with little discussion about my background. About half of the 30 minutes was a case study, and the rest was for my questions. A few days later, I had another phone interview with a Director, lasting about an hour. This included some background questions (resume, career goals, why PRTM) and a 15-minute case. A few days after that, the headhunter contacted me. The firm wanted my full commitment before extending an offer, which I couldn't give since I was interviewing elsewhere. HR then called to say I was no longer considered because my background wasn't a good fit for their current needs. Keep in mind, PRTM's process is known to be slow, potentially taking months. If I had advanced, there would have been more in-person interviews with Directors. The interviews are more case-heavy than advertised, so be ready with a notepad for detailed business discussions. They also seem to want people who will accept an offer immediately. Also, consider the headhunter's relationship with the firm; it might affect their willingness to recommend you if you aren't fully committed.

I got the interview through university recruiting for MBA graduates. The process included a standard behavioral phone interview with a manager, followed by an introductory in-person interview with a director. The final round consisted of one-on-one interviews with 4 different directors. The leadership I met with were very knowledgeable about their market and capabilities, offering great insight into how the company operated. The whole process was straightforward and felt like a good use of my time. Discussions mainly focused on my personal growth and passions.

You'll have 4 interviews with the 4 partners of the CRC group. They want to see if you're really interested in working for the firm and if you have what it takes to make partner. They're looking for people with deep industry experience and those qualities.