Public Goods Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 12 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Public Goods.
Public Goods
Marketing Manager
Manager Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
My interview process at Public Goods was super fast and easy. The HR director hit me up on LinkedIn and sent a message about the company and founders. I liked the founder story and set up my first interview with the hiring manager for an hour. After I got through that, I chatted with a consultant and then met with team leads in the last round. No case studies or pre-hire projects, which I appreciated because they focus on who you are and your experience, not getting free work. It was a great interview experience, and I recommend checking out their careers page. Love the people-first culture.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What makes you want to leave your last job?
- What drives you in your work?
- Can you share your experience with paid marketing?
Public Goods
Recruiter
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a video screen with Public Goods back in March 2021. It was only supposed to be 15 minutes, but my interviewer showed up 5 minutes late. On top of that, they switched the role from Recruiter to HR Generalist without any warning – which was wild, because if I'd known, I would've just canceled. Super weird. The interviewer also talked over me at the end, cutting me off before I could ask all my questions. Since they were already late, I found that really rude and unprofessional. They also never followed up with me afterward. Honestly, I was pretty bummed out. I was really hoping to join an exciting CPG company like Public Goods, but the experience left a really bad impression. I wouldn't want to be on a team that treats candidates like that.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your resume?
- What makes you want to work at Public Goods?
Public Goods
Operations Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied online and got a call to schedule a video conference. The interview went really well; the interviewer even said it was 'one of the best' conversations she'd had and that I should meet the rest of the team. That was about a month ago, and I haven't heard back, even after following up for updates. I guess I might have avoided a bad situation due to this disrespectful process. Even if it's bad news, no one deserves to be 'ghosted' by companies.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about your retailer experience.
- What's your experience with remote work settings?
- How do you handle load management?
Public Goods
Human Resources Generalist
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
I had 3 rounds of interviews. First, two chats with the HR Director, who was clear about the process and timeline. I enjoyed speaking with her. The last round was a panel with some team members, and they were friendly. I got a quick response about their decision.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What are your thoughts on recruiting strategies?
- Can you share some ideas for team-building events?
- How do you see yourself contributing to a startup culture?
Public Goods Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Public Goods interview reports.
“Create a Tableau dashboard for a two-hour assessment”
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Read reports →“What new product would you propose to pitch to the team to enhance their website?”
Read report →“What is the size of the team you have managed?”
Read report →“Can you share your experience with paid marketing?”
Read report →“How do you handle load management?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on recruiting strategies?”
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Across all 12 Public Goods interview reports.