PUMA Interview Questions
& Process

We started with a brief introduction to myself and the company. Then, we went through my CV together, and I had a few follow-up questions about university and prior internships. After that, there were some technical questions, and at the end, I had the chance to ask my own questions.

The interview was online via Microsoft Teams and lasted about 35 minutes. First, the Team Lead for Compensation & Benefits introduced herself and gave an overview of the role and the setup at PUMA. Then, I introduced myself and explained my previous projects in People Analytics and Compensation. The discussion covered my professional background and specific project experiences (e.g., setting up HR dashboards, introducing a grading system, KPI development). The interviewer also asked some follow-up questions about my motivation for moving from consulting to an in-house role. Finally, the role was explained in detail (including bonus processes, EU Pay Transparency, global dashboards), and the topic of work location/presence was addressed. Overall, the interview was open, structured, and pleasant. It was agreed that I would get back after a short period of consideration regarding the location topic.

So I interviewed for this Exec Data Analyst role in Hong Kong. The application status was 'Interviewed' and I was initially told the role was under salary approval. But then, they said they're moving forward with someone else. The whole thing took about a month. The red flag here is that they confirmed last minute 'approval proceeding this week', and then sent a generic AI rejection letter. Also, they went completely silent when I asked for feedback. The process itself was pretty structured and detailed. It had two 1:1 interviews, a 3-day case study, then a panel presentation with Q&A, and an extra technical test which wasn't hard. After all that, they told me I passed and it was just waiting for salary approval. HR even mentioned on a call that it was delayed because she was on leave and the result would be next week. But after following up, I got a rejection email and no more response. Turns out, another candidate had the same experience – told approval was pending, then got a similar template rejection. I get that budgets might be tight now, but basic respect for time and effort is important. My advice to management: respect candidates' time. If budgets are an issue, communicate early. Give at least basic feedback after a long process. Don't use AI rejections, at least personalize them a bit. Be upfront about timelines to build trust.

The interview process is pretty straightforward and consists of three rounds. First, there's a Phone Interview with HR where they'll ask about your background and why you’re interested in the role. This is a quick chat that usually lasts around 20-30 minutes. After the phone call, there’s a Written Test. This will assess your analytical skills and might involve some data-related tasks. It’s typically a 1-2 hour exercise. The final step is a Face-to-Face Interview with the Line Manager. This is where you’ll dive deeper into your experience and how you approach work. Expect this to take about 45 minutes to an hour. Overall, the whole process is smooth and usually wraps up within a week.