Purple Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Purple.
Purple
Senior Software Developer
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
My friend who works at Purple recommended it so I reached out to them and got a call from James in recruitment. We had a chill chat where I talked about my experience and career goals, and what I could bring to Purple. James gave me the lowdown on Purple, their current needs, and benefits. It was super informal, just figuring out if it was a good fit. I got an interview invite the next day. The interview itself felt similar to the first chat, more of an open conversation with the Head of Technology and Lead Developer. We discussed my technical skills, leadership, and mentoring abilities. After that, I got a technical programming test.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a recent project where you encountered a significant bug, detailing how you identified and fixed it?
Purple
Sales Associate
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a two-stage interview process. First, an interview with HR, and then another with the Sales Director and the Sales Operations and Customer Support Manager. It was pretty laid-back, mostly about getting to know you and how you'd fit in. They didn't ask many competency questions, it was more of a back-and-forth where you could ask pretty much anything about the role and company. They liked it if you did some research and found some less obvious company facts. Show interest and they'll be interested too. Really enjoyed both interviews, they mostly focused on my CV and how I'd do in sales, but no sales pitches or role-playing.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What do you know about Purple Wifi?
- Can you walk me through your CV?
- How do you keep yourself motivated and work towards your targets?
Purple
Enterprise Account Executive
Mid Difficult Negative experience Accept offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Take home Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Technical
It started with an email from them and I did everything over the phone or Webex. First, I had a phone chat with the HR recruiter, then another phone chat with the HR Manager. After that, a Webex chat with my future manager about the role details, and then an in-person meeting at the Madrid offices with my future colleagues. Lastly, I had to complete some online tests and a final, very important phone call with the CEO.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you introduce yourself and explain your potential contributions to the Purple Project?
Purple
Product Support Manager
Manager Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The hiring process is quite thorough. It includes a phone chat, three different tests (personality, intelligence, and skills), and two in-person interviews. The face-to-face interviews are pretty chill, though the second one involved a 30-minute presentation that needed to be prepared and sent over beforehand. The tests are tough, but they're meant to see if you'd be a good fit for the company's vibe.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you engaged in a significant debate.
Purple Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Purple interview reports.
“What do you know about Purple Wifi?”
Read reports →“What attracts you to Purple?”
Read reports →“What makes you interested in Purple?”
Read reports →“What is your reason for choosing Purple?”
Read reports →“What are your reasons for choosing Manchester?”
Read report →“In what ways might people find you irritating?”
Read report →“How would you commute to the new HQ in South Manchester and would you consider relocation?”
Read report →“How do you keep yourself motivated and work towards your targets?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you engaged in a significant debate.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 Purple interview reports.