Purpose Strategy Analyst 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
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Purpose.
Purpose
Strategist
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I interviewed remotely for a Sr Strategist role. The process was coordinated by a member of the Talent Team and involved another Senior Strategist. I had a good conversation with them, and they seemed interested in my background. However, they ghosted me after the interview. I tried reaching out multiple times, but they stopped responding. It was unprofessional and disappointing, especially given their stated values. I used to admire Purpose, but they have serious issues to address. I wouldn't recommend interviewing with them if professionalism is important to you.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you share how you incorporate concerns about racial equity into your daily life?
- Describe your past experience with social impact reporting, providing examples.
- What motivates your interest in working at this company?
Purpose
Strategy Director
Director Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Presentation Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Technical
I went through 3 interviews and completed one assignment. Everyone I met was really nice, and they always introduced themselves before asking questions, which made me feel comfortable. The whole thing took less than a month. I had a weekend to do the assignment and then presented it to three team members during my second interview. They let me walk through my thinking and asked some good questions afterward. I actually enjoyed the whole experience. They always made time for my questions at the end and were happy to answer them. It felt like a good way to get a sense of the company culture and what it would be like working at Purpose. I'd seen some bad reviews and was a bit worried, but my experience was very positive.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- Can you tell me about yourself, including your work experience and anything else you'd like to share?
- What about Purpose interests you?
- What prompted your departure from your previous role?
Purpose
Strategist
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Other Presentation Behavioral
The hiring process here felt like more style than substance. I went through 5 interview rounds plus a long written exercise. A heads-up if they give you a written exercise: consider adding a clause about intellectual property and stating that they can't use your work without your written permission. The final interview was with a director who hadn't even looked at the written work I sent two weeks prior and asked super basic questions that made it seem like they didn't know the field as well as I do. My friends who work here mentioned that the company lands a lot of contracts despite the work quality not being great, and they tend to favor freelance contracts over full-time roles, which leads to high turnover.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your motivation for seeking employment with this company?
Purpose Strategy Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Purpose interview reports.
“Could you share your perspective on what equity signifies?”
Read reports →“Can you share how you incorporate concerns about racial equity into your daily life?”
Read reports →“What about Purpose interests you?”
Read reports →“How would you go about creating a strategy for a client like XYZ?”
Read reports →“Were you involved in pitching to potential partners?”
Read report →“How do you deal with difficult clients?”
Read report →“Describe your past experience with social impact reporting, providing examples.”
Read report →“Could you please introduce yourself and share some information about your background?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you collaborated with communications or design teams?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 Purpose interview reports.