Pursuant Interview Questions
& Process

I first met for lunch with the COO and CIO since this role was new at Pursuant. Then I met with the CEO to talk more about the role and if I was a good fit and interested. After that, I came in for a half-day of panel interviews with various leaders. We talked about if we were interested in making an offer a few days later. I got the offer about a week after the interviews. The whole process took around 6-8 weeks. I thought the panel interviews were good because I got to know the people at Pursuant. The interviews included people who would be my peers, some more senior, and someone who would report to me, which gave me a good sense of the people and professional environment. I appreciated how thorough and thoughtful they were.

The hiring and interview process was pretty standard for the most part. It felt more like a conversation than other interviews where they ask the typical "What are your 3 strengths and weaknesses". I appreciated that they really wanted to understand my background, my skill set, and how I could be a good fit for the company and vice versa. I didn't get asked some of the seemingly routine interview questions that don't really allow you to get to know a person. Another thing that was really nice is that everyone I met with was really consistent in how they described the position. They gave me a clear picture of what to expect and didn't sugar coat anything. I felt that I knew exactly what I was signing up for and it was nice to have an honest conversation.

I had an initial meeting with the hiring manager and another executive I'd be collaborating with. They gave a detailed overview of the role, the company's history, and what they were seeking. They asked in-depth questions about my professional background and interests to gauge suitability for the next stage. Following that, I had interviews with several team members I'd be working closely with. I thought the interview process was very thorough. The company is diligent in finding individuals with the right skills and passion for serving non-profit clients, as well as the personality to fit into the Pursuant culture.

It was a long interview process, with 4-5 interviews over about 6-7 weeks. They told me upfront it would be a lengthy process, so I guess that's fair, but I'm still not sure why it took so long. The interviews were mainly about 'culture fit' and felt a bit like a waste of my time, as they kept asking the same questions and reminding me how fast-paced agency work is. Talking to Lindsay, who I would have reported to, was good though, and I got a better sense of the role, expectations, and challenges from her. Everyone was nice, and the team was accommodating when calls dropped due to bad connections. Overall, though, it was frustrating because there were long periods with no feedback. I got the usual call saying they were moving forward with other candidates a few weeks after my last interview.