REI Program Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at REI.
REI
Program Manager
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First, a recruiter called to screen my application. Then, I had an informal meeting with the hiring manager to get introduced and discuss the role and my responsibilities. Finally, there was a panel interview where I was asked behavioral questions using the STAR method, focusing on the company's core skills and competencies.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an example of how you've collaborated with others?
REI
Program Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process started with a phone screen. Unfortunately, the REI recruiter seemed unsure about the role's demands and hadn't reviewed my resume beforehand. It felt disorganized. The recruiter was confused about the necessary experience and skills, asking questions to clarify what they were looking for. There was also a mention of requirements from the hiring manager that differed from the job posting. This was surprising and disappointing. It makes you wonder about how well someone would do at REI if the interview process isn't clear about the role and can't properly identify the needed experience and skills.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about what you are currently working on and what you have done in the past.
REI
Program Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 9 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I applied online and after about a week, I got a HireVue screening. Following that, I had a recruiter interview, then several more interviews over a few weeks with team members, HR, and marketing folks. The final interview was with the hiring manager. I had turned down another interview to do this one and prepped for hours. The hiring manager asked me one question and then said everyone enjoyed meeting me. However, she informed me that I wouldn't be offered the position but might be considered for a contract role on another team in a few months. She described it as an extended interview, so after 9+ interviews and several weeks, they wanted to offer me a potential position to further assess my skills? I wish they had communicated this via email so I wouldn't have missed another opportunity. At least I know now to avoid applying for REI positions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a program you created that you feel good about?
REI Program Manager Interview Questions
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“Questions testing my analytics skill set were asked, as well as standard interview questions.”
Read reports →“Can you describe a program you created that you feel good about?”
Read reports →“Can you describe this role in your own words?”
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Read reports →“Tell me about what you are currently working on and what you have done in the past.”
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Across all 5 REI interview reports.