Revel Interview Questions
& Process

First, there was a recruiter chat, then a hiring manager chat, and after that a panel interview with some of the team members. To top it off, there were some culture fit chats with leaders. Everyone was super nice and they really value transparency. They want you to ask questions and give examples of how you'd help make things better and improve the culture.

So I had a phone screen with a recruiter first, who told me about Revel. Then, a couple weeks later, she set up interviews with two managers. One manager did a case study, and the other did a behavioral interview. The case study was basically them giving me scenarios to see how I solve problems, but they didn't give much info or context, which made it hard to figure out good solutions. The behavioral interview involved going through my resume and answering a question about project management. Honestly, I didn't feel like either interview really showed what I can do, my experience, or my potential. It felt like they had already decided. Just a heads up, their 'Pure Consulting' slogan is just marketing fluff; they operate like any other boutique consultancy. They manage clients, negotiate rates, write statements of work, and check in occasionally. Consultants are expected to just do the work. They don't actually offer a collaborative environment or professional development like their website claims. When I asked, they said they don't do much team collaboration and have no formal development programs for associates, just occasional peer mentoring or brown bag lunches. Their pay isn't great either, sometimes lower than other places. Revel should really look for people with broader and deeper experience, who've managed all sorts of projects. They seem to think too highly of themselves and have this elitist vibe. I wouldn't want to work there.

I was first contacted by an internal recruiter through a mutual connection. We met for coffee in October and talked about my experience in the industry, not consulting specifically. I got good feedback and was told I'd hear back in a few days. The follow-up was quick, but they explained that some clients had put a pause on hiring new consultants for the rest of the year and asked me to keep in touch. Then, in March 2013, I got a surprise call asking about my availability for an interview. The interview was from 5 to 8:30 pm at Revel HQ in Kirkland. It included a behavioral interview with a Senior Manager and a case study session with a manager. I received feedback that was polite but didn't give much away. I thought I hadn't gotten the job, but it was a good experience overall. The next day, I got a call offering me the position, and I started a week later.

The interview process was mostly very friendly. The receptionist did a good job of trying to make me feel at home. The place was full of 20 somethings. It's definitely a place that stresses young culture. Everything is built around an open collaborative environment. Few people have desks. Outside the building, you see people walking around having phone conversations with their earbuds in place. It looks more like they are listening to their iPod than having a phone conversation. I feel like I was turned down because of ageism, but I can't prove it though.