SecondMuse Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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5 roles · 9 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at SecondMuse.
SecondMuse
Program Manager
Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a casual, open conversation, but professional. There were 3 main rounds plus one additional round. I spoke with HR, peers, direct reports, and managers. They were very communicative and responsive. Overall, it was a good experience.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How do your previous experiences align with the requirements of this position?
- What are your main passions?
SecondMuse
Project Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Take home Background check
Interview formats
Technical Other
So this company had a really messed up interview process. I did a bunch of interviews and then they hit me with this huge take-home assignment that took me like 2-3 days. They said they'd pay me for it, but then they rejected me and just stopped responding when I asked about the money. It felt like they didn't even look at it because they never brought it up in any interviews. I think they just wanted free work. The whole thing was super disorganized too. Interviewers didn't seem to know my resume at all, even in later rounds. Honestly, I'm glad I didn't get the job, but I'm so annoyed they wasted my time and were so unprofessional. They shouldn't promise money for work if they don't plan to pay. They should have at least given me feedback on the assignment. I'd tell people to stay away from this company because they don't respect your time. It's crazy because they talk about making an impact, but their own hiring process is a mess.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Are you experienced in monitoring and evaluation and in developing Theories of Change?
SecondMuse
Consultant
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Applying was pretty straightforward, but there was a lot of confusion between my potential boss and the main HR person. After my first interview with the person who would be my direct manager, they mentioned I'd have two more interviews, but I only ended up having one more. The actual job title and position I was being considered for kept changing. It didn't really make a good impression.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivated you to apply for this position and to SecondMuse specifically?
SecondMuse
Manager
Manager Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I had a couple interviews with GET Cities, SecondMuse for the role. The first interview went really well, a more casual discussion on the role, the organization, and my experience. The second interview was quite odd and scattered. No structure or specific questions to highlight my experience thoroughly. I was asking more questions than the interviewer, which would remind her which questions to ask me. She seemed interested and stated I’d hear back from them. It’s been over a month and not a word. I sent follow up emails to the individuals that interviewed me but no reply. Not even a rejection email. You can’t outline all the things your organization does and then not even reply to your qualified candidates. I expected more from this organization. Even a “no, we’ve gone with another candidate” would go a long way.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What is your motivation for this position?
- What is your earliest start date?
- Tell me about leading programs or projects from their inception.
SecondMuse Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from SecondMuse interview reports.
“You're stranded alone on Venus, and you find a thriving community with houses. One house is designated for you. What would you do next?”
Read reports →“Are you able to communicate in Spanish?”
Read reports →“What is your earliest start date?”
Read reports →“What are your main passions?”
Read reports →“Are you experienced in monitoring and evaluation and in developing Theories of Change?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you developed a Theory of Change?”
Read report →“What motivated you to apply for this position and to SecondMuse specifically?”
Read report →“Tell me about leading programs or projects from their inception.”
Read report →“Could you provide an overview of your resume?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 SecondMuse interview reports.