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Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 105 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

3 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
76% Positive experience

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Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Sendero.

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Associate Consultant

Consulting · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral

I applied through their website. The whole thing took about a month. First, there was an HR screening call, then a virtual first round, and finally, an in-person final round. They were upfront about the salary range from the start, which was nice. HR was really good at keeping in touch and answering my questions throughout. Both interviews were pretty standard, just asking about my past experiences. They really wanted to hear about examples using the STAR method and would ask more questions based on what I said. Overall, it was a pretty straightforward and well-organized process.

Confirmed questions6 questions
  • Describe an instance where you took the initiative to do something outside your job scope.
  • Can you share a situation where you depended on others to achieve a goal?
  • Tell me about a time you had to make a decision that wasn't popular.
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Associate

Other · nearly a year ago

Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral

So it started with a quick screening call, then I had a 1 hour virtual behavioral interview with a manager. They hit me with about 5-6 behavioral questions. After that, I had to come in for another in-person behavioral interview. It was pretty much the same as the virtual one, some questions even repeated. No case study or anything like that. They're really looking for someone who fits the culture, not just someone with good answers. Best advice is to really try and connect with your interviewer first, then answer honestly using the STAR method. It's a pretty simple process and they want you to do well.

Confirmed questions7 questions
  • Could you share a situation where you successfully persuaded a group?
  • Describe a time you accurately or inaccurately diagnosed an issue.
  • Tell me about a time you led something.
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Management Consulting

Consulting · nearly a year ago

Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Case

I had a phone interview that went really well. Then, I was invited to a 2-hour virtual interview the following week with two interviewers. It was all behavioral questions with lots of follow-ups. After that, I got a call for a third and final in-person interview. Before the interview, the interviewer gave me a tour of the office. I felt good about it afterward, but it turns out I didn't get the role.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Can you share an instance where you proposed a change?
  • Tell me about a time you recommended a change.
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Analyst Consultant

Consulting · a year ago

Mid Difficult Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Case

Interviewed last December. Two rounds of interviews. 1st round is two 1-hour behavioral based interviews with multiple follow-up questions. I enjoyed speaking to one of the people but the other was very off-putting. 2nd round is in their office with a short behavioral based interview and a case study. Case study is very ambiguous and does not really test you on anything important. Staff is super friendly but there is a 'different vibe', not bad but also not a place that seems challenging. Not your typical consulting company I would say. Also, glassdoor is overestimating the salary offer I got.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Tell me about a time you experienced conflict within a group.

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Describe a situation where you identified a problem, and whether your diagnosis turned out to be correct or incorrect.

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 105 Sendero interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 45.3%
Case 23%
Presentation 14.4%
Technical 10.7%
Other 4.5%

Interview difficulty

Easy 18.1%
Average 64.8%
Difficult 17.1%

Candidate experience

Negative 5.8%
Positive 76%
Neutral 18.3%

Reports by job function

Consulting 62
Other 30
Analytics 8
HR 3
Product 1
Operations 1