Sequoia Capital Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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People Operations Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
I went through a boutique recruiting firm that told me they wanted somebody with high-energy. At the interview, we spent a great deal of time talking about culture and how our mutual values aligned. Emphasized high-energy and enthusiasm. Didn't hear back until a week later. Was surprised when I didn't move on to the next round because I wasn't a "culture fit." Really disappointed by the misinformation and lack of transparency.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- How would you approach performance management?
- What aspects of your previous role did you dislike?
- Describe your method for managing your workload.
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Executive Assistant
Executive Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I was referred by a recruiter for this position. The interview process was pretty chaotic, but the people were nice. They did ask some inappropriate questions like if I was married, if I had a boyfriend, and where he worked. I also had to wait for almost an hour for one of the partners, which could be good practice for the job.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you tell me a little about yourself?
- What makes you want to join Sequoia?
- Are you married?
Sequoia Capital
Summer Analyst
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process involved two rounds of written submissions covering your background, motivations, and thought process. This was followed by an interview with a partner and then a SuperDay event in San Francisco. The interviews were primarily behavioral and background-focused, with a brief test on research efficiency. Everyone involved was very friendly and approachable.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share an example of your best investment decision?
- Describe a significant failure you have experienced.
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Overall, it was a great experience. They asked good questions and the people were nice. I enjoyed the process; they have a thoughtful approach. It was nice and thorough. I think they are true professionals and I would recommend them for sure. They take their jobs seriously, but not themselves. They have high integrity, but also high ego, which isn't the worst.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you describe some of the searches you've worked on?
Sequoia Capital Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Sequoia Capital interview reports.
“Can you write the code for a login form using React?”
Read reports →“Do you have a boyfriend?”
Read reports →“Can you identify the top three companies, with extra credit if they're ones we don't know?”
Read reports →“Can you estimate the market size for a tech sector that interests you?”
Read reports →“Are you married?”
Read report →“Where does he work?”
Read report →“Can you describe your approach to evaluating and pricing a startup medical instrument company?”
Read report →“Can you share an example of your best investment decision?”
Read report →“What makes you want to join Sequoia?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 18 Sequoia Capital interview reports.