Stryde Management Interview Questions
& Process

I had an initial phone call. Then, they set up a virtual meeting for the next day, which felt a bit hurried. When the time came, I ended up waiting on the virtual link for 20 minutes without anyone showing up. To make things more confusing, I also got automatic texts telling me to come to the office in person, even though the interview was supposed to be online. Mistakes happen, and I get that. But the whole experience seemed pretty disorganized, which wasn't a great first impression of the company or how they run interviews. It's not really what I'm looking for in a company, as I value professionalism, discipline, and feeling like my interview process is taken seriously and thought through by the recruiter. While this company might work for others, it doesn't match my personal company values.

Before applying, I usually research the company. I found a comment saying this job is just promoting/selling phones at Costco, and it's true. It's a pyramid scheme where you start at the bottom and grow, but it doesn't make sense. The setting is unprofessional, with ghetto music, workers talking and on their phones. If you want a real professional job, stay away; this place is a joke.

The interview process was surprisingly easy and not as stressful as I anticipated. The team members, including the hiring manager, were very friendly, making the interview feel more like a casual conversation than a formal interrogation. The hiring manager explained the fundamental aspects of the business, which I found to be not particularly challenging.

Stryde contacted me quickly after I applied, and they were very respectful and professional. The work environment at Stryde seems fantastic. It feels like a party with everyone being so friendly, from the loud music to the wall mural. The first interview was basic and short. I was hoping to get info about pay and the typical work week, but it wasn't covered. The online listing said salaries range from $56,000-$70,000 annually, but in the second interview, I learned the base pay is only $500 per week or commission, whichever is higher. They talked a lot about 'what you put in is what you get out of it,' and I'm a hard worker, so I thought that was great. However, I realized to make the most sales, you'd need to work weekends since that's when you have more selling opportunities. Work/life balance is really important to me, and I wish there was more transparency about the pay and the fact that you'd likely be working Wednesday-Sunday. This might be fine for some, but as I mentioned, I really value my work/life balance. If I had known the schedule and compensation after the first interview, it could have saved us time because I wouldn't have proceeded to a second interview. I do understand their interview approach, though. I was also hesitant about the offer because it seemed like a pyramid scheme. It's direct marketing where you start by selling directly to consumers. With all that said, I declined the offer from Stryde. If working weekends doesn't bother you, this company might be a great fit. As I said before, everyone I met was a pleasure! Where I am in life right now, I need a stable monthly income and to consider a career with benefits like insurance and healthcare if I'm not making a substantial amount. I'd also ideally like to be compensated for commuting to different locations after getting to the office. So, Stryde wasn't the right place for me. Also, when I turned down the job, I didn't get a response to my email or text, which I found unprofessional. It was almost implied that I wanted the job when it was offered, with no suggestion to 'go home and think' or 'do you have other offers.' I suspect there's a strategy behind this. My advice is to sign nothing until you've had time to think about it at home. Everything is done politely and charmingly, but it felt very rehearsed. Two different people I interviewed with said almost the exact same things word for word. I wanted to share some insights on things I wish I had known or things you might not consider after the interview. I hope this helps.