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The Bridgespan Group Interview Questions
& Process

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

Based on 67 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.8 Rounds average
Difficult Typical difficulty
74.6% Positive experience

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9 roles · 67 reports

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at The Bridgespan Group.

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Associate Consultant

Consulting · half a year ago

Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Case Behavioral

This interview process felt pretty long and not very personal. The first part had two case interviews done online. Since it was mostly a one-way, set format, it was hard to tell how the interviewers were reacting or see their faces, which made it feel a bit like talking to a robot. The next part had two interviews: one was a case exercise, and the other mixed case work with some behavioral questions. The interviewers were professional, but the whole setup still felt really strict. It seemed like they were more focused on just checking answers than having a real chat. Because of how it was set up and the limited talking, it was sometimes tough to know how my answers were being taken as I gave them. So, it felt more like a one-way street than a team effort.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • Can you introduce yourself?
  • What is your motivation for applying to Bridgespan?
  • Could you elaborate on your resume details?
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Product Manager

Product · a year ago

Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation

The interview process included a screening followed by three interview rounds. Overall, it was a well-organized and pleasant experience from beginning to end. I had conversations with individuals at the Director, VP, and Partner levels.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What are your thoughts on what constitutes a high-performing team?
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Sharepoint Analyst

Other · more than a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Panel Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

My interview at Bridge Span Group started with a phone screening, then I met the manager, followed by an assessment of my work style and a meeting with the senior director of learning. Although I did not get the job, I appreciate how quickly they responded and suggest asking for feedback on your interview.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Can you start by telling me a little about yourself?
  • Describe a situation where you had to handle conflict and how you managed it.
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Executive Assistant

Operations · more than a year ago

Executive Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Other

I got an email back from HR the same day I applied. Had a quick phone chat, then went in for an in-person meeting with another EA and the Office Manager. HR emailed me the same day asking what I thought of the meetings. After six days of silence, I asked HR for an update and they said it was early days and they'd share more in two weeks, suggesting I reach out with questions. A little over two weeks later, I contacted HR again and it's now been a whole month with no word. I get that not everyone is a fit and no one's owed a job, but ghosting people like this is really bad PR.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Could you describe the office culture?
  • Is this a 'mean girls club' environment?

The Bridgespan Group Interview Questions

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Given the calculated cost per student for a school, what are your thoughts on the result?

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How would you address the issue of insufficient funding in government schools?

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How would a foundation using network effects enter a new market to spread its mission?

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What expansion strategy could a human-capital NGO use when partnering with underperforming grade schools to boost learning quality and graduation rates?

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Regarding a specific nonprofit, can you analyze their profits, estimate their fundraising capacity, and provide recommendations?

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How would you convince a client of information that isn't confirmed?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 67 The Bridgespan Group interview reports.

Interview formats

Case 46%
Behavioral 41.6%
Presentation 5.8%
Technical 4.4%
Other 2.2%

Interview difficulty

Easy 1.5%
Average 40.3%
Difficult 58.2%

Candidate experience

Positive 74.6%
Negative 11.9%
Neutral 13.4%

Reports by job function

Consulting 55
Operations 6
Other 2
Product 1
Engineering 1
Legal 1