Zocalo Group Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Zocalo Group.
Zocalo Group
Intern
Intern Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The Zocalo Group interview process was really unprofessional and I felt like they were unreliable. I had a phone interview with the recruiter, and they promised me they'd let me know about the next steps right after my in-person interview. That didn't happen. After the interview and presentation, they actually gave me more assignments to do. They said they would call me afterwards, and we scheduled four different times for the call, but they never called. They strung me along for over a month, and I never heard back. I ended up seeing on LinkedIn that they had filled the position.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe the most challenging situation you faced in your past internships or work experiences?
Zocalo Group
Account Manager
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Other
Even though interviewing with a company can usually be a daunting and stressful process, Zocalo Group made it as easy and comfortable as possible. I went through the standard phone and in-person interview process, as well as taking a writing test and submitting references. The initial phone interview felt more like an open dialog where I could explain my professional experiences and get to know the company better. I was then asked to come to their Chicago office and give a presentation to the account team I would be working with. They requested that I would be prepared to present for 15 minutes and answer questions for another 15 minutes. After my in-person interview, I was asked to submit three references and their contact information. I then found out about obtaining the position two to three days later.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What was the hardest part of the interview process, given that the team allows you to present on any topic?
- What did you decide to present on?
Zocalo Group
Research Analyst
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
They had many rounds of interviews, and didn't give any feedback once they decided to turn you down. I emailed them after the final round, but they never replied to my email.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are some situational questions you have faced?
Zocalo Group
Project Manager
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Phone screen Phone screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had 4 phone interviews. They were pretty nice to me, but I was bummed they interviewed me so many times only to say I didn't have enough experience.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about a time you managed a project?
Zocalo Group Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Zocalo Group interview reports.
“What did you decide to present on?”
Read reports →“What was the hardest part of the interview process, given that the team allows you to present on any topic?”
Read reports →“How would you have contributed to the new program?”
Read reports →“In what ways would you contribute to the new program?”
Read reports →“What are your expectations for this position?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about a time you managed a project?”
Read report →“What are some situational questions you have faced?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your background and experience?”
Read report →“Can you describe the most challenging situation you faced in your past internships or work experiences?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 Zocalo Group interview reports.