I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Meru (GA) (Atlanta, GA)
Interview
The interview was Standard, spread across multiple months.
1. HR Phone screen
2. Financial Modeling Homework ( to be done in 7 days)
3. Passion Interview
4. Case Interview
5. Partner Chat
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are you passionate about? How have you worked on your passion?
I went through several rounds of interviews for a position at this company, and while the process was comprehensive, I felt that it was overly long for a company of this size. The stages, including an intro call with HR, a case study, a "day in the life" session, a passion interview, a formal consulting interview, and a final partner interview, felt like a bit much.
During the process, there were some red flags. The vibe was off — many conversations felt superficial, with an emphasis on positives and a lack of open discussion about any challenges or negatives. I also spoke with a former employee who recommended I stay away, which aligned with my own impression of the company.
Ultimately, I felt that the long interview process wasn’t worth the effort given the concerns I had about the company’s culture and work environment.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Meru (GA) (Atlanta, GA) in Feb 2025
Interview
Extensive interviews (about 6), made it to the final round but got rejected due to the the case. They decided to do two more interviews after the case, and then rejected me after the the final round. The founder seemed to be condescending and look down on anyone who doesn't come from professional services. They want people from top consulting firms, and don't give people a chance.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Case Interview - built a dashboard, python code/data cleaning, and also numerous behavioral questions