I applied online. I interviewed at Propeller (Portland, OR) in Jan 2021
Interview
The interview process was straightforward and very organized. The process was 4 steps, each increasing in difficulty and length. The first step was a typical screening call with another consultant. This was straightforward and they asked background questions. I was quickly told about the next steps and what to expect, which happened every time. The 2nd and 3rd interviews were 1-hour technical interviews with two different Propeller Directors. This was a standard interview format with questions about my background and skills. This also included a mini-case, which is a business case that may be from a potential client. The final step was a robust, 3-hour Business case presentation. There wasn't a lot of prep work I could do, besides brush up on my project management skills. This interview started with a quick zoom call with one of the Propellerites to give me the business case, which was a well documented two-pager potential client issue. I then had 90 mins to put together a presentation that would answer the problem. The final hour was a presentation to two directors who were role-playing the client.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your project management process? Which methodologies to you prefer to use?
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Propeller
Interview
Either the interviewers are liars, hypocrites, or both. The company is lost and can't offer competitive market rates.
I crushed all four interviews and case studies. They tried very hard to find something wrong with my answers, but fell short and floundered.
Just like what the other interviewees stated on this site, they will ask if you want feedback and then ghost you.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. A company has missed deadlines, and vendors and leadership relationships are fractured. How would you fix it.
I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Propeller (Portland, OR) in Jun 2025
Interview
Exactly as described on their website. Prompt to send scheduling invites and quick follow up after first 2 rounds. Follow up from 3rd round took about 10 days and they declined to bring me in for a case study. The first 3 interviews seemed to go very well, so I was surprised. The “decline” email invited me to reply if I wanted to ask for specific feedback. Since the decline took me by surprise, I really wanted the feedback, so I replied right away and asked for insights on where I fell short. Still no response a month later. That’s disappointing because they invited the request for feedback, and because it seemed like they tried to foster a culture of feedback to drive continuous improvement. The lack of response leaves me with a less favorable impression of the firm than when I started the process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked about how I handle feedback and an example of something I’ve worked on improving based on feedback.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Propeller (Portland, OR) in May 2024
Interview
Interviews were overly structured and largely unpersonal - difficult to connect with anyone on a personal level. The questions were very generic and surprisingly not well aligned to the role applied for. Talking points between interviewers around needs and the role were disconnected and confusing. The work put into the business case turned out to not be a good use of time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you close the gap between customer research and the platform decision - ensuring those insights are incorporated into any technology investments?