I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Jump Associates (San Mateo, CA) in July 2013
Interview
Step 1:
Beginning with a phone interview to gauge understanding of the industry. It is important to know what design thinking is and is not. Be articulate about why Growth strategist w/ design thinking chops and not general management consulting or product design.
Step 2:
Take home assignment. Make your best attempt at doing the project like you imagine they do it. Share your processes & highlight things from it that directly translate to doing it for Jump.
Step 3:
In-person case study. Dive in with energy. Don't be overly cautious & clarifying. They want to see comfort with ambiguity.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you structure your research plan? What frameworks provide valuable insights? Why do you want to work here? Where do you see your career going?
I applied online. I interviewed at Jump Associates
Interview
Very detailed phone interview that lasted almost 2 hours long. 1 recruiter and 1 current Associate. Reviewed a case study on the spot by sharing desktops via Skype.
Questions were mainly posed as if I were actually working on this case for Jump. I answered to the best of my abilities. At some points I felt as if the interviewers were not listening or were disdainful of my answers, but I was very honest with my opinions and analysis of the case.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I had to sketch my ideas for the fictional company and send them the scans of the sketch