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      Category Manager Interview

      24 Oct 2024
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied through a recruiter. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Whatnot in Sept 2024

      Interview

      The interview consisted of the following stages. Each around 30-45 minutes 1) HR Interview 2) Hiring Manager 3) Case Study Prep (5 days), incl. presentation and Q&A 4) Behavioral Interview 5) Executive Interview

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Whatnot specific questions: What are potential challenges? How would you persuade a seller? What would you do in situation A/B/C? How do you structure your work? Workstyle related questions: How did you handle a difficult time? What is a person you liked to work with and why?
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      Other Category Manager interview reviews for Whatnot

      Category Manager Interview

      30 July 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Whatnot

      Interview

      Video screening as first round to speak briefly to experience and culture then a more in-depth Zoom interview followed by case study and interview time to run through reasoning/ questioning.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Provide a marketing campaign that Whatnot can complete during the Christmas period
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      Category Manager Interview

      8 Aug 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Cologne
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Whatnot (Cologne) in July 2024

      Interview

      Applying to Whatnot involves a tedious and long multi-stage process. It begins with a pre-screening interview conducted by HR, lasting approximately 30 minutes. During this initial interview, you will discuss your background, previous experiences, problem-solving skills, and reflections on past successes and areas for improvement. If you pass the pre-screening, you will be invited to a second interview with a category manager, typically based in the United States. This interview will primarily focus on your experience working with influencers, as Whatnot's current growth strategy relies heavily on leveraging high-profile influencers to attract new customers. The next stage involves an interview with the hiring manager. Unfortunately, in my experience, this stage was notably unprofessional. The hiring manager appeared uninformed about the candidates, unaware of my background, and repeated questions from previous interviews. This lack of preparation and interest was evident from the start, and the feedback provided was unprofessional. The entire hiring process consists of approximately six rounds. For candidates outside the USA, the salary offered is above the European average, which is a significant incentive for applicants.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      First Stage: 1. Tell me about yourself 2. Tell me about a recent project you worked on. 3. What went well and what went wrong 4. What would you do better (time to ask questions) Second Stage 1. Tell me about your experience on working with influencers 2. How do you manage partnerships? 3. How do you on board talents to the app Third Stage 1. Tell me about yourself 2. Tell me about a recent project you worked on 3.3. What went well and what went wrong
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