Interviewing at NerdWallet
Looking to nail your interview? We’ve put together some helpful interview tips and tricks along with common questions you might have about life at NerdWallet.
Preparing for your virtual interview:
Find a quiet area, with strong and reliable internet.
Run a quick check of all necessary equipment (mic, video, Wi-Fi, etc).
Join your Zoom interview a few minutes early.
Once you join, you won’t need to leave until your interview is concluded.
Remain focused on the conversation. Avoid having multiple screens open.
If you need help with anything, reach out to your recruiting partner.
Questions you might hear in your interview:
Tell me about a time you...
used your communication or stakeholder management skills to regain alignment with a team member.
Describe a time when...
you came up with an innovative solution that improved a process or solved a problem.
Give a specific example of when...
a project or task didn't go as you would have hoped, what happened and what did you learn?
Some pro tips from the NerdWallet team:
Be ready to share specifics related to your impact.
Most of us have done more than we can remember.
Before diving into a response, be sure you understand what you’re being asked.
This can give the interviewer insights into your thought process.
We want to hear about missteps and how you’ve learned from them, just as much as your wins.
We love getting to know you not just as a potential employee, but as a person.
This is your opportunity to interview us as well.
Nerds love to keep it casual, so wear what makes you comfortable.
Your recruiter is here for you.
Reach out for help at any point leading up to your interview.
Reach out for help at any point leading up to your interview.
Looking to learn more about who we are as a company?
Here’s a preview:
Our Mission
Confident financial decisions stem from clarity. Our mission is to provide the tools, information, and insight people need to navigate all of life's financial decisions. So they can easily find what they need and get back to life.
To read more about NerdWallet's journey, find a letter from CEO and Co-Founder, Tim Chen, here.
To read more about NerdWallet's journey, find a letter from CEO and Co-Founder, Tim Chen, here.
Our Values
Our values shape everything we do. They’re not just words written on a wall, but lived and breathed every day by every Nerd.
Consumer, Company, Team, Self
We lean on each other to succeed. Understanding different viewpoints and celebrating our coworkers' wins lead to stronger decisions and teams.
Relentless Self-Improvement
We take responsibility for getting better every day. We humbly embrace what we don't know and aren't afraid to ask questions.
Open, Candid, and Constructive
We are active participants in every interaction. We share feedback with clarity and receive feedback with courage.
Informed Risk-Taking
We set actionable goals that challenge the status quo, knowing it’s safe to fail so long as we learn along the way.
Ownership
We ask, “What can I do to improve the results?” and view challenges as opportunities to find the right solution.
Remote First
While we’ve got offices in San Francisco, New York, and the UK, we’ve transitioned to a remote-first workplace with most of our jobs offered as fully remote from anywhere in the U.S.
Plus, all Nerds receive a generous stipend to create a home office, with increased flexibility for parents, and much more.
Plus, all Nerds receive a generous stipend to create a home office, with increased flexibility for parents, and much more.
Supporting our Nerds
Professional Development
We’re serious about the happiness and growth of our Nerds and offer professional development training, learning stipends, and speaker series to help every Nerd thrive.
Hackathons
Looking to impact NerdWallet in a big way? Our company-wide hackathons give everyone a chance to step away from the day-to-day to bring exciting big ideas to life.
Nerds Pay It Forward
Our employee-led volunteer program gives Nerds a chance to give back to our neighbors by helping educate, feed, and develop communities for underrepresented groups and the less fortunate.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs at NerdWallet
At NerdWallet, we aspire to provide people with the confidence they need to live their best lives—however they identify. This means fostering an inclusive culture that allows all Nerds to grow their skills, contribute, and thrive with the confidence of belonging.
Visit our DEI page to learn about our current and ongoing efforts.
Visit our DEI page to learn about our current and ongoing efforts.
Nerdy perks and benefits
With competitive health insurance for you and your whole family, mental health support, retirement plans, a commitment to employee growth, plus a great work-life balance, our benefits help our Nerds remain exceptional.
Learn more here.
Learn more here.
NerdWallet Leadership
Our leaders have crafted a culture where every Nerd can make a lasting impact. Their commitment to ownership and growth sets the stage for teams to chase individual opportunities while pushing NerdWallet forward.
Learn more here.
We aspire to help consumers and companies access the right financial products to unlock equal economic opportunity through our Corporate Responsibility Program which launched in 2021.
Our CEO and co-founder, Tim Chen was awarded Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business for this work. Learn more about the program here.
Learn more here.
We aspire to help consumers and companies access the right financial products to unlock equal economic opportunity through our Corporate Responsibility Program which launched in 2021.
Our CEO and co-founder, Tim Chen was awarded Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business for this work. Learn more about the program here.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work by:
NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast
Your money questions, answered. Listen here.
