Interviewing at NerdWallet

Ready to crush your interview? These practical tips, clever tricks, and FAQs will help boost your confidence and ensure you leave an unforgettable mark on our team!

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INTERVIEW PREP | SAMPLE QUESTIONS | PRO TIPS

OUR COMPANY | OUR VALUES | REMOTE FIRST

Music to get nerdy with

Get ready to rock! Dive into our awesome Spotify playlists designed to boost your focus and pump up your excitement while you gear up for your big moment:

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.

Interviewing on site?

If you have an on-site interview, plan to get to the office five minutes early, and sign in via Envoy when you arrive. 

Email [email protected] if you need help finding our office.

Interview questions you might hear

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?

Pro tips from our team

Our Nerds love numbers, so come prepared with specific facts and figures related to your impact.

Take some time to reflect on your previous roles, responsibilities, and accomplishments. Many of us have done more than we remember.

Embrace the power of active listening to ensure you understand each question. And don’t hesitate to ask questions yourself — having clarity is key to providing impactful responses.

When you think out loud, you show transparency and provide your interviewer with a glimpse into your problem-solving skills.

We want to hear about your wins and your missteps. Your willingness to learn from challenges can showcase your resilience, making you an even stronger candidate!

You’re not just a potential employee — you’re a person, too! We value candidates who are genuine, open, and emotionally intelligent in their interactions.

This is your opportunity to interview us as well! Make sure you have a few questions prepared for each of your interviewers — it will demonstrate your enthusiasm and help you learn more about life at NerdWallet.

Nerds love to keep it casual, so wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and confident!

Please join your Zoom interview a few minutes prior to your start time. When prompted, click "Launch Application." You will then be given an option for audio — click "Join Audio by Computer." Once an interviewer joins, video will start and your interview will begin. Need help? Check out Zoom Support.

Reach out for help at any point leading up to your interview.

Our company

Looking to learn more about who we are as a company? Keep scrolling!

Our Mission

To provide clarity for all of life’s financial decisions.

Our Vision

A world where everyone makes financial decisions with confidence.

Our values

Our values shape everything we do. They’re not just words written on a wall, but ideals 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.

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.

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion

At NerdWallet, we want our employees 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.

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Perks and benefits

Our benefits — from quality health insurance to competitive retirement solutions to flexible time off — help our Nerds remain exceptional.

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Proud to be remote-first

Love working from home? So do we

While we’ve got offices in San Francisco, Arizona, New York, and the UK, we’ve transitioned to a remote-first workplace. That means most employees can work remotely from anywhere in the U.S.

We offer a generous stipend to help Nerds set up their home offices, flexible scheduling for parents and caregivers, and much more.

We’ve been recognized as a Top Place to Work by:

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