Nike Interviewing Process - insights?

Oct 14, 2019 31 Comments

TIA ๐Ÿ˜Š

I have started the very first step in their interviewing process for a position on the direct marketing team for an analytics based role. Curious what I shlould be preparing myself for in the coming weeks if I am selected, since Iโ€™ve heard getting into Nike is comparable to breaking into a fortress.

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  • Spotify
    Atinlay3

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    Atinlay3
    First things first: if you own anything Adidas related; burn it. Phil is known to be able to detect the smell of german clothing brands from miles away.

    Finally, and donโ€™t fuck this up: dress into Nike running gear for your onsite.
    Oct 15, 2019 5
    • Amazon
      xdjvrts

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      xdjvrts
      Interview gear
      Oct 19, 2019
    • New
      kjUF17

      New

      kjUF17
      Kinda joking. I've been to Nike World HQ last month and seen so many on-site employees wearing other brands such as timberland and asis. Be cool!

      But maybe one thing stands valid: German stuff is forbidden XD
      Jan 10
  • Under Armour / Sales
    BGPP24

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    BGPP24
    I would say this:
    Attire including accessories (bags, etc) brand neutral. Either complete fashion or NIKE. (By the way- they capitalize all four letters)

    Be ultra prepared with the analytics side- know how to do the job you are interviewing for.

    Know how to answer these questions:
    Why NIKE?
    What do you bring to the table? Whatโ€™s your competitive advantage?
    What type of environment helps you flourish?
    What is your biggest regret?
    Greatest accomplishment?
    Biggest weakness?
    Have examples of past business situations that show your problem solving, analytical thinking, decision making ability.
    Be concise but thorough.
    Have a personal connection to the brand.
    ASK for the job at the end of the interview.
    Be prepared with questions for the interviewer.
    (What are they looking for in a candidate? What skills are most important? )
    Follow up IMMEDIATELY with a thank you and reiterate why you are the best choice for the role.

    IF YOU DONT get hired, ask for feedback- what weโ€™re deciding factors? What can you do to be more qualified for future opportunities.
    Oct 15, 2019 1
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  • Nike / Mgmt
    CUsE74

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    CUsE74
    Just be prepared that it's a numbers game and if you really want in you'll have many more interviews before you get in. Patience is key.
    Oct 15, 2019 2
    • Deloitte
      ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผhello

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      ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผhello
      Thank you!
      Oct 15, 2019
    • Nike / Mgmt
      CUsE74

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      CUsE74
      I would not wear a track suit either. For a professional position, the standard clothing is jeans, tennies and a t or Polo, so you want to be slightly nicer. I would get a nice Nike Polo shirt with nice jeans or khakis. Coming from someone who landed a job and has given also hired a bunch at Nike.
      Oct 15, 2019
  • Walmart
    tYsL43

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    tYsL43
    I interviewed some time back. 2 ppl were randomly throwing questions at me . Unprofessional experience. SWE role
    Oct 15, 2019 2
    • Amazon / Eng
      Fulgrim

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      fuck stocks, give me cash!
      Fulgrim
      Hahaha having been an software dev at Nike, I can assure you it's just two devs selected last minute with no interview experience. Nike really has no interview training so interviews were always non standard and sloppy. Not a good candidate experience.
      Oct 15, 2019
    • ADP
      golfinโ›ณ

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      golfinโ›ณ
      I didnt know that Nike had a SWE role, arent they more marketing and branding? Besides what kind of software products do they make? My friend who has just graduated want to knock on their door as SWE.
      Jun 13, 2020