I applied online. I interviewed at Circit (Dublin, Dublin)
Interview
The interview process for the Customer Success Manager role at Circit was well-structured, conversational, and focused on both technical and cultural fit. The discussion lasted about an hour and felt balanced between formal assessment and open dialogue.
The interviewers did a great job creating a relaxed atmosphere while asking thoughtful questions that explored motivation, problem-solving, and customer success philosophy. Much of the conversation revolved around the company’s current stage of growth — where the Customer Success function is evolving, processes are still being defined, and there’s a clear need to balance customer retention with revenue impact.
Questions covered key areas such as driving adoption, managing renewals and expansions, handling workload peaks during busy seasons, and collaborating cross-functionally. There was also an emphasis on metrics, prioritization, and managing customer health proactively.
Overall, the interview provided valuable insight into Circit’s culture: a fast-paced, high-accountability environment where CSMs are expected to be adaptable, commercially minded, and comfortable working without rigid structures. It’s clear that the team values people who are coachable, curious, and ready to roll up their sleeves to help shape the playbook as the company scales.
The experience was professional, transparent, and left a positive impression of a company that is serious about both its customers and its internal growth.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you handle the pressure of balancing customer retention and revenue growth in a fast-moving environment where processes are still being built?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Circit in Dec 2023
Interview
I applied through a recruiter and the whole process was remote.
1. Initial screening chat with HR
2. Interview with 2 existing PMs and HR
3. Interview with the Head of Product and CTO
The interview with the existing PM’s was focused on cultural fit along with some competency examples on approaches to Product Management and the types of products and customers that I had previously been working with. There was then time at the end for any questions I had or wanted to clarify.
In the follow-up interview, the initial conversation focused on giving context on the company, the product and overall opportunity. Then there was a focus on my background and experience and a deep dive into some examples and approaches to product management and stakeholder engagement. Similar to the earlier interview there was time at the end for questions.
The interviews all took place over 2 weeks. There was a delay on an offer as the process fell just before Christmas, but I received updates from HR to set some expectations on this and when I would hear the outcome.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would I approach scoping out a new product feature?
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Circit in Jul 2023
Interview
1. Call with HR
2. Call with PM and a contract UX Designer
3. I believe there was a third stage, I think to meet more senior management, but I didn't progress that far.
Found the interview overall really awkward and strange. The PM kept asking for details on work practices within the company I work for and it felt like she was more interested in finding out how they did things rather than whether I was a good fit for Circit. The PM went through an agenda for the interview at the start, 45 mins of interview and then 15 mins for me to ask questions. During the interview she completely disregarded this and left me with no time to ask questions at the end. During that time she was busy berating the UI developers that she works with, telling me how incompetent she thought they were and how annoying that was for her.
Afterwards, I was completely ghosted and while I didn't want to go further with my application either it would have been nice to at least have a courtesy email expressing their disinterested.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
Tell us about yourself and your previous experience