Nike Data Analyst Behavioral Interview — Culture Fit, Collaboration, and Storytelling

This 60‑minute behavioral interview mirrors Nike’s real process: conversational, culture‑ and collaboration‑heavy, often following a recruiter screen or a short HireVue/video prompt before manager/peer conversations. Expect the STAR method to be encouraged and the tone to be friendly but probing. ([glassdoor.com](https://www.glassdoor.com/Interview/NIKE-Business-Analyst-Interview-Questions-EI_IE1699.0%2C4_KO5%2C21.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com)) Focus areas tied to Nike’s mission and culture: - Consumer/Athlete‑first judgment: How you anchor decisions in athlete/consumer impact, reflecting Nike’s mission “to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.” ([about.nike.com](https://about.nike.com/en/mission/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)) - Nike Maxims alignment: Interviewers often listen for behaviors that map to Maxims like “The consumer decides,” “Be a sponge,” “Evolve immediately,” “Do the right thing,” and “We are on the offense—always,” and will probe for concrete examples showing these in action. ([ccc.bc.edu](https://ccc.bc.edu/content/ccc/blog-home/2015/04/bold-solutions-ready-to-launch-with-nike.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)) - Collaboration in a matrix: Stories that show partnering with cross‑functional teams (e.g., product, merchandising, supply chain, digital commerce) and operating across regions/categories to move work forward amid ambiguity. - Data storytelling for non‑technical audiences: Translating analysis into clear, business‑relevant narratives and recommendations, including trade‑offs and risks. - Bias to action under ambiguity: How you structure unclear problems, align stakeholders, and iterate quickly while upholding integrity and inclusion. What’s unique for Data Analysts at Nike (even in behavioral rounds): - Light technical context may appear inside behavioral prompts (data quality, SQL‑backed analysis, A/B testing rationale) to ground your examples; some teams pair later rounds with a take‑home or live case/presentation. Be ready to quantify impact (e.g., conversion, sell‑through, inventory turns, member engagement) and discuss decisions you influenced. ([interviewquery.com](https://www.interviewquery.com/interview-guides/nike-data-analyst?utm_source=chatgpt.com)) - Recent candidate reports highlight questions on handling ambiguity, stakeholder management, and communication style; using structured STAR answers is viewed positively. ([glassdoor.sg](https://www.glassdoor.sg/Interview/NIKE-Interview-RVW75187315.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com)) Typical flow and signals: - 5–7 behavioral questions plus time for your questions. - Strong signals: consumer‑centric reasoning, crisp narratives with metrics, cross‑functional influence, learning mindset (“be a sponge”), and doing the right thing when trade‑offs arise. ([ccc.bc.edu](https://ccc.bc.edu/content/ccc/blog-home/2015/04/bold-solutions-ready-to-launch-with-nike.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com))