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eNPS Score
Q&A With Drift Employees
Drift employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Drift
Overall I am very privileged to have secured a job when the market was good and my overall comp was high (even though no stock options). Coworkers and managers (for me personally) have been respectful and kind, fostering a sense of community and supporting professional development. Great experience!
Review from Customer Success Dept
Overall great! There are of course challenges, but ones that I enjoy. Things change a lot, which to me is a good thing. We’re constantly learning and growing. But I think if you’re coming from a big company mentality that can be a hard transit
Review from Design Dept
everyone wants to help whether they are qualified for it or not.
Review from Customer Success Dept
Been here 7 months and I it's been great thus far! Always learning and problem-solving to help the company grow.
Review from Finance Dept
I feel challenged and accepted at work everyday
What it's like to work at Drift
- Drift employees generally work 9.4 hrs a day
- Employees at Drift report the work pace is extremely fast
- On a typical day, employees at Drift have 1 meeting
- 97% of Drift employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Drift employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
- 86% of Drift employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Drift employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 96% of Drift employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Drift Employees
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What should I wear for an interview at Drift?
Keep it casual. Similar to what you see in YouTube videos.
Whatever you feel represents who you are.
What is the hardest interview question Drift asks?
What does your day look like?
The CTO asked me to cold call him to sell Drift. It was hard, but I was better having done it and learned from the guy that built the product.
What is the onboarding process like at Drift and how long does it last?
Orientation is 1 day, and it is hands down the best onboarding experience I have ever had. And this is my 17th job. You get a short presentation Q/A with a lot of Senior management people, often including CEO, CTO, CFO. On day one you are given a 1/7/30 plan by your manager that outlines what your goals are for your first day, your first week and your first month. After that, you are in the deep end and expected to figure out how you can add value. Mind you everyone on the team (aka the entire staff is there to support you and do whatever they can to make sure you succeed.) Really. Kind of amazing. #notnormal
Fast and impressive. My first day on the job was in a classroom-like setting with different lesson plans from the girl that builds our product, the CEO and CTO, and led by the Director of Learning. I was in awe of how much I learned and how much they expected from me on Day 1. I should also mention that even with 3 offices they send every new hire to HQ in Boston for 2 weeks!
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Drift?
Give employees more autonomy during the day. Empower employees to take time for themselves for at least 30 minutes each day.
I honestly wouldn’t change it. It’s one of the best “cultures” I’ve experienced.
What is the dress code at Drift?
Casual. Be you.
What's the interview process like at Drift?
Thorough, but very fair.
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at Drift?
flexible, collaborative, positive, respectful, open to feedback
What is the company mobility like at Drift?
Very low. Very little career progression.
How innovative is Drift?
We only innovate. We are the thought-leaders in the space and constantly push new boundaries. People look at our brand, and think, wow, how did they do that?
What unique perks and benefits does Drift provide?
Book Club- unlimited reading list so long as its on Amazon prime
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at Drift?
Talk to everyone, not just in your department. Schedule a coffee or 1:1 with everyone you can because the backgrounds and life experiences these people have is incredible.
What is the PTO policy at Drift?
15 days PTO and 10 WFH days in year 1
What are company outings like at Drift?
FUN! They're always out of the ordinary and planned very well.
What is Drift's policy towards pets in the workplace?
Our office building in Boston doesn't allow them for any companies in the building. We love sharing pictures of pets though!
Why work for Drift?
YOU WILL GROW, work with amazing people and be able to own your work.
What skills do you need to be successful in the HR department at Drift?
A bias for action to support our fast-growing team is invaluable.
What's the internship program like at Drift?
Interns are integral members of every team at Drift. They're included on big projects, attend all meetings, and work alongside the rest of the team everyday. There is no "ramp up" period for interns, they're contributing to work and shipping new features on Day 1.
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Is there 401k Match? What is vacation policy?
How are the benefits at Drift for employees in Sales?
Drift's Sales team rates their overall benefits an A+ and most of them think the perks are Good. 95% of Drift employees in Sales say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Sales also get Unlimited of paid vacation, and most of them believe the cash value of their benefits is $1500 - $2500/mo.
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Should I work at Drift?
77% of Drift employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 15% are neutral and 8% would not recommend working at Drift to their friends.
| 77% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passive |
| 8% | Detractors |
