I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Keyence (Itasca, IL) in Dec 2022
Interview
They first start you off with a hirevue interview which is 5 questions that you don't know beforehand and you have about two minutes to answer each question. (Do your research on youtube about how to prepare for hireview interviews there are plenty of videos that are helpful.) Once I completed the hireview interview I received an email and a phone call letting me know that I had been chosen to move forward with the Interview process and whether I wanted to do a zoom interview or fly out to Illinois for the in-person interview (Illinois is where there HQ is located). My family encouraged me to fly out and do the in-person interview so I chose that option. The experience was great I got to stay in a really nice hotel the night before and all travel was paid for. The sales role-play is challenging but not impossible. The best advice I can give is to know your product inside and out because you'll have to answer a lot of questions about it. The informal interview was pretty relaxed and they ask you about the company so be prepared to tell them why exactly you want to work there. Even though I wasn't selected I had a great experience with Keyence and it was great to travel and meet the people involved with the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are some specific things that excite you about Keyence?
Very odd, one hirevue and then they fly you out to chicago. The chicago process is smooth. One interview and roll play. Great time to practice skills and continue to get better.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself and to sell them a product I use everyday. They also asked for a time I showed dedication to achieve a goal.
I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Keyence
Interview
The interview process starts with an informational session. After that, you complete a digital interview assessment, and only those who pass move on to a traditional Zoom interview. There are definitely a lot of stages you have to pass to get to the final round.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They may conduct a mock sales conversation where you will have to sell them something. Or they may ask you what you think will be the hardest part of the job.
Good practice for the job, multiple stages involving phone screening with HR, meeting with director, then mock presentation and interview with manager. Make sure to practice discovery questions for the mock presentations to help you understand client needs.
