I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Yext
Interview
The interview process was a mix of personal, cultural fit and demo followed by a HR grit interview.
I enjoyed the process, got on really well with the team and the product is fantastic
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Provide examples where you have value sold and what were the outcomes
Very thorough and comprehensive discussion of my relevant experience and their needs. Impressed by the amount of time they spent outlining their approach. Evaluation steps clearly outlined and robust follow-up
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Yext in Sep 2020
Interview
Well coordinated. The internal recruiter was on top of everything and prepped me very well for each interview. There was 7 interviews total: 1. with internal recruiter, 2. direct boss, 3. "behavioral interview", 4. boss of my boss (an area VP), 5. a future colleague, 6. a presentation of Yext to Yext, and 7. head of sales.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Tell me 3 words colleagues use to describe you.
Q: Tell me 3 words friends use to describe you.
Q: Tell me what you know about Yext.
Q: What is your elevator pitch of Yext?
.... and your normal interview questions.
Sales applicants have rated the interview process at Yext with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 71% positive. To compare, the company-average is 81.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales roles take an average of 66 days to get hired, when considering 7 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Yext overall takes an average of 26 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Yext as a Sales according to 7 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 27%
One on one interview: 27%
Presentation: 9%
Group panel interview: 9%
Background check: 9%
Drug test: 9%
IQ intelligence test: 9%
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