Sales Development Representative (SDR) applicants have rated the interview process at Zscaler with 3.3 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 53.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Development Representative (SDR) roles take an average of 38 days to get hired, when considering 17 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Zscaler overall takes an average of 32 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Zscaler as a Sales Development Representative (SDR) according to 17 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 20%
Phone interview: 19%
Group panel interview: 15%
Presentation: 13%
Background check: 9%
Skills test: 7%
Personality test: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 6%
Drug test: 4%
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I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Zscaler (Dallas, TX) in Jan 2025
Interview
3 rounds , one was the HR screening call , then first round where there were 2 people interviewing me , there was a role play involved to see how i handle objections. and 3rd round where the senior team interviewed again with a new scenario for the role play method.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Zscaler in Jan 2026
Interview
There are two interview stages after the phone screening. The first is a 30-minute interview with the hiring manager, followed by a 30-minute mock cold email exercise. If selected to move forward, the next stage will include an interview with an account executive, and possibly a sales engineer, along with a mock call.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Zscaler in Jun 2025
Interview
Straightforward (although lengthy) interview process. Be prepared to answer behavioral and identity questions, as well as a final round mock cold call and email exercise. initial rounds are 1x1 until final panel. Expect 2-3 managers on the call.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Zscaler (Boston, MA) in Jan 2025
Interview
Not too hard just have to study and understand the product you're selling. Consists of three separate interviews. Be engaged and bring some energy to each one. The last one is a panel with multiple managers.