Bay Area News Group Interview Questions
& Process
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Bay Area News Group
Inside Sales Representative
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Take home Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation Other
I had a phone interview with Crystal Diaz, who was really friendly and professional. Then I came in and met two other people who were easy to talk to. The last interview involved a role-play and some "desk work." This third interview was tough because I only had an hour to finish my assignment and get ready for a mock customer warm lead call. I was super impressed with how professional they were and how on time the interviews were. Crystal, the recruiter, was really responsive when I asked for status updates. Even though I didn't get the job, Crystal called to thank me for interviewing. I was really impressed by how courteous she was and told me they'd keep my resume on file and that I should apply for other jobs I'm interested in. I've been interviewing a lot lately, and no recruiter has ever called me after I didn't get the job, or even contacted me back if I didn't make it past the first interview. I don't even get an email. They're a class act, which says a lot about their great reputation and why I'd want to be a part of such a company.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you want to join our company?
- What's one area your boss would say you need to improve, and what's one thing they like about you?
- Describe a challenging situation you faced and how you dealt with it.
Bay Area News Group
Multimedia Account Executive
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I applied online and then HR called me for an initial phone interview. About a week later, I got an email to schedule an in-person interview with my future manager. They invited me back later that week for a mock sales meeting. I got the job offer about 3 weeks after the first contact.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you conduct a mock sales call?
- Please role play a sales call with me using these client details.
Bay Area News Group
Multimedia Account Executive
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Other
First, there was a phone call with the company's recruiter. The second interview was in person with the hiring manager and company trainers, which was unusual. It involved a sales role play for products presentation. You need to be prepared for the second interview because they will have you do a products presentation and discuss sales cycles. After that, I received an offer letter via email from the corporate recruiter.
Confirmed questions1 question
- If a customer is new to the area, just opened their business, and has no clientele or connections, which of our products would you suggest they sell?
Bay Area News Group
Account Executive
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Presentation
So first, the recruiter gives you a call. Then there's a group interview. After that, a tough role play. No personality tests or anything. The face-to-face group interview was with two managers, and they asked situational questions like 'Tell me about a time...' and 'Explain...'.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you describe a manager you disliked and the reasons why? What steps did you take to work effectively with them?
- Describe a situation where you had to deal with a manager you didn't like. How did you handle it?
- Explain how you managed to make things work with a manager you found difficult.
Bay Area News Group Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Bay Area News Group interview reports.
“If a customer is new to the area, just opened their business, and has no clientele or connections, which of our products would you suggest they sell?”
Read reports →“Can you conduct a mock sales call?”
Read reports →“Can you describe a manager you disliked and the reasons why? What steps did you take to work effectively with them?”
Read reports →“What's one area your boss would say you need to improve, and what's one thing they like about you?”
Read reports →“Describe a situation where you had to deal with a manager you didn't like. How did you handle it?”
Read report →“What makes you want to join our company?”
Read report →“Can you explain your consultative methodology?”
Read report →“Explain how you managed to make things work with a manager you found difficult.”
Read report →“Tell me about your product knowledge and sales approach.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 Bay Area News Group interview reports.