CalFirst Interview Questions
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CalFirst
Account Executive
Entry Easy Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was about 20 minutes long. They asked about my sales experience, knowing I didn't have prior experience, and if that experience included commission. They seemed more interested in commission-based pay. The recruiter explained the starting salary is $50,000 base plus a draw on commissions, with full medical and dental benefits and a matching 401K. He mentioned it takes about 8 months to make a sale and requires making 50-80 calls daily within a specific territory. I was told a Sales Manager would contact me for a second interview if they were interested. They advised checking out their two websites (bank loans and equipment leasing) before the interview to discuss the company intelligently.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your previous sales experience?
- Was your past sales experience commission-based?
CalFirst
Sales Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Group Presentation Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Other
Short Phone interview, basically just to invite you to your first interview. First interview was a week later and was pretty laidback (no questions out of the ordinary). 2 weeks later I was called back for the group interview. The group interview had about 20 people invited back. The day consisted of an intro to the company 2 separate 15 min interviews. Also, a short writing assignment concerning an email you would send to a potential client.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you a good fit for sales?
CalFirst
Commercial Finance Associate
Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
We had a quick chat over the phone to go over the job posting. They mostly described it as a sales role, with not much room to grow professionally and no formal on-site training. You'd mostly be learning as you go.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your background, both professionally and educationally?
CalFirst
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied online and then HR reached out to me for a first phone chat. After that, they brought me in to meet with different company people, like the senior VP and account executives.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is it about sales that you find interesting?
CalFirst Interview Questions
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“Are you really into torture?”
Read reports →“What's a book you've read lately?”
Read reports →“Do you participate in any sports?”
Read reports →“Which is more challenging: inside sales or outside sales?”
Read reports →“Tell me about your favorite TV show and the reasons behind your choice.”
Read report →“Can you tell me about a recent book you've read?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about the volume of calls you make daily?”
Read report →“How would you make yourself memorable during a phone sales call?”
Read report →“Out of the three people interviewing, who would you pick for the job?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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