CalFirst Account Executive Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CalFirst.
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
Account Executive
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
It was a four-part process. Started with a recruiter chat, then I spoke with someone from the sales team I'd join. After that, there was a deep dive with a VP who's clearly been there forever, and finally, a super quick 2-minute chat with the president.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about yourself?
- Do you participate in any sports?
CalFirst
Account Executive
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Presentation
Applied online, got a call from a recruiter. First met with the recruiter, they talked about the company, responsibilities, and pay. Asked if I could come in for a group interview later that evening. The group interview got canceled, so they switched to 1-1 interviews. I met with the VP and then two hiring managers.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you interested in a sales career?
CalFirst Account Executive Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from CalFirst interview reports.
“Are you really into torture?”
Read reports →“Do you participate in any sports?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about a recent book you've read?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about the volume of calls you make daily?”
Read reports →“Was your past sales experience commission-based?”
Read report →“What makes you interested in a sales career?”
Read report →“What's your approach to work and your work ethic like?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your previous sales experience?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 CalFirst interview reports.