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CaptiveAire Sales Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 13 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

3 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
61.5% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CaptiveAire.

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Sales Engineer

Sales · nearly a year ago

Intern Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral

It was a really quick and chill process. Started with a 30-minute phone chat, and I think the next step was an in-person interview at their office. They asked standard behavioral questions and I got another interview scheduled really fast.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Can you tell me about why you decided to major in what you did?
  • What about this role appeals to you?
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Sales Engineer

Sales · a year ago

Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

I had multiple phone calls with HR reps before my in-person interview. I found out about another role that might be a better fit and asked if I could be considered, but was told it was more work for the same pay, so I dropped it. I think maybe she was focused on the original role or wasn't in charge of the other one. When I got to the in-person interview, I waited about ten minutes after arriving on time. It was a bit strange that no one from HR greeted me. I met with three people. The first one I clicked with and learned a lot about the job. The second guy seemed distracted, his office had kids' toys everywhere, and I felt like he was just killing time. The third person was alright. Something that made me uncomfortable was learning that it's generally not a good idea to ask questions, especially to senior people. Apparently, if I needed to talk to an application engineer, I'd have to get my boss to send an email because they're busy and get annoyed easily.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Describe your ideal job and what your daily tasks would involve.
  • What would your day-to-day look like in your ideal job?
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Sales Engineer

Sales

Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Recruiter call Phone screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

Had a first interview with HR, it was just an overview and some personal questions. Then a second interview with another HR rep, which was very similar to the first, not sure why both were needed. The third interview was with the sales manager, it was more technical, asking how things work or why we use certain things. We also talked about company culture. I thought it went really well, and the interviewer mentioned setting up a final interview. However, 2 days later, I got an email saying I didn't get the job before I could even have the final interview.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • What are your long-term career aspirations?
  • Can you share a humbling experience you've had?

CaptiveAire Sales Engineer Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from CaptiveAire interview reports.

Do you know the typical voltage and frequency in an American home outlet?

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What would you do if a customer isn't interested in the product you're selling?

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Do you have any engineering knowledge about HVAC systems?

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What was your reasoning for choosing your college major?

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Can you tell me why you decided to major in what you did?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 13 CaptiveAire interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 59.1%
Technical 36.4%
Presentation 4.5%

Interview difficulty

Easy 30.8%
Average 69.2%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Neutral 30.8%
Positive 61.5%
Negative 7.7%