Cision Business Development Manager 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 Cision.
Cision
Business Development Manager
Manager Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
First, I had a chat with the hiring manager, who then set up the first interview with the line manager. After passing that, an interview with the director and an HR rep was scheduled. Lastly, there was a final test to check my ability to use the language needed for the role.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you describe your strengths and weaknesses, and explain how you plan to address your weaknesses?
- What is your plan for the first three months in this position?
Cision
Business Development Manager
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
Applied online, and after about a week, I got a call back to schedule a phone screen. It felt pretty laid-back and lasted around 30 minutes. It was mainly to go over my resume, not many tough questions. The very next day, they emailed to set up a second phone interview with the hiring manager. This call was more serious, with specific questions about my sales strategy, how I approach things, and my thinking. I thought it went well, but a week later, I got an email saying they weren't moving forward with my application. The recruiter kept in touch well, and everyone was really nice and pleasant. Job hunting is hard, so it's good when a company does it professionally.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you describe your approach to prospecting for new business?
- How do you deal with hearing 'no' from potential clients?
- Tell me about the most significant challenge you encountered in your prior role.
Cision
Business Development Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation Other
I was contacted by a recruiter after applying. The process included phone interviews and one in-person interview. Interviewers were emailed by the front desk. I had a tour with a different recruiter and then participated in a panel interview. I had to create a mock email but didn't have to sell anything. I spoke with another BDA after the interview. The office seemed nice with a basketball court and gym, but there were many empty desks. I'm unsure about the work/life balance. Overall, I have a neutral feeling about the company.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you explain the distinction between Public Relations and Marketing?
Cision Business Development Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Cision interview reports.
“What is the volume of calls you can make daily?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the distinction between Public Relations and Marketing?”
Read reports →“What sports have you played?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me why you relocated to Cleveland?”
Read reports →“Were you involved in sports during your college years?”
Read report →“How do you deal with hearing 'no' from potential clients?”
Read report →“How do you figure out what your clients need?”
Read report →“Why are you interested in software sales?”
Read report →“What are your five-year career aspirations?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 Cision interview reports.