Cogent Communications Account Manager Interview Questions
& Process
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Cogent Communications.
Cogent Communications
National Account Manager
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a very quick and straightforward interview process. The hiring process was fast. There was one recruiter phone interview, followed by an in-person interview with the hiring manager that lasted about an hour. The turnaround time to get hired was very quick, which was appreciated.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your background?
Cogent Communications
Account Manager
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process was fast and quick, but the people were excellent and professional. They seemed genuinely interested in my career goals. Everyone was really friendly and thoughtful. During the process, they showed me examples of successful sales directors and their earnings.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your long-term career aspirations?
Cogent Communications
Account Manager
Mid Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was pretty straightforward, which is a bit concerning. The first part is a phone screen. It's important to know that Cogent in the UK doesn't have an HR team, so the hiring manager and VP handle everything directly. This initial call is pretty chill, with questions like 'why are you looking?' and 'tell me about yourself.' Next, there's a face-to-face meeting at the office with the hiring manager. This interview isn't too intense either, mainly just to confirm the job's heavy phone-based nature. It's mostly a 'get to know you' session to check for team fit. The final step is a call with the VP. They'll ask about your prospecting approach, your comfort with making calls, and your knowledge of Cogent's services. The entire process usually wraps up in about two weeks, with an offer typically coming 2-5 days later. Oh, and be aware of the notice period: it's one week for every year you've worked there, unlike the industry standard of one month. So, after a year, it's one week's notice, and that's what you get paid for.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Are you comfortable with making phone calls?
- What's your understanding of Cogent's services?
- Why do you want to work for us?
Cogent Communications Account Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Cogent Communications interview reports.
“This is strictly a hunter role, how do you feel about that?”
Read reports →“How do you approach prospecting and building a prospect list?”
Read reports →“Regarding a hunter role, how do you effectively organize your daily schedule?”
Read reports →“How do you organize your day for task completion?”
Read reports →“How do you budget your time daily, specifically for calls, emails, and prospecting?”
Read report →“What new logos did you create a sales relationship with?”
Read report →“The job requires hunting skills, do you have them?”
Read report →“Which databases have you used in the past to get your leads?”
Read report →“Given the expectation for phone sales, how do you approach transactional sales?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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