EF (Education First) Sales Associate Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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EF (Education First)
Sales Associate
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Group Technical screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Technical Presentation Other
I first had a couple of neutral/positive phone calls with HR and then someone in sales. After that, I went to the office for what was planned to be a 2.5-hour interview process. It started with about an hour-long group interview with 2 other candidates and 5 sales leaders. The idea was to see who among us could stand out. They were really concerned about me driving in the blizzard and kept saying they'd make sure I left on time. Then, the 3 of us candidates split off for about 20-minute mini-interviews with the sales leaders, who rotated. The first group of interviewers seemed friendly and asked good questions. The second interviewer, however, was very unpleasant, abrupt, and condescending, even writing "DOESN'T CARE" loudly in her notebook, which felt intentional. The third group was okay, with one bored woman and one man asking most of the questions. Afterwards, we regrouped, and the HR person said we'd hear back within the week. She then came back to me specifically, saying one of the sales leaders wanted to talk to me more. I assumed it was a good sign, especially since it was the man who had mentioned the blizzard earlier. He asked me why a creative person like myself was interested in sales. I used my theatre background to explain how creative sales can be. About 30 minutes later, I left. That evening, after a car accident in the blizzard, I received a rejection email. Two days later, my contact told me they actually loved me and wanted me to beg for the job to show passion. I thought holding me back for 30 minutes and my pitch should have shown passion, and found the idea of begging demeaning, especially given the average benefits and below-average salary. I definitely felt like I dodged a bullet.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell us about something you're passionate about.
- What makes a creative individual like yourself want to get into sales?
EF (Education First)
Sales Associate
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
It was a pretty drawn out process. I heard back about a week after applying. After a phone interview, I had to wait 3 days to get news. Then I was set up for a group interview 2 weeks later. I heard back 5 days after that. It had been about 3 1/2 weeks by then, and the start date was still 3 1/2 weeks away. I didn't make it to the one-on-one interviews after the group one, they said there was one more interview after that.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What would be the three core values of a company you'd start?
- If you could create your own holiday, what would it be about and what would you name it?
EF (Education First)
Sales Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
We started with a phone screen to see if I'd be a better fit for a sales or service role. Then, I had an in-person interview where I met with management. I got a tour of the building. The first manager asked me some tougher questions and even coached me on how to answer them. The second interviewer then asked me the same questions, and I used the coaching from the first manager to answer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you explain the color blue to a person who is blind?
EF (Education First) Sales Associate Interview Questions
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“Could you explain the color blue to a person who is blind?”
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Read report →“What questions would you ask someone who wanted to book a trip?”
Read report →“Would you rather secure your sales bonus for three months while your colleagues don't, or have your colleagues secure their bonus for three months while you don't?”
Read report →“What would be the three core values of a company you'd start?”
Read report →“How would you describe your role within your friend group?”
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