Handshake Sales Development Representative Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 15 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Handshake.
Handshake
Sales Development Representative
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Panel Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was really long and the interviewers were always late. It started with a recruiter call, then another 30-minute call with the recruiter. After that, there was a one-on-one interview, followed by a two-hour panel interview with several people. Before the last round, I had to complete an assignment. It felt like a lot of wasted time and effort, and I think they could have cut the number of rounds in half.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to join Handshake?
Handshake
SDR Manager
Manager Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process moved really quickly, it felt like they needed to fill the role urgently. I didn't have much time to look into what they offered, which I guess is typical startup life.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your thoughts on our company's mission?
Handshake
Sales Development Representative
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
It started with a 30 minute phone call with the hiring manager. Then, I had a 2.5 hour onsite interview day. This included a 30 minute chat with the SDR team, a 1 hour lunch interview with an Account Executive and someone from University success, and a final 30 minute meeting with the manager. The day before the onsite, HR called to prep me on what to expect. They really stressed cultural fit and passion for the mission.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What is your motivation for wanting to join Handshake?
- What draws you to a career in sales?
Handshake Sales Development Representative Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Handshake interview reports.
“When would you like to schedule a meeting?”
Read reports →“Can you pitch any product to us?”
Read reports →“What draws you to a career in sales?”
Read reports →“Can you share an instance where you provided feedback to someone you collaborated with?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join Handshake?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on our company's mission?”
Read report →“What interests you specifically about Handshake?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your past production numbers?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for wanting to join Handshake?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 Handshake interview reports.