HBSE Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at HBSE.
HBSE
Inside Sales Associate
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Group Recruiter call
Interview formats
Group Behavioral
I went to a career fair and had a short intro chat. This led to me getting invited to a group interview. I did that, and it went pretty well. Then I was supposed to have another interview on a Wednesday, but it got pushed to Friday, then to Monday. After that, they just stopped responding. I reached out three times but never heard back, so I had to move on.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Would you prefer being the worst salesperson with office friends or the best with none?
- Why are you a fan of the 76ers?
- What makes you want to work in Sales?
HBSE
Inside Sales Representative
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Phone screen Phone screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Behavioral
The interview process involved a Skype interview, a group interview, and then two more Skype interviews with a Director. While the interviews themselves were okay and pretty laid back, they were often repetitive. The overall process took way too long, and the scheduling and coordination were unprofessional, with last-minute cancellations and requests to reschedule interviews for the very next morning. I made it to the final round after over a month, but didn't get the job. Instead of a call, I received a generic email. I asked for feedback but never got a response, showing a lack of courtesy after I invested a month of my time.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me who your celebrity comparison is and the reason behind it?
HBSE
Sales Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Group Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Group Behavioral Other
We started with a group interview, 30 people split into two groups. The interviewers would ask a question and you had to speak up before others to get a chance to answer, as not everyone got to answer every question. They kept it fun and not awkward, which was the vibe for all the interviews. The next three interviews were done via Skype/FaceTime, which is standard no matter your location. They asked a lot about work ethic, organization, and mainly personality. They really value culture fit, so they wanted to make sure you weren't a buzzkill. Sometimes they'd throw in a really random or riddle question just to see how you'd handle it and gauge your personality.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's your response when someone tells you 'no' over the phone?
HBSE
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Other
I initially applied online and had to do a recorded interview of myself. I had unlimited retakes which was nice. Next, I was invited to an interview that was with one other applicant, so it was kinda awkward and I didn't feel like they could really get to know me. It took about a month to hear back after that interview. The last round was with the team I would be working with for the Summer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your dream job?
HBSE Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from HBSE interview reports.
“Why are you a fan of the 76ers?”
Read reports →“Do you love to win or lose?”
Read reports →“Do you find yourself more driven by a dislike of losing or a love of winning?”
Read reports →“If you had to compare yourself to three different foods, which ones would they be?”
Read reports →“If you were a cereal, which one would you be and why?”
Read report →“Can you tell me who your celebrity comparison is and the reason behind it?”
Read report →“What's your response when someone tells you 'no' over the phone?”
Read report →“Would you prefer being the worst salesperson with office friends or the best with none?”
Read report →“What makes you want to pursue a career in sales?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 HBSE interview reports.