Hearst Account Executive 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 Hearst.
Hearst
Account Executive
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was unprofessional, involving a few rounds before they'd ghost you and ignore follow-ups. There was no feedback from the recruiter or hiring manager, and it was clear they weren't communicating. I'm not even sure the role I interviewed for was actually open.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your client prospecting methods?
Hearst
Account Executive
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
This was the longest interview process I've ever done, taking several weeks to finish. It involved multiple interviews, including a mock pitch with potential teammates and a final meeting with the CFO.
Confirmed questions1 question
- When faced with client objections, what is your approach?
Hearst
Account Executive
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process was pretty standard. It started with a screening call, then two more video calls. After the last one, they told me I was a finalist. But then weeks, even months, passed. I followed up a few times asking for updates, and the recruiter just sent emails saying "no decision has been made, I will follow up with the team and get back to you." No replies to my follow-ups, calls, or voicemails. It was really unprofessional and disrespectful given the time I put in.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a significant sales win and loss from your experience, including how you achieved it and the lessons learned.
Hearst Account Executive Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Hearst interview reports.
“What book are you reading right now?”
Read reports →“What's your least favorite aspect of sales?”
Read reports →“What do you believe are the main difficulties in this industry?”
Read reports →“What are your client prospecting methods?”
Read reports →“Could you share an instance where you had to contact an unknown individual to persuade them to purchase something?”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“When faced with client objections, what is your approach?”
Read report →“Tell me about a significant sales win and loss from your experience, including how you achieved it and the lessons learned.”
Read report →“Can you handle the continuous learning required by our frequently changing digital portfolio?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 Hearst interview reports.