Hearst Sales Representative Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Hearst.
Hearst
Sales
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
About 3 rounds of interviews, plus reference checks. They really took the time to figure out where I could be most useful and if the job I applied for was a good match for both of us.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you explain how you would go about selling a newspaper?
Hearst
Sales Support
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a phone interview scheduled for July 23rd, but got an email about 15 minutes before it was supposed to start asking to reschedule for the same time the next day, which I agreed to. It went well, and I was asked about my experience and ideal career path. The talent officer said the hiring manager was on holiday for about 2 weeks but would arrange a face-to-face interview. After 16 days, I followed up, and they said they'd chase it. Still no word, so 5 days later (21 days after the initial call), I asked if I could speak to someone in the Manchester office directly. The talent officer replied that the line manager apologized for the long wait and that the team decided to put the role on hold. Totally unprofessional, disorganized, and disappointing.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
Hearst
Sales Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process included a phone screen followed by two in-person interviews. The questions were pretty standard and straightforward, mostly focusing on my background and previous work experience. It was a generally positive experience, with no major surprises.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you provide a summary of your resume?
Hearst Sales Representative Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Hearst interview reports.
“Which brands are your favorites?”
Read reports →“Could you explain how you would go about selling a newspaper?”
Read reports →“Why are you interested in sales?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join our company?”
Read reports →“Can you provide a summary of your resume?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your work history?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 Hearst interview reports.