Mac Collective Account Executive Interview Questions
& Process

They reply super fast after you submit your resume, calling and emailing quickly. Everyone in HR is really nice and easy to chat with. There are 3 interviews in total. The first one is quick (10 mins), basically just to see if you're a decent human. The second interview is the longest and most challenging one I've ever had, but I actually enjoyed it. They walk you through what a typical day looks like. The interview actually starts during the car ride to a retail spot where they're doing marketing for their campaign. When you get there, you'll do some tasks that take a good chunk of time to gauge your thought process and your potential to eventually manage your own office. You'll be there from 12 PM to 7 PM, and if things go well, you'll head back to the office for a final interview with the CEO, which is usually brief and is their go-ahead or pass decision.

The interview started with a first round where they reviewed my resume to see if I was a good fit for a full day interview. It was a quick first round, so I had to impress them fast. The second round was a full day event where I learned about the company's business and operations. I liked this part because there were no unexpected things later on. They assessed me on a few different skills and also explained how career progression works. It was a very detailed interview, and I knew exactly what I was getting into before starting.

The interview was split into 3 parts. The first interview was pretty useless, asking things like "where do you see yourself in 5 years" and "what are your hobbies?" If they liked me enough, they brought me on for a second interview. Which wasn't really an interview, but more like a long day where a lower-ranking guy took me to Walmart and we had to "sell" COMCAST cable plans from 11 am to 7 pm. You don't get paid for this time. We were the only ones in business suits trying to sell something people didn't want or already had. I didn't even attend the 3rd interview because I found out there's no base pay, meaning if you don't sell, you don't get paid. This was a total dealbreaker. If you're not into selling or feeling like a used car salesman, don't bother. This job will make you lose confidence in marketing, even if you're desperate.