Mitacs Business Development Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 13 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Mitacs.
Mitacs
Business Development
Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process had 3 stages. First, there was a general question about my background and experience. Second, there was a role play where I had to imagine meeting someone and marketing Mitacs to them in an elevator. I didn't do well in this stage. Third, I had an interview with the manager where I was supposed to present a PowerPoint.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your background and explain how it aligns with the requirements of this role?
- If you were in an elevator on your way back from an event and met someone, how would you pitch Mitacs to them?
Mitacs
Director of Business Development
Director Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The interviewers seemed inexperienced and unprepared for executive-level candidates, at times mistaking rudeness for focus. There were a lot of prospects for an 80-90k salary. Senior management should train junior team leaders because even candidates who aren't a fit can leave a lasting impression of the MITACS brand. A well-connected senior individual might still offer help or a referral for a non-profit after a respectful conversation.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your industry connections?
- What connections do you have with local post-secondary institutions?
Mitacs
Business Development
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
I was emailed about an opportunity and had an interview on MS Teams about a week later. The interview seemed okay, not great but not bad either. They said they'd let me know the next week if it was a yes or no. I followed up two weeks later, but got no response. I sent another email the following week, still nothing. I tried again the week after that, assuming maybe the person was on vacation, but still no reply. Even though I've found another job now, I was pretty annoyed at being ignored after they specifically said they'd update me, regardless of the outcome. It felt really unprofessional.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivates you to want to join MITACS?
Mitacs Business Development Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Mitacs interview reports.
“What connections do you have with local post-secondary institutions?”
Read reports →“If a prospective client says they only have five minutes, what's your sales pitch to capture their interest?”
Read reports →“Do you know about the local research, technology, or business scene?”
Read reports →“How would you persuade a company to see the value in working with Mitacs?”
Read reports →“How do you envision achieving a better development plan?”
Read report →“If you were in an elevator on your way back from an event and met someone, how would you pitch Mitacs to them?”
Read report →“What's your approach to reaching out to potential new partners?”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“What are your motivations for wanting to join MITACS?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 Mitacs interview reports.