USA TODAY Co. Account Manager 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 USA TODAY Co..
USA TODAY Co.
Account Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was pretty simple and the people were really nice. After an initial HR call, I went through about 3-4 rounds via video chat. The recruiter was super helpful and kept me in the loop about everything.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where a client expressed dissatisfaction with a campaign's results, and describe how you managed that situation?
USA TODAY Co.
Account Manager
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
Lori L, the recruiter, contacted me about my application. I have to say this was the worst and most unprofessional interviewing experience of my career. She called and immediately stated, "The salary for this position is 50k, so if you're not interested, goodbye. Sorry for wasting your time." It was unexpected, happening seconds into the call, but my sales instincts kicked in, and I saw it as a chance to show my skills in objection handling and negotiation. I had to call her out on her rude and unprofessional behavior, saying, "Do you just not want to interview me, Lori?" The questions were basic, like "Why are you looking for another job?" and "What did you do in your previous role?" It felt like I was forcing her to stay on the phone. If you applied for multiple roles, make sure to confirm which one they're calling about, as they don't clarify until the interview day. They also ghost you after the interview. Major red flags!
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
USA TODAY Co.
Account Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
We sat down to get a feel for your personality and how you handle rejection. I asked about your sales background and your approach to learning. They showed me a catalog with stats, and I mentioned my interest in numbers and building arguments. I also said I would help boost overall sales.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What is your strategy when faced with an unknown answer?
- Describe your sales experience.
- How do you go about understanding new information?
USA TODAY Co. Account Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from USA TODAY Co. interview reports.
“How do you feel about using data and stats to make a case?”
Read reports →“How do you go about understanding new information?”
Read reports →“What is your strategy when faced with an unknown answer?”
Read reports →“What would you do to help increase overall sales?”
Read reports →“Were the typical behavioral questions asked as if they were reading from a manual?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where a client expressed dissatisfaction with a campaign's results, and describe how you managed that situation?”
Read report →“What motivates your interest in working at this company?”
Read report →“What's your experience with project management?”
Read report →“What aspects of your previous role would you have altered?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 USA TODAY Co. interview reports.