I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at LinkedIn (Chicago, IL) in Jul 2022
Interview
Applied with resume, added my LinkedIn to the application, initial recruiter screening call for approx. 20min, second call with a program manager for 45min, third with program manager and hiring manager for an hour featuring a presentation I created.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why are you interested in sales at LinkedIn? What’s a success or achievement story? What’s a failure story you’ve experienced?
It was fairly straightforward and the communication was quick, timely. They were super friendly and the interview questions were basic - nothing too different from other interviews I've had. Honestly it was much more lowkey than I was expecting.
The interview process was structured and efficient. It started with a recruiter screening call, followed by a phone interview with the hiring manager. After that, there was a panel interview with multiple team members, including scenario-based sales questions and discussions around LinkedIn's products. The final stage included a role play exercise to assess communication and sales skills. Communication was consistent throughout, and they provided feedback quickly. Overall, it felt professional and fair.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you had to win over a hesitant client—what was your strategy?
Seemed well organised and the recruiter knew and provided a lot of key information. What was interesting is there wasn’t just a one off case study presentation. There was a case study embedded in the entire process
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a situation where you have successfully managed a client’s renewal