I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Tableau Software in Mar 2016
Interview
Applied for the role in December and got a phone call about it in Jan. Spoke with two recruiters and also the hiring manager. Everything was going good and they were very open woth answering all my questions. Was even invted to their networking event where I got to know their top brass. Interview questions were very generic focusing on my skills and past. Was invited to do a demo which was the last stage before another call and a final decision to be made internally. This was where communication which is key really let them down. During my demo preparation the recruiting manager mentioned that I should prepare a compelling story about the data I was using and focus on creating as much wow as possible. I was also told to read up on my competitor and be prepared for several objection questions as it was going to be a typical sales demo roleplay. I did as advised and also spent time playing with the software to understand it better. I should add that it was mentioned that my demo will be judged more on my style and skills rathet than the knowledge of the software. On the day of the demo things broke pretty badly. The demo team testing mentioned that they were more keen on my product knowledge rather than my style or selling skills. This was very very unlike what the recruiting manager had told me. It threw my off course and everything I had prepared went down the drain. Nevertheless it was a good experience and showed me just how software companies would want to sell. My only advice would be that the recruiting manager and the demo team should really have a clear transparent idea of what's going to happen and give more thought to the interview candidate who may or may not have experience in selling within the IT industry. If you judge a fish based on its ability to climb a tree it'll ultimately fail.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Tableau Software (New York, NY) in Mar 2016
Interview
5 interviews including lunch interview. 2 interviewers showed up for each one. One hour each.
A lot of behavioral questions.
Your passion is very very important.
Doing a team match afterwards.
I applied online. I interviewed at Tableau Software (Austin, TX) in Feb 2016
Interview
The hiring process for me began first in November 2015 for the Account Manager role. At that time the a recruiter reached out to me and my conversation with her flowed very natural. I had a great first impression about Tableau, the culture and people. There after I was scheduled to have a follow up phone interview with the hiring manager. We attempted to connect possibly on 3 different times. When we finally got to speak the conversation was not as smooth as I expected. I believe he was not fully engaged and that kind of put me off. I let it be and didn't pursue the role further.
In February 2016, I was invited to look into the CSM role that was very much in line with my past customer service experience and retention role.
A recruiter called me and she was very very pleasant. I spoke to her about 45 min and she was personable and genuine. The conversation went so well ... it again sparked my interest in Tableau.
She then scheduled me with an onsite interview a few weeks later.
I went to the Austin DT office which by the way is amazing! Everyone from the Office Manager in the front desk to the IT guys who helped me set up for my demo were all so great.
The work environment is open. Everyone seemed to be enjoying their work. I saw big smiles. Immediately I felt I can get use to this.
I met with overall 4 people. 3 locally and 1 remotely. I interviewed with 2 peers in the role, the hiring manager and the director - she and I interviewed via conference call. I did the demo for the hiring manager and director. I encourage all to put in the time to learn what the product does. I understand everyone has to do the demo regardless if you are pursuing a sales job or not.
All the questions were very simple and to the point.
Tell me about a time you handled an unexpected situation? What did you do?
How do you manage your time?
Tell me about the qualities your ex/or current co-workers might have to say about you?
I thoroughly enjoyed the interview process. It was lengthly but very much worth the anticipated wait.
I was contacted by the recruiter with a phone call and followed up with an email.
Stating she had a great news to share with me. I immediately had a big smile on my face.
She sent me again the internal application.
Followed by link with a company they outsource called HIRE RIGHT.
They will reach out to all your personal and professional references.
They will look into work history, Education background and Salary.
Overall, I feel Tableau's recruiting team really took time in getting to know me and how I could be a good fit in their organization.
Today, after all the anticipated wait ... they sent me a formal job offer and I accepted it.
I couldn't be more excited and overjoyed!
Thank you God for helping me be patient. I am truly blessed.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you overcame an adverse situation?