The most difficult thing I encountered during my interview was not a specific question, but the lack of questions. My final interview was completely open - the interviewer simply asked me to "tell my life story." When I came to a stopping point, where normal interviews would interject questions or guide the conversation, there was nothing. It was very hard to tell what I should be talking about without simply listing my achievements and strengths.
What attracted you to this job opportunity or company?
What are your 3 weaknesses?
This was our telephone interview: Interviewer: Have you sold merchant services before? Me: No Interviewer stunned and VERY SURPRISED: You, you haven't? Me: No Interviewer: Well, what sales experience do you have? Me: Do you have my resume there? Interviewer: No (What kind of interviewer is not ready for an interview?) After explaining my sales background the interviewer asks, "Are you OK working as a 1099 employee?" Me: That's not what the job description says. Interviewer: Yes it does Me: No it doesn't Interviewer: Yes it does Me: Well how much is the base? Interviewer: There is no base, it's commission only Me: That's not what the job description says. Interviewer: Yes it does Me: No it doesn't Interviewer: Yes it does
A lot of questions about prior roles
What do you think you could bring to the position?
Why did you choose to apply at the company?
Describe your current sales position and how that meets the requirements of the Staples position being offered.
Walk me through your experience, starting from college. How do you organize your schedule? Ask about any career gaps.
What are your sales statistics from your last job
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