Not bad, pretty basic questions and my interviewer was very conversational and made me feel at ease. I think they just want to see that you can hold a conversation comfortably with a stranger and honestly anything goes here once you’re hired so really be yourself in the interview and make yourself stand out. Don’t be overly professional or timid.
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Yelp (New York, NY) in Sept 2012
Interview
The process was pretty easy. First thing was applying online. The phone interview came probably a little less than a week after I applied.
The phone interview was pretty standard. Just be yourself and you'll be fine. It really is about getting to know you and getting a feel for your personality.
The in person interview was a few days later. The process was pretty fast. I met three people, and they were all very nice, and had been in the position I was applying for.
Be prepared for mock calls and to sell an item in the room you are in, such as the phone or a piece of paper. (not kidding).
The mock calls are just with the person interviewing you. They pretend to be a business owner, and before you do it, they give you a little coaching, and coach you after you've given it a try.
The best thing to do is be yourself. It's a pretty laud back environment, so if you want more structure and ceremony, Yelp is probably not for you.
Even though it is laid back, dress to impress for your interview, and let them know you take the process seriously.
The process started with an initial phone interview then a video interview with a sales manager that went into more detail and included a role play. I went through a referral so I was connected to a hiring manager right away.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A lot of questions asking for examples of resiliency and facing a difficult situation and how you overcame it
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Yelp (San Francisco, CA)
Interview
The interview process was great. I sat down with one of the company's sales managers and she asked me questions about myself, my interests, and why I would choose to work at the company if hired. It seemed like the main thing the company is looking for in hiring new Account Executives is teachability and openness to feedback and open to feedback. It's also important to have a positive attitude and growth mindset. Overall, I had a good experience during the interview process and the person interviewing me was very friendly and easy to communicate with.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why are you interested in a sales role at Yelp? How do you take constructive criticism? Tell me about a time you were given feedback on how to improve. How did you take that feedback?
