I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Yelp (San Francisco, CA) in Oct 2012
Interview
I found out about the job opening on the company's website, and immediately applied. A few days later, I got an email to schedule a phone interview with an on-site recruiter. The phone interview lasted 10-15 minutes, and it's very simple. The lady I spoke with seemed like she didn't have a lot of time on her hands, so I responded by speaking with concise sentences. At the end of the phone interview, she invited me to come in for an on-site interview. Shortly after, I received an email with time slots for the on-site interview. For this, you'll be interviewing with 3 managers. All 3 of the managers I interviewed with are really nice and kind. Be prepared for role play! They asked me to deliver a mock call to a business owner who had reservations about marketing w/ Yelp. Each interview lasts 30 minutes. A few days later, the recruiter called me to tell me they'll be moving forward and the next step is the background and credit check. A few days after that, she called with the offer! Be prepared! Do your research on Yelp' ad space and Yelp's competitors, such as Google/FB/Yellowpages. Most importantly, show that you're driven, confident, and have personality!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The role playing was the most difficult-- They will challenge you with come-backs/rejections. You need to show your questioning and listening skills here! And be sure to be assertive!
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Yelp (Austin, TX) in May 2026
Interview
The interview process was pleasant from start to finish. It included a recruiter phone screen, a video call with the sales manager, a role play exercise, and the opportunity to implement the manager’s feedback.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One question they asked during my interview was what specifically about the role made me feel it was a strong fit for my background and experience.
The interview process with Yelp was a very organized experience. From the first email after I put in my application, to the offer extension call, I always felt well informed and included.
It was a one time interview over video call with a pre call before. One on one with a training manager. Pretty simple not too hard at all. Lasted 30 minutes with questions and role plays.
