Did the first 2 rounds of interviews.
INTERVIEW n1:
Duration: 30 min
Introduce yourself – background and quick CV run through.
Why this position?
Why Gartner?
Be inquisitive and ask a lot of questions about the job, culture, opportunities, pay…
The interviewer will assess your fit and motivations and general energy and capabilities.
INTERVIEW n2:
Duration: 1h30
Video call.
Questions (non-exhaustive):
• Why this position? Why sales?
• Where else did you apply?
• Can you tell me about your understanding of the 4 traits you will be assessed against?
• Can you tell me about a time you received a feedback you disagreed with and have worked on implementing it?
• Can you tell me about a time you had to overcome a difficult situation and what was the result?
• Questions about building and maintaining relationships.
• Demonstrate your ability to stand up when you fall (e.g. a client cancelled a sale last minute and how you move on and get back to work hard a get that next client).
- Questions about your understanding of the role and the Gartner. READ and learn properly the 2 documents shared by email from the interviewer. Gartner 101 & Gartner at a glance.
Role Play:
A short context is given – you call a client with which you had prior emails. Apply your knowledge of what your position is about.
4 traits:
• Executive Presence- ability to add value, build and develop trust-based client relationships
• Clock speed- ability to quickly understand information and make actionable decisions
• Pathway to Gold- understanding of your sales process and how you look to continually improve
• Will to Win- how do you overcome challenges to achieve the highest levels of success