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What happens in Presales Interviews?
• Typical interview - with recruiter, internal/external, then to hiring manager, to a peer - another SC, someone in sales, technical presentation, final conversation with hiring manager
"Early stage, they need to convince you to be in the process too"
• In early stages, convince them you can do presales, that you are a potential fit
• Some recruiters can be harder to convince them you are a good fit.
• Ask them "What your goal for the session is?"
• Check the salary expectations. See if they are a good fit for you.
Peer interviews
• These can be good tests - they do the job day to day
• You could reveal yourself by saying too much
• Cultural fit - are you a good match for the team
• Are they going to be a burden? I want them to be a good individual as well.
• Can they help me? Future mentor?
• If you don't connect with the peer, you could ask for another person to speak to?
• Try to make sure they like you!
"3 Cs - Clarify, Concise, Confirm"
• Don't be overconfident.
Is it a good sign if you go over time?
• Depends
• Some interviewers will end interviews once they decide someone is not a great candidate
• Ask for permission to go over?
Prep your Intro
• Be ready to tell people why you are a good fit for the role
• Be concise - do this in your 5 minute intro