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Sales Representative at Hewlett-Packard
Posted Nov 20, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 (took 1+ week)
Saw job posting on linkedin. Searched my network for a manager to refer me to hiring manager for position posted. Asked contact to send me hiring managers contact info. Got referral to hiring manager. Sent email to manager, applied online, followed up with name given by hiring manager as the screener. Phone interview by screener. Didn't meet the public sector experience request. Ended with if position with non public sector experience is available please contact
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Sales Representative at Hewlett-Packard
Posted Sep 16, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2010 in Conway, AR (took 3 weeks)
The interview process started with a phone interview. They asked a series of question about character, job history and situation based questions. The next step was a group interview with a few district managers. That was the final interview before the offer was made. I accepted the offer and it was followed by paperwork and training.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test and a Background Check.
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Sales Representative at Hewlett-Packard
Posted Nov 1, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2010 (took 1 week)
Negative energy
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Sales Representative at Hewlett-Packard
Posted Oct 6, 2010 — 2 of 2 people found this helpful
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2008 (took 2+ weeks)
Initial communication done via phone call with another employee who advised of the open position. Unfortunately there was not a requisition number to go with it but I did get the name of the hiring manager. The online job search system which is powered by Taleo is HORRIBLE. I'm not sure if it is a shortcoming of the software or company customization but searching for anything other than a keyword is downright painful!
After 20 minutes of searching in vain I called the hiring manager to mention the referral and disucss the opportunity. He was polite and the conversation was generally positive. As a next step he requested I apply online. I informed him of my previous attempt to apply and asked for the requisition number. Unfortuantely, he didn't have it handy and asked me to send along a copy of my resume. He stated once he found the requisition number he would reply back so I could apply formally for the position. I thanked him for his time and we agreed to talk again in a few days after he had time to review my resume.
After our conversation I sent a copy of my current resume and thanked him for taking the time to discuss the opportunity. Three days later I received the job requisition number and a request to talk again the following week. I went back to the online applicaiton system and entere the job number. Tada! One job came up and I filled out the application which required me to upload another copy of my resume. The applicaiton took approximately 20 minutes to complete. Satisfied everything was completed properly I hit the submit button.
The following week I met the hiring manager for a face to face interview. Everything went well and the position seemed like a good fit. Like any good poker player however, he didn't tip his hand. Instead, he indicated there were some additional external candidated to interview and that he woudl get back to me "in a week or two" to let me know if we should move forward.
I went back to my current job trying not to think about the position while waiting to hear back. But you know how it is. Kind of like the night before your cirthday growing up. Your anxious, a little excited heck maybe even nervous. Well, at least that is how I felt.
After almost two weeks out of the blue I heard back from the hiring manager. Apparently he interviewed the other candidates and decided to extend an offer. Of course he indicated that he was happy to do so claiming how qualified he thought I was. He could have been shining me on being rejected by other candidates but than again who knows.
Interestingly the Human Resources department must pride itself on being invisible. During the process no phone number or e-mail was provided for assistance. After the submission no confirmation e-mail or recruiter name was provided. Frankly I still have no idea how to get a hold of the folks in HR or what value they provide to the process.
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Negotiation Details
So we got down to brass tacks and talked about salary. This conversation was over the phone but I could tell when he heard how little I was making he was shocked and maybe a little embarassed. He quickly claimed I would see a sizable raise if I took the position claiming the minuimum was definitely above my current pay. Frankly I wasn't buying it having seen plenty of first level managers makes empty promises and knowing full well they weren't empowered.
My instincts provde correct and the promised raise never came. Everyone I have ever worked with told me negotiating salary at HP is like fighting city hall but I took a shot and promptly got shot down. I could have walked at that point but the security of the new position seemed a better fit than my previous role. With a little remorse over taking yet another pay cut I accepted the offer.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Sales Representative at Hewlett-Packard
Posted Jul 9, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2010 (took 2 weeks)
I applied online and they called after 2 weeks for a phone interview which lasted around 20 minutes. It was pretty basic. Why I wanted the job,why this company? Do I have any teamworking experience etc. She then explained me the position. I was succesfull and They invited me for a group interview afterwards.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Sales Representative at Hewlett-Packard
Posted May 1, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2008 (took a day)
One hour face to face interview
Interview Questions
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Representative at Hewlett-Packard
Posted Oct 9, 2009
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2009 (took 1 week)
The interview went well, it had been several years since my last job interview so I was a bit nervous and unsure of what to expect. I believe that I performed well during the interview and answered the questions well. Due to time restrictions, the presentation that I had prepared for did not happen. I was told the job was mine but the internal politics took over and I was not offered the position.
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Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Presentation.
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