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Vocus Interview Questions & Reviews in Washington, DC Area
Getting the Interview 31 Interviews
Interview Experience 27 Ratings
Account Executive at Vocus
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Beltsville, MD Apr 2013 – Reviewed May 17, 2013 New
Interview Details – A recruiter contacted me via LinkedIn, sent me a message saying I looked like a potential candidate for them. In the message it had a name and email of another woman who it said I could contact when interested. After contacting that woman, she replied back within 30 minutes. I called her, we went over my résumé and potential Vocus careers and what I would be interested in. We then made and appointment for an interview that because of.a busy rest of week I set up the following week. Overall hiring process was efficient and quick. Vocus treated you well and certainly was very welcoming. I did enjoy my time there.
Interview Question – They asked me to sell them Facebook. Answer Question
Reason for Declining – Between the week of preliminary phone interview and actual 1 on 1 interview I had another interview with another company that gave me a better offer closer to home.
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Entry Level Sales Associate at Vocus
No Offer – Interviewed in Herndon, VA – Reviewed May 14, 2013 New
Interview Details – The HR woman came in and talked to me letting me know what the process would be like. She told me to be very energetic as I was applying for a sales role. The manager and an employee came in and interviewed me. The questions were very typical (biggest weaknesses, strengths, ect) I can't say I enjoyed speaking with the manager.
Interview Question – They told me they saw me in outside sales more so than inside sales. They asked me why I thought I would do well in an inside sales role. Answer Question
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Mid Market Sales Executive at Vocus
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Beltsville, MD Mar 2013 – Reviewed Mar 24, 2013
Interview Details – I was contacted via a outside recruiting company. This is a new concept they are trying out for hiring sales reps. I had my first interview on the phone with a person from this recruiting company. He then passed me on and scheduled and interview with two directors. I was called the next day and passed on for another interview. First I met with two additional directors and the vice president. I was called the next day and offered the job.
Interview Question – Many questions, what my expectations are from a boss, know your numbers, very big on numbers! your asp, average sales time frame, your current % to goal, your #s for last year, year before, i typed it all out and they seemed pretty happy with it. They do appreciate when someone is passionate about working in sales, be excited! View Answer
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Small Business Sales Representative at Vocus
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Herndon, VA Feb 2013 – Reviewed Mar 11, 2013
Interview Details – I was contacted by a recruiter on Linkedin after a basic call and we set up an in person interview later in the week. At that time I met with several managers and a rep to further discuss the position. Several days later I was offered the position
Interview Question – How will you make yourself successful Answer Question
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Sales Executive at Vocus
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Herndon, VA – Reviewed Mar 7, 2013
Interview Details – Recruiter contacted me, talked to me about my background and what I was looking for, asked normal questions about why I would be good at sales etc. Set me up for an in person interview in Herndon. I met with hiring manager and the Director. Standard Inteview questions, they asked me to sell them something, and talked about my background. After that I did a phone roleplay and then was offered job!
Interview Question – Asked me to sell them something on the spot View Answer
Negotiation Details – Negotiation on start date etc. They made it seem like there might not be alot of room for salary negotiation
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Sales Executive at Vocus
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Beltsville, MD Mar 2012 – Reviewed Mar 4, 2013
Interview Details – You will be on a 1:1 with a recruiter, then a pair of managers will double team you for your interview. Feels like a car dealership.
Negotiation Details – Quick- they offered a base and promised a commission.
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Software Sales Executive at Vocus
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Beltsville, MD Jan 2011 – Reviewed Feb 24, 2013
Interview Details – Pretty simple- if you just push back, blink twice, you are in!
Interview Question – none, the questions are all fluff. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – They paid me the least they offered. Said the other 20-30k they advertise was in commissions. NOT TRUE.
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Sales Executive at Vocus
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Beltsville, MD Mar 2011 – Reviewed Feb 24, 2013
Interview Details – Pretty easy, you get a call from a recruiter, then a manager, have a one on one interview, then a role play and BOOM YOU ARE IN!
Interview Question – I can't remember, so they must've been simple Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Hold out a few days for more, I did and I received more than the base 28k
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Recruiter at Vocus
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Beltsville, MD Jan 2013 – Reviewed Jan 28, 2013
Interview Details – Started with a phone screen with the hiring manager. Then came in for an interview with 2 other managers. Was called back and interviewed with the department head. Was offered position on the spot after 2nd in-person interview
Interview Question – Asked about clients I previously recruited for. I wasn't prepared so I only named the big ones I could remember. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There was no real negotiation. Met my requirements.
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Account Executive at Vocus
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Beltsville, MD Mar 2012 – Reviewed Jan 18, 2013
Interview Details – Contacted by a recruiter on Friday, then brought in for an interview on Monday. Interviewed with Account Executive managers and was called back the next day to set up a phone interview. Phone interview with Account Executive manager was on Wednesday and I was offered the job on Friday and accepted the same day.
Interview Question – Rate the following in order of importance to you- pride, money, fear, and recognition. Answer Question
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