Business Development Representative (BDR) applicants have rated the interview process at Recorded Future with 3.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 75.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Business Development Representative (BDR) roles take an average of 53 days to get hired, when considering 9 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Recorded Future overall takes an average of 33 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Recorded Future as a Business Development Representative (BDR) according to 9 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 21%
Background check: 15%
One on one interview: 15%
Skills test: 13%
Presentation: 13%
Group panel interview: 10%
Personality test: 8%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Drug test: 3%
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I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Recorded Future (Boston, MA) in Apr 2025
Interview
Very fair interview process. Screen call and a few sessions. I think that the process was fair and a positive experience. The team was friendly and asked good questions. It was close to the same process of other tech companies I have interviewed with in the Boston area.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Recorded Future (Oslo) in Jul 2025
Interview
It was an insightful process which allowed me to demonstrate my strengths, however, the process itself did take a long time which could have potentially been shortened. Overall the structured nature of the interviews helped ensure fairness and gave me clarity on the role expectations and demands.
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Question 1
Why recorded future and specifically why I was interested in cybersecurity
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at Recorded Future (Boston, MA) in Apr 2025
Interview
Over the course of a few months, I had the opportunity to speak with several people across Recorded Future, both in the US and in the UK/EU offices. Each conversation felt natural and like an open dialogue to assess compatibility between RF and me, and vice versa. This made the process quite smooth and welcoming, as it allowed me to give my best during the interviews and get a better sense of the people within RF.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I don’t recall one single “standout” question, but many of the conversations focused on my ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders over the phone and manage professional relationships. Since this is such an important part of the BDR role, I felt the questions around that area were especially emphasized, and it gave me the chance to highlight my past experience and confidence in those skills.