What is the hiring process like at GitHub?
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I have 15 years of experience in sales management and strong customer service experience in both phone-based and face-to-face environments. I have been actively seeking new opportunities for over a year, but I am finding it challenging to understand why applications are not progressing past the initial stage. I would appreciate insight into what employers are prioritizing today, as I am eager to improve my approach and better align with what organizations are looking for sales professionals.
How does your PIP process work? Been told by a few people on here and IRL that our PIP is quite aggressive. So i've been the top performer here for a year. Highest win rate in the team (40%). Had a really bad Q2 out of nowhere (inbound leads completely dried up too which hasn't helped at all), will finish on probs 40%. My activity is usually the highest for outreach. I'm going on PIP in July. Is this normal? Some people have told me 2 Qs in a row then PIP, but 1 bad Q is very harsh.
GitHub's hiring process for the Senior Account Executive role is comprehensive and structured, typically spanning approximately four weeks to reach the final round. The process consists of several stages: Initial Screening: A 30-minute pre-screen interview with an HR recruiter. Manager Interview: A 45-minute discussion with the hiring manager. Technical Assessment: A 30-40 minute interview with the Technical Sales team leader. Final Panel: A one-hour panel discussion, which includes: A 45-minute presentation covering the Sales and Territory plan and 15mins Q&A session with VP of Sales A detailed 30-60-90 day plan Despite progressing through this rigorous selection process, I was ultimately not chosen for the position.
I believe that GitHub looks for talented people with a big heart. I’ve seen people from FAANG companies with impressive resumes interviewing and the positions being filled by individuals who are both talented and do volunteer work in their free time, have social projects, etc. You'll go through 7-9 rounds of interviews with more than 10 people and you need to make the difference. They will check all your references, so don’t ever lie about the roles you had, even if they are unrelated to the position. There’s a lot of questions about past experiences at work and team work! so note them down and smile!