I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at MongoDB (Austin, TX) in Apr 2016
Interview
I had three phone interviews (the first one was with the lead recruiter, then the SDR manager, and then the director of worldwide sales). I was then invited to go on-site. The on-site interview lasted four hours and included 1-1 interviews and an SDR challenge, which consisted of a presentation and mock discovery call in front of a current SDR, the SDR manager, and director of worldwide sales. I was asked to speak to one more sales director the following day before receiving an offer.
The interviews were thorough, low pressure and centered around ensuring both parties got the most out of the conversations. The most challenging part of the process was the SDR challenge, but I think it’s designed that way to weed out people who aren’t willing to put in work to get the job done.
The things that set MongoDB apart from the other companies I was looking at were:
- Everyone I spoke to was incredibly passionate about MongoDB and where they see the company going.
- They all took pride in the fact that they’re all really good at their jobs. Working hard and excelling at one's job seems to be a requirement there.
- The people I spoke to were transparent in ways they didn’t have to be and I loved that (most companies talk about transparency but the people at MongoDB walked the walk)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why MongoDB?
Why sales?
What are your hobbies?
Tons of questions about my background, interests, sales processes, and goals.
Very straightforward and clear instructions on next steps. Asked questions around sales experience and what I was looking for in an organization. First round was a screening, followed up by multiple rounds with managers and directors.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at MongoDB (Austin, TX) in Jun 2019
Interview
SDR Challenge interview:
Account Strategy powerpoint
Role Play Scenario
Operational Strategy
Feedback
One hour and thirty minute interview.
Received positive feedback on what I did well and what I can improve on. Really welcoming team that want you to do well and are not there to trick you.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What value added would you be able to bring to the team at MongoDB?
I had the initial call with the recruiter which said that she would like to put me through to the next step, interview with the hiring manager. The hiring manager was on holidays and recruiter promised she would contact me and schedule an interview right after his return. Even though I sent a follow up email I was completely ignored
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why you, why mongodb?
Tell me more about the experience, background etc