Frankly this was the worst interview process i've been a part of. MongoDB seems like a great company, but this was terrible. First step was a typical recruiter screen, asking about experience and interest in Mongo. Next step was a hiring manager screen, more of the same, questions about territory planning and deal experience. Third step was a IQ test they have you take online. Provide you pass the hiring manager calls you and acts like you're one of the chosen few for passing the test. Final step I made it too was a panel interview by the hiring manger, his peers, and a skip. Much of this interview revolved around sales process, they want this to be in MEDDIC format as one of their board members created this framework. I found this out after my interview. During this interview I was struggle to answer in meddic format and the interviewers all essentially stopped talking to me and started working on their laptops and ignoring me. At this point I thanked them for their time and signed off the interview, not a great way to treat another adult. Honestly the whole process felt like initiation into a cult, hope you like koolaid.
The hiring director was great to work with. However, the panel and final-stage interviews with the two other regional sales directors felt unwelcoming and condescending. They showed little interest in sales or discovery skills. The clear expectation is that you arrive as a product expert. Be prepared for an interview style that can feel dismissive if you can't match their technical product knowledge.
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"tell me why you would or wouldn't prioritize this account"
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at MongoDB
Interview
The best hiring process I've ever done. Very detailed, complex and complete. Gives the company the opportunity to really understand the fit of the candidate and also gives the candidate the opportunity to understand the company way of work.
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The most common question is "Why MongoDB?" and don't think the answer is easy ;)
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at MongoDB (Dubai) in Aug 2025
Interview
It was one of the strangest interview processes I’ve ever experienced. Instead of HR reaching out to me after my application, it was directly the sector manager. He said he wanted to have an initial interview, and so we did. It was more of a casual chat rather than a structured interview — we didn’t really go into background, strategy, or sales processes. To give you an idea of how casual it was: he occasionally checked his phone and even used one of those electronic cigarettes during the conversation.
At the end of the meeting, he mentioned there would be an assessment, which they would share with me, and that based on the results, the next steps would be decided. I completed the assessment, and during this time, we were even in contact via WhatsApp. After submitting it, I informed him as well.
After that, complete silence. All messages stopped. My questions went unanswered. My messages weren’t even read. I assumed the process was over (at least for me it was), but I still wanted to receive some feedback. Yet, no reply ever came. Not even an automated rejection notice :)
I was ghosted. Not exactly the most professional behavior.
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It was a casual talk. They asked my Bachelor, some of about my experience.