I recently went through the interview process for Territory Account Executive at Salesforce, and unfortunately, it was an incredibly frustrating experience due to poor time management and lack of follow-through from the recruitment team. Here’s what happened: Initial Recruiter Interactions: I interviewed with two different recruiters who both contacted me at separate times. After these conversations, they encouraged me to formally apply for the role so we could move forward to the next stage with the hiring manager. Unexplained Delays: I was told that the next step would be a meeting with the hiring manager, but despite being reassured multiple times, this meeting never happened. I waited for over two weeks without any update or explanation, despite following up. Lack of Professionalism: Overall, there was a clear lack of coordination and respect for candidates' time. It felt like they were disorganized and overcommitted, which resulted in a poor candidate experience. The entire process gave me the impression that the company does not value candidates’ time or take their hiring processes seriously. It’s disappointing because I was genuinely excited about the role and the company. If this is how they handle potential employees, it raises concerns about how they manage their internal processes. I hope this feedback helps them improve their recruitment practices in the future.

It felt like a huge achievement to even secure the interview with Salesforce. From the start the recruiter was so incredibly helpful, you really feel like they want you to get the job and they support you in every way you need. The interviews were difficult but enjoyable - make sure you prepare as you will get found out quickly if you don't. The panel interview especially was the hardest interview I've ever had, they asked a lot of difficult questions, challenged me, and interrupted me at one point. All interjections and questions were fair - they don't try to catch you out on anything. But you need to think about the kind of objections they might bring up when preparing. I applied on 3rd March, recruiter screening call on 7th March, interview with RVP on 14th March, panel interview on 26th March, and interview with AVP on 27th March. Verbal offer received 10 mins after final interview.