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      Sales Interview

      May 2, 2022
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Ciena

      Interview

      First will be contacted by HR to set-up initial screening interview, which is basic and the usual interview questions, why you looking for new role? salary expectations? why you are looking to move to Ciena? later next stage interview with the hiring manager, which goes more in depth and more specifics about the job role itself

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      why you looking for new role? salary expectations? why you are looking to move to Ciena?
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      Ciena response
      4y
      Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our interview process. I wanted to check if you can share more about your experience and what we can do better. Please send an email to cienafeedback@ciena.com and let's talk so we can see how we can improve our interview process. On the other hand, we are growing and may have an offer that's a better fit for you. Please check out our available roles at careers.ciena.com.

      Other Sales Interview Reviews for Ciena

      Sales Interview

      Oct 9, 2017
      Anonymous employee
      Atlanta, GA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Ciena (Atlanta, GA) in Mar 2015

      Interview

      Typical. Phone, Face to Face More Phone with larger team Offer The most difficult item and out of my control ( Directly) was they checked every reference I provided and it was a very long list. The most detailed of any company ever.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      The usual around who you know and what you have accomplished. Some people were more challenging than others. They typical. Why should I hire you I don't need you... Just to see you squirm and how you handle it. The executive manager asked this...
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