Outside Sales Representative applicants have rated the interview process at Pearson with 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 60% positive. To compare, the company-average is 60.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Outside Sales Representative roles take an average of 32 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Pearson overall takes an average of 26 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Pearson as a Outside Sales Representative according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 21%
Group panel interview: 21%
Phone interview: 21%
Presentation: 14%
Background check: 7%
Skills test: 7%
Other: 7%
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I applied through other source. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Pearson in Oct 2016
Interview
I was called by the hiring manager about the open position. First off, it took three calls for him to have ample time to speak with me. When I showed up for the interview the next day, the interviewing manager was 20 minutes late. This confirmed what I suspected: he was very unorganized. I have been in publishing for almost 10 years and I would not pursue a position with Pearson after this experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the biggest school you currently cover?
Explain a time when you turned a difficult situation into a positive or a closed sale/adoption?
The interview process at Pearson is very challenging. Many steps along the way with multiple interviews and presentations. Apparently, there is a high turnover rate, and they are trying to avoid this through a difficult interview process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What motivates you more? The fear of losing a deal or the joy of winning?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Pearson
Interview
Long and drawn out process- 2-3 Phone Interviews, Video Interview, Group Panel Interview and a Campus Project - Be prepared to go the long haul, put in much effort and then potentially not receive the job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Did you serve in the military? Did you see any action?