Columbia Sportswear Account Executive interview experience

After the recruiter call, I ended up doing a phone screen where the focus was whether I could work the hours and handle the basic tasks. Then I moved into an in-person sit-down with the hiring manager—just general questions tied to my resume, plus what kind of compensation I expected (on an hourly basis). The tone was fair and direct, and the conversation stayed grounded in my background and availability.

In person, the questions leaned into how I’d actually show up day to day. I talked through my past retail experience and some situational scenarios about how I’d respond at work. What stood