Forrester·Account Executive

Forrester Account Executive interview experience

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Cambridge, MAPosted Aug 2012 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I remember this process as particularly tough and very role-specific.

The company had a strong people function and a high share of hires coming through referrals, and the recruiters I interacted with had a lot of depth across roles. From the start, the first phase of the in-person interviews was a set of conversations with people in the sales function.

The second phase went beyond typical Q&A and got more practical. I had to do a simulated account review and then present it in a client-style format. That element was what really made it feel difficult—the evaluation wasn’t just about answers, it was about how I organized a review and delivered it like it

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