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      Outside Sales Representative Interview

      9 July 2015
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Pearson

      Interview

      Phone Interview- Screening and role play. In Person Interview- More screening and resume discussion. Campus Project- Go out on a solo mission and "act" as if you are a rep. Lengthy and detailed report to follow. Technology Demonstration- (Role play) Pitch a sales presentation of learning technology to "professors." Also, they give you scenarios. *Final Interview- This step is TBD, but I had an "extra interview" in person with a regional VP. (This step is usually over the phone) Yes, it's that competitive! This process is grueling and very long, mine ran 2-3 months. They make sure they weed out those who want it, from those who don't. It's a very competitive process so bring your A-Game and focus only on this process. It's hard to juggle multiple processes when trying to give this one your all. Remember, you could be competing with people from the industry, so show how you can bring something different to the table.

      Interview questions [4]

      Question 1

      Why the higher education industry?
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      Question 2

      Tell us about a time you were competitive.
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      Question 3

      Sales Scenarios
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      Question 4

      Role Play
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      Outside Sales Representative Interview

      12 Jan 2022
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Pearson

      Interview

      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.

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      Question 1

      What motivates you more? The fear of losing a deal or the joy of winning?
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      Outside Sales Representative Interview

      7 Mar 2020
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      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.

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      Did you serve in the military? Did you see any action?
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      Outside Sales Representative Interview

      21 Oct 2016
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      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?
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