My interview process was extremely thorough and overall a positive experience. I'll admit that things started off a little rocky as I was initially connected with a recruiter who was covering a completely different city than I was looking to be placed in, and in general seemed a little disengaged. Eventually though, I was introduced to a new recruiter and everything was smooth sailing from there! After getting through the resume deep dive with the recruiter, the rest of the interview process felt *easy* in the sense that everybody I met with was so caring and simply wanted to have a conversation with me. Of course there were questions about work experiences and behavior type questions, but it was done in a way that was not templated and came naturally in the dialog. Overall I felt very supported by everybody I met with - it was like they were *helping* me land the job vs. trying to weed me out or put me through the wringer. Including the screening with the recruiter, there were 5 total 1:1 interviews that ranged from the hiring manager, peer roles, as well as senior management. Lastly I was given a case study to review during an onsite panel/group interview that mimicked a client meeting. I would say the most difficult interviews were the initial screen with the recruiter (very thorough) and then the panel interview (higher pressure, challenging questions). With that being said, I felt comfortable throughout the entire process as I was was given a lot of supplementary support (blog posts, videos, articles, etc.) and even a coach to work with for the final round. My advice to potential candidates - if you are truly a good fit for the company (culture, skill set, etc) don't get discouraged if you don't find an opportunity on your first try. I was screened for 2 different positions before we finally landed on the one that was "right" for both sides. Be transparent with your recruiter so that they can understand your needs/goals. Ask yourself - why do I want to work for Salesforce? Again if you're the right fit, it won't be a matter of *if*, just when.

The application was straightforward 3 steps in total one with the recuirter, HM interview and a panel. The panel was quite challenging. I felt like i walked into a cold room immediately.