Interview questions asked at DE Shaw

Why are you the best fit for this job

Who inspires you

Greatest professional accomplishment

How would you resolve conflicts with your lead

Time you navigated ambiguity

Give an example of a time you demonstrated leadership or initiative

Describe a time you used problem-solving skills

Approach to after-sales follow-ups and long-term relationship building

Setting and managing personal sales goals

Strategy to increase diversity in candidate pipeline

Innovative solution to a problem

Breaking down a complex matter into simpler components

Turning a challenging prospect into a loyal customer

Describe a situation where you had to adapt to unexpected changes

Role of CRM in sales and familiarity with CRM tools