NoSuperhero

BDR LEAD

Valued Contributor

I f**cked it in the last 5 mins of the interview.

Hello Savages.

So I had an interview today, and well the last part was a role-play, and for whatever reason, I fucked it, and fucked it hard, right after overcoming an objection and then moving on to maybe having some rapport, I said "... so since I'm not reaching out to the person that makes the decision...", WTF! hahahaha. For the life of me, I've never said this in a sales call, but I did. everything else was fine, like how does a graduated artist go for a sales role? Well, the economic situation in my country kinda called me to do a different career path, I think most of us would agree that money talks and our dreams can be worked on the side. Goddamn it.

So with that being said, how do you guys overcome social anxiety? I think what made it worse for me is the first time I jump onto an interview and there are 4 mfs joining all watching me like a circus clown in a zoom meeting.

Sorry for all the cursing, I'm a little hard on myself at times.

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paddy

WR Officer

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Director of Business Development

I don’t think u said the wrong thing. If they’re not the decision maker that’s exactly what u say. It’s direct and honest.

UserNotFound

Politicker

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Account Executive

Totally agree w/ @paddy- I, personally, would take it as a bigger red flag if your role play had you with an influencer or champion and you didn't ask about the DM. It's less about how 'smooth' you are and more about how aware you are of what it takes to get to closed/won.

NoSuperhero

Politicker

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BDR LEAD

Very True, Now to that I think of it they should be hiring me damn it. I'm still thinking I fucked up somewhere, their face went from excitement to lets finish this quickly

SaaSguy

Tycoon

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Account Executive

Practice makes perfect. Interviewing is a skill you develop.

NoSuperhero

Politicker

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BDR LEAD

Yeah I know, my 3rd interview trying to play up to the big games. Do you roleplay before interviews?

SaaSguy

Tycoon

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Account Executive

I do not role play before interview. I typically will do research on the product, market saturation/competitors, and on the people interviewing me.

Fenderbaum

Politicker

1

Retired Choirboy🪕

Agree

CuriousFox

WR Officer

5

🦊

Don't sweat it boo I think you're fine. 🥳

NoSuperhero

Politicker

1

BDR LEAD

Mr.Pickles

Arsonist

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Sr. Customer Success Manager

if you made it that far means you're awesome. And sometimes you just need to take a deep breath and focus on the question. You can also build rapport by ack the elephant in the room: saying something like: hey I think I can do much better considering I could have defused the objection better... there you're demonstrating you're coachable and self aware

NoSuperhero

Politicker

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BDR LEAD

Thank you @Jackywaky ! I def need to breathe more, i dunno still I feel I crushed 90% of that interview so just gotta work on the remaining 10%

Mr.Pickles

Arsonist

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Sr. Customer Success Manager

mostdef - part of the process is the awareness.

SweetLeaf

Fire Starter

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Relationship Manager

Don’t worry about how YOU think you did. Ask them - is that the feedback they gave you or is this you just getting into your head. I always ask after role plays for feedback and if they are concerned about my abilities to meet the qualifications of the job based off my role play. If they didn’t say anything - get out of your head! Note it as something that felt weird for you to say and just don’t say it again. We all have our own phrases and those we hate when we catch ourselves saying them.

NoSuperhero

Politicker

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BDR LEAD

OMG, I think that would have sealed the deal. I'm going to start doing that from now on, thank you so much!

SweetLeaf

Fire Starter

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Relationship Manager

Then it gives you the opportunity to say - “I’ve literally never said that, just had a brain spasm and laugh about it” or tell them what would have been better to say, like in a actual call coaching. Best of luck; hope you get it!!

NoSuperhero

Politicker

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BDR LEAD

It's so true, I def will put that into my interview routine from now on.

And by the way, I didn't get it I know some people that applied with me and they already have gotten the contract offer. It's a bummer but life goes on and I'll be more ready for the next one!

SweetLeaf

Fire Starter

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Relationship Manager

For sure! Saves you the time too if they give you a generic - we went with someone else - email.. you already know their feedback and can implement. Was there for the last couple months too with interviews. Just landed my dream role last week. It’ll come!!!

Diablo

Politicker

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Sr. AE

Hey @NoSuperhero couple of things - you did well and feel proud of it. Don't assume anything, they might have liked it who knows. If someone not in decision making capacity is not, right? Nothing wrong.

If people staring you makes you uncomfortable, next time you can ask them if you can switch off your video. Atleast they won't find you being nervous unless you sound.

All the best and I'm sure you have got it already 😉

NoSuperhero

Politicker

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BDR LEAD

Thank you @Diablo, I appreciate that. I really do. I think I'm a little hard on myself at times, your words def helped get a different perspective.

Sunbunny31

Politicker

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Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Been there, we all make mistakes. Heck, it's done on the biggest of stages.

And as one graduated artist to another, it's possible to excel in sales.

UrAssIsSaaS

Arsonist

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SaaS Eater

This is one hell of a roller coaster, BUT it doesn't sound like you fucked it up at all. Keep doing you.

hh456

Celebrated Contributor

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sales

that's actually a great statement. you're keeping the deal moving forward by trying to get the right person on the phone. i think you did great.

NoSuperhero

Politicker

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BDR LEAD

That's what I'm starting to see, I mean I feel i asked the wrong question just because I saw her reaction when I asked it. SO idk i'm overthinking things, maybe

Flippinghubs

Opinionated

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Account Executive

Brush it off, always another one!

ultraman

Tycoon

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Shepherd

I doubt that one little thing submarined your whole interview. Could you have phrased it better, sure, but that’s an easy correction and it’s a role play after all and they know that. The fact you are aware of it, is the most important thing.

NoSuperhero

Politicker

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BDR LEAD

I appreciate the feedback, I think the whole mock call I seemed insecure, and to think of it all of them kept their cameras on and well that seems a little deliberate on a mock call to have them on, it felt odd and it's always felt that way so I usually turn my camera off, since they didn't I didn't so that may have played a part in my insecurity, and to think of it I can perfectly ask to have them turn the camera off during the mock call.

Jewcan_Sam81

Politicker

1

Account Executive

I think you did alright, and I'm finding that being real instead of trying to people please and just always say the right thing has less of a positive impact. Speaking the truth and just being totally real is respected, even if it's not the perfect statement. Don't wrack your brain for the right thing to say, if you've got the knowledge and experience what you say is the right thing. If they don't like it, then 50,000 companies are hiring sales people right now, find the person who appreciates your realness

NoSuperhero

Politicker

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BDR LEAD

Very true, I let them get in my head, and now that I think of it during the whole mock call I remember stuttering and seeming nervous. So, I gotta be a lot more ready and I can ask to have the camera off during the mock call, that would def help.

TheHypnotist

Executive

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Sales Manager

1 -An interview is another sales conversation, only you happen to be selling yourself.
2 - Detach from the outcome. As in any other sales conversation you don't want to appear needy.
3 - Remember that you are also interviewing THEM, unless you don't care about what kind of company you work for.... you should have several questions prepared for each interview you do, and some more may materialise based on things they say to you.

NoSuperhero

Politicker

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BDR LEAD

Thanks for the advice @TheHypnotist! I'm taking a lot of notes for the processes ahead of me, I've been getting jobs left and right because of good English, and well I've hit a new level of competition where I really have to try in interviews and handle it like a sales call I normally do everyday.

Your 3rd point is key to getting your ego up and facing fear head-on, Love it! Also, it's KEY being prepared.

drumo

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VP Sales

Hahaha this is brilliant! Great comment. If this is a good hiring manager- they’ll respect the swag, your observation (which is accurate) and see the good in it.
if they don’t- they have too much ego, and you probably don’t wanna work with them anyway.
good for you and good luck

NoSuperhero

Politicker

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BDR LEAD

Thanks Mate!! I didn't get it but I got accepted at a very similar paying job which means it wasn't for me!

drumo

1

VP Sales

Congrats! Good luck in new role mate

NoSuperhero

Politicker

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BDR LEAD

Thank you @drumo !!

MaximumRaizer

Politicker

1

Sales Manager

Practice makes perfect. Interviewing is a skill you develop.

Blackwargreymon

Politicker

1

MDR

Yeah I know, my 3rd interview trying to play up to the big games.

Clashingsoulsspell

Politicker

1

ISR

Practice makes perfect. Interviewing is a skill you develop.

Fribbles

Notable Contributor

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Sales doosh

If you get it you get it, if not then onto the next one! We've all had bad interviews. All you can do is enjoy the day in front of you. But honestly - fuck role play on an interview. I did this once and it was for my 1st SaaS role.

TheMatador19

Member

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Head of Sales

Social anxiety is tough to cope with. Honestly, the best way to deal with it is throw yourself into the uncomfortable positions. Don't like interviewing? Schedule 10. Hate public speaking. Agree to give presentations. Over time, you'll become more comfortable.

They also say cold showers/ice baths help...

MR.StretchISR

Politicker

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ISR

Practice makes perfect. Interviewing is a skill you develop.

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