I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at ADP in Oct 2013
Interview
1) I was contact via LinkedIn and setup with an interview with the Regional Manager.
2) I had an interview with the Regional Manager one week later that lasted about an hour. I received a call later that day for the next interview.
3) Interviewed with two of the location manager (one of whom I would be reporting to) one week later that lasted about 30 min. I received a call later that day asking me in to do a presentation for them on outsourcing in 3 days.
4) I gave them a presentation on outsourcing (no specifications were given for the project) that was about 5 min long. At this step, make sure that the presentation is actually a sales presentation and make them believe in whatever you are trying to sell them, no matter how little feedback they are giving you during it. I received a call back about an hour later telling me that they were going to extent me an offer. I received the offer later that afternoon.
5) YOU ARE NOT HIRED - They will do a very thorough background check on work history, criminal, drug and education. Make sure you call your previous employers and that all information they have is the same as what you have. I passed the background.
The whole process is long, but smooth if you keep the conversation light during the interviews and know every metric from your past. This is not an entry level position, so you should know a lot about prospecting, pipeline management and closing deals. If you are an ideal candidate, they know you will be interviewing them as much as them interviewing you and expect it. Once you know it is the right fit, tell them and then sell, sell, sell.
Good Luck!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
There was nothing unexpected or any trick questions.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at ADP (Independence, OH) in Nov 2025
Interview
Awful interview process overall. Was rushed through the interview process during the holidays. 5 interviews were had, and on the 5th interview, a 45 minute presentation was required. Was told after the 5th interview that they would have a decision by the end of the week or early the week after. Here we are 3 weeks later. As much as they may seem like they really want you and think you’re the perfect candidate, they don’t and you’re not. You’re just a number. You don’t mean anything. Should have listened to all of my peers around me when they said ADP is an awful company to work with and work for. Do better.
The interview process started with a screening call with a recruiter. Then a preliminary phone interview followed by a video interview with a hiring manager. The final round was in person and included a shadow dial session and a practice pitch in front of a group of hiring managers.
It was a fairly Standard SAAS interview. First there is an Initial screening with HR, followed by more in depth with sales executive, final one usually with VP. Appreciated that there was clear and good communication on next steps through out the process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How you would research to gain access to a prospect.
