Hearst interview questions

I obtained the interview by first arranging an informational interview with the publication's regional sales manager. A few weeks later, he contacted me to advise of a job opening. We met for a more formal interview, and shortly thereafter, Hearst flew me to its New York corporate headquarters. I had an excellent experience with the magazine's staff, and felt my experience was a solid fit with the publication's sales goals and objectives. The day after I returned home, I received a job offer. However, a few hours later, the offer was rescinded because Corporate dictated the position go to a current Hearst employee. I was very disappointed, but the regional sales manager went out of his way to notify me about other opportunities.

1 phone screening with recruiter. Rather detailed questions & a bit challenging. 2nd interview was with hiring manager. It was more exploratory, reviewing past positions, short term and long term career goals. He went into great depth about day to day tasks in the position. What they are looking for and what the the model of success has looked like for past reps. 3rd interview was a sales pitch. I got to pitch what I currently was selling at what is now my previous employer