It was very quick, and seemed to go well, and then....nothing...I finally had to reach out to the HR rep, who thought I had never been spoken to by the two people that interviewed me.

The interview process for my Presales Engineer role at Palo Alto Networks was heavily focused on both technical knowledge and customer-facing communication skills. The discussions mainly revolved around networking fundamentals, cybersecurity concepts, and current industry trends. Since it was a presales-focused role, they wanted to see not only technical competency, but also consultative communication, presentation skills, and the ability to understand customer pain points and recommend appropriate solutions.