Q&A With Talkdesk Employees
Innovation is at the core of Talkdesk. We believe in empowering our people and magnifying their unique strengths as we believe being yourself makes all the difference. We’re revolutionizing the industry of contact centers. We take pride in being at the forefront of technology, leading change, and continuing to break the boundaries of customer satisfaction. This is the future of tech.
How employees describe working at Talkdesk
Its fast-paced, hard driving but also very fun
Review from HR Dept
The new leadership team has the right vision and are taking the right steps, in my opinion, to improve our GTM strategy
Review from Operations Dept
Overall I am super happy to work at Talkdesk and thrilled to be on this adventure with the organization.
Review from Operations Dept
RSUs grants are way too small to be relevant.
Review from Engineering Dept
Talkdesk is an amazing place to work, specially due to our people! Talkdesk is a company for humans and they don't treat you as a number. From my colleagues to my leaders, I feel that my voice is heard and make the difference!
Review from Customer Success Dept
What it's like to work at Talkdesk
- Talkdesk employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
- Employees at Talkdesk report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 99% of Talkdesk employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Talkdesk employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 78% of Talkdesk employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Talkdesk employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 95% of Talkdesk employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Talkdesk Employees
IDX: 50 TOT: 86
How do you feel about going to work at Talkdesk everyday?
it's fun, i usually work from home which is nice
How's the work pace at Talkdesk?
fast! keep up or you'll fall behind
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Talkdesk?
pretty easy, very quick, painless
What's the Marketing team like at Talkdesk?
we could use additional strong members who are strategic
How's the leadership on the Marketing team at Talkdesk?
Definitely in need of a strong favor
What kind of interview questions do they ask when hiring someone in the Marketing department at Talkdesk?
typical ones about experience
What does the ideal candidate in the Marketing department look like at Talkdesk?
Smart, efficient, budget-conscious, think outside the box, be able to negotiate, be a good walking billboard for the company which means you must understand what Talkdesk does
What Marketing department questions did Talkdesk ask during your job interview?
typical ones about experience with events, scope and scale
How helpful was your Marketing team when you were first hired at Talkdesk?
helpful but most of us were new
How does Talkdesk measure success and growth in the Marketing department?
OKR's - can you achieve your goals
What skills do you need to be successful in the Marketing department at Talkdesk?
think on your feet, be proactive, have thick skin, be able to prioritize
How are layoffs handled in the Marketing department at Talkdesk?
discreetly I would guess, but I don't recall there ever being a situation like this
How are the career growth opportunities on the Marketing team at Talkdesk?
great - lots of various paths to take
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at Talkdesk?
don't partake in office gossip, which happens everywhere
What is the hardest interview question Talkdesk asks?
case studies
How are the healthcare options at Talkdesk?
great no complaints
What is the company mobility like at Talkdesk?
If you want something, work hard and they will see that
What kind of relocation or moving stipends does Talkdesk offer?
They are open to whatever you need - just have an open discussion
What makes you the most proud about working at Talkdesk?
We are doing amazing things. When I tell others I work at Talkdesk, they automatically are impressed with what we are building.
What is the best perk or benefit that Talkdesk offers?
free snacks and the cute dogs that roam the office, being able to WFH when needed
How hard is it to get promoted at Talkdesk?
If you work hard, you WILL get promoted and get raises
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at Talkdesk?
Be resilient, if you see something broken then fix it, strong EQ...be able to understand that politics are everywhere but you need to just stay in your lane
What do you wish you knew before starting at Talkdesk?
that it would have been this great. I have the best work life balance
How long after an interview at Talkdesk does it take to hear back?
depends but it took me a few weeks
How long does it take to hear back after applying to Talkdesk?
they move fast. Can be done in a matter of weeks






