I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at AKQA in Jun 2021
Interview
The process was initially a positive experience. I worked with a contract recruiter who was extremely transparent and straightforward about the role and state of the agency. I was made aware that larger business needs were being discussed that would affect the process timeline.
However, after multiple rounds of interviews, a presentation assignment, and positive feedback, I waited more than two months for a decision before being turned down, with very little communication during that time.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at AKQA (London, England) in Jun 2025
Interview
First round was a chat with head of recruitment, very informal and felt comfortable. Second was an interview with the Strategy Director, again just a conversation with nothing to prepare. Then radio silence despite multiple requests for an update. The only comms I got after this was a request for feedback on the interview process which was a joke.
This was just an informal chat with the talent acquisition manager. To be confirmed if this progresses further. Overall, a good impression of the company. Looking forward to hearing more and seeing other candidate experience.
Candidates applying for Associate Strategy Director roles take an average of 120 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at AKQA overall takes an average of 25 days.
Common stages of the interview process at AKQA as a Associate Strategy Director according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 20%
Presentation: 20%
Group panel interview: 20%
Background check: 20%
Phone interview: 20%
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