I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Leo Burnett (Chicago, IL)
Interview
Pretty standard. The interview was held with HR and the AD. Focused on experience, and the job description. The interview process was relatively short, but detailed in that a lot of information was shared on both interviewer and interviewee parts, prior to the discussion of an offer. Being able to really speak to the account background is key.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your background and experience with this type of client?
I applied online. I interviewed at Leo Burnett (Chicago, IL)
Interview
first with HR, then with the account director, then planning and creative lead. 3-4 rounds. super polite, respectful and smart people. they reached out to make an offer ~2 weeks after the last interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you handle multiple projects on a fast-paced environment?
I had a pleasant call where they showed genuine interest in my experience. I answered their questions well, and it was quite intriguing. I had a pleasant call where they showed genuine interest in my experience. I answered their questions well, and it was quite intriguing.
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Leo Burnett (Chicago, IL)
Interview
You meet with a variety of people across multiple teams; Client Services, Media buy/planning, etc. Each person will ask about your background, why Leo Burnett, why you're interested in particular role, and any ideas.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why are you interested in advertising and why Leo Burnett
Account Executive applicants have rated the interview process at Leo Burnett with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 80% positive. To compare, the company-average is 70.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Account Executive roles take an average of 25 days to get hired, when considering 10 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Leo Burnett overall takes an average of 29 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Leo Burnett as a Account Executive according to 10 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 33%
Phone interview: 24%
Skills test: 19%
Personality test: 10%
Background check: 5%
Group panel interview: 5%
Other: 5%
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