I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Ogilvy (Chicago, IL) in May 2014
Interview
Face2Face interview with 3 people, 30 minutes each. Two Digital PMs and the Director of Project Management.
Applied through a recruiter, seems to be a quicker experience. As I previously applied online and received no response.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Need someone who is able to forecast risk within a campaign.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Ogilvy (Milan) in Nov 2024
Interview
The first step, held with the HR Director only, was mainly focused on an overview of the candidate’s background, with a stronger emphasis on soft skills and overall attitude. The second interview was with the Head of Operations and a Senior Operations Manager, and it focused on one of the potential projects the candidate would be involved in. This step had a more technical approach, with detailed discussions about the project and specific responsibilities.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In a project, who are the stakeholders you interact with most frequently? How do you manage communication with them, and what kind of impact do they have on your work?
This refers to the fact that the position was for a Project Manager role with a strong Account Management component.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Ogilvy (New York, NY) in Dec 2013
Interview
Tough; wanted to know specific results, programs I'd use in the past as an organizer/manager. As I came right out of college and had no standard "agency" experience, it was having to explain why I could apply my skills and learn quickly.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What project management programs have you used before to manage projects
