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OMD Interview Questions & Reviews
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Interview Experience 24 Ratings
Junior Strategist at OMD
No Offer – Interviewed in Chicago, IL (US) Feb 2011 – Reviewed Apr 27, 2013
Interview Details
OMD is a part of a giant entity so my ability to get an interview was of course through a personal friend. I doubt if large corporate companies take the time to filter though every resume that comes to their main websites.
I had three interviews in one day. Two with the immediate associates I would be supporting on that account and one with the Lead over the account.
The interview was straight forward and didn't present many riddles or thought bending questions. Mainly just,
why do you want to work here,
tell me about your past experiences.
Describe a time when you had to work under pressure
What are your weaknesses..etc.
Interview Question – The most difficult thing was not getting the job and hearing that the reason I didn't get it was because the decision makers felt my past experiences were too colorful, creative and worldly. So in turn they felt I wouldn't put my heart and joy into being a number counting media planner. My close connection let me know that it would have been better to spend my experiential and creative passions could have been held back a little more. View Answer
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Assistant Strategist at OMD
No Offer – Interviewed in Los Angeles, CA (US) Apr 2013 – Reviewed Apr 09, 2013
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I was contacted by an HR manager for an interview about a week and half ago. I met with multiple Strategists and Account Directors for roughly 45 minutes. They all seemed smart and upbeat about their jobs. I was asked the usual questions for an interview. For example, "what are your likes? What is Media? How do you feel about Digital Media?" and so forth. The interview was decent enough.
They told me they would make a quick decision within a weeks times but when i attempted to follow up, I was ignored by the HR manager. I still have not received a response to my email and its going on 3 days without response.
Interview Question – What do you think about Digital Media? Answer Question
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Assistant Digital at OMD
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Toronto, ON (Canada) Mar 2013 – Reviewed Mar 25, 2013
Interview Details Very straight-forward process, which is refreshing in a market where employers are paranoid. The HR director was very nice. If you get a call for an interview - make it count! It is a great company and one of the best places to work for young people.
Interview Question – Very in-depth questions about your role on particular jobs, prepare well in advance. Answer Question
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Manager at OMD
No Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY (US) – Reviewed Mar 24, 2013
Interview Details This is one of the most unprofessional companies I have ever seen. I was invited to have conversation with HR. The interview was set up. Then, there was no call for that day for no reason. A few days later, I was called back and set up another time. Then, the same thing happened that no call or apology. I wondered if the company still legitimate. I would avoid this company for all cost.
Interview Question – Unprofessional process Answer Question
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Junior Buyer at OMD
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY (US) – Reviewed Mar 12, 2013
Interview Details The first thing my future supervisor told me was "I've never done this before". This particular interview was a joke. She did a very poor job of interviewing me.
Interview Question – We discussed the coming Jewish holidays and I was not actually Jewish. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – It was an entry level position and the are not willing to negotiate at that level.
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Assistant Digital Strategist at OMD
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Jan 29, 2013
Interview Details Completed an initial phone interview followed by a final round interview with two account supervisors and one associate director.
Interview Question – what are your pet peeves? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Tried to negotiate a higher salary but they start all assistants at the same pay
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Executive Assistant at OMD
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY (US) – Reviewed Sep 03, 2012
Interview Details I met with all Supervisors individually, before being offered the position of Secretary. I then moved up to Administrative Assistant, then to Executive Secretary to Chairman/CEO. I then moved to the Media Dept. as Executive Assistant until now, where I am now a Media Analyst
Interview Question – I really cannot remember since we are talking 25 years ago. Answer Question
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Assistant Media Planner at OMD
No Offer – Reviewed Aug 12, 2012
Interview Details The HR department reached out to via phone call to arrange a meeting. The meeting was with a HR associate and HR manager. It was approximately 30 minutes long. They were professional and organized. There were no unexpected interview questions, but you have to be prepared to talk about past experiences.
Interview Question – There were many questions regarding situations and how you dealt with problems. Answer Question
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Media Planner at OMD
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Atlanta, GA (US) Mar 2008 – Reviewed Jul 27, 2012
Interview Details In person interviews - relatively easy. Nothing out of the norm. Education, experience, goals, etc.
Interview Question – Here's a pen that's a $100; talk me down. Answer Question
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Junior Analyst at OMD
No Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY (US) Apr 2012 – Reviewed May 16, 2012
Interview Details I was contacted by HR about a week after submitting my application to come in for a one on one interview. During the interview I was asked a series of basic questions. However, when the topic of my university came up the interviewer seemed more interested in gossiping about the recent on-goings at the school rather than my qualifications for the job which I felt was a bit inappropriate. Overall the interview went well but the position did not seem to be a fit for me.
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- What would you say is your biggest weakness in the workplace? Answer Question
- Do you learn better by observing or doing? Answer Question
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