I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at hi5.agency (Los Angeles, CA) in Mar 2021
Interview
The interview process was standard. I met with my would be supervisor and then the team. They asked questions about my experience, how it related to the position, and how I would handle client relations and feedback. When I met with the team, I asked what they particularly loved about the work environment and they reported that they loved the president Dj'd on somedays and went around spraying people with water guns, if they didn't answer trivia or creative questions correctly. This wasn't my idea of what felt like a safe environment, so I declined the position.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at hi5.agency (Burbank, CA) in Jun 2019
Interview
I was submitted for the position by a headhunter. A phone interview was scheduled for that same afternoon. The interviewer began the interview more than 30 minutes after the scheduled start time. Then, as soon as the interview began, the interviewer took a rude and dismissive tone. This reached a crescendo when they found out that I had never worked in the advertising industry before. (My background was in Finance, and I strongly felt my experience was in line with the position.) During the interview, there were several extended pauses by the interviewer, and I could clearly hear that they were working on something else while I talked. By the end of the interview, the interviewer had successfully conveyed to me that the interview was a waste of their precious time. Therefore, as soon as the interview ended, I called the headhunter, thanked them for their time and assistance, and then kindly requested that my submission be withdrawn. #somanyredflags
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Have you ever worked in the marketing/advertising industry?
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at hi5.agency (Los Angeles, CA) in Sept 2019
Interview
After repeatedly asking me to provide ideas, when I responded to their "Social Media Exam".... they ghosted me and refused to answer any calls.
UNPROFESSIONAL, UNETHICAL, and plain RUDE.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The following are a few social tasks based on ever-so-popular social tactics and trends.
The Platform Strategy
Describe a unique Instagram POV for an 80’s film that never had a social campaign.
The Post
Create Facebook and Twitter copy for a post announcing the release of an action film (choose one you like)
to Blu-rayTM and DVD.
The Reply
Write a response to this comment in a voice you would use for the Deadpool Facebook page.
The Tag
Create an engagement text-only tweet for a horror film that incentivizes people to tag their friends
without using the word "tag."
The Tweet
Describe the film The Revenant to female tweens in 140 characters or less.
The Story
Build an IG Story narrative, that has less than 4 taps, for an animated TV show that encourages fans to
swipe up to stream.
Trending Topics
Go to Twitter right now, look at the trending topics. Pick one, and pick your favorite movie, TV show, or
brand. Create a post for the property you chose incorporating the trending topic of your choice. Include
both post copy and a description of the accompanying asset.
The Hashtag Game
Create a hashtag game to promote an upcoming or recently released movie or TV show, or a new/recently
released product from a brand you love, and several sample entries.
● An example for Big with Tom Hanks might be #BadToys - Teenage Normal Turtles or Mr. Potato Leg
The Cross Promotion
Ideate on a cross-promotion asset (video, GIF, graphic, etc.) that brings two Netflix Original Series of your
choosing together within the same post. Please include a description of the asset and sample post copy.
The Brainstorm
Please write up one idea for a content theme (series of assets) for Titanic.
The Influencer
List five influencers that you would partner with to promote a movie or TV show that targets young
females. The show is a sci-fi mystery set in a high school. Tell us both who you would target, and what you
would want them to do/where it would live online.
The Favorite
What are your favorite film, TV show, or brand communities on the following platforms and why? Can be
different properties or brands per platform.
● Facebook:
● Twitter:
● Instagram:
● YouTube:
● Reddit:
The Inspiration
Give us an example of a recent campaign, post, or tactic you’ve seen that was well thought out and
executed. This can be from any vertical.
The Prediction
What do you think is the “next big thing” in social and how can it be used specifically for entertainment or
brands? This can be a new platform, product, tactic, etc.
