Chicago Marketing Interview Questions
& Process

I heard back the day after applying and got scheduled for an interview the next day. The second round was two days later, and I got the offer on the fifth day. The whole thing happened in under a week. Just a heads up, expect to be there for at least an hour. It felt like a cattle call because there were so many other people waiting. It was odd that there was a different person at the computer each time. The first two days, the interviewers were really nice and made an effort to make me feel comfortable, offering drinks and having actual conversations. The third interviewer, however, barely paid attention and was on her phone. It's a bit strange that I haven't seen the first two interviewers since I started.

The interview process had three rounds. The first round was a get-to-know-you and resume discussion. They explained the company's basic structure, and that as an intern, I'd start with person-to-person marketing for clients. Success could lead to recruiting a team. The second interview was with someone in the role I'd be working in and potentially promoted to. He asked general background questions and more about the role and pay (hourly guaranteed with commission potential, but no exact figures). The third 'interview' was essentially the offer for the internship. While the career progression is appealing, the actual marketing role (standing outside places to market) and the hours (5 days/week, M-F 11am-7pm, S-Su 9am-5pm, flexible based on mentor) were downsides. Hope this helps!

The interview process was quite unusual. About a week after I applied, I received a call without any prior scheduling. The interviewer didn't check if it was a convenient time and immediately started asking questions. They seemed very eager to have me start the very next day, which raised several red flags for me. It became apparent that this wasn't actually a Corporate Training role as advertised. The interviewer mentioned, "You will start at a lower position and work your way up, promotions can happen every 2 months." There were also no specific details about the type of training involved. The interviewer seemed to agree with everything I said and was keen on scheduling the in-person interview for the next day. I declined this offer. After looking at some reviews, it seems like there are many unfulfilled promises and that this is likely a typical door-to-door sales job. I feel like I narrowly avoided a bad situation.

The interview process was great! I got an interview within days of applying. The manager was really informative, explaining the company and role, and answered my questions. I was a bit nervous seeing others waiting, but the manager said they were hiring for a few roles due to expansion. After the manager, a trainer walked me through a typical day and what to expect if I got the job. It was worth going even after reading some mixed reviews online, as much of what I read turned out not to be true during my interviews.