Derris Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Derris.
Derris
Influencer Marketing Director
Director Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home
Interview formats
Other Technical
They started with a screen, then a take-home assignment that was supposed to be done in 3 hours. It was a bit of a weird process, no feedback given, and a very specific way to submit it. Honestly, it feels a bit off to ask candidates to do unpaid work so early on.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you share some examples of campaigns you've managed?
Derris
VP, Finance
Executive Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process was pretty standard. It started with a phone screen, then moved to virtual interviews where I met with two staff members concurrently. The final stage was an interview with senior leadership. It was all pretty typical for agency interviews.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you list five of your strongest qualities as perceived by others?
Derris
Assistant Account Executive
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Other
This role's interview process was thorough, with 3 interviews and a writing assignment. I felt like I learned a lot about myself and the company, and everyone was really friendly. It was cool to meet with different senior people who shared their own experiences, making it easy to see why Derris is a great place to work and grow. The writing assignment was a good challenge, so make sure to use all the time and find a quiet spot. They asked me to talk about my writing assignment later on. Derris' hiring team was super fast with updates and emails, which I really appreciated since waiting is the hardest part of interviewing! They were really considerate of my time, making me feel valued. A nice touch was that they gave me names and LinkedIn profiles of who I'd meet beforehand, so I could picture them and prepare good questions. It really helped me choose Derris easily.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about a past work experience that made you feel particularly proud.
- Could you talk about the writing assignment you submitted?
Derris
Account Executive
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The end of my interview process lacked a human touch when they informed me they wouldn't proceed. After speaking with recruiting and having 1-on-1s with the team, I got a basic two-sentence email saying they were choosing other candidates. A good interview process should feel connected all the way through. If a candidate isn't a good fit, don't just ignore them. That was super classless!
Confirmed questions1 question
- Do you have any existing media relationships?
Derris Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Derris interview reports.
“Can you share a book or piece of media that you found particularly good?”
Read reports →“Could you list five of your strongest qualities as perceived by others?”
Read reports →“Do you have any existing media relationships?”
Read reports →“What motivates your interest in a Public Relations career?”
Read reports →“If you could work for any brand or company, which one would you choose and what's the reason why?”
Read report →“Could you talk about the writing assignment you submitted?”
Read report →“What motivates your interest in this company?”
Read report →“Describe relevant public relations experiences”
Read report →“Could you share some examples of campaigns you've managed?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 Derris interview reports.