Edelman Interview Questions
& Process
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Software Developer
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
We usually start with an aptitude test, then a technical round, and finally an HR round. Make sure you brush up on your programming basics like DSA, OOP, and DBMS, and be ready for problem-solving questions. Also, be prepared to talk about the projects you've worked on and any core concepts you know. Clear communication and showing your logical thinking and practical skills are important, and we'll ask you to go over your resume.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you introduce yourself and answer some basic technical questions?
- Tell me about yourself and some basic technical concepts.
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Account Executive
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation
It was a pretty structured but chill interview. Started with a recruiter call to go over my background and client experience, then I had three more rounds with team leaders and some senior folks. We talked about media relations, managing clients, and how I'd approach campaign strategy. They also gave me a small assignment, either writing or strategy related, to test my skills. It felt professional and collaborative, really focused on whether I'd fit in and could communicate clearly. Took about a month from when they first reached out to when I got the final decision.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about a time you secured excellent media coverage and detail the entire process from start to finish?
Edelman
Manager of Influencer Business Affairs
Manager Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had an initial phone screen with the recruiter and then a one-on-one with the hiring manager. The hiring manager told me I was a 'Frontrunner' and asked if I'd be comfortable with a role that mainly involved executing contracts and redlining. I said yes but asked for time to think about it and to let the recruiter know my answer. That week, the recruiter told me they had gone in another direction, even though I hadn't responded yet, and they ended up not hiring anyone. They said it was a backfill, but it seemed more like a resume-harvesting tactic. It seems like a poor place to work with bad decision-makers.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's your experience with the number of agreements you've executed?
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Graphic Designer
Intern Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The first interview, I went to the office. The person who was supposed to interview me had a commitment and passed me off to someone else. Later, they contacted me for a second interview. It seemed to go well, and they told me I'd be taken on as an intern, and they'd contact me in the following days to sort out the paperwork. They never got back to me. I contacted them, and they said they could no longer hire me.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about projects in your portfolio.
Edelman Interview Questions
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“How do you get to the company during your internship? By bike or car? (Public transport is not an option)”
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Read reports →“What communication skills could you develop as a finance student that a communications major might not have?”
Read report →“Regarding XYZ company, what aspects of their IPO communication do you believe could have been handled better?”
Read report →“How familiar are you with HK local media and have you ever done media pitching?”
Read report →“What is your level of English and can you answer some questions in English?”
Read report →“Regarding your sector, what specific area are you interested in and why do you want to reside in NL?”
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