Edelman General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 204 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Edelman.
Edelman
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was respectful and patient, creating a relaxed atmosphere. It involved a self-introduction in English and questions in Cantonese, lasting about 30 minutes. They were interested in my campus life and the personal details on my CV.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How familiar are you with HK local media and have you ever done media pitching?
Edelman
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
Only went through the first round, which was a phone screening. The recruiter wasn't very engaged and seemed to want to end the call quickly. However, email communication is fast, and they are open about the process and give updates, which is good.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you stay updated on current events and industry trends?
Edelman
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process started with a recruiter call. Then, there was a technical screen which involved questions about my resume, self-introduction, relevant internship/course experience, and behavioral questions about teamwork, strengths, weaknesses, and handling difficult clients or projects.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- Could you walk me through your resume?
- Tell me about yourself.
- Describe your relevant internship or course experience.
Edelman General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Edelman interview reports.
“What opportunities do you see for mobile phone companies over the next ten years?”
Read reports →“How do you get to the company during your internship? By bike or car? (Public transport is not an option)”
Read reports →“Given a choice, would you prefer to market a fantastic product or an uninteresting one?”
Read reports →“What communication skills could you develop as a finance student that a communications major might not have?”
Read reports →“If you had the choice, which product or brand would you pick to do PR for?”
Read report →“How familiar are you with HK local media and have you ever done media pitching?”
Read report →“Describe a time in a group project when a member wasn't contributing their fair share. What did you do to address it?”
Read report →“You'll be interacting with a certain public daily; what strategies or messages do you think would be most effective for reaching them?”
Read report →“Can you share an example of something you find easy that others might find difficult?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 204 Edelman interview reports.