Imperial Brands Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Imperial Brands.
Imperial Brands
Management Trainee
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation
Had a few assessment stages, starting with online tests, then an HR chat, and finally a case study. I liked the case study part, as there were many tasks and options to pick from. Communication was good overall. The whole process took about 3-4 months.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about your strengths?
- What do you consider your weaknesses?
- What are some challenges you foresee and how will you overcome them?
Imperial Brands
Senior Manager
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Other
Had an initial hour long interview, then they asked me back for a second interview that included a 15 minute presentation. Both interviews were offered at very short notice with no option on time. The interviewers were different for the second interview. They were interesting to talk to about the role, my experience, and developments in their team, departments, and industry. I didn't hear back for three weeks after the second interview. I had to follow up several times asking for feedback, and they basically said they gave the job to an internal candidate. I was led to believe they were seriously interested and turned down other interviews. It felt like a box-ticking process and a waste of time.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you share an instance where you influenced a team, leading to a successful outcome?
- Could you provide an example of a process you have changed?
- Give an example of influencing a team with a successful result.
Imperial Brands
Development Manager
Manager Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Technical Presentation Behavioral
There were two stages, both conducted via Teams, though the second was supposed to be in person. The first stage involved a CV review and competency-based questions about their values. The second stage included a presentation and questions about it. The presentation scenario had spelling and grammar issues. No outcome was provided until I emailed the recruiter for an update; I doubt I would have received it otherwise. I'm still waiting for feedback that I was told I'd get, and I don't think I will.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you walk us through your CV and point out the skills that are pertinent to this role?
Imperial Brands Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Imperial Brands interview reports.
“What draws you to the tobacco industry?”
Read reports →“Could you tell me about your family situation?”
Read reports →“Share an example of changing a process.”
Read reports →“Could you provide an example of a process you have changed?”
Read reports →“What's your approach to dealing with market parallels?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you influenced a team, leading to a successful outcome?”
Read report →“Can you give an example of a process improvement you've made?”
Read report →“Why do you think you'd be a good fit for the role?”
Read report →“What makes you suitable for this role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 11 Imperial Brands interview reports.