Leo Burnett Creative Director Interview Questions
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I talked with HR and the agency head. It was pretty casual. They had been trying to recruit me for a while, and then we met up with the agency head for a drink. I really liked their passion for growing the market and the creative vibe of the office, and the people I'd be working with. The HR lead was checking for culture fit.

A recruiter reached out because they were really impressed with my work. It took about 5 days to set up the interview. I had a 3.5 hour interview at 9am with 4 creative directors. It felt pretty casual, maybe too casual, but it was definitely long. Afterwards, I was told they'd be in touch. I sent a bunch of thank you notes and emails, but heard nothing back for 4 weeks - no updates at all. Finally, I got an email saying I wasn't the right fit. But then, they sent another email about a possible AD/UX creative position they thought might suit my talents. I haven't been an AD in 6 years and wasn't interested in going back for a long shot or a lower title. I was really disappointed with the company's recruitment and communication, especially since I've always wanted to work at Leo Burnett.

I was freelancing at the company for a few months, and I had a good experience and won a couple of pitches. They then asked me if I wanted a full-time position, which was a good fit for me.