Ogilvy Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 43 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Ogilvy.
Ogilvy
Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The first round was a 20-minute Zoom interview. The interviewer was really nice and it felt like a typical behavioral interview. It was a pretty quick chat. They skipped the "tell me about yourself" part and went straight into the questions. The person interviewing me was friendly and easy to talk to, but got more serious once the interview started.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a situation where something changed in the last year.
Ogilvy
Associate
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The application was submitted through the school's system. I had to submit two writing samples and a cover letter. About two weeks after the application deadline, I had a face-to-face interview. They seemed to like my resume's colorful design and the picture on it. My low GPA wasn't an issue for them. The interview included standard behavioral questions like 'Tell me about a time you had to reconcile two opposing viewpoints.' I thought I was doing well, but then I was asked to be more specific with examples. I made a mistake by saying something negative about the company, and the interviewer became hostile. The whole situation was unprofessional and embarrassing.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- What interests you about working at Ogilvy?
Ogilvy
Associate
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
First, there's the application where you answer two essay questions and submit your resume and cover letter. Then, you'll have a phone or on-campus interview that's about 30 minutes and is behavioral. After that, you'll come to Ogilvy & Mather NYC for an Intensive Interview Day with lots of different exercises to see if you're a good fit for the culture. They usually give out offers about a week after that.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why are you interested in this program?
Ogilvy Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Ogilvy interview reports.
“What would you do if your boss asked you to book a conference room that was already taken?”
Read reports →“Can you share the most unusual thing that's happened to you lately?”
Read reports →“If you were a brand, what would you be like?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about a digital marketing campaign you've recently seen that led you to make a purchase?”
Read reports →“Can you share an instance where a minor alteration led to a significant outcome?”
Read report →“How do you manage your tasks and stay organized?”
Read report →“In your opinion, what is the core of PR work and what does the future hold for digital and social media? Also, tell us about your experience with digital, 360, and large brand campaigns.”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you disagreed with the group?”
Read report →“Can you share the wildest idea you've ever had and explain how you put it into action?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 43 Ogilvy interview reports.