Ogilvy Content Marketer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 23 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Ogilvy.
Ogilvy
Content Specialist
Mid Difficult Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The whole thing took about 2 weeks, which was super quick and went smoothly. I talked to HR, then the Team Lead, then a Sr. Content person, and finally the Director. Some people mentioned a talent test, but I didn't get one. All the interviews went well, and they even asked if I could start immediately. But, after I passed everything, HR asked for my salary expectations (which were pretty standard for the market). Soon after, they told me they went with someone else. I tried to get feedback but got no reply and was totally ghosted.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share examples from your past work and explain how you managed specific projects?
- What's your strategy and execution plan for content?
Ogilvy
Copywriter
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call
Interview formats
Other
I was asked to submit a social task in 3 days, and after I submitted this, I was told a second interview would be arranged. Then I got ghosted with no feedback on the task either - I can only assume I did free work for them. I asked several times after and got no response.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Complete a social task for us within a 3-day timeframe.
Ogilvy
Copywriter
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
We met up casually for a beer at a Mexican place. We chatted about the agency's client roster, how the team is put together, and the general direction we're headed. It felt pretty positive and was super relaxed overall.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How is your attitude?
- How is your personality?
Ogilvy Content Marketer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Ogilvy interview reports.
“Which TV show are you most ashamed to say you watch?”
Read reports →“What do you consider the primary responsibility of a copywriter?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on the current social media landscape?”
Read reports →“What are your reading interests?”
Read reports →“Could you present your book for critique?”
Read report →“Would you be willing to work for free just for the exposure?”
Read report →“Have you received any awards?”
Read report →“Have you taken any copywriting courses?”
Read report →“Did you take any copywriting courses?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 23 Ogilvy interview reports.