PHD Worldwide Interview Questions
& Process
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PHD Worldwide
Associate Director
Director Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process usually involves a few rounds with senior leaders and the main account team. It's all about seeing how you think strategically, your experience, how you work with others, if you're a good fit for the company culture, and how you'd handle actual client problems.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you describe a previous project you were involved in?
PHD Worldwide
Director
Director Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I interviewed for a position and was told by the interviewer they wanted to make an offer. Of course, nothing is official until in writing, but then the recruiter gaslit me for 4 months before they eventually told me they weren't going to make an offer. It was rude and condescending and no feedback was provided.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your reasons for wanting to work here?
PHD Worldwide
Assistant Strategist
Entry Easy Neutral experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I interviewed twice with this company for the same role, Assistant Strategist in San Francisco, CA. The first time was in December 2017, and I only got past the phone interview. The second time was in August 2019, and I was offered the job. Both interviews were relevant to the role. The first time, I didn't get past the phone screen because I lacked media marketing experience. They were honest about it. Two years later, I applied again with more experience from another agency. The process was similar, with an in-person interview talking to team members and the leader. I did well and felt a connection. I declined the offer because the salary was non-negotiable and much lower than the average for this position, especially in San Francisco. They offered overtime, which suggests a poor work-life balance for an already low-paying job, showing they don't invest in their workers.
Confirmed questions1 question
- The starting salary for an Assistant Strategist is 34K plus overtime, and this is not up for negotiation. Can you confirm if this is acceptable to you?
PHD Worldwide
Strategist
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I was contacted by Omnicom HR about opportunities at some of their agencies and started interviewing with PhD. I interviewed for one team with two people for an hour, 30 minutes each. HR then told me they changed the position to associate and wanted me to interview with two more teams. I spoke with two people from each team for 30 minutes each, making it a two-hour interview process. All of these could have likely been done with one person from the team or in a shorter time as they asked the same questions. I followed up with the interviewers and HR but got no feedback and never heard back. While I might not have been the right fit for the agency, after all the time I invested, they didn't show me the respect to give me a response.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What media tools do you know?
- Are you familiar with our products?
- Can you describe your experience with planning across different media channels?
PHD Worldwide Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from PHD Worldwide interview reports.
“How many taxi cabs are there in Chicago?”
Read reports →“How would you rebrand a specific candle to appeal to millennial women, shifting its image from 'granny/mom' to something more modern?”
Read reports →“Which advertisement currently running do you like the most?”
Read reports →“How would you spend an extra hour in your day?”
Read reports →“The starting salary for an Assistant Strategist is 34K plus overtime, and this is not up for negotiation. Can you confirm if this is acceptable to you?”
Read report →“Which media channel do you prefer the most?”
Read report →“Which college course did you find most enjoyable?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for pursuing a PhD?”
Read report →“If financial gain or employment were not factors, what would you dedicate your time to?”
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