Weber Shandwick Analyst Interview Questions
& Process

It’s not too bad, they have multiple rounds that are pretty generic. Be ready for a technical excel interview, but it's nothing too crazy, more conversational. They might not tell you there’s a technical part but there is. Definitely prepare but don’t be too scared.

I applied for the junior analyst role, and HR initiated contact for an initial screening. During this call, they thought I might be overqualified and suggested I be considered for the senior role instead, which I agreed to while keeping the junior role as a backup. Then, I had a video interview with two analytics team members. They inquired about my background and gave me a basic task. The interview was rescheduled for later that day, and I felt they were not very engaged. I presented my task solution and answered some questions about my thought process. Afterward, I followed up with HR multiple times but received no response.

The interview started with an HR call, after which I received a detailed 3-page 'interview task' requiring B2B 'personalized healthcare' research for a current client. It asked me to present my entire process from kick-off to final deliverables, with a hint to use desk research for key topics. I completed the task. During the Zoom presentation, the initial interviewer was unexpectedly busy, and a new time was set for later that day. I presented my work, and it was revealed to be a live project they were 'brainstorming' on. They then asked me to explain aspects of their social listening tool and probed on other topics that seemed more beneficial to them than assessing my fit for the role. Despite receiving positive feedback on my work, I was instructed to send over my presentation deck, which I declined to do. They persistently requested the deck for about a week, dismissing my comment about the unlikelihood of a job opening. Even after 5 days, a senior interviewer urgently requested the deck. I noted that the company advertises this role and a Data Scientist role year-round, possibly relying on candidate interview tasks. Previous reviews indicated a pattern of candidates completing tasks and being ghosted, with a focus on lack of feedback rather than genuine job opportunities. This practice, especially during a tough economic year, is exploitative and unethical, potentially impacting clients as well by having their projects handled by less experienced individuals during the interview process. This tactic needs to be addressed as it contributes to unemployment-related mental health issues.