WPP Interview Questions
& Process

The process was well-organized and smooth, with clear communication from the HR. Timeline was clear and follow-up were timely. The interview questions were practical and closely aligned with the job descriptions. It is relatable to my previous experience. Screening HR call - 9/2 Interview - 11/2 Verbal offer - 12/2 But the salary is lower than expected as the salary budget is quite huge.

So the whole interview thing is like a set of steps to see if you'd be a good fit and have the right skills. It usually starts with a quick chat, maybe over the phone or video. Then you'll have more interviews, with your manager, people you might work with, and important folks. Sometimes they'll give you a test, a case study, or ask you to give a presentation. Finally, they'll decide, check your references, and if all goes well, they'll offer you the job.

So, I had my first call with the recruiter, and it went super well, felt really good about it. Then the next round was with the hiring manager. They spent the first 15 minutes just talking about the company and the role and how they get clients. Honestly, I wanted to know more about the design side – like what challenges I’d face, what I’d be doing, and where I could make the biggest difference. That’s the stuff that helps decide if it’s a good fit for both of us, you know? I feel like that deep dive into company stuff should happen during onboarding. By the time I got to talk about myself, my projects, and then the case study, I was pretty wiped out. Some of the questions were asked again, too, which made it worse and I kind of zoned out. I was expecting them to ask about my skills, like how I’d deal with conflicting stakeholder ideas, how I’d explain designs to people who aren't designers, or what I’d do if someone really didn't like my design. Those kinds of questions show what the job is really like. Instead, it was more general stuff like 'What do you like best about the process?' Also, the job said 'mid-senior' but they wanted me to lead a pod and do all product design stuff, but for a UI/UX pay. Plus, the 'hybrid' role meant being in the office four days a week. It made me think twice. I'm sharing this not to complain, but hoping it helps. Designers get it – hiring is tough. But it would be great if the process was a bit more understanding of us too. We're just looking for a chance to grow and contribute. Nobody knows it all, and what really matters is being curious, motivated, and ready to learn. Sometimes, people just need a chance.

I was contacted on LinkedIn in early September for a Programmatic Media Manager position. We scheduled an interview for the very next day, and it was a relaxed chat. She said she'd let me know about moving to the next stage, but I never got any feedback. It's a shame because the whole process was handled very well. Whether you pass or not is part of the game, but this habit of recruiters disappearing without giving you a response is exhausting and increasingly common in the market.