WPP Account Executive Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 16 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at WPP.
WPP
Account Executive
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 7 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I've had 2 really bad and unprofessional interview experiences with WPP. For the first one, I did FOUR interviews and then got ghosted by the recruiter even after I kept asking for updates. I eventually got an automated rejection weeks after my last interview. The second experience was even worse. I had 3 interviews for an entry-level role, including an in-person one where I had to travel to their office, only to have a Zoom call with someone in another country. A week after this last interview, the recruiter called to say they were ready to offer me the job, but a higher-up decided they needed to restart the search because the candidate pool wasn't big enough. She said we could check in later that week, and I told her I was willing to wait since WPP was my top choice. Almost a month later, I got a rejection email saying she enjoyed our time but they picked someone else. So, if this is how WPP treats potential employees, I dread to think how they treat actual employees. They were dismissive, wasted my time, and showed their true colors. Sorry WPP, no third chance.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What aspects of your previous jobs did you not enjoy?
WPP
Account Executive
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was pretty detailed, I went through about 5 interviews with the team and connected with the HR coordinator multiple times. I had conversations with 3 senior members of the team. Overall, it was a really good experience, but you definitely had to be well-prepared.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you explain your interest in WPP and the communications industry?
- Describe any previous campaigns you've been involved in and what you learned from them.
- Looking back at those campaigns, what would you have approached differently?
WPP
Senior Account Executive
Senior Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
Applied online and then they reached out by email for a phone call. The first round was a screening call with the talent acquisition team where we chatted about my background and the role. After that, there was a call with the manager, which wasn't super technical. The last step was the decision.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me what makes you a good fit for this role?
- What are your reasons for wanting to join WPP?
WPP Account Executive Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from WPP interview reports.
“What is your worst quality, according to your mother or partner?”
Read reports →“Would you describe yourself as someone who thinks things through or someone who just dives in and does them?”
Read reports →“What social channels do you use and why, and what makes you passionate about the industry?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about a campaign that you really like?”
Read reports →“What insights do you have regarding the advertising industry?”
Read report →“Looking back at those campaigns, what would you have approached differently?”
Read report →“Tell me about your knowledge of Y&R's portfolio.”
Read report →“Could you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“Can you explain your interest in WPP and the communications industry?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 16 WPP interview reports.