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Updated Oct 20, 2011 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Account Supervisor at Saatchi & Saatchi
Posted Oct 20, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 in New York, NY (took 4 weeks)
I interviewed with four different people at Saatchi, two ADs, HR and head of Digital Strategy. There were two positions available, and after two interviews, they let me know that they thought I was a strong candidate for one of them. Everything was going swimmingly. I loved the people, I was well within my comfort zone, job-wise, and who doesn't love the Saatchi name. Then I got the news that I needed to speak to the client, and the AD gave me a little pep talk about how to position myself, which I thought was a sign I was pretty much in. So I had the call with the client, and it seemed to go really well. I was practically writing my "I'm leaving" speech in my head (who doesn't do that?). Then I got a call from the recruiter that they were going to pass on the offer. I tried to get some sort of feedback, but couldn't get a word out. It must have been a personality thing with the client. Who knows. But everyone at the agency seemed really smart, nice and normal.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Marketing at Saatchi & Saatchi
Posted Oct 11, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2011 (took a day)
Interview was very straightforward--nice people, conversational, basic leadership questions. Very little one can do to prepare other than smile and seem like a good-to-work-with person
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Freelance Researcher at Saatchi & Saatchi
Posted Sep 29, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2011 in New York, NY (took 2 days)
I was contacted by an HR professional that I met at a career fair then was asked to come in for a one on one interview with the hiring manager.
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Negotiation Details
It was a short term freelance position so no negotiation was necessary.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Account Executive Intern at Saatchi & Saatchi
Posted Sep 15, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2008 (took 2 weeks)
I was initially asked about personal qualities and current location (located in USA, internship was in Singapore), then reasons why I wanted to work in advertising, S&S, etc.
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Negotiation Details
No negotiation as it was an internship
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Writer at Saatchi & Saatchi
Posted Sep 5, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2008 (took a day)
Just be yourself.
Reason for Declining
Better offer from other agencies.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.
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Intern at Saatchi & Saatchi
Posted Jun 25, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 (took a day)
I emailed an HR contact my resume and we set up an in person interview. For internships on the non-creative side, there's only one interview with an HR rep. She asked about my experiences, my academic background, my knowledge of advertising, brands, etc. The interviewer was really personable and professional. It wasn't a structured/ineffective question and answer interview. We had a dynamic conversation and she truly got to know me as more than a potential hire. I knew it was going well because after a while she was trying to convince ME to choose Saatchi.
The internship program seems outstanding. The projects and accounts provide great learning opportunities. The salary is also quite a bit higher than some other paid internships (not to mention all the out of touch agencies that STILL only offer unpaid internships that I didn't even both applying to)
The building/offices are gorgeous. AMAZING views and neighborhood. Really tight security makes it feel very safe compared to other agencies when randoms can come on in and walk around. I've visited some ancient, Mad-Men era agencies that reek of establishment, old-fashioned, old boys club.
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Reason for Declining
I had already accepted another offer. I wish I took this one though looking back
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Intern at Saatchi & Saatchi
Posted May 18, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2010 in New York, NY (took 4 weeks)
very friendly interviewer not so intimidating.. relatable and personable
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Intern at Saatchi & Saatchi
Posted Mar 29, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2010 in New York, NY (took a day)
I applied for the internship after seeing it listed online. It took them roughly a month from when I applied for them to get back to me, and then they asked I come in for an interview, but since I live in CA, which is too far from NY, they set up a phone interview. The interview seemed to go well, but I was not offered the internship. The woman who conducted the interview made me feel very comfortable and natural.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Account Supervisor at Saatchi & Saatchi
Posted Mar 23, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 in Seattle, WA (took 4+ weeks)
Very difficult. First, you would need to take an exam to check your general knowledge. Then, you go to the next stage to have an interview.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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CMO at Saatchi & Saatchi
Posted Nov 18, 2009
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2009 in New York, NY (took a day)
Seth Wolk is one of the best HR People in the Industry, he listens and is genuinely interested in the interview. HIs intelligence and experience make iit a high level experience. Although I was not able to get the position after making two cuts, the competition was fierce, Seth was a gentleman about it nonetheless. Best Interview Experience in recent years.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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