I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Initiative (Chicago, IL) in Oct 2012
Interview
I first had a phone interview that went very well. We ended up scheduling an in person interview a few days later. The day before my interview I got a call saying they had selected another candidate and that my interview was canceled.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Initiative (Los Angeles, CA)
Interview
Very quick and straightforward interview process. Had an HR phone screening for first stage then was brought in for a 2 on 1 interview with various teams a few weeks later. Asked questions 50% of the time and interviewers explained more of job duties versus asking about my qualifications.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What made you interested in working at an advertising agency?
It was a rather streamlined and simple interview process. I was first phone screened by their HR generalist and then brought in for an in-person interview where I met both the VP and Digital Supervisor. Very standard questions, nothing out-of-the-blue or terribly difficult. I was presented with an offer in a week.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Initiative (New York, NY) in Jul 2015
Interview
One of the worst HR experiences I've ever had to go through. I got scheduled for an in-person interview at their New York office. Everything was unprofessional, disoriented, and unplanned. I didn't meet with half the people I was supposed to meet, I did not meet with any of the HR reps I was in contact with prior to going into the office, and I still haven't heard back from anyone from the HR department despite a follow-up email after the interview. Way to waste everyone's time.
