I applied in-person. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Paramount
Interview
I had a connection who knew a VP, but it still took two months to get an appointment, and even then I had to use the technique of asking for 20 minutes for an informational interview. I finally got the call: show up at 8:20 am. Very intimidating all around. I am ushered into VP's office, and he never rises from his desk or leans forward to show any personal interest. He said: "What do you want?" Me: "A job." Him: "Marketing or sales?" Me: "Marketing." Him: "Call X." Me: "Thanks." Another two weeks to get to Ms. X. That was a more normal interview, although she was very relaxed and casual, and constantly interrupted.
Cold, distant interviewing method. Very black and white, also seemed like the interviewer was plugging me for proprietary information about my current company (a competitor). I didn't walk away feeling convinced they wanted to know much more about me than my past 6 months of work.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would I spend a media budget, where would I purchase media, how would I define success for a paid media campaign.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Paramount in Feb 2022
Interview
Process was about 4 rounds between initial recruiter introduction through to final stages. The whole process took about 6 weeks and was a good experience. My HR contact was pretty responsive and transparent on the process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is something that you are taking as a new skill from your last job?
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Paramount in Apr 2021
Interview
1 Competency based, 1 bar raiser, 1 practical (a presentation on how I would promote new online streaming service in the UK. What would be my first 90d priorities, what would be my goal, how would I measure success?).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Launch marketing for a Paramount + in UK and a Free-View channel. Tell me about a time when you had to influence leadership. Give me an example of overcoming opposition in order to meet a goal. Example of communicating a change of priorities
