I applied online. The process took 7 weeks. I interviewed at Imperial Brands (Bristol, England) in Jan 2018
Interview
Comprehensive assessment centre with multiple stages allowing for thorough analysis of suitability to the role in question. Business case, role play and financials were included. Certain stages involved group work.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you respond to the ethical dilemma of defending a tobacco company to the press.
Cv, aptitude tests, interview and asssesment centre. Terribly managed, after passing the interview they kept delaying the assesment centre then cancelled the scheme i was on to transfer me to another which they then did not give an assessment day.
Interview process what very long. Gives you a set of questions to answer and games to play before you get given an interview. Interview was off putting, said it's not really a job they'll just put you in different departments every three months or so. No real opportunity for growth
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Imperial Brands (Bristol, England) in Feb 2020
Interview
The process included:
- Online assessment
- Video interview
- Assessment Centre in the Bristol head office
The assessment included various activities: a presentation to be prepared beforehand; a group exercise consisting of a pitch to be created and performed as a team; an individual case study followed by a presentation in front of assessors; a roleplay game on interpersonal relations. Overall, the only exercise that required specific knowledge of the firm’s business was the presentation.
After that, I received a reply by phone within a week. The process altogether lasted for a few months (I applied in November and the AC was in February).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What can you do marketing-wise in an industry with severe advertising limitations?