This one deserves a blog post!
So, the graduation date is coming close and the job hunt has begun!
Today was my first interview of the season and it was on A FERRIS WHEEL!
HAVAS, a fabulous agency and also one of my dream companies (known to have made some of the best campaigns such as Cracker Barrel, Hefty and Dish) had its recruiting event at Chicago's iconic Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier. This was special for 2 reasons:
One, because advertising agencies are known to be innovative, cutting edge and quirky in their approach and Havas definitely tops this recruiting game, and two, because this beautiful classic wheel is retiring on September 27 and is going to be replaced with a brand new, bigger, modernized temperature controlled wheel!
I have obviously been on a blogging sabbatical for a while but this Summer I interned with the 4A's through which I spent a week at 9 of Chicago's best agencies!
One of these was HAVAS and my entire team absolutely loved the culture, pace and people of the agency in our week there. This is what motivated me to interview for this company but what would be better than interviewing on top of the world looking at Chicago's skyline? The cherry on the cake was that I had the opportunity to be interviewed by HAVAS' CEO Paul Marobella one of the warmest and most passionate people I met in the summer quarter! He was so humble, appreciative and really ensured that I felt comfortable up there.
Being an IMC student, I took an IMC approach for the interview. I took a paper powerpoint presentation (who needs technology on a Ferris wheel?), a pack of personality cards where he could pick a card and I'd speak about it and a 14 minute elevator pitch and then asked my interviewer to take his pick! Afterall, today's consumer wants options and customization and it's up to the marketer to ensure the best consumer experience!
Speaking about the experience, I think the experience of being on a Ferris Wheel and the experience of an interview really go together because both are so stimulating and generate the right kind of excitement to bring out one's creativity and enthusiasm. As I was interviewing for a strategy position it was better as it brought out all my best experiences and creativity.
This leaves me with a thought, the new age company has to constantly strive to do something bigger, better and crazier to attract people that resonate with its values! This resonated with mine :)
Fingers crossed for what happens next but whatever the outcome may be, I'm pretty sure I'm never going to interview on a Ferris Wheel again!
Next blog post about a campaign really close to my heart!
xo
So, the graduation date is coming close and the job hunt has begun!
Today was my first interview of the season and it was on A FERRIS WHEEL!
HAVAS, a fabulous agency and also one of my dream companies (known to have made some of the best campaigns such as Cracker Barrel, Hefty and Dish) had its recruiting event at Chicago's iconic Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier. This was special for 2 reasons:
One, because advertising agencies are known to be innovative, cutting edge and quirky in their approach and Havas definitely tops this recruiting game, and two, because this beautiful classic wheel is retiring on September 27 and is going to be replaced with a brand new, bigger, modernized temperature controlled wheel!
I have obviously been on a blogging sabbatical for a while but this Summer I interned with the 4A's through which I spent a week at 9 of Chicago's best agencies!
One of these was HAVAS and my entire team absolutely loved the culture, pace and people of the agency in our week there. This is what motivated me to interview for this company but what would be better than interviewing on top of the world looking at Chicago's skyline? The cherry on the cake was that I had the opportunity to be interviewed by HAVAS' CEO Paul Marobella one of the warmest and most passionate people I met in the summer quarter! He was so humble, appreciative and really ensured that I felt comfortable up there.
Being an IMC student, I took an IMC approach for the interview. I took a paper powerpoint presentation (who needs technology on a Ferris wheel?), a pack of personality cards where he could pick a card and I'd speak about it and a 14 minute elevator pitch and then asked my interviewer to take his pick! Afterall, today's consumer wants options and customization and it's up to the marketer to ensure the best consumer experience!
Speaking about the experience, I think the experience of being on a Ferris Wheel and the experience of an interview really go together because both are so stimulating and generate the right kind of excitement to bring out one's creativity and enthusiasm. As I was interviewing for a strategy position it was better as it brought out all my best experiences and creativity.
This leaves me with a thought, the new age company has to constantly strive to do something bigger, better and crazier to attract people that resonate with its values! This resonated with mine :)
Fingers crossed for what happens next but whatever the outcome may be, I'm pretty sure I'm never going to interview on a Ferris Wheel again!
Next blog post about a campaign really close to my heart!
xo
