1. Online test: some maths and critical thinking questions. 2. Telephone interview: why you want to join the firm, what are you looking for? 3. Assessment centre one: group activity, behavioural interview, doubles ping pong game (they take this seriously here), case study interview (discussion around a set topic, maths problems, deductions, evaluation - they want to see how you think and approach problems. 4. Assessment centre two: another similar behavioural interview, probably within a team that you might be suited for, another case study interview (similar to previous one but different business scenario, and sat in by two people instead of one last time round). 5. Informal half hour 'chat' with future line manager. Hats off to Essence for being thorough in screening for the right candidate. I enjoyed meeting so many people from the company, hearing about the culture, they're very open to answering any questions you have for them. The interviews can get challenging but I felt like they wanted to show me if I would enjoy working there. Some general advice: be open to new situations, ask lots of genuine questions that interest you, don't panic when things appear tricky.

Interview Steps – 1) Process first started with a phone screening interview with a recruiting coordinator in London. Basic questions, it was really meant to see how you present yourself on the phone and why you are applying to the job. Took about 30 minutes. 2) Aptitude test: basic SAT type math (ratios, quick calculations) which took 20 minutes 3) Two rounds of in-person interviews and case-studies at their NYC office. Both rounds were very similar. The interviews were very much behavioral in style, and can be either 2-1 or 1-1. Standard questions were asked, such as why digital media, why Essence, name a challenge/how did you cope with said challenge, talk about this experience on your resume, etc. The case studies were very similar in nature as well. Each took 45 minutes and were meant to test how you approach a problem and think through calculations. Basic math is required (they give you a calculator). They want to hear you ask questions and be able to work through the problems out loud. 4) Offer, negotiation of compensation, acceptance.