What is the hiring process like at Ogilvy?

A good internship program structure will give you professional experience and mentorship. The interview process was smooth and quick.

There is no official return offer procedure

Lots of ownership over accounts, media and creative strategy, and relationships

The new business process was unstructured and a complete mess. Working late nights just to have pitch slides scrapped. Led to resentment and burnout

Hourly pay was good. Great clients. Friendly account people.

Very little organizational structure or clear workflow. No formal onboarding or documentation. Communication from management can feel condescending at times. Asking questions about processes may be interpreted as lack of experience rather than part of onboarding. Used primarily to handle overflow work and may be replaced quickly when senior staff become available. Expectations can be unclear, and feedback may focus on skill gaps without providing guidance on internal processes.