{"id":103139,"date":"2017-11-16T16:55:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-16T21:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dacgroup.com\/rock-digital-agency-interview-2\/"},"modified":"2024-12-19T16:41:27","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T21:41:27","slug":"rock-digital-agency-interview-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dacgroup.com\/en-gb\/insights\/blog\/strategy\/rock-digital-agency-interview-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Rock Your Digital Agency Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve been there. Walking out of an interview and not having a clue how it went. Not sure if you asked enough questions, said the right things\u2026 or if the interviewer actually found your jokes funny. So, if you\u2019re looking for a role at a leading digital marketing agency<\/a>, what can you do to put your best foot forward? As one of the biggest digital agencies in North America, with a growing footprint around the world, we at DAC\u00a0 know a thing or two about hiring the best of the best. Here\u2019s what we look for when searching for our #GeeksWithPersonality<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1. Go beyond the basics
\n<\/strong>This may seem obvious but do your homework. Initial phone calls are usually with Human Resources and it is their job to see if you \u201chave what it takes\u201d and to go over housekeeping questions. It\u2019s never a good sign if you haven\u2019t looked up the location of the company or given the job description a read-through (this happens more often than you\u2019d think).
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It\u2019s also important to have a sense of the \u201cagency life\u201d; it\u2019s different than working client-side. Be prepared to talk about your interest in working for an agency and why you think you\u2019d be a good fit for the fast-paced, sometimes crazy (but never boring!) agency lifestyle.<\/p>\n

There are a lot of digital marketing agencies out there, so find out what makes your potential agency unique. At DAC, our team drives performance at every level, connecting buyers to sellers at the right place and time. So draw on your experience to highlight how you can help support that \u2014 whether that\u2019s referencing an award-winning campaign (we love awards<\/a>!) or blog posts you\u2019ve written on marketing to millennials.<\/p>\n

2. Showcase your personality AND your work<\/strong><\/p>\n

Try to find the right balance between answers that highlight your personality and why your skills will be a great addition to the team. If the question is \u201cWhy are you interested in DAC<\/a>?\u201d, the answer should speak to what interests you most about the company, instead of using it as a chance to deliver a lengthy summary of your previous experience. Take the time to learn our values (E2<\/sup> + C2<\/sup> – enthusiasm, execution, curiosity and courage) and tell us why they resonate with you \u2014 personally and professionally. Talking about who you are and what you\u2019ve done provides more insight into whether you are a team player who can fit right into the constantly-shifting digital environment.<\/p>\n

3. Ask the right questions<\/strong>\n

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