Leo Burnett

Indicative process. Leo Burnett does not publish its hiring process. The stages below describe the pattern normally followed for this kind of role and employer – they are a general guide, not this company’s stated process, and they are not based on a published source. Rounds vary by role, experience level and year.

Leo Burnett operates in Advertising, Marketing. Its hiring is not published, but recruitment for roles of this kind normally follows these stages:

1. Application and portfolio review – Your work samples usually matter more than your CV.
2. Task or brief – A short assignment relevant to the role, with an agreed deadline.
3. Team interview – Discussion of your portfolio, the task and your process.
4. Leadership round – Fit with accounts, clients and ways of working.
5. HR round.

The number of rounds varies with seniority: entry-level hiring is usually shorter, while senior roles add further interviews. Confirm the actual process with the recruiter for the role you are applying to.