I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Edelman (Atlanta, GA) in Dec 2015
Interview
I applied online through their website, and an HR representative emailed me to schedule a phone interview. We talked on the phone for about 10-15 minutes, and it didn't feel like an interview at all. She basically asked why I wanted to work at Edelman, and how serious I was about the internship. After that call, she emailed me again within a day to schedule a Skype interview. I had two back-to-back interviews with two supervisors in two different departments (one internship was in health and the other was crisis management). Each one lasted about 20 minutes, which I thought was a bit odd since it didn't feel like they got to know me very well. I guess they were satisfied with my work experience. Afterwards, they asked me to submit some writing samples, and I wrote a 700 word essay on what PR means to me and how I can benefit Edelman. After that, I was offered the health internship. I had to decline because Atlanta was too expensive to move and live there to do a six month internship. I was really bummed I had to turn it down, but I'm still hoping to find work with Edelman!
I applied through university. I interviewed at Edelman (Milan)
Interview
Easy process & very nice people, I went through a first step with HR and then a second step with the person I was going to work with; I was given all the necessary information
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
My experience and if I have a specific sector in which I was more interested in to work
Friendly interviewers and the team seems passionate about what they do. They would discuss the writing assignment to understand more about you and your thought process. The stages took about 2-3 weeks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are some of your favourite social media accounts?
Walk me through your resume, tell me about yourself, relevant internship/course experience, and behavioral questions that include teamwork, strengths weaknesses, times you have handled a difficult client or project in a class or work setting