I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Forsyth Barnes (Nottingham, England) in Apr 2026
Interview
Four rounds of interviews, repeated recruiter calls, and a reference check involving four contacts rather than the standard two. The team personally called each reference and contacted the HR department of a previous employer without my permission to investigate my time there. Nearly 17 years in marketing, and I've never seen anything like it!
Was ushered in to a meeting room. Never saw the physical office. The Director then spent 2.5hrs asking me obscure personality questions which I don’t feel were necessary. The whole process was very odd and put my off the company instantly. Came across very egotistical as well.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Who is your favourite family member? What would that family member say about you? What would your best friend say about you?
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Forsyth Barnes (Nottingham, England) in Dec 2021
Interview
Very interactive, different and allowed the company to get to know me as a person compared to just my qualifications and achievements.
This made the process challenging but it seems worthwhile.