WPP Graduate Marketing Fellowship

Hello everyone,

I have just recently submitted my application to the marketing fellowship program at WPP.
The deadline is November 17th so I propose everyone who applied takes part in the following:
- starting now: whoever already got in or interviewed in the past,

                            - how far did you make it?
                            - what were you asked?
                            - what were your impressions on the Company?
                            - how would you describe the successful applicants?
                            - what is the average timeline for them to get back to you with feedback on your interview?
                            - any hints?

- starting November 17th: why don't we all post the actual essay, or the way we approached/would have apporached them? I will post mine myself to get the ball rolling
this year's essays are:
Please introduce yourself in 300 words,
Provide a brief synopsis of any other activities you believe will contribute to providing a full picture of your background, e.g. voluntary work, interests, creative accomplishments, travel, etc. 250 words,
Detail any other professional or technical qualifications 250 words,
Detail any awards, prizes, scholarships 250 words,
Explain the types of jobs you are considering, and your reasons 250 words,
How much does it matter, if at all, that texting and twittering treat spelling convention with little respect? 250 words,
Many deaths have been confidently predicted. Here are a few: paper, newspapers, history, spam (both), plasma tv, cinema, cigarettes, war, books and the blogosphere. So far, they’re all surviving. Please make two new predictions: one for something that seems to be doomed but in your view isn’t; and one for something that seems to be secure but in your view isn’t 250 words,
You have a younger sister who accuses you of being bossy. She’s just emailed you to say that she’s about to accept a job 5,000 miles from home with an independent film producer she met yesterday in a bar. What do you email back? 250 words

- starting Interview time: full account of what we were asked, how we enjoyed the experience, impressions, thoughts, etc.

what do you think?

thanks

best

Nick

Hey Nick, I've applied too. Most amazing scheme in marketing/advertising ever. Apparently Sorrell created it to compete with the Investment Banks as they kept poaching the best talent. Haven't had a rejection yet so fingers crossed! I went for a creative approach, trying to find as original an angle as possible. Hopefully not too 'out there'.

I like this idea of the Fellowship. I'd say that you should register to cpa programs because they can really help you with future campaigns and distribution, publicity. I think you should give it a shot.