Marketing and Communications Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Smithbucklin with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 40% positive. To compare, the company-average is 55.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Marketing and Communications Associate roles take an average of 41 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Smithbucklin overall takes an average of 22 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Smithbucklin as a Marketing and Communications Associate according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 43%
Personality test: 29%
One on one interview: 14%
Group panel interview: 14%
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Applied and they got back to me one day after. Had a phone interview a few days later with an HR rep. She asked me about my background, behavioral questions, and salary. Said she would pass on the info to a hiring manager and they would get back to me a few days later. Emailed a week after the interview because I hadn't heard back and received an automated rejection email an hour later.
I applied online. I interviewed at Smithbucklin (Chicago, IL) in May 2026
Interview
The interview process was very straightforward and easy to navigate. Everyone I interacted with was professional, welcoming, and genuinely kind throughout each stage of the process. Communication was excellent, with prompt responses and clear updates regarding next steps, which made the experience stress-free and efficient. I appreciated how organized the process was and how comfortable the interviewers made me feel during our conversations. Overall, I had a very positive experience and have no complaints about the process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Which of their core values do you align yourself with the most.
You first have a screening with HR and then get the chance to meet with a handful of others that work in the marketing department. Everyone was super welcoming and nice. Conversations and interview questions flowed as a natural discussion.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you prioritize tasks when you have a growing list of to do's and deadlines to meet?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Smithbucklin (Washington, DC) in Jun 2021
Interview
The overall process was three interviews. One initial HR screening, one with with an SVP and one with the director of the department. Very straightforward and standard. Very quick response and turnaround times.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe past experiences where you encountered a problem within workflow and how did you solve it>