Q: Give me an example of a great idea you've had.

Q: Describe three examples of leadership that I would find on your resume.

Q: What do you think about purple hair? When would you advise someone to have it?

Q: What is the story behind your pin?

Q: What publications do you read regularly?

Q: Give me your ideas for selling a pencil.

Q: What writing classes did you take in college?

Q: How do you think that new information technology will affect this industry?

Q: Do you have any experience with identity management consulting?

Q: Do you approach your projects from a task- or a project-oriented position?

Q: Do you have any experience with budgeting?

Q: Do you belong to any professional associations?

Q: What would you do if a client asked you to stretch the truth in a press release or press conference?

Q: Do you have experience with a diverse client base and diverse media?

Q: How much client interaction have you had?

Q: How did you come up with the idea for this particular piece?

Q: Can you write lengthy copy? Do you have any corporate capability brochures or annual reports under your belt? If so, do you have them with you?

Q: What environments have you worked in? How well have you worked with account executives?

Q: What's your favorite advertising campaign, and why?

Q: Name three books you've read recently.

Q: Who is your favorite author and why?

Q: How necessary is it for you to be creative on the job?

Q: What is your impression about the industry in general?

Q: What in your background has prepared you for hard work and long hours?

Q: Organization and the scheduling of people and tasks are necessary functions in any account role. Give me an example that illustrates your organization and scheduling ability.

Q: Give an example of a time when you've used facts and reason to persuade another person to take action.

Q: Give an example of a time when you used your authority to influence another individual.

Q: Tell me about a time when you were able to learn a difficult concept without the direction of another person.

Q: Tell me about the last time you decided to withhold information from someone.

Q: Tell me about a time when you felt inappropriately reprimanded by a supervisor. How did you handle the situation?

Q: Tell me what you know about market research.

Q: Tell me about a project in which your input made a difference.

Q: How persuasive are you?

Q: What kind of contacts have you been able to establish in your previous positions?

Q: How do you handle deadline pressure?

Q: What sorts of things are you interested in?

Q: What books do you keep on your desk?

Q: If you had extra time to devote to some project, what would that project be?