An Advertising Manager is a person who is responsible for developing, implementing and managing advertising strategies for a company. It is the duty of advertising manager to supervise advice and coordinate the staff of his department. He acts as a representative of his company. It is their job to initiate and manage discussion and sales with sponsors and agencies. They have to negotiate with outside sales representatives.

If you are planning to have a career in this field then you should mentally prepare yourself to answer some of the frequently asked questions which are listed below:

1. How long do you plan to stay in this job?
I would like to make positive contribute for a long period. I always approach new job with a long term view.

2. Why do you want a career in the advertising and mass media industry?
You should have good knowledge of the advertising industry for answering this question. You should be familiar with the facts and figures of this industry, the growth rate per annum, growth pattern and similar trends.

3. What do you think about misleading ads? Do you think such ads should be made?
Tell some of the adverse effect of the advertising. You can give example of some ads which have adverse effect on children. But try not to criticize advertising industry because you are planning to become a part of it. I think the ads should portray the requirement and truth only to the customer.

4. What will you do to improve your product or service or your company?
Tell that you have a commitment toward increasing sale and improving customer base. Give lot of example to explain to interviewer to explain how you will increase sales.

5. How much salary are you expecting?
I expect salary that should reflect the experience and contribution that I bring to the job. Based on my skills and experience I expect salary in the range20000-25000.

6. What are your strength and weakness?
Try to turn your negative into positive. Like In weakness you can say that I am to focused toward my work I think I should take out time foe myself. My biggest strength is my communication skill and my ability to learn fast.

7. Would you like to ask any question?
You should prepare question in advance for the interviewer such as the growth scope, your project etc.

These were the few questions which are frequently asked if you are going to give interview for the post advertising manager.