Ask A Recruiter - Advertising

Is it the recruiter's place to tell me that I'm not ready to apply as an ACD? I personally think I've put in my time as a senior copywriter and am ready to take up the responsibilities tha… more

I’ve worked in agency account management for almost seven years, but I’m struggling after being passed over for a promotion twice. My portfolio is strong, but it feels like my quieter personality is o… more

I left an agency because there was no clear path to promotion, even after 2 years of patient waiting. Do recruiters still do a history check with previous employers? There's no way I'm not goi… more

When you see a creative who’s bounced between a few agencies but keeps getting “mid-level” titles, what conclusions do you draw about their growth potential? I've been trying actively (in the past… more

Are there any recruiters active in the bowl who would be interested in doing a Q/A or an Ask Me Anything ? If so, please DM me!

Does staying more than 4 years at the same agency in basically the same title make me look stale, even if my portfolio has grown? I can't tell what the right thing to do these days is. Some say lo… more

Is this a red flag? Recruiter reaches out to me on LI (I have 2ish years experience) and I quickly get three rounds of interviews scheduled all in one go. The recruiter makes it seem like I'm a sh… more

I want a promotion, but my CD doesn't look like he's going anywhere. So is my only way out to aim elsewhere, or is it possible for me to create an intermediary position that's in between A… more

I'm a mental health counselor with over 15 years in the field. Prior to that I was a teacher for 5 years. I also have a Masters in Corporate Leadership. I am looking to transition into another car… more

How do you deal with being lowballed in the last minute? In the first several rounds of interviewing, I was told there was no problem with the salary range I asked for but ever since the 4th round, th… more

Looking for an honest answer. What kind of assumptions or judgments do you make when you find out a candidate was laid off from their previous job? I keep thinking to myself that the reason I can'… more

Do hiring managers in advertising consider stints in small boutique shops as strong experience, or do prestige and client size dominate? I personally think so much more effort and thought goes in when… more

I’ve been freelancing as a copywriter for two years and want to go back to a full‑time agency role. Recruiters, how do agencies perceive that freelance gap? Is it viewed as a lack of commitment?

When's the best time to jump agencies? I want to start working somewhere else as soon as possible, but I know there's merit to applying at a time when roles open up most. My agency's whole… more

I’ve bounced between two agencies in four years because of layoffs and account losses, and my resume now looks super jumpy. From your side, what helps you distinguish between “red flag job hopper” and… more

When you read a mid‑level account or strategy resume, what are the top 2–3 things that actually make you stop and think, “Okay, I want to talk to this person”? I feel like I’m listing tasks, but I’m n… more

I keep hearing that employers want “integrated” experience across digital, PR, and social, but roles themselves are still siloed. How should I position myself as someone with deep but not broad experi… more

I’m debating whether to stay freelance or go back to a full-time agency role. Do recruiters consider long freelance stints a disadvantage when hiring for permanent positions, or can it actually make y… more

I was laid off from a creative agency a few months back, and now most of my portfolio work is under NDA. How do candidates in advertising handle that when recruiters ask to see examples of their campa… more

Been an account manager for five years across agencies, but I’m struggling to move into brand strategy. From a recruiter’s POV, what signals do you look for in a candidate that show you their readines… more

I'm looking for jobs and was expecting very narrow options considering all the news out there about how creative jobs are dying.. but it looks like pool is still looking pretty full. As a recruite… more

My family and I are moving from a small town to Toronto, and I’m nervous about competing in a much larger pool. How do recruiters view applicants who’ve only worked in smaller markets but want to make… more

Left a mid-sized agency due to burnout and took a six-month sabbatical to care for a sick parent. Aiming to get into a bigger agency this time. Would you suggest addressing this gap head-on in job app… more

Is it a red flag if an agency has a lot of turnover in its creative department, or is that just normal for the industry these days? I have a love-hate relationship with my current agency but don't… more

I’ve led great partnerships and brought real revenue growth for my agency, but I want to build wealth, and fast. The truly is my goal. My long-term goal is financial security for my family, ideally en… more

Hi everyone
Anyone here worked at Garden Communities in NJ? Curious about the overall culture, salary structure, and internal growth opportunities. How’s the management style and reputa… more

Was told I’d hear back from a final interview on Monday and it’s been radio silence-what could this mean ?

When recruiters post on their LinkedIn that they're hiring and hiring immediately, how effective is to comment on their post? Every time I see one, I'm the first one to comment and even send a… more

Just curious, but how can you tell if someone can be a good creative director? What's the interview process like and what exactly are you assessing? I don't get to work very closely with my ow… more

Hi recruiters! Are roles for design still as in demand as, say, a year ago? I got let go recently, and now that I'm actively applying to jobs, I feel like I'm stuck in a pool of openings from … more

After three years in a small creative studio, I’m finally ready to make the leap to a larger agency. My portfolio is full of quirky, unconventional campaigns that worked well for boutique brands, but … more

I’ve managed a few successful social campaigns as a junior strategist, but every time I apply for a senior role, I’m told I lack formal leadership experience. Is there a way for me to show recruiters … more

I recently decided to transition from an editorial background into the world of advertising and I’m trying to build a portfolio that makes me stand out as a copywriter. For recruiters out there, what … more

Recruiters, as someone navigating the advertising industry and keen to understand hiring trends—have you noticed if the overall number of roles you’re recruiting for has been increasing, decreasing, o… more

I'm happy to have actually heard back from an interview feedback but what they said has me confused. Apparently, I'm almost the perfect candidate, but they'd prefer someone who could be mo… more

We've been having a hard time finding the right candidates for our team, and we just signed on a new client whose needs simply cannot be met with the number and skill set of our current team. The … more

I applied to be the CD for a creative agency I've been eyeing for a long time. I actually got the interview, which was shocking to me, considering I don't have the experience that an ideal can… more

I get that a huge part of advertising is creating and sharing presentations. I am great at putting them together, but when it comes to presenting, I like to hold back because I am super conscious abou… more

On paper, I only have 2 years of experience as a senior copywriter, but I've had to step in multiple times for my ACD, even my CD, and have been the reason a lot of clients did leave us, and multi… more

Considering all the shifts taking place in the structure of a typical marketing/advertising organization, are you noticing a demand for any new kind of roles? I see the same old job postings, yet ever… more