Ask A Recruiter - Advertising

Two part question 1: if I get terminated for posting something accidentally in a work group chat versus a personal one that was vulgar/inappropriate (not racist) when I’m otherwise a very high perform… more

I have a few interviews I need to set up/confirm for this week. Good idea of bad idea to send an email tonight so it’s top of inbox?

If I had a final interview today, what are the chances I get a decision before Thanksgiving ?

How do you connect with the right recruiter? Is cold contacting recruiters acceptable? I'm working at the moment but not happy so I've been looking for a new position for about 2 yrs and rar… more

How does ATS work? Does it identify use of ChatGPT if I use it for grammar check?

Any advertising recruiters here also handle the PR industry?

I’ve been freelance since being laid off this years and my current contract is ending. Given the state of everything I’m really stressed about going into next year unemployed. Most recruiters have bee… more

Recruiters, how old was your oldest creative hire in the last two years?

Let’s say you left on old job after a protracted pip and were let go but the job / manager was actually quite toxic and the company structure a mess but saying those things would be bad so it’s easier… more

I am a senior producer struggling to find work as either a staff or a freelancer at the moment. I am also working on getting my PMP certification to widen my appeal. If you see someone has an actual P… more

Which shopper/Omni agencies in Toronto are doing great work that you’d recommend working at?

What’s the etiquette on reaching out to a recruiter on Slack about an internal position you’ve applied for?

Why recruiters ghost candidates? Have some decency and let them know why there has been no progress or communication. Is not that hard!

Is it really true that it’s harder to get hired when you aren’t actually working? If that is true, how are the people who get laid off ever expected to get ahead??

When not chosen for a role (especially one you felt you interviewed really well for), what’s the best way to get feedback on why you weren’t selected? Reach out to the initial recruiter you interviewe… more

What the most important item to see on a resume.

Got asked to interview for a role I definitely am not qualified for as its a leadership position and I am currently still in the mid-senior level area. I really like this company's work and would … more

Can your new company see on a background check if you were fired/terminated? Do I need to disclose this information? I left a horribly toxic environment and I'm so excited to enter a new role, but… more

I've been sending out a ton of applications but I'm not really hearing anything back. What is a realistic timeline for response? When should I give up vs assume they're just working throug… more

I’m interviewing for a job I know I’m overqualified for but I was recommended so they’re giving me a shot. I need to work is the honest truth. How do navigate this without sounding desperate?

Thoughts on background checks, and how long do they usually take? Is this something that can hold your application up? I've been waiting over a week, but I have no record to speak of.

Where are all the non-pharma creative jobs in NYC? Every time I check LinkedIn, it’s nothing but pharma roles. Seriously… 🤦🏻‍♂️

Hi Recruiters,
Are there really no creative roles to fill? I see some positions with 100+ applicants being reposted all the time on LinkedIn…
I’ve been actively applying for full time and freelance for … more

If you're hiring a GRAPHIC DESIGNER to do:

🔺Content Creation
🔺Video Editing
🔺Videography
🔺SEO
🔺Motion Graphics
🔺Digital PR Campaigns
🔺Web design
🔺UX design

That's not a Graphic Designer Hiring.more

How do you recruiters feel about password on portfolios?

Hi all, not sure if this is the right bowl, but I'm starting a new job in 2 weeks and plan to give my notice next Monday, but my background check is still processing. I’ve already pushed back my start d… more

Is it normal for a company to request a skills assessment? How extensive should this be before you’re giving away free work?

I've been interviewing for a role for 1.5 months. After every interview, they say I'm done with the process and should hear back soon, but then end up scheduling another round. I’m now heading into my 5th… more

Hey guys, my wife is looking for a position as strategist (she is not from the US), what kind of things you look for in a Strategist CV? Does she needs a portfolio? What advice could you give us to make a s… more

If a recruiter got me hired in city A and I wanted to move back to city B and asked the recruiter B for open positions, how would the recruiter A feel when finding out? (A and B know each other and they talk) more

Question for a recruiter...
For the past 9/10 years I've been working for Fashion brands but I want to explore new markets. I want to get into Sports, think MLS or NBA, how can I, someone who has over 20 year… more

Hi, anything that I could work part time remote?
Location is Bosnia, but if it can work from here to somewhere else, I’d be happy to. Have experience in Employee Experience as well. Thank you!

PS. My … more

I was found on LinkedIn by a Head of Recruitment. Asked if I would be interested in talking to them. We spoke for awhile, the position itself was not specifically defined but I was told my background and e… more

I’ve had two interviews and one edit test for a role I want. Everything went very well and I think they were impressed by my answers and my work. The last interview, which was Thursday she told me I w… more

Question for a recruiter... Can I send my resume for a quick review to one of you? I have a ton of experience I'm looking to make the jump to more of a manager position but lack the experience in … more

When to ask for an update for a role? For recruiters, I recently went through two interviews for a company. I believe the interviews went great, and I want to check and see if the HR and Director have… more

Have a very foreign name. Is it better if i change it to an American first name, or does it really not matter. I have been told that I should either have a "native English speaker" in my res… more

Got 2 interviews deep for new role and have now been ghosted, what a bummer! Why do recruiters do that??