Ask A Recruiter - Advertising

Recruiter peeps - if a CD/GCD level creative mentioned in their resume that they have close to 20 years of experience, how often that's a no no? Don't be shy, this is not to accuse you of anyt… more

What exactly do recruiters mean when they say the role has a 'competent salary'? To me, it means the recruiter either has been asked not to talk about the salary range openly or that the compa… more

Hello recruiters! How open are you to filling up ACD roles with ex-senior copywriters? In my defense, I should have spoken up at my agency and gotten the promotion I deserved. I was way better than my… more

Since my last company downsized, I’ve sent out what feels like a hundred applications and barely gotten any responses. I did really well in my career, handling everything from supporting campaign logi… more

How can you ask recruiters for more info on compensation decisions like bonuses or promotions? I feel like there's no other way to find out if these things are communicated openly within the compa… more

How is it that everyone else has good luck with recruiters but every time I approach one to help me find a job, I either get ghosted after the first few interactions or they say the company isn't … more

I've been out of a job for 8 months now, and the bigger this gap gets, the more I worry my chances of landing a job are getting slimmer. As a recruiter, does the time elapsed after getting laid of… more

Recruiters, do you trust referrals completely? I've seen so many posts even just on here asking for a referral, and I'm sure some people just do it for the money. I just had a scenario where I… more

Are you seeing more companies open to international candidates for hybrid or fully remote roles? I keep hearing that the talent shortage is pushing agencies to look abroad, but I wonder how that actua… more

Can you share an example of a time you went from not being so sure about a candidate to really wanting them on board after the interview? What is that magic element a candidate needs to have to impres… more

Are you noticing that the requirements these day are increasingly including skills and proficiency in AI? I'm still living my anti-AI life and wondering if that could be biting me in my back. From… more

What's something that makes you move on quickly to the next submission? Cuz I feel like my portfolio is getting looked over. When you're looking through portfolios, what is it that stands out … more

Ive been hearing a growing trend (across industries) about excluding the years you attended and graduating college, portfolio school, and etc. Im a few years older than most of my fellow applicants. … more

I love the agency life and all the excitement around it, but I want to finally start feeling like I have a job that allows me to plan trips once a year, and buy a house... and this just isn't it. … more

As a recruiter in-house, do you want to see data and numbers that "quantify the success of the work" on creative resumes? I see some sample resumes with some percentages, and I feel like the… more

So, if a job posts says hybrid, meaning they want local, be in that city, is there a chance the agency would let a candidate they want instead be remote? Relo is very risky now, due to US economic rea… more

How long after a phone interview should I realize the recruiter has moved on?

Had an interview with a recruiter 8 days ago that seemingly went well and on the call she said she was going to try and sch… more

Creatives get judged for leaving a job in under two years, but CCOs do it all the time. If it’s fine at the top, it’s not a red flag below.

Ask a recruiter do you want to see awards listed on the resume? Trying to keep resume/experience to 1 page? Do advertising resumes need to be as detailed as most fields, because I’ve seen resumes with… more

What could cause a recruiter to not respond back after reaching out for times for an initial phone interview? All I responded back was my schedule and never heard back

Is anyone ever dumb enough to disclose that they’re a white man in the “self-identify” section?

Be honest: when conducting your own search for candidates on LinkedIn, are you prioritizing those with the “open to work” setting on, or looking at employed people first?

After a stint in healthcare advertising, I’ve realized it’s not my creative home. Too many regulations. Too much sameness. Not enough brave ideas. I’m ready to get back to the kind of bold, culture-sh… more

Is there a good time to apply to a job?

Like if I apply at 9am on Tuesday morning, will I be at the top of your screen when you start work and are looking through applicants? Or does it not really mat… more

Accepted a new full time salary, exempt job. Start date Sept 8. First paycheck Sept 26th. I need to define a last day at my current employer. I want to ideally have at least a few days break beyond th… more

Is there seasonality in agency hiring?

Is it messed up to put my two weeks notice in at my current company while i’m on PTO? I’m up for a promotion at work bu just got an offer for a job I interviewed for before the promo opportunity. I’ve… more

Recruiters, do you care if my LinkedIn profile is verified? Does anyone care?

A recruiter from my dream agency just viewed my profile on Linkedin. Would it be a good idea to send them a quick message to introduce myself?

Did you use Working Not Working?
What is the plan now that it’s shut down?

what’s the process between a team deciding on a candidate and the recruiter informing the candidate ? How long does it take between decision and offer ?

How inappropriate is it to ask to reschedule an interview? I am struggling rn because my current company keeps on rescheduling meetings right when I have blocks for interviews at the very last minute.… more

What does it look like on your end when people apply online? Do you look through the applications or does the computer pick people out for you?

And how many people do you bring in to interview from onl… more

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I'm revising and updating my resume and looking for someone who can provide me with helpful feedback. Thanks in advance :)

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Why do you reach out saying you want to chat about an open role and ask for availability, if you are just going to ghost me when I do?