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So I've had multiple interviews at a NY agency for an account role. Spoken with the President but felt I didn't do as well as I could. Maybe a bit long winded in parts of my response. The whole vid..

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Making a career shift within advertising (into D&I 😃). Any advice on how/when to share with my manager? Or any lessons learned from interviewing while still working at your current agency?

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It’s my first time interviewing a digital creative prospect for my team. What would you ask on a first meet up?

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Me showing up to the interview after stalking the creative department’s portfolios, linked-ins and Instagram accounts.

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How long can it take from interview to offer? What day of the week are you most likely to receive an offer?

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I had an interview this past week that I thought went really well. She told me that my answers were some of the best and next steps. Haven’t heard anything in a week though. Should I be concerned?

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Do strategists need a portfolio/website? Does it help you get interviews, or is it also helpful after that stage?

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I am interviewing for a position where I’d have a few direct reports. With the exception of the occasional freelancer, I haven’t really managed anyone before. How do I answer questions about...

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Who wants to take part in a violent witch hunt with me to find the creatives who invented case study videos?

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I’m interviewing at an agency I really want to work at in 2 weeks. We have been talking for a few months and now they are flying me there to meet everyone. This will be my first interview after 4

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(Internal) Recruiter asked for my avails and said they’d schedule an interview with the team. How many days should I wait before reaching out if I haven’t heard from them after that?

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I see Droga5 is looking for a Jr. content writer for IHOP assignment. Any one I can reach out too rather than applying on Indeed?

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I got an interview for an in-house CD role. I’ve only freelanced as a CD before and have 8 years of experience. I really wanna nail this. Any tips?

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Do people still write thank you emails after an interview or do people send messages on LinkedIn?

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What are the personal projects that have gotten you interviews or better yet, gotten you hired?

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I am so burnt out at my job and have been applying places but no luck. How long have any of you gone withstanding your current job before landing a new gig?

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Is anyone else actively interviewing right now? Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like there are lots of open roles - but no one is actually hiring right now. Am my expectations off?

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What are some great interview questions I can prepare for ?? if the position is a big designer role. I’m very nervous and I want to do great with any interview I do.

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Interviewing at a couple agencies and getting close to an offer at one, but only just starting the interview journey at another. Is it inappropriate to be transparent that there’s another opportunity?

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Anyone interview ONLY via WebEx (even when in the same city)? Have been told I completed the final round in the process & decision coming tomorrow. Never had this happen before (major flags)

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interview process: Have you ever asked about the salary before you get asked?

Everyone is scared because it goes against the etiquette. But has anyone tried this?

If you hit first, you hit twice!!

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What does a super long (4 months) interview process before being made an offer say to you?

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Anybody still get nervous at interviews?

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Anybody have intel on Anheuser-Busch’s in-house agency, DraftLine? Considering applying!

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if i’m being put up for an interview by a head hunter, do i cost the agency more vs a candidate their own HR or internal employee found?

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I’m a freelance agency producer doing a director search. I want to hit up a prod company I interviewed at months ago for director names but don’t know if that’s weird cos I want to work with them too

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What dya have to do to get an interview/hired at Wieden?

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What’s it like working at Mindshare? I’m interviewing for the UL Analytics team and was wondering what the culture is like

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I’m starting an interview series with creative teams at agencies and in-house, from the CD to the junior (like 3-5 people so a small team or sub team). What would you want to learn about?

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When you are interviewing somewhere new, what are things you look for/signs that it is a shitty work environment?

So many places paint themselves so well until you’re hired & their true colors show🙄

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Trying to recall: what agency did a video where they interviewed employee’s parents about what their kids do at work? Hilarious content and a bit old but would love to find again.

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If a 75-min interview with the creative lead,CD followed by other teammates indicates that there will not be a second in? And final decision would most like be made after?

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