So the recruiter where I was interviewing called last Friday and said everyone really liked me; we talked salary and start dates. I was told an official offer would be over by EOD or early this week.

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Creatives: how would you feel about being given a creative problem to solve as part of your interview process? Something like a past client ask that they had as a bit of a test.

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Interviewed for a senior UX role and got an offer letter for UX (no senior title). Said they wanted someone with a lot more experience and probably won't even hire for the Sr role for awhile. (Cont'd)

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Female 🐠s out there, what's your opinion on wearing shift dresses to interviews? Sounds like the typical outfit is pants and a blazer, looking to mix things up 🙂

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Would it be rude to ask to see what a company's creative briefs look like when interviewing?

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Informal interview. If interviewer asks you what your current salary is, do you share?

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Anyone have any experience doing an informational interview? Never done one before and not sure how to approach it or what to ask.

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Exit Interviews: tell them what you really think or smile and wave goodbye?

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Just had an interview that actually excited me about my job again. Wow it's been a while. Even if it doesn't pan out just that shot of reinforcement that the romance is still there is a relief 💘

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My recruiter contacted me this morning saying the company I interviewed with is putting together my offer letter. I'm getting out of agency life and can barely contain my excitement! :D

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What are the best most revealing questions to ask during a job interview to really understand wtf is going on at that agency?

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Has anyone ever been offered a job months after they interviewed? How would you negotiate a salary if you are now making more than the salary you originally were looking for back when you interviewed?

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If you're on the fence about taking an interview and they're not forthcoming with the salary would that push you into not taking it?

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I have an interview in 30 minutes and I can't contain the nerves/excitement. I guess I need a change a lot more than I realized. Wish me luck 🐟bowl.

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What should i wear to an interview at Edelman?

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Has anyone interviewed with J Crew? What did you wear?

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Not actively looking but stumbled upon a job opening that sounds awesome...To apply or not apply? Any downsides to just applying and see what happens??

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How do you ask for an informational interview and any success stories?

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I just scheduled my first interview in over 6 years!! 😬🤞🏻

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Dumbest or most embarrassing thing you've ever said during an interview? Bonus points if you got the job.

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Stuck at jobs that I haven't loved for 3 years. Applying for new things now and I'm feeling incredibly rusty. It's horrible. Anyone else had to kind of reboot yourself at your job? Any tips?

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Have you ever given an assignment to interview candidates for a social media community manager, or other similar entry level role? Trying to get past the rehearsed interview BS to assess actual skills

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Just writing a thank you note after an interview and being a writer I'm completely over-thinking it! What's your go-to thank you?

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Anyone know anything about Hill Holliday? What's it like? I have an interview there next week, but have read a lot of mixed reviews. I'd be moving to Boston if hired so I need some answers people!

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Bad interview. One where you break into sweat and it's so long and you aren't getting the right answer. Pray for me

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If you're interviewing for an EP position, what's the attire (knowing that jeans are the pants of choice for producers).

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Is formal attire required for interviews anymore? Asking for media side.

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Interview attire for an associate director role? Don't want to be too formal, are jeans okay? black jeans?

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CDs+: You like a creative's book and have them in for an interview. What then become the deciding factors in your hiring decision?

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When interviewing, what red flags to look for to determine if your future manager or account you'll be working on are best to stay away from?

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Any advice for asking for a promotion? someone quit and thinking about asking to be interviewed for the role, but terrified of them saying no. had a great annual review, but growth wasn't mentioned.

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Why do recruiters always want to get on a call to prep you for an interview? I've literally been through hundreds of interviews in my lifetime. How do I kindly reject their interview prep calls?

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Thinking about interviewing at PHD NY, how's the office vibe there? Work life balance?

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Have a 2nd interview with an agency where I am being asked to prepare a 10-15min presentation for the account team. What topics would u not want/want to hear about if u were them?

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Had an informational interview and they said that they really like me and want to make me a position. How long does that normally take?

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A politically correct interview response to why you left a job after <9mths when the real answer is, "Majority of the team were bitches, who were keen in interaction or sharing knowledge". Help?

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I had a phone interview yesterday with HR...am I supposed to email and thank them for a 15 minute phonecall? or does that seem weird?

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Interview etiquette. Assuming you're local, do you usually send a thank you email or an actual card?

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Thoughts on Saatchi & Saatchi? Looking for people who have interviewed with them and work/have worked there.

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Leaving my current agency mostly due to a bully and incompetent supervisor. Upper management has been promising to fire him for a year. Is it worth it to bring this up in the exit interview?

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I like to apply for Product Manager roles at Amazon since I like the role. I have done front office CRM (SAP) implementations for Fortune50 clients through Accenture.
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