Any red flags to look out for when interviewing for an in-house position at a startup?

I’ve only known agency life, but this company works in an industry I’m passionate about so I’m considering taking the jump.

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Ask a million questions about benefits, what your role will be, your responsibilities, and what they’re looking for in a hire. I left the agency world after 13 years for a startup and it was the worst decision ever and I quit after 3 months. There were also a LOT of red flags I ignored during the interview process (exaggerating/lying about what clients they worked with, side stepping questions about salary/benefits, etc) so always always trust your gut.

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Make sure you have an actual creative director to report to, unless that is the role you’re interviewing for.

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@CD1– triple thoughts and prayers!

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