As a creative, what sorts of questions should I expect HR to ask in a job interview?

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From my experience, the chat with HR is usually just a formality. They might ask about what you’re looking for in terms of salary, or specifics they’re looking for (like broadcast background). Beyond that, recruiting you is all about the work so if your book is solid, it’s more like a temperature check. Can you hang?

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