Hey everyone, I’ve had eight interviews with media agencies but I keep getting rejected after the screening stage. I’ve worked with big clients like Amazon, Nestlé, and Zara, and have over three years of experience. I’m confident in my communication skills, and my approach during the screening but I’m not sure why I’m not progressing past the first round.

Anyone have advice on what I might be missing or what I can improve to move forward? Appreciate any insights!

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Hey! During interview/screening do you take the opportunity to demonstrate how you can help the agency/client? I often see creatives spend too much time talking about themselves/the success of their achievements rather than demonstrating how those skills/achievements can help the brand or agency reach their goals.

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