I always thought it was strange that agencies rarely let candidates know the client until they are towards the end of the process. My position has way more job security than others simply because I work for a CPG client. Those in the same role on other accounts (e.g. airlines, hotels, fitness) have been furloughed or even laid off just because of the nature of the industry their client is in.

Do we think agencies will have to be more transparent and let candidates ultimately chose the client?

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They do that for above average candidates they really want to hire. Unfortunately the average agency sees the average candidate as a cog in the machine who only exists so they can charge clients money.

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Eh. That's literally the first thing our recruiters let candidates know on a call.

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I've not only insisted on knowing the client before signing, I actually got it in writing twice. Two people working at the same big agency but on a different client can have a completely different experience. I don't want to be lobbing ideas at a client who will never, ever buy anything.

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Im usually told the client on a phone screen.

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Yeah. I've never not known the client I was interviewing to work on. If they don't tell me, I ask. Valid to get a picture of agency financial health, etc.

Asst Media Planner, it just might be your level, too. They'll place you on whatever whenever. But once you're out of your first gig, that info is usually known.

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