I am so upset with W+K. Travelled from Germany to Amsterdam to attend a portfolio review there in hopes of getting a job. Turns out the Wieden "art director" i showed my book to was actually an intern

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To be fair, a Wieden intern is probably equivalent to a mid level creative at an average agency.

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That is not true lol

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They do that for diversity events as well. There are quite a few multicultural candidates and vendors who have been in your exact same position.

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From the Kennedys programme. Unbelievable!

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They famous for not hiring juniors unless you come from their internships/The Kennedys. Try to do that instead.

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This is not forgivable. You should bring this to their attention they’re good people. Maybe email Colleen

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Sophie Worth is the recruiter in Amsterdam, and is super nice. Try her.

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