I got moved to a final interview round that consists of a take home assignment and presentation to the client. This is a senior strategist role. What are agencies/clients typically looking for at this stage?

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It may be worth asking if there is a stipend they’re going to pay you for this work.

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This has worked for me.
Tell them you’re happy to do this assignment an present but
- You will not be emailing a copy or link for them to keep.
- 🔑 If they must have the file, tell them sure but you’ll be sharing this project as part of your portfolio and on LinkedIn.

That way if they use your work, you can at least claim the client and get the credit.

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For a senior strategist role, that’s a serious red flag. i hate to say this but that agency may be in some financial trouble or low margin.

A hire that has homework at your level tells me the leadership is either unsure of what they want or has too much turnover.

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I must be reading this wrong. They're having an interviewee present to a CLIENT?

Yeah, that's insane lmao

ACD1 is correct.

I mean I don’t like it either but trying to get that bag

Feels like they’re getting freelance from you, for free. Send that invoice!

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