I just realized I’ve never done an interview with a creative director. Anyone have advice / a general idea of how it usually goes? They’ve already seen my book. Would it be a deeper conversation about my work? My life? My process? I want my mommy.

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Have 10 questions to ask, about the agency, about the cd and their managing style, thoughts on the direction of the team over the next several years. Also do your homework on who you’ll be speaking with.

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They'll want to get to know a bit about you, understand what was your role in some of the projects of your book, what are the things you like to do. Be yourself and you'll be fine.

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That’s exactly what I was hoping for. Thank you!

Not your life, unless it’s relevant to the perspective you bring to the creative.

Be prepared to share your work trajectory, examples of work that inspired you, work you like and don’t like and why. How you handle not getting your way. Your perspective on awards. Your perspective on strategy as it relates to creative. And your work ethic.

Show you give a shit. That you want this job and and that you’ll be a hustling, enjoyable person to work with.

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