I’m getting really tired of interviewing with Creative Directors who haven’t looked at my book or resume. Ten interviews in the last 3 months and maybe two CDs were prepared. What the actual fuck?

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I occasionally have an interview with staff I’ve not reviewed when I’m overworked and just sent a calendar invite for the interview. I’ll spend no more than a minute reviewing their cv and work on the way. This happens about 30% of the time. Luckily, if someone is very qualified and or strong, I can sense it immediately.

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I don’t mind it. I’m a pretty strong presenter and it gives me a chance to show of my skills

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I prefer this too because my strength is in presenting and talking my way out of almost anything.

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That sucks and can be a huge waste of time. You go in all excited thinking they already like your work and they haven’t even seen it. Lame

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You guys present the work in your book? A little backstory is fine but produced work should speak for itself

Yeah, who cares. I always assume they’re way too busy to spend time looking at my book... you have to take them through it

When I have a normal interview with someone prepared, it’s usually more of a discussion about thought processes, concepting work, etc. and a conversation about previous agencies, hobbies whatever, and less presenting the work. BUT there’s at least a bit of knowledge about my CV on their part.

I don’t mind presenting the work. Especially when it comes to digital or social campaigns, you need to explain it if you don’t play the case study video. Besides, gives me a chance to show off those presentation skills 💅🏻

You guys are way too serious.

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