I'm stuck as a mid level writer in an agency with no opportunities. I've had many interviews elsewhere over the past year but no offers. Should I start applying as a junior instead? What do I do?

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Make great spec work. If your agency isn’t helping you to produce great work you have to make it yourself. Don’t worry about whether it’s a “produced” piece. Showcase great thinking and you’ll get hired

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Spec is definitely a big focus of mine. I'm always asking the art directors that work with me if they want to band together for spec. No bites on that yet though. But I'm always thinking about spec and trying to make stuff happen on my own.

Figure out what you’re doing wrong in your interviews. It should take at most 3-9 months to find and land a job . If you’re doing everything right then maybe it’s your book. Also depends where you’re located and the availability of positions.

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I wouldn’t so it must be an interview thing and it’s not necessarily your fault. I’ve been told I was a size 10.5 shoe and they were looking for a size 10. You don’t want just any job. You want it to be a good fit on both ends so you don’t end up like your current situation. But it’s always better to look for a job when you have it..hope that helps

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Keep interviewing. The stars may align

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For sure, I have another lined up this week so keeping my fingers crossed.

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