Is it the recruiter's place to tell me that I'm not ready to apply as an ACD? I personally think I've put in my time as a senior copywriter and am ready to take up the responsibilities that entail an ACD role, but I had a recruiter tell me my portfolio doesn't look strong enough and that I should try again in a year. I'm so stunned.

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Creative-focused recruiters evaluate hundreds of ACDs per year and have a deep understanding of your competitive landscape. Recruiters WANT you to be the right fit because if you were, our job would be done. We’re not out to get you or hold you back.

If a recruiter says you’re not the right fit, chances are, something is missing that doesn’t make you as strong as other ACD candidates they have in the mix.

Also, time as a senior cw doesn’t automatically earn you an ACD promotion; you need to show evidence that you’re operating at ACD level both by the work in your book and your experience leading, mentoring, etc.

I can appreciate it must be frustrating if you personally feel ready to make this leap. It might be good to have a conversation with your manager (or the recruiter, if it makes sense) about what you need to do to get to that level, and focus on closing the gap.

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