Is it weird/bad idea after an interview with CDs/ACDs to find a writer or AD on linkedin on the account you're interviewing for and ask for an honest opinion of the client they're on? CD's will always try to make a job seem wonderful but I noticed some red flags in a few of their comments and glassdoor has mostly poor reviews from people on that particular client

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I wouldn’t pose it like intel, but nothing wrong with “hey I’m interviewing for this position, had a great chat with (CDs) and would love to learn more about the client and team!”

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I don’t think there’s anything wrong with calling it intel. A lot of times when I’ve interviewed at places, I’ve found people willing to give me the lowdown on what’s really going on inside the agency. Usually these people mid-level/senior folks who’ve been around for a little while. Or people who are about to leave and have nothing to lose by being honest

Unless it’s an agency you really want to get a foot in the door on, if they are frustrated enough to slip up in an interview, I’d run…

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The work I was shown wasn't terrible, I suppose satisfactory would be a good description... but the CD slipped up twice and said some unfavorable comments about the client or the work that they immediately tried to walk back on

it looks like they've had some trouble finding people to work on that account too. im currently in one of those situations, definitely scared to live a similar possible nightmare

Do they have any mutual connections? If not, I'd shoot for it!

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