Is the hiring process for an Advertising Agency different from other companies?

I interviewed for one today and by the end of the zoom interview she already asked me to send 3 references. She told me she would like me to meet the team by the end of month. I’m asking because I’ve been interviewing for different companies and their process seems to involve a few interviews rounds before asking for references. I’m not from the US so this is new for me.

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For entry level media agency jobs, they're sincerely just trying to determine if you're relatively intelligent and didn't lie on your resume. No one knows media right out of school, it all has to be taught anyway, so it's really just a check for competence and maybe some culture fit. Even if you have 1-2 years experience, while it's a little more structured, they're not expecting miracles. They need people who can learn quickly.

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Interviewing at agencies is a dream compared to companies.

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I hope it’s a good sign. My anxiety is driving me insaaaaane.

Depends on the agency. Some have a faster process than others. I'd definitely take it as a good sign, though.

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I’ve had this happen to me. Sometimes there’s a very immediate need for someone new (my case) so they start getting some paperwork like references out of the way. It’s a good sign overall. Means you’ve passed the initial vibe check.

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