Recruiter emailed and told me that I applied for the wrong job because it was a more creative role - I have a creative background and education... anyone else feeling pigeon holed?

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I had to deal with that. Need to get in person interview to showcase talents

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Exactly. That’s what they rejected me for - solely based on my current job title. Completely ignored my degree and previous experience/portfolio. Needless to say I probably dodged a bullet

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I'm realizing more and more through the years, Recruiters are beginning to have no clue of what a job is looking for nor being able to sell someone.

They're so busy trying to get their commission.

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Yes. Tech companies are many times stating this to me as well. It’s lack of understanding.

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I hear you

Probably right in dodging a bullet. That said, how are you positioning yourself? Are you showing a reel or portfolio? If not, maybe that’s why.

I always share a portfolio link and I think I do a pretty good job detailing both my creative and production experience in my cover letter (without beating them over the head with it.) I guess it’s a good thing I didn’t waste my time but I’m still very surprised that an agency would have that approach to hiring...

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