T/F question: interviews are mostly just vibe checks.

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Definitely for creative. The book gets you seen. The interview is just to make sure you're not insane.

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False, I'm checking to see if you know all the stuff you said you did in your resume/phone screen

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Not in strategy.

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I'd say it's often the case with the first interview, especially if it's an internal recruiter.

And between 20-50% of everything after. At least in strategy.

In creative, yeah. They’ve already seen your work, just trying to make sure you actually had a part in it and aren’t an asshole

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True for account

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Key ones, definitely

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Well yes but the vibe I’m checking for is “did you come to this conversation prepared to thoughtfully discuss how your experience and skills would make you well suited to this role” so...

Yes and no. By the time I’m meeting with you I already like your work. But first, I need to make sure it’s actually yours.

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