CC Basics + Positioning

Question 1

Who is Creative Circle?

Answer 1

• Specialized Staffing agency that represents advertising, marketing, interactive and creative professionals on a freelance or full time basis
• We work with full service advertising agencies, and any company that has an advertising or creative need

Question 2

Who do you represent?

Answer 2

• Pretty much anyone you would find at a full service ad agency, design firm, or mktg dept.
• (detailed): Creative talent for print, interactive and broadcast for art direction, design and copy. Traffic and Production Managers & Producers for print, interactive and broadcast. All levels of Acct Services for advertising agencies. Media professionals including buyers, planners, and social media specialists. Most mktg positions from Mktg coordinators to director level

Question 3

Why is Creative Circle better than the competition?

Answer 3

• Our team is are all from the creative industry. Personally, I have experience in ___.
• Since we’re all from the industry, we understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. This enables us to provide a consultative approach to finding solutions for you on your job search. We’re able to sift through make great matches between candidate and client because we know what you are looking for and know what good talent is!
• Our speed is unparalleled. We are able to place a candidate same-day if needed.
• Our caliber of talent. We can take the leg work of hiring from you and find that perfect FL or FT fit.
• The number of opportunities we provide to our candidates
• The manner in which we communicate. We take a consultative approach and develop relationships with clients and candidates.

Question 4

How do you find/source the candidates that you represent?

Answer 4

• Referrals from other candidates and clients
• Our industry connections we all have
• Portfolio reviews
• Our national network
• Networking and relevant industry events
• Specialized job boards

Question 5

What is the 6 Step Process?

Answer 5

• Team member’s background and eye they possess to spot other industry professionals
• Phone screen
• In person interview
• Portfolio/Resume Review
• Software tests is applicable
• Reference checks: 3, 2 supervisors. up to 6

Question 6

If I need a freelancer, what’s the process?

Answer 6

• First we go over all the details of your needs and candidates qualifications including: Skill-set and level of experience
• My team and I will get together and being sourcing the best candidates for you. We’ll email a short bio on each candidate with a complete resume, samples if applicable and their hourly rate.
• Then I’ll give you a call to go over each person we submit and help you decide on the strongest fit

Question 7

If I need a Full time person what’s the process?

Answer 7

• First we go over all the details of the position including: Skill-set, level of experience, and salary. I’ll also ask you about your insights into the soft skills (like personality) that would fit best with your company’s culture
• My team and I will get together and being sourcing the best candidates for you. We’ll email a short bio on each candidate with a complete resume, samples if applicable and their hourly rate.
• Then I’ll give you a call to go over each person we submit and help you decide on the strongest fit
• I’ll also email you our fee agreement for your approval before we being sending candidates so you’ll know exactly how our fees and guarantees work