The Creative Recruitment Process

(Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent.)

RE: Monster Ad "Top Notch Creative Copywriter Opportunities."  As the requirements of the department have increased, please change "40WPM" to "60WPM."
       B. T. Bradley - Dir HR & Personnel [CHICAGO  MAGAZINE PUBLISHER]

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1) Janice - We need  to see some very, very good art director and copywriter types ASAP to work on our top two accounts. 10+ yr exp at least. Creative Director would like to see people who have done results work on ths type of brands in category. Please sned any resumes and samples you have.   If you have rates or salary histories please attach. Thanks.
       - Melanie@[ATLANTA AD AGENCY].com

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Current budget requires us to fill these six positions with one to two poeple.  I suggest we create one ad and post ASAP. Make job sound important! (2+ to 5, no relo)
       T. Trent - Dir. Hm Rsrcs. [PITTSBURGH RETAIL AD AGENCY]

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A full-service marketing communications agency in Kiev, Ukraine, is looking for a Creative Consultant. 

Requirements: Willingness to relocate full-time to Kiev, Ukraine.

Salary commiserate (sic) with job requirements and experience.

     [Portion of a Monster Ad listed by a NY Interactive Agency.]

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2) Janice - Thank you for the candidates from last week. I am to inform you that those salaries are not acceptable at this time. We would be comfrotable with more like 3+yr exp. 
       - Melanie  

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We have terminated our relationship with the local agency and will now do the work in-house.  Please find all ad-type people with recent experience in our product. 
       J. Fredrickson - Dir HR [DENVER SEMI-CONDUCTOR FIRM]

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3) Janice - We do not wish to review applicants from larger agencies any farther. Can we get local?  I have OK for up to $18.00 per hour.
       - Melanie 

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Please do not forward anymore creative samples to Ms Clarke that she will not like. Also, no more freelancers
with national client ads, even if they are free (ha! ha!)
       M. Jameson - Ass't Dir Creative Services [NYC AD AGENCY]

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4) Janice - The wantads in the paper have not worked. Could you use HotJobs as they may reach local applicants better. Thanks!
       - Melanie 

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With regard to higher qualified/experienced mar/com applicants, please create a separate file in future anticipation of budget re-consideration while our lower experience and compensation range external communication needs remain current. 
       T. B. Sridel-al-Hinru - Admn HR [SAN JOSE SOFTWARE DEVELOPER]

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5) Janice - I have OK for $22.00/hour instead of  $18.00.
       - Melanie  

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When you screen TV reels, can you check to see if the ads have run here so someone will know them?  Also print ads.
       Craig S. - Admin @ HR [MEMPHIS AD AGENCY]

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6) Janice - We have two big presentations comnig up. How are we doing on getting people?
       - Melanie

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Only candidates with excellent command of English grammer will be considered.
       T. Jenkins - Asst Dir, HR [OMAHA PUBLISHING COMPANY]

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7) Janice - This is very confidential. President wants to know what salary ranges are for Creative Directors who have worked on national brands.  Please advice.
       - Melanie

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What I need is somebody with about 20 years under her belt who's about 22 and will work for peanuts. 
       R. J. Spence - ACD, [L.A. AD AGENCY]

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8) Janice - Who could we get for half that?
       - Melanie

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The target audience on this assignment is M45-54, $75M+ HHI, very sophisticated. Find a young bright Art type who can really appeal to this audience.  2-3 yrs exp max.  Recent coll grad. Team Player. Blah blah blah.  OK? Thanks.  
       Wm DeF. - Dir HR [BOSTON ON-LINE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY]

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9) Janice - Can we offer preformance incentives instead of salary? Please advice.
       - Melanie 

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The handwritten reference to "cute legs" must NOT appear in the published job listing copy. We are an EOE.
       Sandra. J. Sr. VP HR [MIAMI AD AGENCY]

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10) Janice - They are doing agency reviews now and we need to hold off on any hiring until they are over.
       - Melanie 

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This to confirm that your recruitment agency will initiate an immediate search for a senior communications/ marketing/ advertising professional who is expert at strategy, concept, copy, design, art direction, client presentation, production, team leadership and agency management.  Candidate must have extensive national advertising agency and business development experience in our category or related and a very strong track record with proven results.  2 years experience.  $25-$30K + Dental.
       A. Prexley Exec. VP Finance & CFO [WILMINGTON AD AGENCY]

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11) Janice - Please disregard all prveious request as we will no longer be working on those accounts.
       - Melanie

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In reviewing the on-line ad copy for this position, I feel the references to "push the envelope" and "think out of the box" should be deleted. Given our revenue situation in the marketplace, I believe we need team players who understand the value of policy. We do not wish to attract persons who will  "rock the boat", so to speak, as it might tip over. Will advise if situation changes.
        P. Stenson CEO [SAN DIEGO TELECOMM CORP.]

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12) Jan - Can you find me a job? 
       - Melanie

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