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© 2014 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400 marketing and advertising executives in the United States NUMBERS GAME Execs Weigh in on Hiring Process in the Creative Field creativegroup.com © 2014 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Numbers Game: Execs Weigh in on Hiring Process in the Creative Field

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Job seekers hoping to land creative gigs are up against stiff competition. In this slideshow from The Creative Group, get an inside look at the hiring process, from how many candidates you’re competing with to what you can expect should you land an interview.

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Page 1: Numbers Game: Execs Weigh in on Hiring Process in the Creative Field

© 2014 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400marketing and advertising executives in the United States

*Responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding.

NUMBERS GAME Execs Weigh in on Hiring Process in the Creative Field

creativegroup.com © 2014 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

© 2014 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Page 2: Numbers Game: Execs Weigh in on Hiring Process in the Creative Field

© 2014 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400marketing and advertising executives in the United States

*Responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding.

Average number of resumes advertising and marketing executives receive for an open creative position 23:

Page 3: Numbers Game: Execs Weigh in on Hiring Process in the Creative Field

© 2014 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400marketing and advertising executives in the United States

*Responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding.

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Which one of the following is the most common resume mistake made by creative professionals?

39% Information that’s not targeted or job specific

18% Inaccurate information

11% Typos or grammatical errors

10% Insufficient information

9% Too much information

5% Ineffective resume layout or design

7% Don’t know/can’t choose one

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400marketing and advertising executives in the United States

*Responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding.

Page 4: Numbers Game: Execs Weigh in on Hiring Process in the Creative Field

© 2014 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400marketing and advertising executives in the United States

*Responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding.

Average number of candidates interviewed before a creative position is filled 6:

Page 5: Numbers Game: Execs Weigh in on Hiring Process in the Creative Field

© 2014 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400marketing and advertising executives in the United States

*Responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding.

Average number of people who typically interview a candidate for a staff-level creative position 3:

Average number of people who typically interview a candidate for a management-level creative position 4:

Page 6: Numbers Game: Execs Weigh in on Hiring Process in the Creative Field

© 2014 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400marketing and advertising executives in the United States

*Responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding.

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Which one of the following types of job interviews do you find most effective or revealing?

86% One-on-one, in person

1% Don’t know

1% Video

8% Group or panel

4% Lunch or dining

1% Phone

Source: The Creative Group survey of more than 400marketing and advertising executives in the United States

*Responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding.