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Subject:Re: Interviews and Portfolios From:Susana Rosende <SRosende -at- THEFUND -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 10 Aug 1999 14:54:32 -0400
EVERYONE I've ever interviewed for has wanted samples...even if only to look
at during interviews. I don't know how you can avoid presenting materials
and still get hired!
Susana Rosende
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Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 1999 2:31 PM
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Subject: Re: Interviews and Portfolios
Greetings!
> I agree with Cam. Whenever a prospective client asks for samples my
> immediate reaction is that they don't know what they want. I
But what if it's an agency or a headhunter who wants samples they can show
to other potential clients? Is this a viable marketing strategy then?
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Be seeing you,
Dave
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