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Subject:Re: Interviews and Portfolios From:Cam Whetstone <camw -at- ROCKETMAIL -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 11 Aug 1999 02:41:01 -0700
---DHICKEY -at- ALIS -dot- COM wrote:
>
> 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?
>
Few, if any, head hunters will ask for samples. however most ask for
references. I wonder at times if it is for references or leads to
other writers. I have had agencies contact my references asking them
if they are interested in other jobs. I apologise, but at least I had
their permission first.
Cam Whetstone
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