You applied for the copywriting job and got the call to come in for an interview. Congrats! Now what? You need to prepare for the interview. This means having a ready answer for commonly asked questions and doing some prep work. Your standard interview prep should involve familiarizing yourself with their company philosophy, reorganizing your print portfolio to features … [Read more...]
Why We Love Contract Copywriting (And You Should, Too)
When most people think of switching careers, they think of leaving one full-time job for another. And that can be great. But there’s another option that can offer many of the same benefits, plus a few more. Read on to find out if contracting could be the perfect solution for you… Many people use the terms “freelancing” and “contracting” interchangeably, and they do have a … [Read more...]
Copywriting Q&A: The Secret to Being Prepared for Creative Reviews
Creative reviews strike fear into the hearts of many copywriters. It’s not always the most comfortable thing to present your work to a roomful of people. But what if I told you there’s a secret to feeling much more sure and prepared? Well there is, and it’s comin’ right at you. Read on… Today’s question comes from Gabriel B. who asks, “I hate to admit it, but I get intimidated … [Read more...]
The Biggest Copywriting Print Portfolio Mistake
Your print portfolio is how you demonstrate your skills to a potential employer and walk them through the best of the work you've done thus far. But many copywriters are making a mistake that, at best, reflects poorly on them and, at worst, could cost them the opportunity. Now, you already know that your portfolio (both print and online) has to be in absolute, tip-top … [Read more...]
What to Wear to a Copywriting Interview, In-Person or on Zoom
When you land an interview at an ad agency, an in-house agency, or even want to give off a good first-impression on an initial call with a prospective freelance client, what you wear matters. But what, exactly, should you wear? And what happens when you're interviewing remotely using Zoom or other video conferencing tools? For both men and women, choosing what to wear to a … [Read more...]
Copywriting Interview Questions: 9 Questions You Need to Prepare to Answer
When you get called in for an interview, you need to make sure your online and print portfolios are up to date, you need to make sure that your resume and references are current, and you need to be prepared to answer all kinds of copywriting-specific questions. In addition to the standard-issue job interview questions like "What's your biggest strength?," "What's your … [Read more...]
The Truth About Copywriting Recruiters
When you’re looking for copywriting work, recruiters can seem like the magic bullet—after all, they’re in business to get you work! But there are a few things you should know before you put your fate in their hands. Recruiters can be great because they might help you to get your foot in the door. If you’re a good candidate for a position and they have a real relationship … [Read more...]
Must-Haves for Your Copywriting Print Portfolio
I know: in this day and age, it can seem kind of antiquated to have to use a print portfolio. But even though you have an online portfolio (and you do right?) you'd better plan to show up for interview with a print portfolio, ready to show off your work. For copywriters applying to in-office jobs, putting together a print portfolio is something that they often forget ... … [Read more...]