Creative Circle Interview Questions & Reviews

Interview Details – I had previously registered but most of the time they ignored my emails-- when I called them on this they finally responded with a person who said I was "aggressive."
I always get their emails and check if they have anything suitable within commuting distance., which isn't always the case. Finally found an offsite position offering just the perfect amount of hours offsite. I went to the interview, however, I was called that same morning about being submitted to a different company which was longer term and onsite (their preference, not mine). I immediately knew they had already filled the job I was interviewing with but still went the interview. As a senior designer going for a Jr position, I thought I was a shoe-in for a Jr job, which was described as utterly simple by the end company.

Interview Details – We met in person and did a presentation of my portfolio. It was a very positive experience and felt like a getting to know session.

Interview Details – BEWARE. If you're questioning this place - please read on, I may save you some time and money. I try not to write negative reviews on Yelp. I think I have maybe only written one other negative review... But this unprofessional company is definitely worth a negative review.

I have never been in more of an unprofessional interview. First, they want you to sign some crazy agreement that basically signs away all of your rights as an employe / independent contractor - BEFORE the interview. When I called to clarify some of these points before I went in - they seemed irritated that I questioned it. But the lady reassured me anyways - so I went in.

Here's where it got really interesting. They wanted me to sign their "employment" agreement before the interview - and sign a paper with my Social Security Number on it. Again... before the interview. I said I would not - which the receptionist said was fine...

Then, after the interview, my "recruiter" asked me to sign the papers. I said I'd like to take them home to look over them (it's a pretty long agreement). And she actually responds, "UGH, You just wasted my time. You should have told me you weren't going to sign it and I would have told you not to come." I was astonished. I knew right then I wasted MY time. This is her job to interview people, and answer questions. She's not the one that took off work, drove in terrible LA traffic, and than had to pay for parking.

I told her that it was crazy to ask someone to sign all of this right away - especially on the first interview. She says "EVERYONE signs it." Well, I didn't. Never, never, never on any interview I have been on (and I have had my fair share) has ANYONE asked me to sign ANYTHING on the first interview. When they did want me to sign paperwork they let me take it home AFTER the interview.

Here's the best part... She obviously didn't like that I didn't fall into their trap. She says "Good luck, don't forget your books!" (some examples of work I had done). And storms out and yells to the receptionist "Show him the door!" Unbelievable, right?! I was honestly speechless.

Job searching is hard and frustrating, so please don't waste your time, money and hope on such an unprofessional company. Feel free to contact me about my experience.

Sure they may be "big" and are located in a beautiful building. But I am sure Enron & Bernie Madoff had big beautiful buildings too.

Interview Details – Applied to a position that Creative Circle was representing. Was called in for an interview and asked to bring passport, paperwork etc. Arrived early and filed out all the forms for their database. Was not made clear over the phone that this interview was only to enter into their system. Was led to believe it was for the position posted online. Although the staff I met was very nice, it still felt like a bait and switch. When I inquired about the original position I had applied for, was told "Oh I think that position was already filled, I will check on it". Honestly felt my time was wasted. They have never called for any other opportunities and I was told to just keep checking the emails/job sites and apply as normal. So again I am doing all the work and feel, there is no real effort in assisting to find a spot for me.

Interview Details – I applied for one of their listed marketing jobs in my area through their website. Within a week, I received a call from one of their recruiters to schedule an interview. You have to bring your passport or at least 2 forms of valid ID as proof of eligibility to work in the U.S., which most agencies require. The recruiter I met with was very nice and explained the entire process and what would be expected of me while working on an assignment through their agency. I did not land the position I was first submitted for, but within a few weeks, one of the other recruiters called me about another position that was available with one of their clients and went over it with me. After it was determined that it might be a good match and that I was interested in pursuing it, she scheduled an interview with me and the client. The interview went well, I got the job (temp/contract), worked there for a few months, and I am now on my second contract assignment with Creative Circle, which I like more than the first one. If you have a good resume, experience in marketing and advertising, and are interested in doing temp/contract work for well-known companies, then definitely include Creative Circle in your list of temp agencies to work with!

Negotiation Details – Very positive. The agents will work with you on your desired hourly rate and negotiate the best possible rate for you on the assignment.

Interview Details – This was the longest interview I had been on in my life. After 3 separate phone interviews I was brought in to meet with 4 different people over 2 hours. I found each interview to be very different but one common theme. Everyone who I met with was very negative, they gave off the impression that the company was a horrible place to work at and left me feeling really discouraged. I did not get a job and at the end of the experience was more then happy with that outcome. After hearing everyone discuss the job I don't think it would have been a fulfilling work environment.

Interview Details – They have young, inexperienced recruiters who do not really understand the skill sets they are hiring for. I often saw a glazed look fall over my interviewers face when I mentioned industry terms. I got the job but working with them they provided nothing of value other than the company introductions.

Negotiation Details – I didn't have any flexibility other than to accept or decline what they offered.

Interview Details – I already made it to their SF office and was told that they needed to reschedule-which was unprofessional. The agency should have given me advance notice! We rescheduled and I came in to interview for a few different positions. After filling out tons of forms, I waited 15 mins to have a 10 min conversation with the recruiter. It was not much of an interview--at all. I just gave an elevator speech and how much my rate was. I set aside an hour to review the positions my recruiter said she wanted to discuss with me. However, in the course of 1 days, ALL the positions were filled. No one again bothered to tell me this prior to the interview. It was a waste of my time, the company may have just wanted to pad their resume bank.

Staffing firms can be your friend or foe....this one clearly had red flags.

Interview Details – Creative Circle did a good job of responding in a timely fashion to an online application. They set up an interview and devoted an hour of time to meeting with me, discussing my portfolio and work experience, etc.
However, after the meeting, despite promises of representing me with all their top clients, no job offers followed.