+10 votes
by (230 points)
Help!  I’m interviewing for a creative director position and I’m being asked to pitch a marketing plan as part of the process.Help! I’m interviewing for a creative director position and I’m being asked to pitch a marketing plan as part of the process. Does anyone have or know where I can grab a quick NDA form or creative copyright protection so my ideas aren’t used unless I’m hired?  
Help!  I’m interviewing for a creative director position and I’m being asked to pitch a marketin

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+1 vote
by (830 points)
Smart of you to do this! I had this happen in a Marketing position I applied for years ago. They had me pitch all my marketing ideas/social media plans and then didn’t hire me but used them all ‍♀️ so frustrating! Good luck in the interview process
by (8.7k points)
@connelley why is the world like this?  
by (240 points)
@connelley happened to me too  
+3 votes
by (2.6k points)
Maybe one of these ?  
https://nondisclosureagreement.com/
+2 votes
by (4.1k points)
if this is a small business and you feel nervous about them using this as a way to take ideas, maybe it's not a great fit. Large companies would not out right "steal" ideas as you would have the proof on your computer and such and they could just pay you for the idea. Somethings to think about, if you think a company would "steal" from people they interview, do you want to work for them?  
https://www.entrepreneur.com/articl...31079
+6 votes
by (3.6k points)
Sheila Bernal Ray ?  
+3 votes
by (2.3k points)
They may want a mutual NDA if they have provided (or you are using) any of their IP. Always start with the agreement that protects you prior to presenting anything mutual, but if you have any of their IP, you might want to consider making the NDA mutual.  
+5 votes
by (700 points)
That is an unacceptable ask. I work in this industry and that is not standard procedure. They should be asking you to present your portfolio.  
by (230 points)
@wini19099 already did. And we had a great conversation.  
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