Posts Tagged ‘Blair Caplinger’

So, tell me about yourself.

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Lunch ‘n Learn Part II

When an interviewer asks you this question during a job interview, do you know what they are really wanting to know? Does this question turn you into a deer in headlights or bring out a boring speech unraveling your entire life story? This question is not a trick question and is not meant to throw you off your game. It’s a way for the interviewer to gauge how you think, how you communicate and how you articulate your experience that is relevant and interesting. To prepare your answer (yes, you should have this well prepared in advance), listen to what executive creative directors Blair Caplinger of Blair Caplinger Creative Direction and Michael Taylor of Clarity Close have to say about this key interview question and what it is they advise from years interviewing top creatives.

The answer may surprise you!

What it feels like to lose everything (or at least think you did)

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Lunch ‘n Learn Series 1: What is it like to have lunch with two of the most creative, animated and innovative creative directors in Atlanta?  Well, you will get the opportunity to listen to them talk (very) openly about transforming their lives and businesses after their worlds seemed to crumble under the weight of the recent economic downturn. You won’t want to miss what it’s like to have lunch with Michael Taylor of Clarity Close (formerly CEO of Merge Agency) and Blair Caplinger, Principal at Blair Caplinger | Creative Direction (former Executive CD of Think Interactive). I have had the privilege of working with them both for almost 15 years and they are some of my all time favorite people.  The best part about this meeting was that they are great friends and worked together some 25 years ago so all of my notes, pre-written questions and agenda went **POOF** as the energy at the table just took over and I just let the camera roll!