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What are 1-2 questions to ask during an interview with a hiring manager that help reveal if they are a micro manager and/or "manage the work" type of manager. A prior leader said all the rig… more

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Can anyone share how they made the leap to director level?

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I need help with market research for a business plan. Is anyone up for giving advice? Please DM me!

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Should I leave my remote role/company for a hybrid role? Current manager fine but not sure they would put me up for promotion. The benefits of the role are great (good match, decent pay, good educatio… more

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Should I leave a permanent position for a temporary one?

I have an opportunity for a position upgrade to senior manager reporting to the senior director and it come with a significant pay increase, but… more

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In the last 6 months I’ve applied for over 200 roles and haven’t received a single interview or request for more information. I feel like my resume is somewhat impressive for my age and stage of my ca… more

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I have no FOLLOW THROUGH. I will set goals and stop half way there and jump to another goal.
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Left a toxic culture, to find myself in a situation which is worse. Found this out AFTER I signed even though I looked into it. And now speaking to team members,they tell about a bad culture with a lot of pe… more

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Why do people below you pull you down instead of lift themselves up????

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Landed on a job post on LinkedIn. The position interests me. However, I don't think that I am qualified. Based on the job description, I can tell that this may be a company that I would like to ex… more

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Sports Career advice

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Offered a promotion for boss’s job…
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I’m not sure what to do anymore. I previously asked for a raise in 2021 and provided an 18 page report showing my stats and how I’ve made and saved the company money. Their response: “Your current tit… more

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How do you pitch a new position to a company? I’ve been contracting with this startup for about a year now and there’s a clear need for this role. But I’m still unsure about how to do it and nervous.

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Looking for a Deloitte referral

Interested in learning about the process, and if anyone happens to work within Internal Communications / GES what has your time there been like?

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Tips for professionally quitting current role? Here's what I'm thinking, feel free to pick it apart!
-Schedule a call with boss, on a Thursday since my last day I'm planning will be two Thursdays later
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Is it okay to wear flats/mules to a job interview?

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I’ve had my eye on a “Delivery Transformation Change and Communications Consultant” position at Deloitte. Does anyone work here that could give some insight into this position/department or one like i… more

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I want to have a career advice. I have recently started a full time job in gaming industry for 2 months as a jr manager. Previously i never worked in this industry nor in this position we… more

Is it wise to go to my company’s competitor for a promotion and risk burning a bridge?

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I work in a corp environment & wondering what others think about this -

I have a large team and after me, I have a supervisor and a manager who my supervisor reports to. The manager recently got promoted to director &… more

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In desperate need of referrals/recommendations for a reverse recruiter or headhunters that work for job seekers rather than employers. I’ve been job searching and interviewing for 2 years now and I ca… more

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Hi fishies- What would be the best way to apply to a slightly different job in a different in the same company? Fill out an application, reach out to the team manager, or talk to my manager? Thanks!

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Is it possible to get into Deloitte after 1 YOE out of college? Looking to be a marketing analyst Deloitte

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I'm really struggling to land any interviews. I'm wondering whether there's anyone in marketing, comms or consulting who might be able to look over it and tell me what it is I'm missin… more

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I may lose a job opportunity because of my credit history - what can I do?

Started in *May* - Prior to signing everything, I expressed concern to the recruiter about the credit check. Honestly, it’s no… more

Who’s actually on my side?
I’m about to accept a job offer that I really need. That said - here’s my rub with this process:
- the company has been dragging its feet for months with ghosting-like behavior.
- the hea… more

Does anyone know any companies that offer project coordinator positions in LA, California (state) or remote for undergrads or people without a bachelor’s degree? I’ve been trying to apply to one but t… more

Hey folks, I work in marketing and program management and, along with everyone else, the recession is hitting me hard financially. When I try to find companies that pay well, they’re all in tech… but… more

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Anyone have one of those cushy jobs that isn’t fast paced and actually has some level of work life balance but also pays decently? I’m tired of busting my ass and churning out work, being burnt out, with no… more

How do you politely decline a third interview at a company or an offer?

After my first initial interviews I realized the responsibilities are that of 3 marketers & I’m not interested in getting a job that’s s… more

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