Advertising Careers & Job Hunting

I want to apply to roles slightly outside my experience area but the skills transfer. I meet most of the requirements but not really the background. Anyone else had success doing this, and how did you… more

Anyone else find the online unemployment application process broken? Like giving “hostile architecture” vibes?

I’m noticing my strongest campaigns were highly collaborative but portfolios tend to credit individuals. I’m struggling to show my contribution without overstating. How do you present team work credib… more

I’ve been offered a long-term contract role at a major brand that pays more than my current salary but has no benefits or security. I want to take it but I'm scared of regretting it. Anyone have e… more

I’m considering leaving my salaried role for freelance contracts that pay much higher day rates. I'm not gonna lie its purely a money grab for me, I'm trying to save for a house and need all t… more

I’m realizing how much client list shapes perceived value in advertising. People from marquee brands get more attention regardless of actual work depth. It’s frustrating how sticky that signal is. Did… more

I’m noticing how much agency hiring still favors portfolio aesthetics over actual campaign impact. Work that performed well doesn’t always look flashy. It feels like presentation beats outcomes. Did a… more

Hey all, are people hiring for business Analysts or the job titles are changing?

I feel like I've seen less postings in the past 2 weeks.

Is it normal to feel tired even after a full weekend off? I slept in, did nothing stressful, and still feel mentally drained. It feels less like physical fatigue and more like work burnout carrying ov… more

Is the hiring market actually worse right now or does it just feel that way when you are in it? I was laid off three months ago and have submitted 82 applications with only eight recruiter screens. My… more

I applied to 34 roles over the last two months and received five automated rejections within 24 hours. My resume has measurable results and strong references.Anyone have advice on how to get traction?

With all the news about hiring slowdowns I’m second guessing my timing. I’m employed but really unhappy and trying to figure out whether to jump into this less friendly market. Should I just stick it … more

I was asked for references after a strong second round and got excited. I sent them over the same day and then heard nothing for two weeks before getting a generic rejection. I really don't know w… more

I’ve been applying to agency roles for three months and keep getting feedback that my experience is solid but not the right mix. I’ve worked mostly on healthcare accounts and roles want consumer or re… more

Why do places ask for salary expectations before explaining the role? Feels like a trick to get me to lowball myself and then trap me into it.

How often do you apply for roles where you only meet part of the requirements? I have gone into several interviews where the job turned out to be very different from the description. That has made me … more

Is job hopping still the fastest way to increase pay or is that no longer true? Recruiters say companies are cautious about big jumps now. Are people actually seeing better outcomes by leaving or not?

Hiring timelines are so random and unpredictable. One role moved me from first call to final round in 10 days and then went silent for 3 weeks. I keep replaying the last interview. How do you stop ove… more

Did GSD&M have big layoffs? Heard rumors…if so, is Omnicom making them great yet?

Is it a terrible idea to follow your boss to a new company? She wants me to come with her into a role two levels above where I am now. I have worked with her for four years but I have never held that … more

Full-time/Staff creatives Do you think it’s rude when job seekers send you solicitation emails over the weekend?

I am fed up with vague job search advice. People say network more and tailor your resume but never explain what they did step by step. I have been searching for four months with interviews but no offe… more

I keep getting interviews that turn into contract only roles halfway through the process. I need full time stability after last year’s layoffs. Is this just how hiring works now?

I’m so exhausted. I have been searching for three months and keep getting told my background is strong but every interview stalls at the same point. How do people actually break into in house roles?

Why does it feel so risky to leave agency life even when you are burned out? I have been at my agency for 6 years and make 110K with constant client churn and late nights. In house roles look calmer b… more

My beloved boss is getting ousted by a new member of senior leadership and I have no desire to work for the new guy- what do I say in my eventual interviews for a new job on why I’m looking for a new position? more

Is it a bad sign if interviews feel friendly but never move forward? I keep getting told I was a strong candidate but not the one. This has happened 5 times now. How do you read that feedback?

How long is a normal job search right now? I have been applying for 3 months and sent out about 70 applications. I have had 4 recruiter screens and zero offers so far. At what point did something pan … more

Is anyone actually getting interviews right now? I am applying every week and hearing nothing back. My resume has solid experience and referrals still do not help. What is actually working?

How do you handle interviews that keep getting rescheduled? I blocked three afternoons over two weeks. Each time the call moved last minute. It made me feel low priority. How do you read that signal?

Does anyone else feel pressure to act excited about things that are clearly red flags? Long hours, no problem! I nod like it’s a challenge I’m eager for. Then later I replay the conversation and cri… more

Saw a role labeled “fully remote,” then heard “strong preference for local candidates” halfway through. I hate that, clearly its not planned to be remote for long.

Noticed how some roles schedule interviews immediately, while others take three weeks just to reply. Makes you wonder how much urgency says about how real the job actually is.

Why does every job now want the exact same background? I’m seeing roles that sound flexible until you read the requirements, then it’s “must have done this exact job before.”

Hello, I recently received a job offer from Publicis for a Media Supervisor role. The salary range listed online was approximately $80,000–$115,000. However, during conversations with the recruiter, I was told that based on … more

Lately my portfolio just doesn’t feel like me anymore. It reflects the jobs I’ve had, not the work I actually want to do next. Every time I start updating it, I end up questioning my whole career inst… more

I made a list of companies I want to target this month and it already feels overwhelming. The plan looks good on paper but execution feels heavy. How do you pace yourself.