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I’m almost 6 months in and I want to be prepared to fight for a higher salary for my one year review. What should I be focusing on the next 6 months to build a strong case for myself (and my partner)?… more

Wondering if anyone can shed light on the hiring process for an agency under a holding company. I was told verbally that an agency was going to put in a hiring request with their holding company, but … more

I got offered/ and accepted a role at a big agency. Their offer was $65K. I was at $70K and my old company. I didn’t negotiate a higher salary because truthfully I don’t think I really deserve it with… more

Anyone else having lots of trouble getting a Google Ads job?

I have 10+ years of experience and have applied to more than 300 jobs just this week alone and still nothing.

Anyone else?

The two greatest moments in any agency career. When you sign the offer. When you resign. The in-between is just survival. Though I love the 3-4 weeks before starting a job.

How do we feel about accepting a part time, multi month freelance gig when you know you’re going on vacation a week after it starts and would have to provide a coverage plan right away? I need whateve… more

What do y’all think about the Chick-Fil-A streaming service? Is it gonna be like PureFlix? Just cow content?

PLS HELP ASAP!
I have an interview today where they want me to test if I'm a culture fit by hiring me as an intern for an already hired junior AD ... I already have 2 agency internships, fully produced c… more

I had a quick/successful phone screener with HR, was then told they’re “moving forward with a candidate engaged earlier in the process,” only to see the job freshly reposted on LinkedIn like 12 hours … more

After 2 months of being recruited for a GSD role and ultimately being flown in to meet in person was given the feedback that I won't be hired because "lack of eye contact." Never heard t… more

Hi Looking for senior producer or creative project manager roles. Is your organization hiring?

For those of you that worked at an abnormally toxic agency…how long did it take for you to recover? I start a new job and only gave myself a few days off in between. I am terrified my burned out bad a… more

Is it worth trying to negotiate in this market or are people just taking initial offers?

Will the market ever get better? I feel like there’s no jobs and people are spending months and months without employment. Will this ever change or is it permanent?

How’s OneTen Creative at Dish?

Do you respond to the cattle call posts on LinkedIn? The “I’m looking for a…post your portfolio in the comments” posts. Or the “we’re expanding our circle of freelancers”.

Curious. How many recruiters actually read the cover letters? When hiring a team it’s already fairly demanding to look through hundreds of portfolios and resumes.

Need recos to screen record or rip streaming shows/movies - black screen no good.

There are hardly any opportunities at entry level for creatives. How can I get my stepping foot into the industry? I'm told that I'm too qualified for an internship and under qualified for ent… more

Is NO ONE hiring mid level / junior copywriters any more? What is going on? Industry wide creative layoffs late last year only for the market to be flooded with writers yet no company hiring in sight?… more

I’m almost a year into a corporate gig that pays well (equity) but the work is boring. I’m getting hits for freelance at some more interesting places(agency side). Is the jump worth it given the condi… more

I had a 2nd stage interview a month ago which went very well. Met the CD online who was very positive towards my work. A week later I saw the same role readvertised on LinkedIn so I contacted HR to as… more

Is it still generally true that in-house gigs are more stable?

Highest Paid Senior Media Planner and salary Supervisor salary?

Any thoughts on Mekanism (specifically the SF office)?

The agency workload is too much. Making great work and selling a lot, but feel underwater all day, night, and through weekends. Where have other creatives pivoted career-wise?

Am I the only person that still thinks applying on LinkedIn or company website gets me way more interviews than connecting with recruiters?

FCB NY or GUT?

Thoughts on working at Gut?

OK I knew they could always look at our work laptops but seeing "your screen is being observed" actually pop up before logging in makes me feel scared.

I moved to London ten years ago from Italy, to pursue a career in planning.
While I deeply love my job, l often find myself questioning my growth.
Despite my efforts to push boundaries, my writing doesn… more