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Is it worth it to be honest in an exit interview?

Kind of long winded but:
Say you were selected for an interview for a senior position (which I’m currently at). However, the duties seem like a lot and just burnt out at the moment. However, there’s an… more

“I’d kill for a job right now.” — Paulie Walnuts

Who’s winning Elongated Muskrat or Advertisers?

What’s the going day rate for agency producers these days? Senior level?

Favorite Olympic commercial? I loved the Women’s basketball one.

Hey everyone, I’m a Creative Director (Art) with 15+ years in the game, some awards to show for it, and I’m all about being hands-on. My current contract’s about to wrap, so I’m on the hunt for a full… more

What’s with all the “freelance copywriter” gigs that are 40 hrs a week, 6+ month contract but give NO healthcare/benefits? Have these always existed? Pisses me off

What’s working at Edelman like as a pm?

If there’s one thing I’m jealous of is people that are professionally successful, plays one or more instrument, have family and on top of it all are fit. What is wrong with these people? Do they sleep… more

We are looking for a skilled chemist to create unique and safe slime recipes. As a chemist, you will be responsible for developing formulas that produce high-quality slime with various textures, color… more

I was recently laid off! Surprise surprise! When is the best time to post on LinkedIn that I am available for work? I’m thinking that the best time would be after Labor Day since August is usually … more

Have a really good feeling I’m losing out on job opps because I’m not in the city I’m interviewing in (doing zoom interviews). And have a feeling I’m losing to people in that city who are interviewing… more

Anyone had experience putting in fmla for mental health? I have been experiencing severe anxiety breakdowns that’s impacting my performance, but technically not yet medically diagnosed formally. I am … more

Anytime someone has “fractional” in their LinkedIn title - I know they provide little to no value

Did CK lose all of corona?

Been unemployed since Jan and now setting up a screening call with a recruiter.

Here’s the kicker: I’m pretty sure my supervisor would be my former boss and we didn’t leave on good terms.

I have in my … more

Would anyone be willing to chat with me about their experience going from ACD to CD? copy gal here.

Love these LinkedIn thought pieces from recruiters.

I rejected a candidate eight times.

But then decided to take a chance.

We gave him an offer without even speaking to him.

Seventy years later he’s running the company.

I discovered he was also my father.

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What’s Edelmans hybrid schedule like?

Hooking up with a coworker is a bad idea, right? Or does that make it more exciting?

How are mid/sr level creatives getting away with working abroad for 4 weeks at a time with 2-3 day in office mandates?

Sometimes I wonder if they criminalized sleeping in public so that you would have to pay attention to ads.

Would appreciate any feedback on PureRed. Anyone hear of them?

Any success stories of agencies hiring from outside the states (Canada)?

The public and even this forum latches on the Australian break dancer which is nothing but a regurgitation of their own lack of originality. Every thought, opinion, and feeling you have is not your ow… more

My least favorite thing about Don Draper is that he leaves his trash in the park. Unforgivable.

Just walked out of my retail job. Was working across strategy prior making more - contract ended. So I tried to humble myself making alot less with this job, but kept dealing with disrespect from the all these pe… more

Why do I feel like all my CDs would kill the IKEA “Pee on this ad” idea because nobody would do it, or it’s too random.

What’s the next step for creative interns in this hiring hellscape?

Linkedin/resume question for the recruiters and/or hiring managers out there: if you've transferred agencies within one of the big holding companies, does it look better to:

A.) List out every agency you worke… more

Ever notice how the people who are the biggest offenders are the ones who complain about other people doing the same thing the most?

My buddy is a HOP and interested in transferring to a career out of agencies. Brand, or even further afield. What are some good types of places or industries with transferable skills?

Has anyone had a partner they didn’t get along with and been able to change partners at an agency? Or does the agency just not care and make you deal with it until you leave? Asking for not a friend w… more