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How do y’all reach out & build relationships with recruiters from agencies you like?

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I accepted a new job (in-house role). But the recruiter has gone awol since my notice period. Should I be worried?

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Idk whose idea it was to put ads mid stream on SoundCloud but congratulations you are why people hate advertising

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For those who’ve been in agencies for a while, what finally pushed you into a promotion or a different opportunity? I believe that my life will be the exact same even 2 years from now if I don't m… more

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Any ad people on LinkedIn to follow that aren’t cringe worthy? Looking to learn and for inspiration. TYIA

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This is for any jr creative feening for a production experience.

At first you’ll be enamored by all the perks: 5 star hotels, free food & drinks, foreign country, being completely pampered and taken care of in all aspects… more

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No warning PIP, any chance I beat this?

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Have you ever been to a job interview and while you are being interviewed you decide you no longer want the job?

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Ebglyss media agency/team whoever you are please put a frequency cap on your peacock spots PLEASE I’m begging

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What advice would you can give to someone who has only done zoom interviews for in-person interviews?

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Hiring managers/CDs, curious what you think of people including proactive ideas for your agency clients as a part of their application? Is this common and welcome? (For the sake of this question, let… more

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Publicis peeps—anyone else get a letter that our SS numbers and other personal info was exposed in a BCBS data breach? 🫠

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With remote finishing sessions done virtually now, I miss the lunch menus. Couldn’t the production house send grub hub or such!?

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Should I be using Lensa to find agency jobs now?

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Omnicom Hunger Games on Jan 6. You fight to the death to keep your job where they will then work you to death.

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How is working at Edelman as a creative?

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How do Omnicoms benefits compare to Stagwells?

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Can someone guide me about senior media planner interview questions?

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When I got laid off, I went into this strange state of mania or flight response, I completely lost my appetite and struggled to sleep for weeks. Anyone else?

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Where is everyone realistically going to go with all the attrition everyone has said Omnicom has factored into their plan?

All Omnicom is going to get is a demoralized workforce doing nothing for their clients - … more

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Wait, so is the January 6th Omnicom layoff real?

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Has anyone found any books/workshops around career clarity helpful? I’m not quite ready to work with a coach, but would love any recommendations on books. Feels like an attempt at a pivot in the comin… more

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So recently breaking and entering as been positing post about people getting hired at different places. Are these people paying them to be promoted or is it free to ask to be posted? Asking cause I mi… more

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So where to next? I've fallen out of love with the industry and I don't forsee it going back to "the way it was" kind of... ever? For those feeling the same way, what are your next s… more

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New Year’s resolution has me thinking…should I get an MBA??

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anyone know what laptop Grey Global uses? or the best places to get lunch around 3 WTC, and any advice on how to make friends in the company?

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Really think that our current agency structure would be better combining the responsibilities of account and strategy into one department. Would significantly reduce overhead. My vote would be to cut … more

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Out of curiosity, is there a level at which benefits change within the new Omnicom handbook?

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Layoffs at Deutsch LA?

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Laid off last year > broke my lease > dried my savings and moved to my family’s.

Managed to stick through the rainy days freelancing, got a remote job in-house but had to take a title downgrade (i guess?) H… more

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Good recruiters/headhunters who always give you potential job leads? Name drop the best 🙌

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Just did a recuiter call for an in-house creative team. They asked me a normal question but it pissed me off bc their attitude was just condescending lol:

“I noticed that you move between companies after a year. C… more

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What fun plans does your office have for the holidays? The usual big old holiday party in the office or something cooler? Yes, I'm looking for ideas to make our holiday scene better :D

How do you deal with watching newer hires get the “sexy” campaigns while you keep getting the same type of briefs year after year, even with good feedback? Someone who got hired earlier this year got … more

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Are today’s creatives less funny or are clients ruining any spot that tries to do comedy?

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I was an atheist, but now I do think hell exists and the demons are the people trying to do comedy on linkedin.

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Has anyone here managed to move from churning out social and banner copy to more conceptual or brand-building work? I'm so tired of writing like a machine. My job is a constant reminder to myself … more

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How did we ever live without all these LinkedIn hot takes on the McDonald’s AI ad?

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