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Recently, I had a team member who achieved a goal I’m envious of. He retired! Honestly, I see myself probably needing to work in my senior years. Anyone else feel that way? Do you still see yourselves still in the industry or doing something else?

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For the anti-AI crowd, what are your thoughts about Slop Evader? It’s a Chrome and Firefox extension that only pulls up search content prior to November 2022, which was the release date of ChatGPT. Does this have any value?

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What’s one thing you did early on that actually set you apart? Any behavior, decision, or move that changed how people trusted you or gave you more responsibility?

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Anybody work in marketing within the hospitality industry? Does it feel better than ecommerce? I feel like hospitality would be a better industry to work in but I’ve never done it. Any key differences… more

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What big companies have solid marketing departments and are known for hiring recent graduates? I’m thinking of capital one or Amazon but are there any other large or up and coming companies that have … more

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How often does your agency give you performance reviews? And do performance reviews give you an idea of when your next possible promotion could be. We get reviews every 6 months, but never an idea of … more

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Have any of you succeeded at getting the company you work for to pay for the additional certifications you want to get? I can't afford the time or money for another degree but I want to keep upski… more

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I’m getting emails from different organizations requesting applicants for their “Best Places to Work” awards. I once worked for a publisher that offers this among other awards. Honestly, they are pretty good revenue streams. But do they have any influence on you as a job candidate or someone who works there?

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Has anyone here pursued higher studies while holding on to their full-time job? I'm considering getting a master's soon, and I want to get an account of what life looks like when you do this, … more

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So many job posts want a “strategic thinker” but then hand you a task list that is basically production work. When have you taken a role thinking it was strategy, only to find out it was really execution.more

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I've never had a good manager or supervisor. Someone who feels like a guiding force. I've had friends in the field tell me that their managers are good at molding their strengths to fit the co… more

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As a young woman in marketing, people love to default me to social media or “fun creative work.” It opens doors fast, but it also boxes you in if you are not careful. The upside is you learn quick and get real re… more

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So our team has officially started hiring AI-filmmakers, AI-scriptwriters, and pretty soon I know there will be a whole department just for AI-related work. I'm watching evolution unfold in front … more

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I have almost 20 years of experience in B2B email marketing for tech companies. I'm working on upskilling on social media marketing and working with other tools, like GA, SEO, and popular platforms like Klaviyo.
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What's with companies constantly reposting jobs that already have 100+ applicants? Surely there are many highly qualified people that applied the first time they posted the job. I sometimes view i… more

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I keep hearing you should tweak your resume for every single application, but sometimes it feels like overkill. How much tailoring is actually worth it when you’re applying in volume, and where do you… more

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McDonald’s joins Coke for being criticized for an AI Christmas commercial. Looking at this statement from the McD team, do you feel AI is taking jobs or changing the way we do them?

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Any SEM or SEO peeps here frustrated with these job postings that require experience outside their usual scope of work? I’ve been on the SEM side for almost 6+ years now and so many roles are looking … more

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I just finished managing a team on a large company project. I delegated work that gave my team time in the spotlight because I feel it’s my responsibility to grow them. As managers, how are you developing your staff? Do you feel like you’re supported by your leaders?

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Does anyone have experience, contacts or knowledge in general, on how to pivot into the experiential space. It’s something I am super interested in, I’ve worked on live shows like theater and concerts. I’ve work… more

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For those working in marketing, what are hiring managers actually valuing most at junior to mid-level now?

Social media performance, email marketing results, PPC reporting, or campaign strategy?

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This market is brutal right now. I've got a solid resume with strong experience, quantifiable achievements, and ATS-optimized keywords. In the past, I'd consistently get past initial screens i… more

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I was just about to give up looking for something in marketing after two years of unsuccessfully interviewing. I still had an admin job while I was looking. Things are finally looking up got a new mar… more

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When do you think you can retire or when you can switch to a lowering paying & demanding job?

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To lighten up the discussions (pun intended), I always wonder how much do trend announcements like Pantone actually influence your work?

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I’m Arwa Salama a dedicated Pharmacist and versatile Content Writer. I write medical and non-medical articles, in both Arabic and English,with one clear goal: to make information accurate, clear, and enjoy… more

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Most marketing job postings now list multiple specialties. Has this always been the expectation of marketing professionals, or is this fairly new? I've been out of the job hunting scene for nearly… more

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I had to take a year and a half off for caregiving, and now I’m applying to marketing roles again. I feel like the reason I'm getting zero responses is the gap year, and the worst part is that I d… more

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My former employer attempted a merger and the courts killed it saying that it was a monopoly. Nexflix/Warner Bros. isn’t monopoly? How do you see these super mergers affecting jobs in the near future beyond the expected mass layoffs?

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Ever tried to work in a company you worked for a few years back? I'm contemplating applying to an open role in my ex-company, but for some reason, I'm holding back. I've heard that compani… more

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In the past, test assignments for applicants was always controversial. In the age of AI, I’m starting to believe there may be no choice. Are you ok proving you have the skills right on the spot if asked?

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I keep seeing jobs that are not a perfect match for what I have done before, but they feel like the next level of where I want to go. I used to think you had to match every bullet point to be a real candidate. No… more

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At what point did you start feeling like you’re making enough money to save & also not worry about budgeting all the time?

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I applied to a state agency this fall, completed two interviews, and was rejected in mid-September. The hiring manager said she appreciated meeting me, that my enthusiasm and ideas stood out, and that they weren’… more

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I keep hearing that applying during the holidays is pointless, but honestly this is when I see who actually wants to hire. Some teams slow down, sure, but others are trying to lock people in before Q1 hits like a… more

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My agency's start time is 8 AM, and I'm just finding out that's not very common. I never worked anywhere else in my career so far, so I guess it was a little shocking. What time is your ag… more

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It’s Giving Tuesday! Have any of you done skills-based volunteerism? It’s donating time to help a nonprofit using your marketing skills. I’ve helped organizations develop their web sites and mobile apps. Not only are you helping the community, it gives you the ability to build skills, your portfolio, and network.

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My company is going RTO in Jan. Do you think this is going to be the general trend for all/most companies? I don't want to leave this company for another that is just going follow suit when I can … more

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