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What can we do to create more entry level strategy positions? Don’t see too many opportunities to start off in strategy and seems like most strategist had to tunnel in from other disciplines.

I've only been in the industry for a few years + am noticing the same tendencies across agencies. How can I promote change w/out stepping on anyone's toes or being labeled "that black gir… more

How can I pivot from a boring, general media planner role into something more impactful/meaningful? Should I look into switching roles? Or how can I bring value to my work?

What are some tips on how to reach out to someone you don't know very well personally, but who works at a company you're interested in working at.

What are some tips you can give folks who are trying to get their first job?

How should we deal with following up with folks who say they will be in touch but then don’t contact you again?

Question for MAIP Summit: How to successfully transition to client side? What are some tips and things you look for when finding a career outside the agency world.

How do agencies become more diverse/inclusive without putting the burden on its POC talent, especially those at the junior level?

Topic I’d love to discuss at the Summit:
Department structures — how do we simultaneously leverage collaboration, manage hierarchy, and develop talent?

It seems as though entry level/junior roles in the industry are slowly disappearing. How can young people who haven’t managed to get their foot in the door yet actually start? For not so recent grads.

Are there any good case studies of publishers/ brands that have thoughtfully and successfully been able to bring in more diverse audiences to their base?

How did you know this industry was for you? How did you end up in advertising and what made you stay?

How do you leverage your professional experience when applying for Grad school? Is having a MBA useful in advertising in order to secure a more senior position?

Is food something we can discuss for the Summit? If not, can we address tokenism in the industry? Like what are actionable steps to break out of that in ‘diverse’ agencies? It’s hella annoying.

What are some tips to establish a healthy balance of work/life and avoid burn out? I find that it’s so easy to start obsessing over the emails and work that is still left to be done.

What are some ways to hack the process when applying to jobs that are across the country?

I’ve noticed it’s hard to get a serious conversation going once a recruiter realizes you’re far away.

I’m in a great agency and have a great job, but I’m in a not so great city. I’m bored, surrounded by old people, the city isn’t diverse, and I’m far away from family.

Would it be crazy to leave?

#MAIPSummit2020:
How do you deal with layoffs?
-for those now suddenly unemployed, and
-for those who didn't get laid off but are now dealing with a bleak looking workplace

1) How do I decide that it's time to leave your current job and pursue another one?
2) How do I negotiate salary?

#MAIPSummit2020 :

In my experience, it's been considered taboo (especially by employers) for employees to discuss salary with peers. Does this practice help encourage pay inequality? Thoughts?

#MAIPSummit2020 question:

What's the best way to determine your financial worth when applying for a new/different position?

Love my agency’s culture, perks, teams, etc. and don’t see myself leaving for quite some time. Is there such a thing as staying at an agency too long?

Question for 2020 Summit:
How do you go about having a conversation about transitioning roles to a different department? Who do you talk to and how do you navigate that conversation?

Question for 2020 summit:
Is there ever a perfect time to switch your role in an agency (Strat to account, account to creative etc.)? Or do you have to start from the ground up?

Question for 2020 Summit:
1. How should you gracefully handle LinkedIn DMs when being poached at a job you love?
2. What are signs that you should stay at your job vs. move on to something else?

Question I’d like to bring up at the MAIP 2020 Summit: What advice does one have when creating your own role?

Topic I'd like to discuss in #MAIP2020Summit: How to decide if an agency is the right fit for you?

Best summer experience so far @ your agencies?

I’m so burnt out

Hi MAIP!!!