I really wish you were able to spend a day at an agency, just observing, sitting in on meetings etc. During the interview process. They ask to see your work, wish we can ask to see HOW they work

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Is it acceptable to wear jeans to an agency interview if you aren't a creative? Obviously I would dress them up, but is it just a bad idea?

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If I want to move to LA in November, when should I start applying to agencies out there?

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Ready for my job interview this morning like:

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How early is too early to show up at an interview?

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Where do folks get hi-res news footage from for case study videos?

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Got a new job that I moved states for. Started last week and instantly not feeling the office or the work. Horrible fit. Never been so bored at work before. Anyone ever interview elsewhere so soon??

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Anyone ever lied about their job title while applying to give themselves a title bump and gotten away with it? Asking for a friend 😂

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Is 5 seperate interviews normal?

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I don’t tell people where I’m interviewing because I don’t want to jinx it 🔮

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I’m looking to make a shift to branding design. The agency I’m interested in is looking for both digital designer and branding designer. Am I better off applying for DD to get them to notice me first?

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How do I have the conversation with my CD saying that I’m interviewing places just to get a promotion/raise? (Continued in comments)

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During my interviews, I get the feeling my answer to the “tell us about your process” inquiry isn’t hitting the mark. Would love to hear what other creatives/art directors have to say...

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What are your fave interview questions to ask GCDs, ECDS, etc?

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Anyone on here work somewhere with a more formal dress code? I need to know which places I should avoid applying in the future. All casual, all the way ✌️.

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Why in the name of Zeus are agencies still doing creative tests? It feels a bit like exploitation to me. My book is my creative test. And you’re interviewing me. So I must have passed.

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Besides being sick, what's a good excuse to miss work or work from home for an interview?

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What are your thoughts on Adcolor Futures? Have you heard of it? Is it worth applying to?

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Am I the only person with the feeling that people are fleeing Droga5? If you work there now and have interviewed elsewhere in the last 2-3 weeks, what was your motivation to start looking...

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Creatives: what are your favorite questions to ask the person interviewing you for a job? I always feel like by the time they say “do you have any questions?” they’ve already answered most of them.

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People who have judged Cannes: Do you actually read the six-section write-ups or do you just watch the case study video?

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At what point in your career is experience valued over personality in the interview process? I was told that my background is strong, however, the team felt I wasn’t enthusiastic enough for the role

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That moment when you realize the agency you’re interviewing for is also WPP

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Any advice on interviewing for a job you have no interest in?

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If I saw a case study for an obviously fake campaign that hunts down responses from ghosting recruiters I’d be REALLY conflicted.

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Hat to a job interview = good/bad?

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Pop quiz Hot Shot. You've been interviewing with BBH, Fallon, Leo Burnett and CP+B. All four make offers... What do you do??? What do you do?!?!

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Fishies, you have any advice or questions I can ask in an interview (phone call late today) to help me vet the creative leadership I will be working under?

...

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OK it’s Friday 13th

1. Shut the door on my cats tail this morning.
2. Noticed the side mirror was cracked on my car..
So
3. Stay home and hide under bed or take the risk and head to my job interview?

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Job interview next week. They gave me an assignment. Should I do a deck? A word doc? Also they said it’s a panel interview - what does that mean?! I know I’m being vague but any advice would be 👌🙏

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Interviewing for a Sr position at an agency. they’ve asked me to do a concepting exploration for a brand that’s currently their client, providing conceptual ideas and HLs. I feel like...

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When quitting, do you tell your boss the exact reasons why or do you save it for HR if they do an exit interview?

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Is it nerdy 🤓 that I’m super excited to lead my 1st case study!! I’m absolutely thrilled that I’ll be able to show some very interesting findings

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What was the straw that broke the camels back? I’ll start. CEO wanted every employee to have a bio. Format was approved. 50 interviews and write ups. He decides against the format and wants a rewrite.

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Imprint Projects - any word on them. Not a whole lot on Glassdoor and I have an interview there tomorrow ?

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Exit interview dilemma - Caught between wanting to be brutally honest and not burning bridges. Combo of online form for ratings (not text) & HR mtg . Can other agencies in network see this in future?

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Anyone ever think about how awesome recruiters must feel that everyone is waiting for them to bless them with an interview?

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Any creatives work at Google in SF? Got an informational interview with them and curious about what it’s like on the inside.

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Strats who’ve gone on to work platform side (Twitter, Google, Facebook)...care to share what life is like? Interview tips welcome too...

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Is it ever ok to circumvent the agency recruiter and go straight to creative leadership after an interview?

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does anyone have experience exiting after 1 year? any vengeful MD stories? my MD knows a lot of people and i’m scared if i interview or exit to one of these places that he has a connection at he might try to mess with my career...

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Western nc CTE interview questions? How do I prepare?

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Hello Deloitte 🐟,
After three rounds of interview, recruiter wants to have a call with partner as a final round. What is the intervw with a partner like ? What is the role of a partner in Deloitte. I am interviewing for specialist master role for cyber security. What is the ask for compensation for this position at D and what is the signing bonus and target bonus like ? 7YOE and 135k TC

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HCL interview questions
YOE 7
Handle exceptions thrown by a thread?
Can JVM (through class loaders) load same class twice ?
Why only in synchronised block we can have wait and notify method ?
Which one will you choose : Soap or Rest ?
What is CI/CD ?
Row Mapper v/s ResultSetMapper
describe Oauth flow

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Has Bain London started rolling out interviews for Associate Consultant (Experienced hire)?

I have not heard for a long time so wanted to check.

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Folks applying for Data and Analytics roles in the industry at M, SM, D Levels, what technical/functional topics do you prepare for on the Analytics side?

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Interviewed for internal manager role at BCG and moved to second round but across another role at BCG that is a better fit. Should I tell the recruiter and withdraw from the current interview process?

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Anyone migrate with a partner/practice group to a new firm? Is it usually a standard interview process? Opportunity for signing bonus?

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Does anyone have any recommendations on how to prep for a human capital case study? I’m interviewing for SC role and have deep knowledge in the areas of Org Design, Change Management and Culture Transformation. I worry more about structuring the conversation and my answers in the most effective way

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I'm currently a third year V100 tax associate and I am interviewing with my dream firm next week. This is my first lateral interview. Other than being prepared to discuss my current and past matters, do you have any tax-specific interview tips?

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I had recently attended the interview at IQVIA for sql developer position, but when I received the offer letter the designation mentioned there is "Software engineer- technical operations 130'.

Just wanted to know if this is some kind of a production support role.

Can anyone please help me understand this?

TIA !

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Hi All,
I had my 1st round of interview with Executive Director and 2 leads for Technical role. I have 2 queries-
1. How many rounds should i expect in total considering I clear everything? (I think my first round itself has technical + manger/director)
2. How long (time) will it take to get an offer?
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Jr. Associate at an AmLaw 100 firm in Central Florida. Good credentials; top 10% at T14, law review. Sick of private practice bc of hours and pressure. Also, not enjoying the work that Central Florida offers, but want to live here.

I want to one day have my own firm. Trying to think outside the box on how to get the experience w/o being in big law for ten years.

Thinking of applying to be an ASA and to the FL AGO. Would like trial experience or civil rights/con law work.

Thoughts appreciated!

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Anyone’s offices opening soon in the central region?

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Sr UX Researcher / Chicago
Masters degree & 5+ YoE
Passed all Google interviews and currently finding a team. Was being considered for L4/L5. Any advice to land on L5 (Sr Researcher) and what’s a fair base & TC for L4 vs. L5? Thanks!

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Hi folks,

Can someone pls help with below..

I will be joining Mindtree in Jan,22 so will I be eligible for a hike for the year 2022 ?

And also what will be typical hike% in mindtree ?

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How long does UBS take to send offer letter after the candidate accepts the salary breakup ?

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Hi Fishes, I am looking for a role in data analyst/Business analyst/product analyst with Hyderabad as location or WFH.
Experience: 2yrs as Senior Analyst at eClerx
Current CTC: 11LPA
expecting CTC: 14LPA+
If you have any vacancy in your company please let me know
Thanks

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Interested in getting opinions on Wipflis benefits

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I'm being interviewed for Senior Analyst in hsbc. Can anyone help me with the tax saving options available with HSBC? Like self education, communication, meal vouchers etc.

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Hi guys, Could you please help me out on what to be filled here, I've 3 years of experience and I don't think I would be falling under gratuity that will be '0'. But I'm not sure of what to be filled on "Leave Encashment Exemption". I've 170 hours of leave balance. My HRBP dose not respond at all I've been trying to contact her from weeks and there's no response to any of mails nor pings on teams. I really appreciate you for helping me fill this?

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Sabre India -19.43 LPA (Product based)
17.5 LPA fixed
2L variable

LTI (18.5LPA)
16L fixed
1.5L Variable
1L JB

YOE -6 years
Tech Stack -Selenium, Java, Test NG , Cucumber, Jenkins,Git,API Testing

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Hlo guys,
Which are the certifications that can add great value to our CV as An IT employee ?

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What to do with stocks/crypto accumulated in US, sell them when moving back to home country after completing H1B ? What about taxation when you hold and sell later ?

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Hi Fishes,

May I know what is the maximum expected salary CTC should be asked in Capgemini for C2 Band position for 10years experience?

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I want a review for netcracker. Have an offer from mastercard 30.8 L (28 fixed and 2.8 variable) +1 L bonus
And Netcracker offering 32fixed in along with free transport and food coupans. Also told they are working on latest tech stack
Mastercard is not ready to revise offer
Shall I choose netcracker in this case?
Position Java backend dev with 8.7y exp


Position java backend dev
Exp 8.7y

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Any Navy Nukes in this bowl?

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Can I change my base location from Bangalore to Mumbai? I am having an offer from capgemini but it's from Bangalore, HR told me you can change your location later on,
So can I change my base location?

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Anyone have a special platinum Marriott support number or contact person to resolve a lingering issue?

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de Blaiso says we’re on track to hit orange zone of restrictions post Thanksgiving which means no more indoor dining among other things.

The metric they are using is % positivity rate.

My question is this - is this a fair metric and if not what is a better metric to compare if it’s getting worse and we need social controls?

I only got tested when I traveled out of state for wedding and thought I was at a high(er) risk for exposure. Tested positive but I was already expecting that. (Contd)

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