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How do I up my LinkedIn game? I’m a Miami Ad student trying to land a Junior CW role in NYC. I am blowing. Up. LinkedIn. Trying to reach out to every recruiter and CD at every agency I want to work for. I’ve gotten some bites, but how do I get out of “I like your stuff, I’ll send to my recruiter” pergatory? Worried I’m going to run out of people to reach out to before I even get an interview.

How do you rescind accepting a job offer without burning that bridge? Do you, or do you live with your decision? And if you do, how do you do it without burning the bridge with the company whose offer you accepted?

Context: Recently signed and accepted an offer somewhere I think I'd really like to work, but was approached today about an open role at Media Monks making at least $30k more than my accepted offer, possibly more. What would you do? Any advice? Beyond appreciated 🙏

I started a new job 4 months ago and know it’s not for me long term. Before I left my old job I had consistently talked to the company’s London office about opportunities. It was just bad timing overall and they couldn’t guarantee an inter company move at that time. I just saw them post a new role I would crush and reached out. I followed some great articles on best way to approach a company you had previously turned down (which I kinda did). Has anyone gone through something similar? 🤞🙃👀

Amazon, Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft or TikTok for account manager/sales role if comp was all the same.

For all of the (much needed) conversation around rethinking the hiring process, it’s amazing that so many agencies still choose to just ghost candidates who don’t move forward. Especially candidates who’ve gone through several rounds of interviews.

Turned 30, became an ACD, now facing burn out on month four. It’s a start-up so I have to be a project manager, packaging designer, production artist, photographer, copywriter, and big idea thinker. We’re looking to hire designers under me but I’m afraid that won’t solve what I’m feeling. Am I not set up for success or am I not ready for this? I’ve always dreamed of this position but now that it’s here, it feels bleak. Any advice appreciated.

What questions do you ask when talking to recruiters to learn more about a position? My questions tend to be a lot more client, deliverables, and team-centric and I generally get some version of the reply 'I'll let the CD speak to those'

Thoughts on Media Monks these days? Interviewing for a Sr. Producer role and curious how people like working there. Any stories or insight to share?

Need help and guidance with a bit of a dilemma - have two agencies I'm interviewing with. One is further along in that, I've met the major players. The other is just starting (met with their HR). The further along one is a freelance/temp to perm. I'm assuming the other role would be perm. If the temp to perm comes through (I already know what $), do I take and then leave if the other offer is attractive? Don't want to burn bridges at all in this business. HELP!!

does anyone have any great examples of a strategy portfolio/book? i’m not sure where to even start when it comes to synthesizing everything i’ve done and what’s important for the people looking at it (recruiters, hiring managers, etc)

Refused to do an assignment (free work) as part of hiring process they still reached out with an offer/ salary number. I offered them sample of past work as an alternative and it worked. Never get exploited by entertaining these free assignments as its simply unpaid work and stand your ground. PS: Oh and i still refused the offer.

I’m new in an internal role where I find the general culture is to criticize outside vendors work but not provide direction or actionable feedback, only “that it doesn’t hit the mark” (but nobody says what the mark is). Is this simply a lead by example situation or does anyone have any other tips. Thanks!

I came from a senior search analyst position at another agency and entered here as a new manager. I’m 3 weeks into the role so far - responsibilities and direction have been unclear for the new business I’m unsure of my day-to-day duties. Looks like they’re still hiring more people for my team but I’m not sure what I’m supposed to be doing? Is it because I’m newly hired there’s not much to do? I’m confused and no one is able to speak to me, it feels more isolating especially while remote

Hi, I'm based in London and looking to relocate to the USA (Virginia or North Carolina specifically). Can anyone advise on where/how I can get visa sponsorship for a marketing role (Marketing Manager/Director)?

Is there anyone at DDB SF that would be willing to answer some Q’s for me? I applied for the AD position and would love to have an insider’s perspective!

Hey! 3yrs Digital agency strategist exp. running paid social & CPC Ads for primarily e-comm brands. I manage a small team and looking for new opportunities but I’m not sure what exact roles I should be searching/applying for that fit my experience/skill set. I’m experienced in strategy, analytics (GA, Data studio), budgeting, media buying & optimizing. Would this type of role fit under a “Strategist” type role or something similar? Thanks!

I left my cushy old ad agency (due contract ending in two months) and my friend persuaded me to join his small ad agency which i am not keen at first because i am transitioning to UX. got overwhelmed with the amount of work. (From 2 clients now i am handling 6 clients plus website, reporting etc) I had the similar long hours ad agency culture (work till wee hours , long meetings) not looking back to it again. Its only been a month. Should i quit right away and wipe the role off cv?

i have a direct report that is frequently referring to themselves by a higher title than what they really are and aren't happy that i can't formally upgrade them to that title until the next bonus / promotion round EOY. how do i manage this? i'm working with them on a dev plan to get them to that role in due time, but they're not ready yet.

I recently made a move for a better title and more money. The agency is great and I like the people but in some ways the role feels like a step down: fewer resources, more accounts, hands off manager. I used to have 2 jrs and 2 srs on my team, plus a boss who was always there for me. Now I have 1/2 of 2 jrs I can’t rely on to independently execute solid work. Do I start looking for another job? How can you even do that after just making a switch?

I’m currently employed by one of the big four, but currently thinking about switching to a startup. I don’t see too many future growth opportunities at my current company and the role isn’t what I thought. Any pros as to why the switch could be better?

How long does it usually take to hear back about a job if you are getting an interview? Is it immediate or would the recruiter select a bunch of candidates then interview? Seems like a ton of places are hiring so I’m just curious

Is it worth sticking it out in a role that you know you’re not getting the right experience you want/not a good fit (at a small agency), to not seem like a flight risk/job hopper? I’m at the 7 month mark and not sure if I should stick it out to hit the 1 year point, before leaving.

I just found out I am being paid less than both of the people I manage ($6k and $10k less). The issue though is they both have a different job than me - they are project managers and I am in more of an overarching strategy role. But I do manage and represent my entire dept. I haven’t been at my company for a full year yet so negotiating my salary is hard (especially because we are very large and matrixed).

How would you approach this? Is this normal? I’m just feeling very frustrated.

Which role would be a natural transition from account management? Especially if one wanted to move to the product side (tech)?
Has anyone here had that experience? Which tech companies are open to interviewing folks from agencies.

Has anyone made a successful pivot from copywriting into another role/field? If so, how’d it go? What are you doing now?

I work at a startup and was just promoted from the manager level to the director level. Since I’m at a startup there’s flexibility in what my next title will be. I’ll be handling all marketing internally and externally for the company im with. It will be a hybrid role between Director of Digital Marketing and Director of Product Marketing. What should my new title be? I have 5 years of experience.

Any creatives (specifically copywriters) who moved from agency side to client side willing to chat about your experiences? I’m considering a move but am not exactly sure if I’ll be able to do the work I want to. The role I’m up for is technically a copywriter role but it seems that the client side expectation of a copywriter is a little different from what I’m used to. Seems to be content writing, social, internal comms and little actual marketing campaigns for my portfolio. Is that how it is?

What’s the vibe like at TrackDDB? Did they ever end up hiring after they took over Mercedes Benz?

Currently working in account management and it's not my thing. I want to move into strategy, but had no luck with jr strat roles. I got an offer as a project manager, and am really interested in the work plus it plays to my skills. Should I take the offer and get out of my current position, or stick it out until the perfect strat offer comes around?

Have you ever requested access to your data after you interviewed for a new role and was turned down for a job? What was your experience and do you recommend it?

Hi! Got an interview for a associate position at Xaxis in their Account Services team and I am excited about it! - any tips/guidance on what to expect (interview and the role) thank you so much!

Companies hiring full remote for planning and strategy at the supervisor or at the AD level?

GSK account at Publicis Media/pGSK. Any thoughts? Would be for a Strategy role.

Feeling conflicted about wanting to leave my current company of a year where I feel I’m underpaid (despite praise from managers), though I love my coworkers and (sometimes) the work/clients. I know I can make a lateral jump somewhere else to make more, and I don’t want to get left behind in this hot market. I would be really sad to leave my current role, but really want/need more money. Anyone else going through this?

Hi everyone,
I have been at the agency (big name) as a junior for 3 years, and now have an offer at a local tech company for almost x2 more money, but a design position. So there’s quite a change. Wondering if I switch for at least a year (just to see if I like it), how hard it might be to go back to ad world?
Did anyone have similar experience or has any advice?