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Hi folks, I have a question about freelance fees. How much would you charge as a brand consultant for an app focused on e-sports? I would basically have to help them position their brand at LATAM, develop the whole conversion funnel, and make a plan for them for the whole year of 2021.

Curious: what are your personal criteria for referring someone for a job at your agency?
-anyone, so you can get the referral bonus?
-friends, because your friendship with them matters more longterm than your relationship with a job you don’t plan to stay at forever?
-only people who are truly incredibly talented because referring someone is an extension of your reputation?

For those who have gotten hired during the pandemic, was there anything you negotiated during the hiring process that helped you feel more secure in case of any layoffs that occurs after you’re hired?

What are new places to look for hiring roles. Not LinkedIn, indeed, or Craigslist 😉

I’m in the final stages of interviewing for two companies. I’m making the transition from account to client side, so it’s a big move. Anyway, last night I heard from one company that they’d be writing me an offer. Do I tell the other company? And what do I say? I’m a long shot for the role and don’t want to look like an asshole

Is being “overqualified” for a role a valid reason for being rejected?

Anyone know if Deutsch LA or NY will be hiring more soon? They’ve seemed pretty quiet since the split, wondering if that’ll change...

I had a second round interview for an entry-level Investment Analyst position with OMG exactly 2 weeks ago.

Today I got a call from a woman with Primerica (financial services) saying she was given my info & that they were interested in me. We had a mini chat & we set up a longer one for tomorrow.

Do you think OMG gave my info out instead of a direct no? Is it a good sign she reached out to me so fast? Is she a headhunter or just a recruiter?

Sorry for the all the Qs, I'm just excited lmao

Asked to write a case study as part of interview for a data analyst role! Anyone have any suggestions on what cases might be best? I was thinking of using an insight (from a past campaign) but am afraid it’s too specific and not something that can be applied to all campaigns.

I see agencies are hiring a ton of senior Search talent right now (at least in Canada). I haven't see these jobs being so hot in awhile. Any insight into what's going on within the industry?

I get that more brands are doubling down on digital / search / ecom right now. But I see disproportionally more postings for Paid Search jobs.

Can I apply to a brand-side role for a former client? I see a job listing I’m interested in, but I’m not sure if that’s taboo since I recently rotated off the team supporting a brand under the same client. I LOVED working with the client team (they’re fantastic) but I’m relieved to not be working with my former planning team anymore.

I have an opportunity to join a small Animation studio as a producer that does some amazing work. I am currently at a large notable agency as a PM. The work isn't revolutionary but this is the best work life balance I have ever had.
Do I leave and take a risk to do something more exciting and rewarding, or do I stay in my current position and risk feeling stagnant and like I'm wasting my growth potential?
Any advice would be helpful!

Just saw a job posting for an AAE role at Leo Burnett. I studied advertising at CU Boulder and always thought I’d go directly to an agency, but ended up accepting a job in-house for an offer I thought sounded great. It’s been over a year and I’m thinking I want to switch over. Does anyone have any tips on getting into the agency world after having been in-house? Also any insight on Leo Burnett would be great. Thanks!

Need some info: I'm looking for a new position and came across an opportunity at a media+creative agency as an Account Director. What're the main changes I can expect if I was to pivot from a purely creative agency in account management to a media+creative agency within the same dept? I'm going in for first interview soon and wanted to try to learn what I can in the interim.

External recruiter put me in touch with an agency 11 months ago. It didn't pan out but word is they're hiring again. Do I approach through the inhouse or 3rd party recruiter?

Just gave my notice citing mental health as the reason. My boss set up a team regroup and announced I resigned then said “anything you want to say to everyone?” I am SO BOTHERED that they put me in that position, what did they expect me to say? That I’ve been crying because of stress? That the clients threaten me? That my physical health has suffered too? That I can’t keep doing this to myself so I gotta go? I cannot get over how tone deaf it was to ask me to explain a mental health resignation

Why would you get poached by a recruiter for a role and not get it. Then another role opens up a few months later and they ghost you when you hit them up?

Does anyone know the recruiter at 160over90? I’m sure they’re not hiring creatives right now, but I’d love to shoot them my book regardless.

Anyone at Dentsu/mcgarrybowen who would be willing to submit my resume for a role? I already applied via LinkedIn but would be great to have someone share directly with HR. Please dm me if you’re willing to consider it! Thanks!

I’m interviewing at an agency in Nashville and have been working in San Francisco for 8 years. What might be a realistic salary range for a director position in a “tier-2” city like Nashville or Denver vs a NYC or SF?

How hard is it to pivot from producing to a project management role?

Stepping into the coveted CD role. Would love tips, tricks, things I wish I knew. Go.

For someone coming from an accounting background, what would be a good role to switch to in marketing. I heard Marketing Strategy can be an option.
P.S. The person has an MBA and Marketing Certificate

I know I am very lucky to be in this position especially during these COVID times, but looking for genuine thoughts on leaving a comfortable, secure job for a role at a coveted, yet smaller agency. In any other year I think this would be a no brainer, but the thought of leaving a stable job and starting a new one remotely is awfully daunting.

I’m curious how long everyone worked as a senior creative before getting their first ACD role. I imagine there is quite a range, but want to find the ballpark. Bonus points for sharing your starting ACD salary if it’s recent enough to still mean anything.

Asking for a friend who’s unable to post on here: Is $35k plus OT doable for NYC? She’s being considered for two roles at Omnicom, one is an assistant analyst role and the other is an assistant account exec role.

In your experience, what is a typical total number of rounds of interviews for an agency role? 

Is droga hiring again with the new wins or just moving existing staff around?

Why agencies gotta be hatin’ on hiring freelancers for perm position? 🥲

Anyone have experience applying to an-house position at your current client? Different department, but still worried how that could trickle back to my current client POC (and ultimately my agency).

How can I be happier at work? I found myself keep comparing me to other colleges and feel I’m not as recognized or taking credits that I suppose to take, and this makes me unhappy and exhausted. FYI I’m competitive in skills and knowledge but not as good in politics and often feel tired to think about it. I also tried to not care about the recognition but then how do I make sure I get to move my path up and forward in the current role?

At an entry level, do you believe finding a mentor is the best way to advance in advertising? I’ve been out of school for 2 years now and have applied to quite a few entry/mid-level positions at local agencies and have had no luck. I currently work at an acct. firm and would like to move on to an account or strategy position. I believe mentors should stem from a professional relationship, however I can’t say that I have anyone who can mentor me in this space. Any advice?

Hey- I know the world has been crazy and some folks have had a hard time with work throughout this pandemic. My agency Area 23 is hiring across all functions, also being NYC-based is not required. I would happy to chat with you about it, feel free to send me a DM.

Looking for advice:
Recently started a job and know I’m junior. My title doesn’t have “Junior” in it but i know titles can vary from place to place so I didn’t think much of it. As I was connecting with my new coworkers on LinkedIn, I saw that one of my teammates (who has the same title as I do now) spent a couple years in a Junior role at the agency before being promoted. There was no formal job description so I assumed the position was entry-level...cont.

Haven’t interviewed in a long time. Any tips or questions that I should practice/prep for? Strategy Director role. Thanks!

I’ve been offered a position a month ago at a pharma firm and they haven’t sent an offer letter yet. Am I wasting my time or wait it out ?

Guilty! Being the interviewee recently has taught me what I failed to do as an interviewer. 1Outline your hiring process/timeline. Simple but oft overlooked. Tell them how many people they’ll be meeting, when u aim to shortlist, when u aim to hire. Communicate- someone is probably intensely waiting for any word. They may miss other opportunities for u. 2 Closure! Surprising how many places don’t let u know when they’ve moved on from u! 3 Can u offer helpful advice for them? 4 Reply to all.