Alright my agency is officially falling apart. Who’s hiring in NYC?

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I went through a couple of interviews for a job posting that I wasn’t 100% about, it’s been a couple weeks since and I usually send a follow up right around now, should I still do it even if it’s not a position I necessarily want? Didn’t want to come off rude in case of future opportunities.

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All of these white women posting they cofounded AIR to increase Diverse hiring. It’s a beautiful idea. How come it seems so self-serving? Wouldn’t it be more genuine if they didn’t announce it with ‘we did this!’ cheers for themselves, but just quietly made a difference! Better to see pics of 20 diverse hires it leads to than 20 white people literally congratulating each other on LinkedIn. i’m sure the hearts are in the right place but the roll out smells funny.

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Any tips for asking about a job as I reach the end of my internship? It’s coming towards the end of my contract and I wanted to have a chat with my CD to ask if there is the potential of a position at the end of it. Obviously with COVID I am not expecting anything and, if there isn’t, no hard feelings at all. Does anyone have any tips for how to broach the subject?

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Applied for what I thought was freelance for an agency but instead they’re offering a ‘short-term hire’ position that lasts 3 months and includes PTO, medical, and 401k. Why would they offer that? Is this worth it? I’m already insured and a 3-month 401k plan seems odd to me...

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How many years does an art director need to be considered for a senior art director role or ACD role? And how much should they ask for in NYC? Also should they accept a lower pay during covid?

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Looking for a junior/internship/entry level position within Accounts in Birmingham. Does anyone have any tips? Been searching for weeks now and nothing really.

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In the past six years I’ve grown from an intern to my current position in an average-sized agency (~80 people) in a medium-sized market (Southeast). I’m starting to look for the next opportunity, but not sure how to best position myself and what job to look for. I develop creative myself, with extensive skills in photo/video, Lr, Pr, Ps, Ae and C4d, I manage a team, develop concepts, pitch to clients, pioneer innovations, build case studies & have two masters. What am I & where should I look?

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Ah, the coveted Verbal Designer role. Not sure what that means, but hey, thought somebody might find it useful.

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Has anyone ever taken a role that is a level or two below? I’d like to go back to a Sr. Designer role and is fine with a pay cut. Does that make me less attractive or more attractive as candidate?

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I’ve come to a realization that I want to be in a training role. In all of the positions I’ve had, the thing I loved best was teaching - teaching a new hire how to use the tools, teaching a client how to use a dashboard or teaching counterparts in other markets how to apply our planning process. It’s what has been most fulfilling. That said, there doesn’t seem to be many open roles like this at agencies. Are they a foregone need? Do I need to expand to different industries? TIA.

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Would you ever leave your full-time agency job if a Spotify, Apple, or Google type of company offered you a high-paying contract role?

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Which Salesforce module carries the most clout ? Which are most practical ? Which one are hiring managers looking for?

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State of Strategy at Grey? Saw they might be hiring?

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Strategy directors, what are things you expect your senior strategists to be able to bring to the table? Strategy associate directors, what are things you did to get promoted to your position now? I am looking to get promoted in the next year and I like to work on myself professionally beyond what’s given to me in my annual reviews.

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Had my review today. Went well, was told I was operating above my level and my only criticism was to not let my account partner bulldoze me in client meetings.

I was told I was not being put up for promotion because I’ve only been on the account for 8 months.

Thought I was ok with this but the more I think about it the more upset I get especially if I’m already operating at the role above mine. ISO best tips to cope, re-approach boss, job search for a place that will value what I can bring?

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Beyond salary, what is typically part of a compensation package for an agency executive role? (Within a holding company)

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Resources/courses/tips for merging career path with brand or creative strategy?

My career path has been anything but linear - interned in creative (copy), worked in SEO/content creation until I got my BA in advertising (minor in Psych). Worked first two years in digital media, then two in branded content + project/account management. Now in an SAE role, which I enjoy but want to continue my education in line with my interest in the big picture planning and strategy.

So my questions:

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The HR Director of my dream agency reached out to me on LinkedIn. Can someone please tell me if this sounds promising or not?

I couldn't breathe when I first read it. I was so excited and had, very foolishly, assumed it meant there's a 99% chance I would get the role, without even knowing much.

Also, if someone could guide me how to go about conversations like these, that would be great.

Thank you! 🌸

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If I put a TVC in my book (as an art director), what are the general assumptions of my role in the project? Are art directors usually supposed to handle set design and stuff in addition to concepting it? Should I be specific in my book as to what parts I did or didn’t do or leave that to when people ask in interviews?

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Any designers/ADs turned strategists in the room? I’d love to chat about what you like about your new role, and how you made that transition!

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When is the earliest you’d recommend looking for an agency job in LA? I’ve been looking to move from client side to agency for over a year (and have my book built out), but my current role isn’t terrible and will likely be stable through COVID. Should I be applying (or freelancing?) now or wait it out in my current role?

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If you keep hiring for “Rock Stars” then keep expecting your shit to get trashed.

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If you undersell your freelance rate during the initial interview by like $5/hr, is there a way to backtrack that if you get offered the position?

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Do agencies like Mother and 72andsunny post jobs on LinkedIn or is the hiring process more internal? Never see any job alerts

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In terms of employment and hiring, which approach more closely describes your personally held view, Equality or Equity?

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Industry survey:
Which workplace discrimination have u personally experienced when it comes to hiring based on A) age, G) gender, S) sexual orientation, R) race, N) nationality or D) disabilities?

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Would you interview for a position you feel you’re under qualified for? I have been a senior consultant of strategy at Interbrand for about a year now. I have a total of 5 years experience working in branding/advertising. I received a recruiter InMail last week regarding a strategy director role at a smaller branding agency. The job seems interesting and challenging and I’m def intrigued by the opportunity and title bump but I feel like I am not ready to take on the director role yet. Continued.

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Anyone here have any advice on how a media person can transition into more of a production role or project management role? Almost hitting a year in media and I’m feeling pretty stagnant already.

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How did all the tech/media companies decide on a “creative strategist” title where the job is clearly creative, not strategy?

“Strategist” = noun, person, role
“Creative” = adjective, modifier (in this case)
“Creative strategist” is a strategist, even if a lame sort of strategist, but not a creative.

Did they realize how dumb “strategic creative” sounds, so they subverted grammar to make it sound better?

It’s mostly creatives supporting media sales.

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Any advice for a parent returning to work after a long break to be with family? How do you start to fit into your old pace, team, leadership role? Honestly, I was considered a high performer and my biggest fear is I won't be able to return to that.

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Applying for jobs during a pandemic: I’m looking for both a new role to start ASAP and I would like to relocate to a different city within the next year. Given the current environment, are employers open to hiring someone who is currently not in the region? Will listing my address hurt my chances of moving forward in the interview process?

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say what you want about Gary Vee, but he still champions hiring creatives at any age. possibly starting an “over 60 agency” from what i heard.

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I’d love to freelance on the side without my company being alerted about it on LinkedIn. How do I position myself in an effective way to get freelance work?

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For those eager/desperate for a job. Has being unemployed changed your stance on what you would work on? Ex: I once said I’d never work on cigarette advertising. Now I’m not so sure I wouldn’t take a temporary position on such to get me through. How about Aggressive oil companies? However- I’m sure I’d say No to Monsanto!

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We are hiring an AE! EComm experience a huge plus, HubSpot/Klaviyo experience preferred. Fully remote for now and foreseeable future. DM me for more details!

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Anyone else “fired due to COVID” then see a job listing for their role without the company reaching out to you? Feels pretty shitty.

Pros/cons of reaching out, in a professional matter of course, to express disappointment on how they treat people? Fully knowing this isn’t happening to just this single role...

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Is it impossible for me to get my start in advertising if I'm not part of MAIP (I'm a POC)? I've been looking for a position since March, and I saw recently a lot of MAIP creative interns have been hired fulltime at their respective internship. Is it hopeless for me? Yes, I have a portfolio if anyone is hiring for a Jr CW position.

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Just got a verbal offer for experienced analyst position at a middle market investment bank in Chicago. What should I expect/negotiate for in terms of salary and bonus?

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Would it be difficult to get a job in IA if most of my experience has been auditing private non-404 asset mgmt funds? I really enjoy process walkthroughs when I have them though. Also, does title matter that much in IA? I’m a manager now, but based on job descriptions it looks like I might have to go for a senior auditor role because audit manager roles generally call for 8+ years from what I’m seeing. Can title be negotiated?

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Anybody familiar with the Fisher Investments sales role? They give you a salary first 2 years plus commission, but the only thing that I don’t like is they no longer pay the trail on any account you open after 3 years. Just wanted to know if anyone knows anything about their program and if the FA’s are really getting THAT many leads to justify that comp plan.

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Tried to apply to a role at DB, gave up trying to get through the antiquated application portal... why am I not surprised?

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Hello Amazonians,

I am currently interviewing for Business Analyst role for Amazon, cleared 1st round which lasted for an hour. They have asked me to confirm availability for a full day. Can you please help me with what kind of interview rounds i can expect?

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I have been having a few emails exchanges with a recruiter and he said that based on my experience, I could start as a Level 6. What is this? Is this truly a SM role? Is this a consulting role?

Has anyone exited from B4 analyst level to a BizOps role at FAANG? I'm coming up on my 2 years at B4 as a BA, mostly involved in large scale tech implementation projects. Looking to move to something even less technical while getting a salary bump.

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Job opportunity (mgr title, 4-6 yr exp needed) in Internal Audit (w/ data analytics exposure) at one of the largest private companies in Chicago. I interviewed with them (director and vp) till last round and decided to pursue a different opportunity. Great and caring people who seems to support what you wanna do at this position. Since it’s private there is a lot of room to create and build from the best practice. lmk if you are interested or know someone needs help. Thanks!

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I’ll be promoted next year to senior but I’m in a niche role where I don’t see myself long term. Should I make a job switch now or should I wait to get promoted to senior? I currently have 1.5 years of experience.

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I ve received an offer from EY GDS, banglore,I have total 8 years of experience in Analytics. I was given a consultant, 42 rank
Is the role and rank justifying my experience?
How is it working wd EY?

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Innocean is looking for a freelance BA for a three+ month long contract! Who’s open?

(If you don’t want to respond here, reach out to the recruiter Chip Peck, or the hiring manager Jenn Kennedy on LinkedIn)

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What are some questions you could expect when interviewing for an AE position? Trying to nail this interview tomorrow, so any advice/tips are welcome. Thanks!

What is the life sciences specialist role at LEK like? How do the responsibilities and progression / future opportunities differ between LSS and a generalist consultant working in the life sciences space?

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I'll be based in Tampa but living in the Orlando metro as of 8/30 (official paperwork lags a bit.). I can’t wait to be back

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If you’re in the final stages of interviewing with multiple companies at the same time and they inquire about other offers and interviews, should you tell them? Obviously not who the other company is but at least that you’re interviewing / expecting another offer?

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Anyone gone from PA to CBRE ? Do you like it ?

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It’s been 3 years since I (27F) moved to Seattle and still don’t have a solid social circle. Not necessarily a big group… I’m talking 3-4 friends who are easy going and not flakey/ hard to make plans with.

Idk if it’s due to Covid, Seattle freeze, a combination of the two or other factors. Any transplants out there who are NOT the outdoorsy type and feel the same? And if so, how did you get past it?

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What software does your firm use and how do you like it? CRM, scheduling, virtual Meetings, Client Portal, consolidated statements, etc.

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Bonjour, quels sont les salaires pour un poste de Junior Associate chez McKinsey ?

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Hi all I have 2nd round technical interview for Salesforce Developer profile. Can you please share some tips for my interview. Thanks

Salesforce Tata Consultancy Amazon Infosys

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Tired of hearing all the "account people suck” comments on this app. Get some new material creatives.

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my stress level peaks when there is so much work to do and the filing day is only 2 weeks away 🙃

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Hi! can anyone please refer me in ZS? I’ve the job Id.

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Curious how much a Project Developer makes at EDP Renewables or any competitors🤔

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8.5 years of experience... Associate level @TIAA

How much should be ideal package to ask for?

Where did people have success with stamping? I’m a Russian citizen and trying to get an H1B stamp to visit my family. Been close to 2 years since I haven’t travelled abroad and hate it

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Looking to make a change and I live in Tampa. Any suggestions for firms or any help would be appreciated

Any Slalom 🐠 lurking who could share insights into a Salesforce Practice Lead role posted on LI?

Hi, I'm a third year. The only associate with a salary that's not an even thousand.

I'm sure they're right: $307,000 is simply not enough. But $308,000 is obviously too much. I'm glad they found the perfect middle ground for third years

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Who here has actually made a genuine connection from being in this group? Let’s hear your stories 🍵

@barclays what is the leave policy in Barclays. How many leaves per year and how many gets carry forwarded to next year. When can we encash our leaves.

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Just on boarding, who will evaluate your performance and how do they know how you performed if you are not working directly with them? I assume we will work on different clients throughout the year instead of a fixed team?

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Has anyone got any good sources for understanding how biodiversity fits in with ESG measurements used in the finance world?

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