So I graduated in March. Still jobless. People tell me not to worry, that no one is hiring right now. But I see people who graduated getting jobs (and at really good places). I don’t know what to do. I’m conflicted to reach out to recruiters because I know they’re probably busy, but at the same time I don’t want to wait too long...

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You know... now would be a great time for agencies across the world to start hiring again. Crazy idea I know

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Is W+K still hiring or do they have a freeze as well?

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Advice please! I'm anticipating an offer from a different agency, for an account manager role on a retailer's media business. I'm currently on track to become a supervisor at my agency by EOY (cont'd)

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What agencies are still hiring?
I’m an ACD and looking for a new job. European passport, now working in Asia.

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What are some things a recently laid off junior can do right now that’ll benefit them once agencies start hiring again?

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How long did it take you in your position before you truly felt like you knew what you were doing?

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How long does it take for you to get comfortable in a new role? I just switched agencies and I’m wondering how long will the adjustment period be.

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I have a job interview at a start-up agency tomorrow. My current position is very secure, so given the uncertainty around COVID-19, the job security at this potential, new opportunity makes me nervous. What are some questions I should ask in the interview?

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Will agencies be hiring in the fall? Or end of the summer as pitches start again

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An independent recruiter reached out to me for a position that should be urgently filled. She asked me if she could call me as soon as possible. I agreed, shared my CV and phone number, but then silence. Am I being scammed?

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Creatives who got laid off. What are you doing now?

I’ll loose my job soon due to covid and live at the other side of the world so flying back home is not an option. I’m ok staying here as the city is amazing but all agencies have a hiring freeze until the end of the year.
I need to make money. I also need to get my head around the situation. Any inspirational suggestions would be helpful and much appreciated.

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I have my first interview tomorrow for a new job - I’m currently still at the agency I got my first job at (it’s been 2 years & I’ve had 1 promotion, for reference). My question is - can they ask me how much I’m currently making? If so, can I lie? Can they ask for proof? I’m grossly underpaid right now (way below average and even below minimum for my role) so I’ll be asking for a hefty increase, but don’t want them to know just HOW hefty, because I feel like it’ll put me at a disadvantage.

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I had an interview yesterday with a recruiter. I asked them what the history of the position was to gain insight on where the person in the new role would have to pick up the mantle. They said there was an individual who held the position but did a horrible job. I felt uncomfortable when they told me this. Is this a red flag?

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Sr. Copywriter/ACD vs ACD, Copywriter

The former means we are going to pay you at a Sr copywriter rate. The latter says we are going to pay you at an ACD rate. Former says you will grow into this role. Latter says you are this role.

Agree?

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LOS ANGELES: Award-winning agency hiring full-time CD to lead a piece of higher-education business. Must be comfortable leading both copy and art. Working remotely until further notice.

DM me books!

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Does anyone else find this odd? A job posting by Snap says that they have an entry level position available but require 7 years of professional agency experience. That doesn’t sound like entry level.

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People who are in a position to make hiring decisions (as in you’re the one saying let’s hire person X), how often do you select someone based on potential vs actually qualified? What’s that story? From my experience and of what I’ve seen, if you don’t have certain X amount of years, you’re pretty much out of the running, no matter how great potentially you could be - even if you already have the experience, just not that much years.

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Has anyone interviewed with Facebook before for a marketing role, any insight?

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My agency is hiring another AM! EComm experience with Klaviyo, HubSpot, Shopify, etc. preferred. Located in Jacksonville, FL but potentially open to remote. Feel free to DM me if interested!

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Are any of your agencies/companies running summer internship programs this year? I typically speak to a few recent graduates during this time of year and they’re obviously experiencing new hurdles when it comes to the job market. Does anyone know of any hiring leads I can send their way? They have a multitude of skills and interests from Strategy to Production.

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After the recession, how long did it take agencies to start hiring again? Trying to prepare myself for how long it will take to find a new job

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List of agencies still hiring right now? Programmatic, media planning, paid social

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When will the WPP hiring freeze end? Any guesses?

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Few days ago I spoke with an agency recruiter for a FT position. She said she’d share my profile with the hiring manager and the team. haven’t heard anything from her yet. How long should I wait before I follow up?

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I've been working on my book and have a few WIP spec projects that I hope will position me on the career path I want. Wondering how polished they should be before reaching out for feedback? Thx!

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Any advice for an Account person (I was most recently a Senior Account Director at VaynerMedia) to make the shift into Strategy? I’ve been in an Account / Client Service role for so long and am finding it hard to transition into strategy at my level / find someone that will give me the chance. Do I have to start from the bottom and work my way up again?

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DDB Chicago posted ‘we’re hiring!’ today. For the same creative roles they just laid off.The press DDB would’ve gotten for being the first agency to bring people back? But instead they humiliated those people with this tone. Really sad!!!!!

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Interviewing for an AD/CW team with my significant other....but the agency doesn’t know we’re dating yet and we originally didn’t know the jobs were for a team role. We work well together but are curious if this is allowed? When should we tell them we’re dating? Lol

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First, i thought, well... its just hiring a celebrity to make a video using the product. Nothing new. But then i saw Machado’s deep, brutally honest assessment and raw analysis. Now i think this is AMAZING! 🙈

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Fantasy Interactive peeps - what’s it like working at Fantasy? How has it been during COVID? Any lay offs? Feel like you guys are always hiring when other agencies are laying off 😂

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As bad as being laid off is, one of my biggest fears about someday possibly reaching a leadership role in an agency is the reality having to let people go. It’s never really appropriate to complain about since the person let go is the much more sympathetic figure, but does anyone who’s been on the other side of that conversation feel like talking about the stress and difficulty of being the one dropping the ax?

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I’ve been trying to get into an agency in a larger market for some time, obviously not a reality at this moment in time. But, now that I’m unemployed and my lease is up come the end of May, should I try and move to a bigger market in the next few month? Get a non-advertising job to hold me over until hiring picks back up.

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Have you been offered a position since we’ve been quarantined? If so, did you start remotely? What are the challenges you’ve ran into if you started remotely?

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Got an offer for a position in Chicago but debating whether I should take it given that it's an agency job. Currently working brand side for a major retailer but hating the work. Go for it or stay?

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Anyone know anything about Horizon Media’s WHY team? Hadn’t heard of them before but heard about a role from a recruiter so I’m curious. Would appreciate any inputs anyone has!

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So if certain states go back to work sooner than others, will their holding company lift the hiring freeze for agencies in those states? Or will the holding company lift the hiring freeze all at once?

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Are there any agencies that have not gone through any layoffs, furloughs or pay cuts, hiring freezes etc? Shops that are, so far still financially functioning as normal? I know squarespace is one.

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If you've been laid off, please put your portfolio in your LinkedIn announcement post. I promise that even though agencies might not be hiring RIGHT now, we're keeping track of talent becoming avail.

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