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I have a phone interview with Amazon coming up—what questions should I be asking them? This will be my first time interviewing for an in-house position.

I have an opportunity for a Sr. Art director position in San Francisco. What would a comfortable living salary for the area, not just what the industry standard is or what agency’s are paying.

Anyone work/worked with Zynga, or know anyone who has? Debating on applying for a Design position with them. Thanks!

I got a job offer from a place known for having long hours/not amazing culture. I’m excited about the role, but I’m at a stage in my life where work life balance is extra important. What would you do?

Anyone have an exit strategy check list of all the things to do when you give 2 weeks notice?

Just turned down a job opportunity that wanted me to do a crazy case study/data analysis task at the HR screening stage (haven’t even met the hiring manager yet) and I don’t feel bad at all ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼

After 8 months and countless interviews, I finally received an offer letter for a brand-side role today. The process was no joke.

If tips would be helpful to anyone, happy to share.

Anyone in LA hiring junior copywriters? (one year agency experience)

For senior creatives, what convinced you to move to a different agency for your current position, was it money or culture? Or something else?

Is summer typically slow for new hiring?

Which agencies in NYC use their data departments for more than monthly reporting ? And are you hiring ?

If you are called overqualified while interviewing for a position, does this immediately mean that you won't be considered at all? Is this a bad thing?

A position I interviewed for said they hoped to make a decision by end of last week. I followed up w/ my (external) recruiter (who’s usually VERY quick & responsive) and so far crickets. Bad sign?

Recent graduate from Marist College looking to get a position as an Assistant Strategist in NYC. Any tips from those in strategy?

In the running for a project role at Publicis Sapient under their Samsung business. I’ve heard some less than stellar things from acquaintances - anyone else have some thoughts?

Would you take an interview somewhere where the role offers $20K below your bottom line? What are they chances I could get them there if I get the job?

My official reason for leaving is “I’m moving” but my real reason is feeling pushed out, marginalized and undermined. Should I exit interview truthtell or leave it alone and move on?

Firm believer that people who do the hiring in advertising are the worst most pretentious animals on the planet

Any tips on how to reposition a lifetime of agency experience to land a client-side role?

Los Angeles Strategy people, anyone know who’s hiring?

I’m any effort to get my application noticed, albeit LinkedIn easy apply, does it look bad to reapply to the same position through a second post for that same role?

If I didn’t get the position you could at least send a default “We are picking someone else” email. Is it common in other industry’s to just get completely forgotten about if you didn’t get the job?

Cannes you steal? Are ideas from a media agency considered fair game for creative agencies to assume full credit for? In this instance, Creative agency role was solely production, not concept.

My brother is looking to get into a CE/AM role in Chicago. He has years of sales executive experience but limited advertising background. What are some great companies for him to consider in Chicago?

Moral dilemma...I interviewed for a role that I didn’t get but really came to respect the team and in particular the person I would have reported to. (Continued below)

I’m interviewing for a Sr Designer role (second round) and they are having me meet with a Jr Designer. How should I prepare?

I am looking to transition into a sales role after working in digital strategy for 5 years and am having a difficult time. Any advice or success stories?

Got ghosted by a recruiter after he promised to pass my resume along for a role. Just saw the role posted by the agency on LI. Should I re-apply with them directly?

Is it possible for a creative director to transition over to a director of creative strategy role?

I applied for a writer position at my dream start up. The CD connected with me after I sent her a note to chat more. How do I keep the convo going without seeming desperate?

My first interview for an Art Director position is coming up. What type of questions should I expect? 👀

Just got a head of planning role and have been asked what I want for a title.

What are planning department heads called these days?

Executive Planning Director?
Something Strategy?
Planning Poobah?

Are there remote Account roles out there, or do you know of any specific agencies that are open to hiring remote ADs?

How is the Eli Lilly account @ Grey? Seems like they are doing a lot of hiring recently. Lots of turnover?

Anyone looking for a new role? We are hiring:
Copywriter (NYC)
Sr AD/ACD (Chicago)
Brand Director (NYC)
Brand Director (SF)
Group Brand Director (SF)
Brand Manager (NYC)
Project Manager (NYC)

If an interviewer tells you they are looking to make a decision by a certain day and that day has come and gone, is it safe to assume you didn’t get the position?

How short lived are careers in advertising? Is every creative thinking of their exit plan/has a long term career goal? Welp

Say I wanted to shift into consulting at a big shop. What kind of role could I fill?

Just got an application for an SVP Group Management Director open position... with the cover letter written in the Comic Sans typeface... 😒 #TheThingsIveSeen