What are some key things you do when starting a new leadership position? Do you conduct an audit of the current state etc.? Let’s knowledge share 😊

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I was going to cold email a CD. Their agency is hiring but I wanted to stand out. Thoughts on a cheeky subject line?

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I met a creative director while back & she wasn’t hiring. Now she is (I followed up), and she’s asked me to go through a recruiter. How does that work? If she was interested wouldn’t she just hire me?

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My responsibilities have been cut compared to my last role and convos haven’t seemed to help. I’m not loving a newish place and interviews have been popping up. Advice? Motivators? I’m losing steam.

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Does a bachelors degree hold more value than graduating from a portfolio school like MAS with a good book when applying for an AD position?

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I applied for an internal position. Still was ghosted.

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Often times when I start a new job I pressure myself to perform as a means of justifying my position/offer which leads to continuous burnout throughout my tenure. How do you avoid burnout?

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How often, if ever, do agencies call a candidate’s past employers to verify their role and what they were like as an employee?

Or does your agency prefer references and talk to those people instead?

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Can anyone shed some light on working on the account side at Ketchum right now? Seems like with the re-org there were layoffs and now a wave of hiring...seems like a red flag.

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Do big agencies fear diversity? Do they feel introducing high level talent of color will begin chipping away at traditions of white leadership? Do they fear hiring ppl of color bc of their influence?

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Advice on giving feedback on a client to their manager? We have a client who is definitely failing up at a mid-level role and her manager knows and asked us for feedback. How to be diplomatic?

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Who's hiring in Chicago?

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Any Chicago based agencies or design firms hiring a FT or Freelance Senior Designer?

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Do you get real on an exit interview, or just smile and wave goodbye?

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Been offered a role at Hogarth - have read a lot of bad reviews - NY office. Has anyone has experience with Hogarth WW.? Still wrapping my head around what exactly they do.

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Opinion on most stressful role in an agency? Had this debate today with friends 🙃

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Almost a year in my manager-level role. I’ve been basically running my dept & then some + my boss’ title - director- is all fluff Is it too soon to ask for a raise/title change?

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Anyone ever work at Della Femina back in the day? Possibly hiring someone who had a long stint there in the 00s

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Should I join Accenture? It's not a consulting role, more of a accounts/technical role at Accenture technology.

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If you’re contacting a hiring manager about a job opening, do you match the tone of their posting? For example, if they describe the job very casually and with humor, should my email be more casual?

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After 7 years I am leaving my spot at an ad agency for an in-house position. The new job will see me flying solo as a designer and building a team around me over time. Continued...

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How long does it take to find a full-time CD position?!? It’s been 10 months and counting for me...

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Anybody know of any agencies hiring junior art directors in LA?

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Still not loving a newish gig. My responsibilities have been cut compared to my last role, my direct report and I continue to step on each others’ toes, etc. Advice? Nothing is changing after convos.

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So is the term "you come off as very experienced" code for "you're too old for the position you're aiming for"?

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2 months. 4 rounds of interviews. Met/Skyped/phone-interviewed with 12 people. Role on hold...

IF YOU ARE NOT READY TO HIRE, IF YOU DON’T HAVE MONEY IN HAND, DON’T WASTE OUR TIME!!

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Is it bad form / greedy to ask for $10 more an hour than what the hiring manager said was their hourly range?

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When you’re a hiring manager and there’s a new job req out, how do you handle people who find you and add you on LinkedIn. My name's not on the JD, but they’re finding me.

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In week one of a new role with nothing to do...advice on how to spend my days until they set me up with some work? I’ve done some deep brand research to start but at a loss

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I applied for a job about a month ago, they told me I didn’t fit the qualifications but that was for a Senior role. Now they posted a more mid-level position and I wanted to reach out (Cont)

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Has anyone gotten a designer job at an agency when they weren’t hiring, but with networking they managed to get it?

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Account Directors, please provide insight as to what your core responsibilities are. I ask because I may look to switch from a media role towards account management.

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Worked on a pitch playing a key strat role both in developing the deck and pitching live. Turned out stellar. Team has no idea that I’ve never pitched live before. Do I keep it a secret or spill?

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A year in at a role you’ve been very successful at. Review is this afternoon, what are some healthy expectations?

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Your best comeback stories? Ever had someone fuck you over, only to find yourself in a position of power over them years later? How sweet is sweet revenge?

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Seattle creatives, I’m in a position to be financially stable in a few months and am thinking of going freelance. What connections do you have to help with that? How do you freelance?

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Asking somebody to leave a full-time job for a temp-to-perm role is a really easy way to show that you’re not the kind of company I would want to work for. It’s so insulting.

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This is a long shot, but does anyone know the recruiter at Pearlfisher? They do amazing work, they’re not hiring but I would love to connect with someone there for when they are.

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Where are all of the mid level designer branding jobs? I rarely ever see anyone hiring in those positions. Is it just a slow job market?

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Hi ME 🐠s! Would like to know a bit regarding Business Analyst roles in MBB, T2 / B4 firms in UAE. I come from a target school in India (say MBB / T2 hires from my college every year) with ~1 YOE in consulting - based in Dubai. Would the stated firms consider me for a BA role (lateral hire as an experienced BA)?

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I am a Sr. Designer in DC looking for a position as an Art Director with experience in brand strategy, alignment, print, motion & digital design. Interested in all openings. Thanks!

Any insight into finance manager role at Microsoft? Total comp, growth opportunities, WLB?

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I just accepted a VP role in-house and am about to have four direct reports and a team of 10 people working under me. Some of these people are way more experienced than I am, and I’m feeling very imposter syndrome-y. Any books or podcasts or recommendations that might make me feel more prepared?

How high does L6 range typically go for Sr Program Manager roles? I am currently at ~250k TC and the position they were interviewing me for hand a max range of 200k TC. Is >300k TC possible?

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Anyone in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) space? I am AEM architect and looking for change. Open for referral, if your team/company is hiring for AEM architect/Lead? Thanks

Hi, l’m looking for a referral for a non tech forensic manager position. Feel free DM me if your company is hiring. I can provide more details in DM. Thanks in advance.

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Hiring for a Senior Analyst position, and looking for someone who likes to use data to inform UX. We have someone to pull and organize data, need someone who can put that data into actionable website optimization recommendations. You will see your work in action for a large, global brand. DM me with any interest.

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Is it normal that being in the same position I get paid less than my partner? Even if I brought her into the agency? She has more experience but imo we’re both in the same creative/thinking level.

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I currently work in a Chief Internal Auditor role. I want to get a certification focused on IT audit both for knowledge, gaining credibility with my stakeholders in the IT audit space, and for when I look for a new role. I don’t have / won’t be able to get sufficient IT audit experience for the CISA designation at this stage. What designations, courses, or other options would you suggest?

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Hello! Can anyone please provide insight into the interview process for the Senior Strategy Consultant Role? Thanks!

Hiring FT CW in LA. Seasoned mid-level or newly senior copywriter. Boutique agency in Culver City.

Reach out with your book!

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Current human capital consultant looking for a role in the Pittsburgh area. Let me know :)

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Who got their ACCESS scores back? Higher, lower, pleasantly surprised? I'm surprised that they did much better in speaking, but we have been very focused on it!

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Processing time for cpa license in MA?

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Anybody knows about Uplers company post for Salesforce administrator.
They have shared an imocha assessment link to complete. Any idea how this assessment will be, video exam ? Or what type of questions can we expect?Uplers

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Which big tech firm among MANGA is the least political in its culture? Looking to transition to a place where PMs have a lot of ownership and build opportunities and deal with the least amount of politics

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Anyone found the silver / bronze winners for Creative Circle yet?

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Looking for an accountant to help with self assessment as well as consultation on billing etc. Any tips is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Any current MBA students on here? Any wisdom/things you wish you knew before starting??

Does anyone have a tool/ site that calculates what the offer would need to be to leave a current role, all things considered? Of course, it’s anything more than you’re making now, but I’m looking for something that accounts for LTE, the hassle, risk, etc.

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I live in metro Atlanta. I’m looking to move to a space that has a more suburban feel, but is still close enough to the city to not hamper my social life. I like going to the party - not constantly living in it. Any suggestions? Currently renting, but open to buying in the next three years.

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How is american express project in Coforge? I am a devops engineerCoforge ltd. How much is the workload, how is the workculture, management etc

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I am on resignation and my lwd is 20 sept, i am looking for an aws devops role, if you can refer. I would be highly appreciating. Thanks

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My boss hasn't been teaching me anything new and I've been left out of meetings with agency partners. Is it possible that she's not helping me grow on purpose?

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Some recruiter in Accenture lined me up for an interview for a role which was not in my skillset ( by saying that this is just an evaluation exercise and they will map me to the right role) and obviously I got rejected. Now I see that I am not eligible to apply the role which I was targeting for the next 6 months. Any idea how can I get this escalated so that the recruiter ( Accenture employee) should at least be careful in future before fooling a noob like me?

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I renegotiated my start date and it’s different from the date I signed on the offer letter. Do I need to request a revised offer letter or is the email thread with the recruiter sufficient. By the way, my background check is already in progress.

Looking for recommendations for a VSO/service to help me improve my disability rating. I’m about ten years out and realizing that what I was rated getting out (90%) was probably low and has worsened.

What are your best recommendations for places to see live music and check out art in Atlanta?

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Best places to get my hair relaxed?

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