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Is now a bad time to find another job? I think I keep hearing about people getting laid off and another offer was actually retracted from me because of a hiring freeze. I would assume new comers are the first to go.

Are there ad agencies that foster ADs to hone both design and AD skills on projects? My background is design and I’d like to mix both in my role. The big ideas, and the design

Hi! I’ve been working as AD since 2018 and I’m looking for new opportunities in L.A. Do you know if any agency is hiring? Any recommendation? Thank you!

Ok so, how are my fellow job hunters coping with the current hiring market?

Four months into the job hunt and fatigue is kicking in. Holding on tight to my “values” but feel a sell out situation brewing. Rent is due every month! 🥲

Do you list all of the clients you’ve worked with on your resume? After 16+ years (including leadership roles) it would be dozens of recognizable clients without much room for accomplishments, but I’m wondering if I’m missing the opportunity ti catch a recruiters eye without them. Should I include a few for each role? What do you recommend?

We’ve all seen a gimmicky resume/portfolio come across our desks at one point. Hell, his isn’t the first alien themed portfolio I’ve seen. Or even the first persona built around a last name. My point is, this isn’t an out-of-the-box approach to advertising or grabbing agency’s attention. New/rising ad folks: We’ve done this already and we did it with grace. You want to enter the ad world? Know where the people hiring you raised the bar to when they were in your shoes, and at least meet us there.

Looking for a good job hunter/company that can help place director/VP level media execs in remote position (located on West coast). Would love a connection or company anyone recommends!

Anyone hiring for a remote Art Supervisor role? 7+ years of agency experience.

I'm hiring for an analyst role in social and media analytics at a independent creative agency. Role is completely remote! Shoot me a message if interested!

Looking for a Junior AD role in SF/NY. Please DM if you know of anything (preferably not health)!

Are any agencies in New York hiring for Strategy roles? Almost two years of experience and looking to keep my current title. 🤞🏻

HR people: with all the lay offs, what’s the strategy when hiring freelance? Trying to get the cheapest cost or realizing you need to pay more for quality work?

Can you get let go because of a lack of consistent lack of work for your position.

Tangibly, what does a name like Droga or W+K offer you outside of the advertising industry?

For instance does the Droga name open up more doors if you transition into a brand side role in entertainment vs a non-coveted shop?

Hey everyone, I’m a recent graduate trying to get my foot in the door, but it’s been really hard to find something & it doesn’t seem like many agencies are looking to hire juniors rn. I’ve been trying to contact people & show my book around. Everyone is generally very kind & give positive feedback, but there’s still no result, really. What would you recommend to do for someone in my position? Is there something I do incorrectly?

Anyone know who the recruiter/ creative hiring person at BBDO LA is?

Thoughts and best practices on sharing examples of strategy work to a hiring manager at an agency under the same holding company as my current agency? How much should I blind the work? What are some rules to remain legally compliant? Or should I avoid altogether?

Found out that my new role comes with a personal development budget! Looking for some suggestions of how to best use $. I’m a media coordinator for the traditional side of media. Know a good amount about print. (7years working at Gannett previously) Any ideas would be neat!

I just accepted a job offer at a company I've wanted to work at for the highest level currently available, since I'd been waiting a year for something higher and it didn't come about. Now the level higher was posted (my luck, and they didn't know the person in that role was resigning until after my interviews) and it more closely aligns with my experience. Do I say something or just take the L here?

Just got turned down for a job I really wanted. No interview. I even had a referral, but they didn't even look at my book! Feeling empty and worthless right now. I know I have inherent value as a human being but I am so desperate to succeed and can't seem to catch a break. Just wanted to vent. Thank you for reading.

Ive been interviewing with OpenX for a programmatic role. Anyone have a recommendation? Not sure if theyre a good company to work for

Has anybody interviewed for a sales position at Vericast? I’m going to be asked to do a presentation, what is all of that about? Is this something I already have that I am presenting or a product on their company? Thank you in advance

How does one go about applying for a Jr. Brand Strategy role at 72andSunny? I NEVER see openings for junior strategist

Should I take a position as a junior designer when I ultimately want to be an art director or just wait for an opening for junior AD?

Every CD I’ve shown my book to has said I have the design chops, but need more AD experience and examples of AD in my book. Nearly every agency recruiter I’ve spoke to said they’re doing a hiring freeze, so I’ve found virtually no open junior AD roles while I see more places hiring for junior designers.

Super stressed so any advice would be appreciated 🥲🥲

I recently got promoted to Assistant Account Manager after being at an agency for around 6mo. I enjoy the people I work with but I realize that I want to pivot into a more creative/strategic role. Does anyone who has made this pivot (or know someone who has) have any advice?

Anyone hiring for a remote senior-level strategy director (VP/group role)? Looking to leave the big city and my team isn’t cool with remote work.

How do you ask someone you vaguely know/worked that isn't necessarily a close contact nor a cold call, if their agency is hiring without sounding too transactional? Is "hey hope you're doing well! was wondering if ____ is looking for anyone right now?" fine or do I need to do more small talk first?

I’m an ACD and another agency reached to me for a GCD role. I’m suspicious, so what should I ask in the initial interview to determine if it’s a good gig or not?

Position at large holding company agency for less $ or smaller independent agency that is rapidly growing for more $ (about 10-15k difference which is significant for this mid-level producer)?

Hiring manager recently told my colleague “you don’t choose a new role based on the team or client. Those change. you choose the agency.” I see their point but I disagree—my day to day happiness is more a product of my immediate team and client. I’m curious what others think about that.

How many of you intensely dislike your clients? I don’t want to use the word hate, but intensely dislike is accurate for me. I’ve never experienced this to such an extent. I’ve always wanted to do great work for my clients even if some were difficult. I find myself not even wanting to speak to my current clients and… I am in an account management role. It is literally my job.

It’s amazing how many CEO’s ascend to their position but lack charisma or the simple ability to talk to their employees.

Hello, could you please share salary range for Programmatic Manager job position at Xaxis Canada?

Hi everyone. QQ: who would make more money longevity wise: a paid search strategist or a media planner? Recognizing that this is not the end role but staying within each vertical which role would pay more. Any thought??

So wait, what is this code for again after two killer high level interviews? 🤣
“I caught up with our team this morning and unfortunately the scope of this role is changing. We’re going to be putting it on hold until our client finalizes expectations.”

Will it look bad or be hard to leave my first junior gig 9 months in and get another junior role somewhere else? I’ve done nothing for my book. I’m basically just a designer working on small tasks (sure I know my way around photoshop, but I’m no designer). No briefs, no concepting, no campaigns, no partner. I feel like I’m killing my career and not gaining important skills because of my situation