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Is it acceptable to move from agency/role to another every year or two? In this industry it seems that the only way to get paid more or promoted is to move companies (esp with holding companies)

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Hearing every day about agencies losing biz and having major layoffs, so where are the agencies winning new work and hiring?

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Tips on breaking into a cliquey team? Currently 1mo+ into a position where one of my teams is very closed off and won’t let me in. Want to be able to do my job but need to be let in before I (cont)

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Got a call for a client side role. No recruiter or even HR involved. I have a feeling the salary won't be enough. I don't want to waste my time but I don't want to just straight out ask. Or should I?

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Interviewer: so what was your role on this project.

Me, Copywriter: erm... i wrote it...

(What kind of question is that? Nah mate i witnessed it’s conception...)

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You wouldnt ask a chef for a free sample of their food before you sit down and actually pay for a meal.

So dont ask a freelancer to do a test run of work for your actual project before hiring them.

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Agency reached out to me in regards to an open CD position at their company. They want me to throw a salary $ at them before proceeding with even speaking. A flag/isn’t that illegal? Best answer? NYC.

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Interviewed for creative “out of the box” role in a corporate company. was thinking of sending gorgeous postcards with images tied to the industry they work in as a quirky thank you. Good idea or nah?

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Why do agencies have a Sr. Media Planner title and how does it differ from a Supervisor role at an agency that doesn’t have the in between?

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Torn between a promoted role at another agency or lateral move to Adobe. Agency role has more depth in day to day

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$45 an hour freelance job that might last 1-12 months, or $25 an hour full time position? (I have to stay a year at the full time place to make it 25, there's a bonus. Without the bonus its 20/hr)

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Is NY really not hiring, the way some 🐠 say? Or is that a combo platter of pessimism and hyperbole?

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@Long-time creative freelancers, please enlighten the masses about why you might make a better staff hire than say, someone with nearly all staff role experience. Help clear up this weird prejudice.

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My role blends analytics and strategy, but I feel like I need to eventually pick one discipline since most agencies / companies in general seem to keep them separate. Thoughts? Recommendations?

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I start a new role as a Sr. Copywriter tomorrow. Any words of advice?

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I was told in the 2nd interview by the hiring manager that the salary “cap” is $80k (20k less than what I want) Just got the offer- is it worth negotiating even if I was told the cap up front?

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How important is a 5K difference in salary for a senior analyst position between 2 agencies when deciding? I’m choosing the look at it more in terms of the growth of the capability and the client.

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Best way to let a recruiter know (in a respectful way) that you are on a timeline / are about to receive another offer? But still want to learn about their role and agency.

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There’s a place you’re quite interested in with an open role. They ask you to do a hwk assignment, you send it and they seem positive about it but they haven’t given you feedback 6 wks later

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If you’re a guy going into an interview for an account manager position what is your go-to outfit? I used to show up in a suit and felt awkward being interviewed by a guy in a t-shirt.

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Any advice on tailoring an advertising portfolio for an open position at IDEO? Or any other advice on landing a gig there?

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I’m currently interviewing for a senior copywriter position that has an exact equal art director position, but the AD position pay range is $20K more. Same experience requirements. Is that normal?

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As a CD, what are the rules about putting work in your book if the role wasn’t to produce but oversee the team producing the work.

What if they produced 90% and I only had my hands on 10%?

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Having prelim talks about going client side with a marquee brand with multiple agencies. My role would be a new position they’d create (still undefined). How does comp compare client side vs agency?

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Looking at a Sr PM role in LA. Making 102k in SF. Can I ask for that in LA or do I need to adjust for cost of living?

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Anyone from VIA here? Heard you guys are hiring FT remote people. Any truth to the rumor? Thanks!

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Okay, but really, who’s hiring art directors in Chicago?

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What’s the general rule for referring someone for a role? I was added on LinkedIn and agreed to have a phone call with a potential candidate, she seems cool and has great experience. Submit or risky?

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Contract Account Work - anyone have success here or pitfalls to look out for? Trying to leave my current gig so thought it could be a good temp fix until great position opens up

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tips on how to speed up a hiring process? I’ve interviewed (final round with a huge panel in-person after also Skyping and whatnot before). No word yet except that they’re still waiting for feedback

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When a hiring manager asks for your salary expectations what do you rely with? A range, single number (but willing to negotiate), or do you turn the tables around to say that you’re flexible?

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Is it a bad sign if you’re interviewing for a manager role and they do not ask any specific questions related to the role but rather keep the questions broad, about your general experience?

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In my current position for 9 months, and realizing I made a mistake taking it. At my prior 2 agencies for 4 and 5 years each, so my resume shows stability. How do I explain a short stint ?

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What’s the typical duration for a freelance gig, assuming the creative is leaving a FT position? Is 8+ weeks unreasonable?

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What do you look for in a CD who you’d be working for? I have 10+ yers of exp. but thinking about a position where I would be working for a couple of CDs but want this to be my last nonCD position

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Anyone had successful client side transition stories? For a strategist - kind of want to get into a brand management role...

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