So many burned out colleagues I've met over the years are planning an industry exit strategy, either soon or down the line. Are you thinking of leaving the biz, for what, and why?

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Do you think it's okay to freelance on the side whilst doing a full time design role in an agency?

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Man, if I could be a fly on the wall in one of those HR exit interviews, I would totally puke on that wall.

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Creepy Bill O'Reilly negotiating exit from Fox News 🙄. Does this mean advertisers return to Fox / that time slot? W/out O'Reilly's draw and w/ its image probs, is Fox News still a good distro outlet?

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If you could switch into any department/role what would it be? From what to what?

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🐰 Who thinks Sean Spicer should have reprised his role as the White House Easter bunny? 😂

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Is there a career trajectory for developers in advertising? I'm fairly convinced, based on my experience, that the only way to grow is to transition to a different role.

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What do you do when you start a new role and the team you're running is💩? Obviously can't fire and start anew.

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If money was not important but you had to work in advertising. What position would you really want.

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Considering a position at Mcgarry Bowen in Chicago? What's it known for these days?

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What's the intel on Digitas? Considering an SAE role.

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Is it wise to accept a position several steps above your current level (i.e. Senior —> Director)?

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What's the etiquette on leaving a freelance gig once you find a full time position? Two weeks notice?

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When you get a promotion do you get bumped to the next salary level or just a small increase. If my salary is at the top portion of my current position will I goto the same level of the position?

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My wife used to think that my Art Director had a higher position than I did, since he had the word "director" in his title. That's a hard one to explain to people.

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Just exactly what is a "Creative Strategist" and have any CWs or ADs successfully made the transition to such a role?

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Executive Digital Producer roles in NY - Who's hiring? 🤓🖥

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I just went on an international vacation and had such a hard time coming back to a nearly brand new role. My job is better that ever but I can help but feel like I'm not following my passions 🙁

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Is R/GA hiring by any chance?

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Anyone from Craft/McCann? Who do I reach out to if I'm interested in a Producer role there?

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Is the term "Visual Designer" associated with a specific skill/role? I've seen it used for UI. But I feel the title itself can be very broad, if used on a resume, for example. Enlighten me, plz.

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LB folks - what is Rich's role now that Andrew's here?

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First time in my career that I've interviewed for a position that I didn't get. Taking it pretty hard. Any tips on how to bounce back?

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To the Copywriter who thought no big deal about ads on Breitbart 🙄. Here's a sampling of two recent titles from their site: “There’s No Hiring Bias Against Women In Tech, They Just Suck At Interviews

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Two months ago applied for a "dream role" at a "dream company" (not an agency). I am qualified for the role & they are looking for ppl with agency experience. a few days after applying a recruiter

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I got told during my mid year review that I have to wait for the next promotion cycle (in 6 mos) to get promoted. I joined the company a year ago & I'm overqualified for my current role. Any advice?

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My ex-ECD wants to throw me a leaving do 1 month into my 3 months of gardening leave after a tricky exit. Was sad about not being able to do one at the time but have emotionally left now. Should I?

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Interviewing someone today to be by Account Supervisor teammate on the same account. Mgr will be in room. What do I ask/ say about the position? Full honesty or just ask strategic questions?

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I'm doing Analytics, but would love to make a lateral move to some BD/account position. How can I do that? Do people often specialize in a domain and then go do that stuff? I'm not a BD/acct. lifer.

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What to do when your company slides in a new position in between yours and the one above you....that you've already been doing. Advice?

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Anyone have an aversion to hiring from elite colleges? I've been burned by people fresh out of _______ University who think they know everything and are ready for the corner office. Anyone else?

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Having an interview with Google for an Account Strategist position. Any advice?

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What is the most inspiration all thing has your manager/role most taught you about this industry?

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Curious about people's thoughts on the consulting/marketing communications meld, particularly around hiring. Do people have colleagues who left to consulting or vice versa?

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Any agencies hiring an account sup or a position equivalent to? Provide agency names please

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So how do you use a Raya referral code? Got one and can't see where to put it. Came from a friend on it

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Anyone hiring ;)

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Going client-side for a Media Manager role, what is salary expectation?

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How hard is it to move not only up in role but cross-capability? (Ex. Moving from an associate role in ad operations to a manager role in strategy and analytics..)

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Places in SF hiring junior creatives?

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Providence Health & Services Anyone looking to exit to industry? I’m a former Big 4 revenue cycle consultant now leading the net revenue valuation and analytics at a large West health system with two current openings. One is in the data shop (SQL, cloud migration, Clarity) and the other is on the analyst side (budget/forecast, variance/trend analysis). Offshore team for the grunt work allows us to focus on value-add, including collaboration with our data scientists on integrating machine learning into our processes. Providence Health & Services

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Anyone switch from consulting to commercial operations manager or above industry and have a general outlook on salary for such role?

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Is anyone hiring senior producers anymore or are agencies and clients just hiring cheaper younger producers since budgets are shrinking?

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I was laid off from Deloitte in the 18th. I have an interview with Amazon for a Senior Program Managers Non Technical position with Amazon hiring manager on Monday. Any advice would be much appreciated. I would love to get into Amazon. I hear their interview process is brutal.

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I’ll be promoted next year to senior but I’m in a niche role where I don’t see myself long term. Should I make a job switch now or should I wait to get promoted to senior? I currently have 1.5 years of experience.

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Been an AD for 10 years, making $75k. How does that salary compare to others?

Looking for a Senior AD role and hoping for $90k. Realistic?

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Hi! I used to work at PwC and currently work at Friedman. I’ve been at Friedman for about a year and a half and I love it! We are hiring at an experienced associate and senior associate level! Cont..

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Bain & Company Is MBB still hiring in U.S. West coast offices for experienced hires analyst levels? Or did I miss the boat here? McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company

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I am an Illinois licensed attorney looking for an associate position in Chicago, specifically in tax. If anyone knows of any opportunities please let me know.

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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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Does anyone have intel about culture at Goldman Sachs? Their latest CD position looks appealing, but finance can be so damn dry.

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Been on the job hunt for the past 3 months. Applied to 200+. Interviewed with 15 companies (big tech + mid sized) but failing at either hiring manager round or ghosted after onsite. I’ve spent hours everyday applying, researching companies and prepping for interviews, watching videos, reading books, but just can’t seem to close the deal. Feeling so stuck, anxious and frustrated all the time.

Any advice how to get out of this situation?

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Hi, Can someone pls share my referral in wipro, capgemini, hcl or other mnc company for pune or mumbai location . Skill set: Microsoft exchange, O365, Azure AD. Yoe: 3.8yrs. current company infosys and Serving notice period with last date 14march2022.
Holding highest offer of 12 lakhs from cognizant for pune location.
WiproCapgeminiHCL Technologies Accenture

TIA

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Regalix is hiring HR Consultant.. write to the email id mentioned below

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Hi All! What does that mean when hiring manager responds back on follow-up email, saying “I’ll keep you posted on the next steps”Are they still considering or is it just a new way of rejection?waiting is so painful. :(

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Any fish 🐠 here work for a vc or firm that invests in early stage companies through seed funding, or series a etc... willing to chat with me and provide guidance on an opportunity I am exploring with a vc. I connected with a vc that has $1b under management and I am exploring a principal / venture partner level role with them. First time going through this process with a vc and would love some advice. 20 yoe, senior leader with FAANG. Thanks.

I have been in the industry for 6 yrs now. I have been offered a position with Fidelity as a PC. Currently an advisor in the bank channel. Anyone have advice on moving into this role?

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Have an interview for Manager position in Bain’s Sydney office. Anyone there available to chat about their experiences?

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So I was offered a role in Strategy Consulting in after 2 years in Risk Consulting however, after 2 years I’ve only worked on Internal audit engagements few ad hocs such as updating risk register and the delegation of authority matrix.

Honestly speaking I am doing good and I am up for promotion in October however I am not fully enjoying my time but I fear that the move would not be a good and I can’t hit the ground running which scares me.

Any advice and past experiences in such career shit?

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Anyone here that completed Udacity data analyst nano degree program? I feel that it would be a great way to get into the DataAnalytics practice or find exit opportunities in the industry? Thoughts? I am a first year Senior Consultant.

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Creatives who have done launches - how do you present your work in your book? Doubt anyone wants to see all 25 or so things I worked on but want to show the breadth.

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Is it possible to get 26V to 45V in 4 weeks?

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I get that money is tight. But if you deny all diagnostic tests, please don’t get mad at me when we can’t figure out what’s wrong. Those tests are there for a reason.

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Late 90s: Web designer. Early–mid 2000s: Digital designer. Nxt 15 yrs: digital strat & creative (AD). Dropped 15K for General Assembly’s UXDI. Being rejected for basic UX roles bc I have no apps....

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Joining IBM in SAP MM technology soon, they shared that I will be on bench initially, so need help to know if have better projects here? How will be the process here

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Hi All,
Need some suggestions, I'm currently working with EY GDS as full stack developer as Senior Associate III with 7.3 years of experience.
Current CTC: 30.5L (24 fixed + 6.5 bonus)
I'm looking for change now which companies should I target to? who can give me atleast 45-50L with job security.

Any suggestions?

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Have 6 months of emergency savings, really tempted to cut it down to 3 and move the rest into market (index funds / ETFs). Have you had this temptation? How have you handled it?

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Hi Fishes……..requesting you help regarding the pay range for a Managed Services Consultant.
Also please let me know how much hike can I expect on the below
Current CTC-13.9
YOE-2.5 (15 months relevant work ex)
Btech+MBA

When did you decide you wanted to be a police officer?

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Hello, Im new to US and still waiting for work permission, my level in embedded engineering is entry/junior and Im really motivated to start my career in US, by chance is someone interested to hire engineer like me, I can work for free before getting my work permission, I’m located in NJ

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Have a week to prep. Anyone wanna case in prep for strategy firms? Was interviewing for MBB so pretty well versed just need a refresher

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Anyone have case resources/want to prep cases together? Have an interview coming up with Bain.

Goodness. Why are sofas so expensive? I’m saving for one but looks like every company outdid each other on pricing not in a good way

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Who’s up for sharing B&W portraits of your furbabies? Let’s see all those beauties 💕💕💕.
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What is a reasonable salary/comp expectation for a startup who has $20-25m funding and 50 employees? Had a 1st round interview and they also mentioned equity options, but nothing in detail. Role would be UX Engineer, 4-5 YOE.

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Any good Chinese food around/near Arlington? I’m looking for stuff like lo mein, Singapore rice noodles, etc. not sketchy hole in the wall, but decent hole in the wall

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Hi Folks,
I have got an offer from
Luxoft and they have kept a probation of 3 months. Can someone please let me know do they have a probation for all employees.
Also my designation in my current organization is Deputy Manager and they have give me Sr. Consultant not very happy with the designation.
Any suggestions?Luxoft

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My fried work in Infosys.
His manager asked for his interest for H1B visa nomination. What does that mean?
Will he get the opportunity to go outside India.?

I work for a tech company that pays 100k tc plus 50,000 stock options. I have great work life balance, work 4 days per week on a 32 hour schedule plus it’s remote. Lately, I’ve been feeling like the compensation is on the lower end and just wanted to see if it’s in line with industry standards

Hi Sharks,

I got offer from cognizant for skills appium(mobile testing), selenium. My yoe is 2.8 yrs. Designation is PA. DOJ is 29th dec. So are they projects in cognizant for testing or they will keep on bench. And projects are more of manual or automation testing

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