Can anyone explain the role of VP Associate Creative Director? Why the VP? What responsibilities come with the VP to differ from your typical ACD?

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Would a company ever consider hiring down? By this I mean ...hiring a CD who wants an ACD job? If not, why not?

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Interviewing for an ACD role in New York next week. Expecting they'll ask me how much I'm looking to make. What's the typical salary for someone in that position?

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Rolling off freelance ACD gig, who's hiring?

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Associate Creative Director, what is your role exactly?
I’m asking because I have no CD and I may ask for a title adjustment.......

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Any agencies hiring ACD/Art? 7+ years experience, mainly broadcast for large clients. Would be open to a Sr. AD if there is opportunity for growth.

may be taking a position in amsterdam soon. money hasn’t been discussed yet, but i’ve heard europe pays nowhere near what the US does. what should a sr writer/acd expect to be paid?

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Due to a recent event, I’m looking to go back into a staff role. I’ve been fairly busy as a freelancer CD/ACD/writer, but it’s just not been consistent enough in the last 6-9 mos...

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Feeling inadequate as an ACD. Not CD-level so still learning. But also not in the weeds 24/7with the seniors. Stuck in this weird middle space. Anyone? How do you all feel about those in the role?

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What is the role of an Associate Creative Director who has no Creative Director?

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Anyone know of Colorado shops hiring ACD - writer?

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Digitas is hiring (via Zulie Miles on LinkedIn)!

*Boston- Sr Digital Art Director; Sr & Lead Digital Designers for our UI; Recruiting Coordinator
*New York- Mid to ACD level Copywriters; (cont’d)

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Just got an offer for my FIRST ACD role. Massively happy but also nervous. I want to hear what it was like making the switch from a Senior AD or CW to ACD. What's the one thing you wish you knew then?

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What’s a Sr. AD salary in NYC and an ACD role salary as well?

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ACD big agency, LA? I want high end of range obvi but it's a first time hump to the role.

Anybody hiring a Senior AD/ACD in NYC?

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How long does it normally take to move from a Sr. Creative role to an ACD role?

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Close to stepping up to an ACD position, but I'm very aware that I suck at presenting. Practice is not making me perfect, people. What should I do!!??

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What is the role of an Associate Creative Director at your agency?

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Agencies in Chi hiring ACD level creative talent?

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Senior Copywriter looking to move into an ACD position. Living in NYC. Any leads/openings?

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Anyone interview at Superfly for an ACD writer position?

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Hey there! I work in a mid-size full service agency with a growing marketing team. We currently don't have a CD due to our size and current client portfolio, but that's a role I'd love to step into when the time is right and my management is on board with that. Any advice on how to prepare for that kind of role without changing agencies? Or anyone open to mentoring me? I'd love to learn from a CD or ACD to see what they're doing and what I can bring without leaving my team!

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HIRING! Staffing up a new team. I need an ACD, copy to be my partner as well as a Sr. AD for a really cool brand (not a launch). Send me a message if you’re thinking about a new opportunity!

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LOs Angeles ACD (10+ experience) rate? The role actually will require some creative direction.

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Senior copywriter role (95k) at an agency or ACD (105k) client side?

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Moving into an ACD role and being asked to lead the team, and feel like I’m getting my first lesson in dealing with difficult creatives. I’m trying to help get a project over the finish line and the creative is extremely difficult with taking feedback.

I’m trying to put myself in their shoes - the new ACD who used to be my peer is now suddenly making recommendations and providing feedback, but holy hell. Any tips?

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Hey gang, what's a fair salary for a Sr. Writer moving up to an ACD role in San Francisco?

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Got promoted to ACD. Didn’t realize how little creating there would be. Mostly managing people and thinking about timing and writing emails. Yuck. Is this consistent with the role or more circumstantial?

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I'm working at an agency that doesn't have the ACD role. On paper that means I'm a Sr. Creative. That said I was an ACD at my previous agency, I'm being paid like an ACD now, and the role is that of an ACD. If/when I leave how unethical is it to say I was an ACD here - just for the sake of optics on LinkedIn/elsewhere.

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Stay for the mentorship or leave for the money?

I'm a Sr. copywriter getting underpaid at a network agency. I've been talking to recruiters, and it seems like I could get a 25% raise if I seriously applied myself and made a lateral move - most likely to an indy.

However, my current agency has been explicit about training me to be an ACD. They love my work and make no bones about saying that they see me in that kind of role.

What would you do?

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Interviewing with a FAANG for an ACD/Creative Lead position and trying to wrap my head around salary negotiations. What are people making at similar tech companies with 6-8 years of experience (base salary and total comp)?

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ACD interviewing with agencies for CD/ACD role. Then some brand recruiter emailed me about an Art Director position. Huh? 🤔 Do they even look at your resume or portfolio before reaching out?

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What NYC-based consumer agencies are hiring (or willing to chat)? Every time I go on LinkedIn and search for available ACD/CD Art roles, the same health agencies show up (no hate, just not the type of work I like).

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I got interviewed for a role in a different group at my current agency, and it went great. But it’s taking like forever to negotiate a salary (I pushed back and asked for a bit more over a month now). Every time I ask about the status, they say, “we’ll get back to you soon.” At this point, I feel they’ll go with a lower-salary candidate. So, If you’re looking for an experienced ACD/Art in NYC, hit me up. I think it’s time to look for other opportunities outside my company.

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Job Description: Sr. Copywriter, 5-8 years of experience
Me: 9 years as copywriter, references, book, awards, etc.
Recruiter: "We're actually looking for an ACD level person to fill this role."
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Lyft has had what seems like the same ACD Writer role open for months now. Just yesterday, I saw that CCO post it with a note on LinkedIn.

How have they not found anyone yet?
Should this be a red flag?

I've applied myself and haven't heard a peep, but I don't for a second think I stand a chance. So, I'm just curious if anyone has any light they might be able to shed as to the persistence of this open role. I know it's hard to find the right fit, but this is weird...

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How does your agency structure its Engagement/Activation/Digital Strategy dept, as far as titles/roles go? It doesn't seem as defined as other depts and, from what I can tell, it also isn't uniform across agencies. For example, in our Copy dept, the succession is:

1. Junior Copywriter
2. Copywriter
3. Sr Copywriter
4. Copy Supervisor
5. Copy Group Supervisor
6. VP, Copy Group Sup
7. VP, ACD
8. SVP, ACD
9. SVP, CD
10. SVP, ECD

As a Sr Digital Strategist, what's the next logical role for me?

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If you are hiring, what would you prefer:

- An experienced ACD that makes 190k?
- Or an not so experienced CD that makes 190k?

The point I’m trying to investigate is: I think the fact I am an experienced but expensive ACD is taking some opportunities away from me.

What do you think?

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I have accepted an offer for the role of Director of Data Science & Analytics and I'll be working with old colleagues. I am very excited. I haven't given notice yet because I am waiting for the background check to complete, but my boss just asked me about traveling to a meeting in November. I start at the new job Oct 25. I'm really struggling for how to respond. If I were not leaving it is absolutely a meeting I should be at. I don't want to respond with a lie. Any dvice on how to respond?

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What’s the difference between a manager and supervisor position ?

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I’m a Junior product manager with a Master’s in Healthcare Management. I feel like the current company that I am at has my title as JPM, but I am doing PM work i.e creating product roadmaps, collaborating across stakeholders (business, marketing, design teams), creating user stories/features, etc. and I feel like my work isn’t being valued and I’m constantly being micromanaged by business teams expectations.

How feasible is it for me to apply to a PM role with less than a year of experience?

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Hey everyone,

I just got a job with BoA as a Financial Solutions Advisor Trainee. Wanted to know if anyone could provide some helpful tips for success in this position? I’m transitioning from the public sector in state government in SC. How’s the work-life balance as well? Bank of America

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What can I do outside the office to boost my resume and be a substantially more attractive candidate for top consulting firms in ~12 months time. Working in disputes and valuation role but want to go into management consulting next year (post MBA role). I feel like my job isn’t enough because skills aren’t considered as transferable outside this field.

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Given the outbreak, are places actually going to be hiring right now? Recently laid off from 9-5 and my freelance is starting to fizzle.

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Anyone currently working at Peloton and able to provide a reference for a Senior Product Manager role? Thanks!

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Hi All, I am on the lookout for an opportunity in Delhi NCR for a Sr Manager Quality / Black Belt role.Am based out of Hyderabad and would like to move back as my family is in Delhi...

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

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Honest question: how many hours do you work a week, what type of consulting do you do, and what is your position? Thinking of switching from big 4 consulting to MBB but seeking this feedback.

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Hi There, I’m a Senior freelance Digital PM/Producer based out of Toronto, Canada. I figure with remote work being the norm now, there would be more opportunity to collaborate with US agencies. Has anyone had the experience of doing this? I know some agencies have strict hiring protocol but I am incorporated. Any advice would help! Thank you

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I am a recent college grad working in consulting under Internal Audit branch I absolutely hate it. I love the company any ideas as to how i should ask to switch divisions I’ve only been in the role 5 months

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My wife started as an M at Accenture earlier this year coming from industry. I’ve never worked at Accenture or any b4, but I had to explain to her how up or out works. She also didn’t know that she came in with 24 months at level and what that meant. Really surprised none of this was communicated during hiring or by her manager.

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Outside of M7, what is the best MBA program for consulting exit opps? Looking at employment reports, it’s looking like it may be Ross —> ~70 MBB hires

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I have an interview lined up for a Corporate Banking analyst role. I was wondering how the interview process looks like? Any leads?

What exit opportunities exist for international arbitration? I don’t want to litigate, and am a non-American so government jobs (which seem to be what my colleagues are exiting into) aren’t an option for me. I don’t ever see myself making partner (nor do I want to), and I feel totally stuck.

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Considering taking a position with a small-cap in the US trying to build their legal department. The title is standard “counsel” although the work would be with the senior leadership team and reporting to the GC in Europe. How reasonable is it to ask for a bump in title - Senior counsel or Head of Legal, US? If it matters, I am a 6th year and have been told that I will be expected to hire a junior or paralegal as we build up.

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Looking to join EY as a Manager. 9 years of experience in tech strategy and transformation. MBA. Anyone able to provide a referral, or even better contact information for a recruiter I can work with?

Can we get some ideas of salaries in RPA world - managers, seniors, architects, senior managers, developers? If you are interested: Firm name , salary , role, level.

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Got offered a role at a Middle East office at BCG - haven't accepted yet.
Anyway that I can transfer to a north American office (my current location) before I join? SO can't move to Dubai and while applying they didn't interview me for my current location just for the Dubai one.

I understand this may be a big ask, and I'm happy to interview again if need be.

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Anyone know the AWS TAM salary range for DC area?

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If Obama has swagger, what does Trump have?

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Please tell us, since COVID started:

-weirdest thing you've eaten
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-weidest thought you've had.

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Enrolled in Stern for a few weeks.
The number of the alumni and current students that go to top consulting firms FT& summer intern are countless even for a small class size.
Stern is way more than a finance school. Given its location, do you want to spend your 2 years in a rural area or heart of Manhattan? Location is almost everything for business school. (I have a friend in Cornell that frequently travels about 5 hours to NYC for events.)

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We have worked hard and invested into our respective professions!! i find it insulting what is being offered as far as compensation!!!

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Moving from a marketing role in VC (very top-down leadership) to a progressive tech company. The later has been a much more collaborative and team oriented environment and I’m struggling to know if that is normal in tech or if people aren’t staying in their lanes. Any thoughts would be helpful!

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Just checking YTD peer utilization rate and it's less than 50%. Deal market is really slowing down..

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Appearing for service cloud exam soon. Any question dumps that you would suggest ?

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In a complete rut. Haven’t worked out in 2 months, traveling too much for work and for leisure, and have put on a ton of weight. Tips for getting back into it?

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Anyone have any experience interviewing for/working for any of the Blue Cross insurances?

Can anyone recommend a good recruiter or agency to work with to support a job search in the Seattle area in the financial services sector?

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We at HyperLinq are looking to fill two GSP positions for our would be Broker-Dealer entity. We need someone with FINRA Series 7, 24 and 63. Any experience level is ok.

If it’s you who fits into the above role and would like to explore this opportunity with a fast growing venture backed early stage startup, please DM me.

If you know someone who fits the profile, please share with your networks.

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Any suggestions for Interview with Principal at CLA for manager role in assurance ?

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Received offer from BCG for ECT AD role. Read numerous comments about ECT being not attractive compared to Generalists track. Also heard challenges about billability/utilization. Any views/guidance is appreciated.

Background - I am not super keen to become an equity partner and comfortable to stay on ECT track. Main reason to join will be opportunity to work with different clients, smart talented people and good brand. I may consider going back to industry after 3-5 years in ECT.

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Are there any good books to read to understand investment banking?

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Saw a post in the confession bowl so I wanted to check this bowl out. Any hot, smart, rich and single guys in this bowl?😁

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Current 8.85 as Security Consultant
Accenture 15.82 (13.3 fixed+2.5 variable)
Aujas 16 all fixed
HCL expecting 16/17
EY expecting 17
YOE 5 (relevant 4.2) Security Consultant

Which one to choose for wlb and career growth?
Is earning potential good at 17?

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I am in the market for a Rolex, budget is 5k. Any recommendations pls

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