Is it just me, or has the role of being a creative director changed?I Much more doing work vs overseeing than ever before. There are rarely mid level teams any longer. Only G/ECDs oversee now. WTF?

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I’m interviewing for a CD position for the first time. What kind of questions should I ask? I want them to feel confident I know what the gig entails. Client questions? Leadership structure? Thanks.

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Hi fishies - could someone walk me through very simply the role of a creative director leading up to and during a commercial shoot. A CD copywriter - specifically.

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I think I got passed up for a position because I'm not white. Interviewd With hiring manager and it was great. She tells me she love me. Int with CD (white male) and he seems uninterested. (Cont.)

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Had a recruiter in Chicago tell me the most I could get for a CD position was $130-150k. Much less than I make now. Was looking for $200k minimum to make a move. Is shit really that bad right now?

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For any creatives out there unhappy with their job, this job description for a CD role might make you feel better.

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GCD on why my CD was “moved" off the team... “he was trying to be a father, which doesn’t work on our team” As a father myself hoping for a management position some day this was a punch in the gut

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Women of Advertising, would you take an ACD position after holding the CD position for a few years? Great agency and great leadership.

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What is the average salary for a CD/GCD position in NYC at a large agency? I’ve been at a big shop for a while and looking to move...

Moved to a new city and like it but can’t get motivated to network for new gigs. Gotten some referral gigs but I’d rather walk into the ocean than take recruiter & CD meetings. Why? (1/2)

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At final stages of talking to an agency about a CD role, they indicated an offer is incoming but haven’t talked money. Should I wait and see what $ they offer? Or force the discussion now?

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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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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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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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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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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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Guys, I’m being recruited for a job in Hong Kong and Singapore for a CD/ECD position. Any idea what the salaries are out there? What type of packages and so on.
I’m EU based

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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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Is it common to reach out to recruiters when looking for a role in London? People keep telling me to reach out to the CD directly or go through the traditional agency career/employment channels. Idk..

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When is it acceptable to “retire” to an in-house CD position?

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170k for a CD role is bonkers, right?

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Is a BA role a CD&O function or C&M?

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I never really thought about becoming CD. i always thought that I don't have talent for that. But now I'm starting to get used to the idea. How do I get prepared for the role?

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Advice on making the leap from CD/Art at a NYC agency to an in-house position, please. What companies have comparable roles? Do I need a recruiter?

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How difficult is it to exit to a well-paid finance job in Europe? (PE/AM/HF/CD). And where would you even start to look for one? I really want to get out of the US

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

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Interviewing for a CD role. They've asked me to do a psychometric test - and I feel uncomfortable. They say "standard procedure" but it hasn't been, anywhere I've worked before... Thoughts?

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Does having SVP CD on resume from cable TV hinder your chance to apply for VP or CD in related creative fields? Feel hiring managers see titles and say - nope, regardless of being qualified for job?

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What are your favorite go-to solutions when AAE starts playing role of Creative Director? And Strategist? And Account Director?

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% of women, CD or any other director role in our industry is low? Those who are talented have already made their way on top, such a great pleasure working with them, the rest stop whining, work harder

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How old were you when promoted to CD role?

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ACN Peeps: being heavily recruited to move from Tech CD&O to an OU Bid Manager role. Any thoughts anyone give on negotiating the move (salary, terms, etc.) or if I should even make the move?

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Accenture folks: thoughts on CD&O vs C&M, I've been C&M but there's talks about whether I should switch based on my current role. I don't want to

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I make a user journey for a social powered contest. I have a BFA & was a designer here before my strat role. UX Creative Director gets kicked off on project. Doesn't understand how social works. Why..

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Hello! I’m interviewing for a CD role at a tech co and I’m down to the final stage. Last interviews are with the CMO and SVP of Product. Any tips on possible topics and questions I should prepare for?

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What does a creative resource manager do? I just got hired at a big agency. I met my team, including my partner and my CD & ECD, who hired me. But later in the day someone stop by at my desk & said he is a creative resource manager & my supervisor who gives me assignments & approve my time offs. During my hiring process & orientation day everyone said my CD is my supervisor who assign me projects & approve my time offs. Did he do a Power move on me? I will be nice but didn’t like the attitude!

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Currently a Senior Clinical Consultant with Cerner with over 15 years of program management experience. Looking at what the comp of a manager is. A referral would be nice too.

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Hi guys, I am working as an Investment Analyst for a boutique asset management firm in Toronto, Canada (4bn AUM) making 70k annually. I am 5 months into this role. Credentials: 6 months of prior experience in this industry at a small startup + 2 years of work exp in retail banking, CFA L2 candidate, part time masters of finance student, bachelors from outside of Canada. I want to find out if I’m being paid fairly or I should aim higher. I don’t know my bonus yet (discussion in Dec)

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Would any biglaw recruiters/HR be willing to give advice on a resume/CV? Undergrad senior looking for an entry paralegal role at an NYC biglaw firm, I would really appreciate any insight. Thanks!

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Hoping to get some guidance... I'm a 3rd year PI associate at a boutique firm.. looking to transition to an in-house position. Is that realistic? Any specific in-house positions where my skills would translate?

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does anyone have experience exiting after 1 year? any vengeful MD stories? my MD knows a lot of people and i’m scared if i interview or exit to one of these places that he has a connection at he might try to mess with my career...

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Anyone working for Epic who can send me a referral. For a project manager position.

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Hey Guys, I am a data science associate at ZS. Let me know if anyone wants a referral in any of the below profiles. 😊

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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.
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WiproCapgeminiHCL Technologies Accenture

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Deciding between PWC Core Assurance or KPMG Internal Audit for associate role. Would love to hear from people here about what is best.

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Congrats to W+K on winning Visa creative strategy (thanks AdWeek for the news 👀)! I saw they are leading the account out of PDX office. Anyone in the know if they’ll be hiring not just for the new win but in general?

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How long did it take you guys to get used to your first role at a BB? How long did it take you to get little to no supervision on your work?

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I have been in management for the past 8 years and part of large corporations. I just recently joined a small organization that I have wanted to be a part of for the past 2 years, accepted the role of general manager. This organization knew that I don’t have general manager experience, no payroll experience, no experience setting prices, no purchasing experience and today, 6 days after starting, I have been asked to step down due to not being confident that I will be ready in 3 weeks…

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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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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?

I bought a house in the suburbs of Chicago at the top of the market. I ended up moving out of state in 2017 and short-selling. I am now interviewing for a VP Accounting role with the mortgage company that got shafted by the short sale. If I get the job offer, can they/will they see this on my credit report? Can they pull the offer due to this? Should I tell them before we advance further?

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In house copywriter 2-5 years experience, how much to budget for position?

Salary offer of $82,500 with 9% bonus for an RIA based on Los Angeles. Is this comparable to the market at the moment? Position is for an advisory associate that handles project management rather than advising.

I’m not designated a senior associate, but my small firm (boss, myself, and a paralegal) is hiring a recent grad. Still needs to pass the hazing ritual (aka bar exam). I will be supervising the new hire. Should I get them a welcome aboard gift or wait for exam results and get a welcome to the club gift? Or both? Ideas for either or both?

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I have created Algorithmic Product/System for the client to take out inventory not-in-demand for long time to save storage expense and also provide an approach to prioritize Work Orders based on Market Demand. It’s more like an Manufacturing Plan. I want to get into Product Analyst/Lead role. What approach I should take? Any books to start with? Any events to attend? Any groups to join?

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Did anyone transition out of law and pivoted into marketing? Would love to hear your thoughts! I have a public relations degree but very limited work experiences.

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Does anyone know of any good CLEs that address complex issues re:multi-state employers/remote employees?

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Hi Sharks
My brother is looking for opportunities in th Finance domain and is a 2020 grad. He is available immediately to join the organisation. Please help me know with your organization and I can send over the resume, cover letter along with the job is so that you give him a referral or carry forward the mail to the respective HR. He has done an Internship in Forex trading. Skills - Excel and Advanced Excel, Financial Statements
Any help would be very helpful in such times🙏

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Hi Sharks, I am finding oppurtunity in Mindtree for the Role of Incident Management. Please help me Mindtree

Any recommendations for personal trainers in Atlanta? How much do people typically pay per session/month?

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2)cognizant java developer with spring boot

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Best advice for getting a micro-managing boss to back off?

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Best companies to work for in 2021 by my ranking. Agree? Google, Facebook, Netflix, Snap, Stripe, Robinhood, Pinterest, Airbnb, Square

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It often feels like I'm dragged into meetings which don't require me to participate. If they aren't explicitly mandatory, can I just skip meetings?

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Hey guys, I need 11 likes. Thank you.

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Hi fishes,
Just wanted to know whether EXL fires people over performance issues?
Actually I'll be joining EXL and feeling a little overwhelmed by the Senior position being offered.
If you've come across such cases plz share.

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Hey, I am looking for a Project Manager opportunity in Bangalore. I have nearly 3 years of experience as a Product Owner and as a Project Lead

Appreciate any leads

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Looking for any contract telecom work.

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Hey,
Can someone help me understand exactly where does fresher data scientist candidate go for jobs?
I mean every company hires for experienced ones, how and from where can a fresher start?

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Top consulting firms right there!!

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What industries are good for stability and lower stress?

No snark, please. I’ve had some health issues come up and was told to find a lower stress environment.

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I’m leaving big four soon. How was the exit process like and who should I inform about my 2 weeks notice?

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