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Agencies that will be hiring in January in Chicago?

Final round Interviewed Friday morning. Interviewer (hiring mgr) reached out right after interview to set up time Monday afternoon. I responded, but haven’t heard from him since. Call recruiter? Him?

Has anyone noticed the growing number of chief of staff positions in startups / tech companies? I can't figure out if it's a good role or not. I'm sure, like in consulting, "it depends," but from what I've read you're either an EA who will be stuck there forever or on a "springboard" to the c-suite. Anyone have experience / insight? It seems like a good role for a generalist advisor who focuses on special projects (i.e. all of us) but curious to hear others' thoughts

I had a first interview with the hiring manager (ended up being the director of the division I’m applying into) but I didn’t hear back for a few weeks . Now, the lead recruiter has reached out and requested that we have a call “as a next step” ASAP. Any ideas on what this call may be?

Does anyone do compliance investigations? Could you message me? I’d like to change roles to compliance but was hoping for some more information about the role and the prospect of entering it. TIA!

I’ve only been working for 8 months but I really hate it, I know everyone says you shouldn’t leave before making senior but has anyone else jumped before a S.postion? What kind of exit opportunities?

Interview Question: Understanding how many layers we usually have for interviews, how do you flex yourself when you are pitching the professionals to get the position? Do you usually repeat the same history told on the previously round or try to present “new assets”?

The worst, most ridiculous position you have been headhunted for? I’ll start - a part time position (20 hr per week), $15~20/hour (depending on experience), no benefits. I politely turned it down.

Business Director - the new title for an Account Director, or representative of a GAD+ role? I’m seeing it used as both, so curious what the general consensus is

Thoughts on technical program management exit (software company and role works closely with design and engineering). Glorified version of a PMO monkey?

Looking for feedback: In a leadership position with responsibility to direct sales strategies and enablement for a product category. My issue is that my new boss, who micromanages my every move, gave me a slap on the wrist for “breaking chain of command” to speak with my VP. Someone I already have a relationship/rapport with trying to get honest feedback on an initiative. Any suggestions on handling corporate politics with my boss? Previous boss allowed me to speak freely with all leaders.

Can anyone provide insight into IA roles for credit unions and insurance companies? Been interviewing and I’m unsure. For the credit union, I would be the only IA as it’s a new role they’ve created - they haven’t had any IA’s in the past as the duties were shared between depts. I would report directly to CEO. For the insurance company. The department consists of 3 senior auditors and a manager. I would report to the manager. They both seemed to be slower paced than PA which is what I want.

After 8 months and countless interviews, I finally received an offer letter for a brand-side role today. The process was no joke. If tips would be helpful to anyone, happy to share.

If you don't like traveling for work, you should get two choices: 1. A huge pay cut in exchange for WFH 2. An exit to industry

Anyone in Cali hiring? Looking to make a jump to the west coast and need an angle.

Any other Art Director fish in a Copy-lead world that get no love/respect for the work we do? Got called a designer (diff role) recently, and feeling more and more like a studio resource every day.

Thinking about applying for data analytics / science role in Lighthouse or D. Currently a 2nd year campus hire straight out of undergrad. Background in applied math / engineering.

I was made redundant in September (less than 1YOE), and this week I learned that they hired someone to my position the month after - how should I feel about this? Is this normal?

Anyone have recommendations for recruiters in Dallas area? Trying to plan a graceful exit from the firm, but need some help.... Thx

Maxing out on 401k - Is the 18k limit, an aggregated contribution of you and your employee or is it just your contribution alone?

Share your packing list for a week at the client site. I will be traveling to Boston from DC.

Anyone who has exited big 4 and worked for Embark? Their starting comp for a senior w 3 years experience is 90k and their benefits seem great as well as WLB- wondering what the catch is? Or if anyone has any experience with them?

Anyone ever leave their job during maternity leave? Going on 10 week paid leave any minute, but not sure my agency is going to be a place I want to return to. I’ve heard places trying to make people pay the leave back.

First year consultant - got a 4 What are some of the things I can do to not get fired during mid year review?

Hey! — one of our portfolio companies in the healthcare space is looking for someone to build out its customer success function. Looking for senior manager/principal, healthcare exp required, dm me!

What happens if you’re an associate and you’re fired for “performance” suddenly. You had a performance review the week before and their was no talk of this. How do you perceive this?

Any PwC 🐠 open to chat and potentially refer? I’m interested in applying

Anyone actually keep their PHR active? I got my cert in 2013 and have done nothing since.

Does anyone else think it's in poor taste to throw all out, expensive holiday parties when the entire groupe is experiencing layoffs?

Just got another rejection after 60 hours of preparation, 7 rounds of interviews.. I am about to just go into health care, their jobs are stable and you can always find a job😔😔

Stressed!! Waiting to hear from recruiting about a referral at S& for a perfect opportunity but have final round of interviews this Thursday with another firm that is great but not the most ideal scope of work. Thoughts on carefully navigating the situation?

Starting with kpmg soon. Any advice? What is the culture?

How has working from home impacted your billable hours? What we’re your best and worst days for billing since WFH started?

Hi! Anyone have book recommendations for SQL scripting efficiences? Freq asked to write code that functions, but I feel there is not a lot of knowledge on index diff, perf enhancements, etc. thanks!

Use all your PTO then put in 2 weeks or put in 2 week notice and see if you can use PTO?

In your experience, do any agencies foster a culture of mentorship? Meaning mentorship is encouraged, celebrated, and incentivized? So many have mentorship programs that go unused, but I’m curious if there are any agencies that bake it into their culture.

Any advice or anecdotes for an attorney looking to pursue an MBA? Currently work in a very niche area in finance and am worried specializing too quickly (I’m 1-2 years out) could be frowned upon. End goal is to ultimately be an entrepreneur of sorts (thinking small commercial real estate and investments) but don’t have strong enough business acumen to make the jump without the MBA.

Welp, officially decided I am having the conversation this week. Talking to the partner and telling her in interested in leaving and want to work at our audit client. Wish me luck