AKQA Discussions

New York, any personal trainers to recommend? How much do they cost?

I’m passionate about gaming and I’d love to join the industry, but I’m wary because of some horror stories I’ve heard about working with big developers. Has anyone here worked with a Triple-A studio?

Nothing worse than an analyst who thinks they know everything and can't think big picture - neither can you take direction nor do you understand broader context around said comments

Some of the actors on soap operas are just so awful it's just unbelievable. Meanwhile, I can't even find volunteer work as an actor; it's disheartening.

The creators of GIFs may be dead, but the debate about how to pronounce it is alive and kicking. I go with the hard G, like in Graphic. Votes?

I have attended an interview with a company called APTEAN for Application Security role, after the interview questions are over, I asked the interviewer "what are the specific roles and responsibilities", Interviewer said "come on yaar, HR must have told you" .. anyone had similar experience?

Why do we call reality TV reality, if it really isn't reality?

How do filmmakers find investors?

Anyone have experience working in sales for a startup? What are things to consider? Got a recruiter contacting me about an open position very similar to what I do now, at a startup.

How is everyone feeling amidst these layoffs? Hope everyone is taking care of themselves!

What are some of the highest paid technical skills by companies as per your experience and will be in high demand in 2022/2023?

Have you seen any Non-technical skills which get paid 40-50LPA or above?

Let me go first-
I think AI/ML developers are the highest paid in the industry. Web3/blockchain developers will be trending & in demand in 2022.

Highest paid Non technical skills - Don't know

Any book recommendations on handling office politics?

What programs do my fellow HR managers recommend as far as personality assessments for hiring ?

How do you find an agent as an actor and how do you know that they’re reliable/not going to screw you over?

Standard salary for an associate director in the UK?

Would anyone consider their senior colleagues to be their genuine friends?

Hello Fishes,

I urgently need a suggestion, yesterday I have joined a company, but I haven't submitted all the documents yet.
I'm yet to complete the on boarding process.
Can I abscond them today i.e. after 1 day?
If yes, what reason I should tell them?

Yesterday night, I have got a better opportunity.

Hi Guys,

I got an email from talent500 to fill the details. After filling the details at walmart portal, I am getting "not relevant" button greyed out.

What does this mean? Pls help.

Am I the only who’s embarrassed when someone asks what do i do? Im an auditor btw

After completing 20 years as a Law Enforcement Officer with the Feds and on the way getting a JD and passing the Bar… trying to transition to an Immigration Attorney position… easier said than done!

Looking for 2 to 8 YOE for lateral hire in Technology consulting roles. Folks with red hat, open shift, RPA, BPM, Salesforce CRM, big data & Analytics experience and certification, DM me for referrals.

If anyone’s looking for referrals to BNY Mellon, get in touch I’ll be happy to support!

When it is not an urgent or time bound task, I tend to not finish tasks but my mind wanders to some other tasks. How do you stay on task ? Would love to hear your suggestions. Thank you!

I’m a senior at a mid tier and been working about 70-75 hours for last 3 weeks on a SEC client. Now I roll off to a new job but the manager wants me to come back and help out the team more. Should I do it? I don’t want to fail at both jobs. Is that even reasonable to ask someone to work on both jobs?

Hi all! I recently finished my Masters in Biology. I worked on a few studies with human subjects as well as animal work. I am hoping to get a job in clinical research as either a CRC or CRA. I previously worked at a doctors office as a care manager for 4 years, but outside of my academic work I don’t have experience in research. What advice do you all have for entering the field in my position?
Thanks!!

Is it possible to apply for an O1 visa if I haven’t won any major award shows(Cannes, D&AD, etc.) but have a ton of lower-tier(LIA, Adfest, Adstar’s Grand Prix) ones?

I know this question was asked so many times here, but has anyone recently tried to make an appointment for H1B stamping in Canada as a non-Canadian? Has it become faster/easier now that covid restrictions are relaxed?

Hi Folks,
Once the medical checkup is done, in how many days will I get my visa for Australia?

How do you single 🐟 find time to meet people and get to know them when working these crazy hours? Feel like I'm putting that part of my life on hold due to my job, and it's kind of freaking me out 😣

Anyone know of any headhunter/recruitment firms for client-side marketing roles? (Nyc)

What will be in hand salary for 14Lpa fixed and 15 including retirals (IBM) ??

Hi all, Kindly let me know what is difference betwn PEM and project manager. I have been assigned PEM, PM different persons IBM

I got a offer from HCL as a Process Lead , Can someone let me know what would be my Key responsibility Areas and Profile.

Area- Applications