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Books or websites to learn more about social media strategy, community management, and smart decision making for social?

I saw some sales managers discussing hiring strategies, especially for entry level roles (e.g. SDR, BDR).

One strategy that came up was having the applicant do 90 minutes of cold calling into real prospects with the hiring manager coaching.

What do you think of this approach? Would be curious to hear from both hiring manager perspectives and from candidate perspectives.

So just throwing this out there. Can agencies give us WFH bonuses to cover the cost of setting up a home office? I had to invest quite a hefty sum for a desk, office chair and upgrade my wifi connection. Also, can we deduct our work space rent area for tax purposes? Every little bit helps!

What are the best ways to find creative / tech careers in Norway / Sweden if you live in the US?

What is the bare minimum salary (in NYC) for entry-level positions before one should consider other avenues/in-house/other cities?

Does anyone in the UK use Haye Grades and know the salary range for a grade 20?

Hi all, I’ve recently onboarded as an HR recruiter with a small NGO. It has been wonderful so far. I want to make the most of my new role. If you have any suggestions or advise, I’d greatly appreciate it.

Polling those willing to share. What is your OTE? And does your base comp ever increase based on performance or a merit increase?

Who did the Lean Cuisine #ItAll campaign?

Anyone got a six figure base as an AE? Hunting around for companies with 6-fig base and similar commission. Seems to be mostly field / enterprise pay.

Who is hiring? Or is everyone on a hiring freeze currently??

Has anyone worked at a brand studio like the New York Times’ one? Seems like every media outlet has one now. What’s the work, hours, pay, and culture like?

How do we feel about password protected portfolio sites? Versus password protected individual projects? What’s easier / better?

Those of you that interviewed at aws sales, did your interviewers go through specific bullet points on your resume?
I understand its lp focused, im just curious if ppl used examples outside of their resume for majority of their stories.

Did they ask you specifics of your resume bullet points?

Any creatives impacted by Forsman Bodenfors layoffs? That agency does beautiful, powerful work.

I'm reading this book on boundaries. In the work section it says I should tell my boss that I can't work after 5 PM. Knowing that advertising work commonly goes past 5 PM...would my job be in danger if I said that?
There's not really a rule book that says I must work until the work is done even though it's an unsaid expectation. Thoughts?

Total comp over 200k. What do you do and where do you work?

Looking to make a jump in careers to another outside sales role and looking for 200k+ all in.

Does anyone need a hr coordinator, or entry level talent acquisitions coordinator that is 100 remote? Remote jobs are extremely competitive and when I find job posts on LinkedIn there are already over 100 applicants. Very competitive!I am open minded about salary,I have so much interest in expanding my skills. I have about a year of recruiting in the staffing industry and 6 months as an hr assistant for a corporate/manufacturing company. MA in Hr and will be testing for phr in July. Thank you

Please share your best tips/process of building and prioritizing product roadmaps. Any templates or resources will be super helpful too.

I am looking for a switch in the pharma consultancy space. Work experience in pharma forecasting, commercial analytics, competitive intelligence (5 years). Currently working as a team lead with a team of 10 people. Any leads appreciated thanks.

I am a personal injury attorney making 79k with ability to keep 40% of anything I settle, bonuses for originating work for the firm. I am 1.5 years into practicing as a Plaintiffs PI attorney - I have a review coming up - suggestions on what I should ask for as a raise. I’ve settled a couple cases and working on a third settlement. I’m new to the practice area but cannot get a read on whether a raise is coming at review - nothing but positive feedback from both partners I work with, but doesn’t

Resigned from TCS and LWD was a week ago. I received August's salary credited to my account. I cannot find the payslip in Alumni Portal.
Any idea when will I get August's payslip in Alumni Portal.?

Need the 101 on how to work with SAs at luxury boutiques as a first-time buyer. Do you “shop around” until you find one you like? If something isn’t in stock, do they text you proactively? Would love to hear how you all developed relationships.

What is it like to work in a core immigration role at infosys Bpm.

Anyone know if any Tech/FAANG companies hiring in Sourcing and Supply Chain management roles?

I saw some sales managers discussing hiring strategies, especially for entry level roles (e.g. SDR, BDR).

One strategy that came up was having the applicant do 90 minutes of cold calling into real prospects with the hiring manager coaching.

What do you think of this approach? Would be curious to hear from both hiring manager perspectives and from candidate perspectives.

How do you find in-house positions?

Could someone take a look at my about me section for my LinkedIn pls. Would appreciate some feedback. Trying to transition from reception job to selenium or lean six sigma. Please dm me!

I was just informed after the third round of interviews they’d like at least 5 references, two must be supervisors. My last job was a temporary remote job where I didn’t really interact with my supervisor and the jobs before that were at my family’s business (I do not speak to any of them for serious personal reasons.) Anything before that was grad school and I haven’t kept in contact with any professors from over five years ago. What should I do? 😕

1. Best thing about WFH?
2. Worst thing about WFH?

Can someone discuss the pros and cons of having a gym close to work vs having a gym near home but still would have to commute there, go back home then go to work. To me it seems more convenient to just on the way to work go to the gym, shower, then go into the office.

Ps: yes, I'm in the office.

I feel like I die a little inside every time someone cites Wikipedia instead of actual research

If there is anything science taught you it is-

I’m starting my PhD in environmental engineering and would like to know what jobs there are to apply to after I complete my degree. Is it true that companies are hesitant to hire PhD-degree holders, and if so, what can I do to advocate for myself in job applications?

Did you choose to work in the private sector or academia? Why?