Artefact Discussions

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For those who separated from Deloitte in May / June and are still looking for a new role, how are you broaching the employment gap with new employers? It’s now September and I’m still looking for a new role. I feel like each passing day speaks to an employment gap, which may deter future employers. I’ve been taking an online data analytics in the meantime to pass the time. Any advice on this topic would be helpful!

I finally have an extra room to set up a home office. I’m looking at motorized standing desk, but there are so many options out there that it is overwhelming. What’s your recommendation for an L-shaped desk?

Anyone else just waiting for impending layoffs or are we at the end of the recent wave?

If your employer mandated you need to come in 5 days a week would you consider quitting? My situation is I live in my geographical territory and the office is 45 minutes away. No performance issues at quota consistently.

Hi. I was made redundant from Zendesk in August and looking for my next role. Im looking for a Senior Recruiter or Lead Recruiter role in Dublin Ireland. The market seems difficult for inhouse roles. Anyone looking for someone with my skillset?

Any tips for job searching while currently employed? I'm finding it hard to have the mental energy to job search after a long day at my current job (I've been leaving at 6-7pm often ugh).

Havas London announced WFH last night but our team’s boss emailed us a couple of minutes afterwards asking us to come in so that we can work our a rota for the next two weeks!

My office chair stinks even though I wash it with carpet cleaner every few weeks. Fellow 24/7 WFH workers, how do you keep your office chair clean?

Hey Fishbowlers! I have a friend who is wants to get in to the Portland Razorfish office. Would it be inappropriate to contact HR on her behalf to see about job opportunities and submit her resume?

So I just started a new job in sales (B2B specifically). All my life I’ve been in blue collar jobs, military, then construction work ect. I don’t have much money saved to get myself my own business cards as I’m sure they are important to have, I’ve got all the info that I need to go out and start selling. I guess what I’m looking for is just tips on how you guys were successful walking into a whole new arena if that makes sense?

How long is too long to be an intern? I've been interning for about a 1 year and half now at 4 different agencies. All extended me until I'd leave for another agency. I was told bad timing/layoffs

How do you handle people’s kids showing up on video meetings? Screaming, kicking, hamming it up, (wasting time.) Everyone else is coo-ing…I’m not a kids person. Heard a technique which is to drop off the call bc you “assume the call is over” (which seems like a great way to get fired especially if it’s a way higher up’s kids - plus it feels rather passive aggressive.) Thoughts?

Does the IRS $61,000 total contribution limit include IRA contributions? Or just 401k (employer, employee before tax or Roth, and after-tax)?

As a senior copywriter is it odd to have 6 pieces in your book or is that not enough?

Since this seems to be the only safe place I can post anonymously... Does anyone know how to find a legitimate PI? Like that will take photos and do the legwork to track someone... My family is really worried and needs help, but there are too many scammers.

When they say utilization doesn't count for the month of May/June what exactly does that entail? I'm assuming being on the bench for those months will still show on personal utilization reports...

Seeking advice: I am a young sales consultant and sales engineer working for a tech startup company. I have 6 years of sales experience. And I have been helping run my family business for the past 10 years. I was intially interviewed for a senior account executive position at a $70k offer. Instead they told me I needed more training and hired me as a Junior account executive at a $50k salary + commission. Today is my 6th month mark and I have done very well. And no talks of a promotion / raise..

Landed an interview tomorrow with Zendesk. I’m so excited for this! The role is for a business development representative. I have around 8 YOE in sales/client services. What kind of questions should I expect to answer in tomorrows interview? Also, can anyone give some insight on salary negotiation, schedule and benefits?

Reading this book called The Undying about cancer, chemo, the politics of the pink ribbon, etc. Written by a poet and nicely done

Any Gayglers (Gays @ Google) here?

Im joining Accenture Uk on 19th Aug 2021. Anybody else starting on this date? When does one usually receive the Teams invite / joining instructions for the first day orientation & induction?

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.

Anyone here broken into real estate private equity from big 4 consulting? What steps did you take to jump into RE PE? What gaps in knowledge did you have and how did you fill them? Outside of the knowledge gaps what other things do you think you needed in order to get into RE PE?

Anyone in the Bay Area? M here

Anyone looking for a referral to Deloitte? Feel free to dm me.

Medical biller does anyone know of evening medical biller remote position’s? I work during the day but really need a part time position.

I have an interview coming up for internal audit manager. Currently in external audit. When asked about my experience in ERM - what would you say Is transferable skills that I can leverage in my answer?

Does anyone have any good resources for auditing ESG?

Anyone looking for full time work in the Kansas City, KS area? I'm a Recruiter at Spectrum and we have a new location here with great opportunities for those just starting their call center career and those who may be looking for a company with advancement opportunities. Let me know and I can share the job posting link. Thanks!

Anyone that can invite me to some Slack groups for UI/UX designers and software developers for my learning?

What is the tipping etiquette on the free platinum breakfast in a JW Marriott? The server just gets coffee / orange juice and you serve yourself. It is an overpriced buffet that I would never dine in.

FAANG PMTs salaries?
Looking to hear about PMT/ Sr. PMT / Principal PMT Salaries

Privacy fish - Anyone taken the CIPM and can share what the exam is like?

Content outline seems like application of standard consulting approach, so how do they test it on an exam?

Anyone with thoughts or opinions on Ampersand?