Dixon Hughes Goodman Discussions

Will it ever not be a boy's club?

Hi everyone! I’m an ACD/Art with 12 years of experience. Currently looking for my next gig in New York. Unfortunately, most of the times I apply for a job, I’m somehow “overqualified” 😳 (cont)

Anyone looking for a designer with illustration and CPG experience? I’m looking for my next gig! Would love to use my illustration and branding chops. (And CPG would be awesome but not totally necessary!)

Hi Fishies, I’m looking for a Creative Strategist role (+ have copywriting bg). Lemme know if you know someone who’s hiring!

What should one disclose/not disclose in an exit interview or should it be mum’s the word, don’t burn any bridges, any advice fellow fish?

Thoughts on jumping to a boutique no-name consulting firm for 35% raise just before promo in second year out of undergrad? Super conflicted.

Curious what in-house lawyers are doing for pro bono (Model Rules recommend 50 hrs/yr). Feels harder in-house because organizations like Legal Aid seem to pair with firms or expect you to be practicing with a firm.

What are some nomad options in NY if you don’t want to sign a lease?

Anyone commute on PATH from NYC to Jersey City or the other way around? What part of either city do you live and where's work, how long is your commute, and do you feel like your commute is practical with what you're getting in return, or do you wish you lived closer to work?

What sites do you use to do research on start-ups?

Anyone likes The Strokes? Friend got cold feet and I’m now stuck with an extra ticket to their NYE gig.

7/15 Thread (BC):

Any interview experience at paytm and PayU for data science role

After trying to make the shift from agency to in house for years, I just got offered a full-time digital marketing manager role at a tech company in the Bay Area! In researching salaries, the range seems huge in the Bay. Any advice on how to determine a reasonable number to bring to the table?

I need help figuring out if I’m being underpaid. I’m working in real estate private equity and I focus on fund models and property valuations. I’m currently at base $80k and 20% bonus. On top of that I have 5 years experience and a masters in finance. I’m good at my job and receive positive reviews from everyone. I feel like I should be compensated better but the company says that’s what they think I’m worth. Any help or insights would be great!

I've decided to enroll in NYU's tax LLM program part-time this fall. I'm currently at a V50 firms and I'm in the middle of lateral interviews. Would updating my application with this news hurt or help my offer prospects?

Just had an SM correct me for using “partner” for someone that is a principal in a high-level budget….. good morning FB friends

Does Steve Ballmer own up to his mistakes at Microsoft these days?

Been working at my company as a new grad for almost a year, but don’t see myself in the team that I am in (working with Salesforce) for long term. Interested in frontend dev and have been learning on my own. Manager says chase doesnt have much React opportunities. Is it possible to make a switch when I barely have experience? Are there companies that will hire by seeing that I am willing to learn and am interested in frontend even tho I don’t have much experience with it yet?

What’s the salaries for network architect these days ?