Hawke Media Discussions

What are some metrics you look at to determine the success of your L&D initiatives and/or LMS platform. Do you measure employee performance in any way?

Why are the experience and skills required for a certain title inconsistent across departments? Some have a low bar, others a high one - at the same agency.

Anyone know what the ad/design scene is like in Colorado?

Looking to finally go get my SPHR having the PHR for the past 6 years. Still value and pursuing and obtaining?

Creatives who left for tech. What is it exactly that you do now? Is it still writing or art directing? Or a different creative role? Hearing about people leaving for tech so I want to know what it means exactly aside from the benefits.

B-roll footage used to be a just-in-case thing ... now you can squeeze half the campaign assets out of it!

Anyone else despise calibrations and the politics it creates in organizations?

I am the first HR professional at a small company. I am looking for an easy to use platform for performance management. I have used Bamboo and Paylocity in the past. Eventually we will want something that has a payroll component as well. What systems have you used and liked?

Working parents in the ad business - how are you all doing? How’s the overall stress level and mental health these days?

What’s it like to be working at Droga5 lately? Any insights/personal experiences would be helpful

It’s funny that Cannes gives 3 GPs for a single category. Grand Prix should mean the ultmost, biggest, unique award for the one and only top of the top right?

I think that make it crystal clear that the jury are just giving each other pats on the back.

The CW that I’d work the longest with (for about 3 years) had just being promoted to ECD on a big cool shop after very good run. Meanwhile I was just promoted to ACD at an OK medium shop after a very torturous run that almost made me quit ad life for good.

Sometimes I wonder what the hell did I do wrong.
I didn’t even think he was that good back then 😂.

He is a nice guy tho and I’m happy for him and for whoever will be working for him.

I have two questions. I have 10 years of experience in multiple sectors and I have been trying to gain a leadership position. I am attempting my PHR this summer but what are some tips in order for me to obtain a leadership position? Also, how long does it take to obtain another position out of state? I am trying to move to Houston but I don’t want to move until I am confident I can obtain a position in the city before packing up and leaving.

Does anyone else hate browsing the web on your phone because of all the ads? I feel like I can't even open/access 50% of the URLs I click on because of pop ups and redirects...

Best recruiters for strategy/ planning. Go.

Thoughts on Martin as it is now?

Anyone prepping for the SHRM-CP test? I’m taking a prep course this fall and would love tips or to know if there are any study groups out there!

I want to quit drinking but this industry is difficult. Has anyone ever tried/have tips?

I’ve just passed the final interview for a Business Development Manager position for SaltPay, UK. Does anyone know of the commission structure, KPI’s etc to expect? We didn’t get a chance to discuss it in my other interviews (it’s been a very quick process) . Would love to hear any insights you might have in the company. Thanks!

Hi! Excited we have a space finally :)

Anyone on pros and cons of A&M PEPI group?

EY recruiter reached out about a FDD position. Can any fish share some light on what salary range I can expect as a S2 at NYC?

Hi Fishes,
My total experience is 5 in QA, I attended Deloitte interview. First round was technical and it went quite well, they asked lot of theory questions. I answered few and quite I was not sure of answers. She gave feedback like my communication and confidence level is good and project wise I'm having good knowledge and coming to concept wise it's not upto the mark for experience. So my query is will they call me for next round?I really wanna get selected since Deloitte is mydream company

I have given interview for CGI. One round of technical interview took place . There is no further communication from H.R.

Hey everyone! I’m a couple months in of trying to find a SDR role. Does anyone have any advice for interviews or just to stand out from the crowd? Any advice would be much appreciated!

Today's one of those rare days where I thought "this job isn't that bad." But maybe because it's Friday

Looking for referral for 14+ years of IT experienced in Java J2EE, Appdynamics, Splunk Solarwinds, Project management, tracking, staffing, scheduling, quality etc in a company that will provide WFH option even after pandemic.

Hi guys, can someone tell me the pay structure of VP in Citibank, like the fixed component, variable, bonus, stocks etc? What is the normal yearly hike like?

Moving to Bay Area from NY, office in Sunnyvale. Good places to find apartments when you dont have a car and can walk down to places to eat, coffee etc. Any insights will be helpful. Thanks!

Why does CGI never call me? It has so many business analyst openings, i applied no calls at all.

Any MAnager or SM in this group? Can comment ?

Whats the salary of Ops Manager in Pune with 15 yrs. of Experience.

First year at Big4 tax here. I’m performing well but don’t know if I like tax as much as I thought I would. Has anyone done one year of tax and then switched over to audit? If so, how was the transition and did you stay at a first year associate level?

Hey Dallas folks,
So my last month's electricity bill almost doubled? Wondering if this was something anyone else experienced as well (maybe due to those snow days?)

Hi fishes,

Which is a better choice between SAP Hybris and Java?

Need suggestion as I need to join in a week.

Thanks in advance

What makes the most sense if you are trying to become a data scientist? Working at Accenture as a digital analyst or going to a startup and take an offer an junior data scientist? Can’t decide!

Any particular segment of sales good for ex-finance? Currently 3 years in at fortune 100 bank on business development side (on commercial loan originations team but no commission/targets at the associate level, basically do credit analysis and build pitch books for the producers) This role has been great as I have gotten both analytical experience and tasted sales experience (I say taste bc I’m not the producer) but would potentially like to transition to a sales role that is less analytical