#advice #mentorship #creativedirectors Hello, business owners and creative community leaders. Since moving to SW Florida end of 2019, professional life has been a f*ckin doozy (for many of us.) For 15 years I’ve been an art director / brand / designer and can say I’ve done well. After many connections and interviews and tests and hoops I’m not getting hired. Feeling defeated, frustrated — bang head here! Any mentors / leaders that can advise a renewed jump to restart? Thank you in advance.

Has anyone gone through an MBB Hirevue initial interview? It’s a pre-recorded interview. I’m guessing it’s behavior-based questions? Can anyone share their experience with this?

Damn. Was lucky enough to land an interview. The interview went numerous rounds, it was super positive, so then I decided I would be 100% honest about something I wasn’t good at, in hopes of being clear that I was ready to grow. Then I got ghosted, and I think it’s because of the said honesty. Feeling low and stupid for ever admitting a “fault” in an interview instead of just telling them that I’m perfect.

Agency won a new piece of business and they’re hiring all new for the account team. I interview with the SVP, Account Director they’ve selected to lead the account. Any advice on smart questions to ask?

So mentally exhausted with job search. I know times are hard but I thought I chose a safe career. After being burnt out during tax season and then laid off I don't know if this misery will ever end. I am usually not like this, but lately going even through another interview gives me an anxiety attack. How do I overcome this?

I’m interested in transferring in from audit after this busy season. What was the interview process like: questions, case studies, etc? I’m looking to make the switch with PwC, but should I apply...

EY I interviewed at your firm a year ago, and was rejected without much specific feedback. It felt like the Partner was actually trying to elicit information about my previous firm. I really like EY

Just got an interview for an in-house job at FAANG, but I recently accepted another job offer already. If I turn down this interview, will I ruin my chances later?

What’s the best place to look for internal audit jobs in industry? I have tried applying using LinkedIn but there hardly any response. Been stuck in PA for too long and lost touch searching jobs.

How early should you start engaging with AdCom? Thinking about applying R1 2021

Just found out I have a four hour long interview coming up. Does anyone have good excuses for getting out of work?

Will BCG move my interview date up if I have an exploding offer elsewhere (FAANG)?

Have first rounds with McK and BCG in two weeks (undergrad) and am liberal arts major. I’m nervous about math portion of case interviews - any resources for practice case math outside of rocket blocks? Or general advice?

First interview with Deloitte is today (the one after the initial phone screen). Nervous as this is my first time interviewing with a big firm like, but excited. 😬😬😬😬😬😬

What’s the dress code for virtual interviews now? Have a first round with BCG and debating if a crisp shirt will be fine, or if I need a suit? It’s also super hot, so don’t want to be sweating the whole time 😓

Targeting growth equity mostly. Had some HH reach out but reluctant to respond since I know I’m not fully prepared for buyside interviews yet. If I’m able to do lbos in under an hour is that good enough? When do I know I’m ready to speak to them

Anyone from Microsoft who has non FS federal positions in technical manager position of senior developer roles around Reston area? I had couple of interviews but they wanted FS and I don't want to get it... thanks

Does anyone have any insight into how easy it is to jump from one omnicom agency to another, via applying internally?

Anybody successfully create additional income streams? Disciplined saving and investing is obviously the safe path to wrath, but I don’t like being wholly dependent on my salary and the market

How can you deliberately practice interpersonal skills? I want to get as good as possible at "people skills" and am fairly good now but don't know how best to go about improvement. Considering trying to randomly interview strangers in nyc once we get a vaccine, but I figure there's probably a better way

Offer from a non FAANG company. Looking to understand if I should go with RSU option or Cash option and if the offer looks good. Context 3 YOE and Privacy role. RSU Option Base 110k Bonus: 25% minimum with no cap Sign On: 30K RSU 38K over 4 years Total Comp first year is at least 172k Cash Option Base 120k Bonus 25% min with no cap sign on 30k Total Comp at least 180K first year Bonus: 25% minimum with no cap Sign On: 30K Base 110k Bonus: 25% minimum with no cap Sign On: 30K

I really want to get the CFP asap but I’m torn bc all of my time & energy is currently going into building my practice and I’m only about 16 months in with a relatively long way to go. Continued....

Flight delayed 3 hours. Can I get points for that? How?

Had an oral case in front of a panel, but only have spoken with a few folks enough to write a good thank you. How do I approach thanking the others there that I didn’t really “interview” with?

Pros and cons of investing 100% of 401K in S&P 500 for next 5 years? (Not looking to retire before 2050 anyway)

Too depressed to get out of bed. I'll just respond to emails from my phone. Too late to take some PTO?

How bad is to recline an offer (client side)? Firm came back and agreed for me to move to a different practice I wanted.

Expecting to get promoted within my current agency and don’t want to get taken advantage of on salary. What’s a “starting" account director salary look like in NYC?

Contacted by a FAANG recruiter for a super interesting role but I'm not currently searching / preparing for interviews. Ideas on how to buy time to prepare or do they expect to talk soon after getting in touch?

Deloitte 🐠: Can people who got 1 or 2 ratings before share your metrics, i.e client/adj utilization, PRD hours, applaud awards, anything else...Thanks!

What is BCG compensation range for generalist track class of 2017.. don’t need specific just want to know the TC range .. TIA.

Middle school teachers, what are the “must-have” books in your classroom libraries? I am a special ed resource reading teacher looking for some books that will make my kids WANT to read more!

Is a small boutique (500 people) considered "competitor" by big 4? Trying to put in my 2 weeks but don't want to be let go on the spot.

If you could work remote from anywhere in the US, where would you? (Within reason, of course)

Do you spend your entire per diem? Or do you prefer low-cost food options (chipotle for example) and save the rest of the per diem?

Been hearing that total comp for new ACN MDs is something like $300k. Is that accurate? Any ideas how it changes over time? Seems low to me....

Interested in being a data scientist, a have a degree in Bussiness without a coding or statistical background. Would a 6 month online data science boot camp fully prepare me for the role? Is data science hard ? Is it easy ? What’s the day to day ? Would love to have some insight on this ?