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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.

What are some red flags you've noticed in the hiring process? I've finally landed an interview after weeks of applying. I think it went well on my end, but something about the managers I spoke with just feels...off.

Any insight on Willis Tower Watson(WTW) forensic practice ? Is it good to start forensic career in insurance?

Hi All,
Does any know more details on AM PPM role(HRST) at Deloitte.I got an interview call.requesting valuable insights and support please.

Thoughts on Asset Management as a career path? What are the pros/cons?

Successfully made the jump.

Places where I applied and got an interview so at least I know they look at fed backgrounds. Might want to check them out. These were DC area.

Amazon
Google
Marriott
Visa
Facebook

What is the general consensus on online I/O psychology programs? I’m looking to pivot into HC consulting and am strongly considering USC’s online MAPP or Harvard Extension School’s I/O Psychology graduate program.

Any one has specflow dumps for CCA exam?

Anyone else have a positive screener interview with HR, good thank-you email exchange follow-up, and then not hear anything for over a week? This doesn’t seem normal…but I’m still waiting.

Is it possible to make a transition to VC (ideally senior associate / vp role) after a two year Associate stint in MM PE? I worry that the prior interest in moving late stage will be frowned upon by early stage investors among other issues

Hi there -
I applied to an experienced consultant position at Bain and just heard back. Yesterday, I received an invite to a HireVue one-way interview to complete. Today, I received an invite for a coffee chat with a consultant. I’m of course going to do both, but the emails make it seem like they are almost two separate paths/disconnected processes. Can anybody offer some insight into each of these/the process?

Again posting since my last post did not got attention. Wanted to ask whether it's good to switch to big 4 India advisory role from a mid tier organization dealing in tech and ops. Additionally, they offered just very low percentage on current CTC saying that I am coming to a big brand.
Plus my current financial situation is stressful and I accepted the offer on certain conditions but now hr or the firm but saying we can't committ you. Any suggestions.

Hi Fishes, I'm a Python developer now and I need to switch my role related to AI/ML for long term.
Currently I 've planned two options and I'm bit confused which road i've to take:
1) Do Masters degree in Canada, after that try to get Job in there or US.
2) Do any Master Programs in Here (India) and get a job.
Suggest some ways other than this also welcomed.

YOE : 1.5 years as Python developer

Skills : C, Python, Excel in writing SQL queries, Swagger, Microservices, Docker.

Have others found it hard to transition from Audit to Financial Analyst? All the recruiters I’m meeting with are telling me I probably won’t get an interview since they’re looking for someone who’s ready to hit the ground running.
It’s discouraging because I’m a fast learner, and from talking to my friends who are Financial Analysts, it doesn’t seem like what we do is so dissimilar.

A company was pretty aggressively recruiting me until 4 interviews in — no movement. I haven’t heard back in a week and a half about next steps. Should I assume I won’t be moving forward any longer? I emailed the recruiter a few days ago to check in, and no response. (She typically replies very quickly and I was told I’m one of the top two final candidates 😕)

I have the final interview with Deloitte for their EFA analyst position. Anyone know what to expect for that?

I love what I did in physiotherapy but two years into the career im struggling to see progression or long term future satisfaction. What have people shifted to from this career?

Which Big Tech companies hire remotely? I’m based in Europe, but I’ve worked for US based companies before as a contractor

Starting new year to fulfill this year a life long dream to work at Microsoft, any mentors working at Microsoft to help / guide for the same ? Thanks in advance!

Hi Friends… are there any good society in Wakad Chatrapati Chowk Road or Dutta Mandir Road having 3 BHK?

Can we extend the joining date in sap labs because relieving date and joining date is overlapping on 22nd August 2022

Is a JD or an MBA more useful for consulting? Assuming M7 MBA or T10 JD.

What do you think about the outlook for AM / HF jobs in the future? Will they continue to be there, or will they be slowly canceled by passive investing? Thinking about going into IM post MBA, but this thought is holding me down

Anyone else watched Shtisel?! Sooo funny.

I am getting an offer from TD Canada for quality engineer lead. Just want to know the expected base salary?

I am currently looking for a new career opportunity. I’ve tried Indeed and LinkedIn. What other sources are great to look for opening positions?

I’ve been prepping for MBB for months but I know I’m still not ready. I’m struggling with staying structured and with creative questions. I’m really frustrated because I feel like I’ve put in so much work but I’m not where I need to be to make it. I know if I interviewed today I wouldn’t make it through.
Any advice?

New to this app, just learning how to create networks with other freelancers around the world

Those who recently joined ARA how was the transition? Any advise on what I can look/research on now to help on my first couple of assignments?

On the transactional side of things, what is the expectation of Associates to start bringing in their own work, or start developing their own book of clients?
When they are mid or senior level?

Any hot leads on Workers Compensation roles?

Hi , has anyone joined CITI recently? Need some help

Citi Citicorp Citicorp services india pvt ltd

Has anyone taken the CAIA ? Any tips ?

How do you deal with imposter syndrome or extreme self doubt at work? Particularly how to overcome this during a brainstorm for a tight deadline that needs a great idea.

If you put your two weeks notice in, are you obligated to show up? I told my friend, yeah, of course unless your agency asks you leave. Right?

Rule#34 in the Freelancers handbook: always double/even triple dip. You won’t make squat if you don’t. It’s a way to protect yourself from a ubiquitous crappy day rate.

Did anyone else watch the One Show special awards ceremony earlier? Did you also find it irritating?

Anyone know of headhunters in publishing or entertainment, or good ones in our world who are savvy in such things?

Dear CDs and ecds who give all the good projects to your favs, know that we all see you and your favs will be the first to leave because you stacked their books too fast. Love, everyone else.

Recruiter reached out, I responded asking day rate.
Her: $250
Me: 👻

If you have previously declined an offer from an agency, how long should you wait before applying there again - if ever?

Hey CDs and ACDs: when you were mids and seniors what do you wish you'd had to help you grow and get to the stage you're at now?

I'm a senior AD and all the resources out there are for juniors. I'm not sure what I need - I feel pretty confident in most areas - so maybe all I need is time to practice and get better. But is there something you did/wish you'd done to improve your abilities, develop your career path, or open your mind?

Uber Eats Wrapped. A summary of all the stress eating you did while working from home…

Many weeks working on emails, please remind me there are other projects out there. What are you making right now?

For those who take the time to write back. Who give critique and tips for the portfolio. Who give guidance and advice, even if it's only a couple of sentences. Thank you. Thank you so much.

Curious to know how closely you (creatives) work with your strategy/ planning counterparts. What is the dynamic you share?

Anyone want to work for us in our chicago office and make me some referral money?

We’re looking for ACD’s, seniors, and a mid-level writer. Send me a DM with your book(s) and i’ll refer you.

What advice do you have for someone who wants to make a quick and seamless transition from operations to creative?

Anyone have the contact for a recruiter at Grey in NY?

Any good packaging places in NY? I’m looking for more packaging focused than branding so not JKR, elm wood etc

My ECD keeps changing our work before it goes to client and it's cost us making good work. Our books are suffering because he can't get his hands off the tools. Our books are only full of spec now.

What other creative outlets do you have outside of your job? Not necessarily side hustles, might just be something you do just for fun or creative nourishment?

Creatives that use PowerPoint disgust me that is all have a good day.