After 12+ years in FTE roles both agency and brand side in strategy/brand marketing/social strat roles. Thinking about taking it freelance. But I’ve never done freelance or consulting before - ever. Would love to connect with someone who’s done this (or does it on the side) - would anyone be open to do a Zoom call with me to answer questions/give me advice? As a token of my appreciation, I’d send you a Drizly (or Seamless, DoorDash, or UberEats) gift card so we could make it a happy hour!

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.

Best backup plans if you get fired from a Big Law firm within a year or two after graduating? Go to a non-BL firm and then try to lateral back into BL?

I am curious how other inclusion teachers are being utilized when the school is doing remote learning. I find that I am sitting in the zoom class and have very little opportunity to contribute. I am having discussions with my teachers on ways that I can better support them and the students when remote.

I’ve reached a point in my career where I want to take a step back and do an easy job just for the medical insurance benefits. Any ideas what I could do (or who is hiring)? Would contracts manager/admin/specialist be an easy job?

How you came into the company will define your path. That’s why you’ll never be successful switching departments.

Hi fishes, I have 2 offers-
Thermo Fisher for Data Engineer in AWS and Python and Ameriprise as Lead Developer for Informatica Powercenter. Ameriprise is offering 50k more in my monthly salary than Thermo Fisher. My preference is to join in where I can grow and get a good learning for future career growth. Also, work life balance should be good in the organization.
Please help me with making a clear decision. And i have 8+ YOE.

Do you think that I will get job offers after I pass the CPA exam? Not one compony will even give me a chance because I don’t have experience, even though I have passed some of the exams already.

Taking FAR soon! Currently reviewing the book and wanted to see if y’all had any advice on what modules/sections to cover more then others? Been hearing Gov/NFP is a big one. Anyone care to share what the exam was like for them and what it mainly covered?

What is the biggest challenge and best route to take to transition from accounting(Financial accounting services) to Finance?

Program manager question: do you have your PMP, SAFe, or Scrum Master certification? Has it impacted your job options and compensation?

Is anyone currently in FAAS Digital Analytics practice that can share some insights of what your work experience has been like? Really interested in learning more and potentially pursuing this. Thanks!

Did it happen with someone in the last quarter that although you got nominated by L1 for band progression but the promotion did not happen?

Networking ... 🙌 You have likely heard this since your day 1 at D. Doing good work isn’t enough at D. Connecting with the right people can make or break your career at the firm. How are you continuing to build your network considering the indefinite move to virtual / remote work?

I am holding two offers :
Wells Fargo: 33 lpa
PWC ac Bangalore: 33 lpa
Yoe: 8.3
Which company should i join considering job security, future growth , brand etc.

Hello guys,
Hope you all are doing good.!
Does cgi provide free udemy access??. Also do we get any reimbursement if we clear the online examination like Microsoft or ccna kinda certification? Pls do reply!

Which would you rather? Internal at MBB or client-facing at Big 4/ACN?

New to the US. Currently based in SF, CA. What is the most efficient and cheapest way to gain more CPA credits? Require 30 more credits.

Require Suggestions and insights in regards companies that i may target. Have 8+ experience in IT with 4 years of experience in full stack web development. Looking to transition to web3 development roles. Thanks :)

What is project specific BGC in TCS?

Will most of us (big 4 employees) be in at least the 200k+ salary range once we hit our late 40s and early 50s? I know that MOST of us won't stay with our firms, but does that mean we stagnate?

I am looking forward to HR round for Macquarie Gurugram. All rounds went well except for numerical reasoning section in psychometric test. My yoe is exactly 8 years. My current CTC is 16.2 and expecting raise in current company in 2-3 months.

Q1- What is the maximum I can demand in Macquarie in HR round? Initially, before interviews started, I mentioned 27LPA (negotiable). I have a past offer (not current) of 25.5 LPA.

Q2 do they decline offering in case we get adamant abt high salary 27Lpa?

Going to join CitiusTech. What we can expect in welcome kit???

Is Saturday working for ICICI Software Dev team?

How much are they paying for an Associate for contract management at EY?

AWS Cloud question- what the difference between an SCP and IAM? Thanks in advance

Hello All - looking for links, resources , samples on interview prep/practice for sales , account management, partner management, practice management at FAANG companies like amazon, google, microsoft

Anyone have experience with the 2014-2016 Audi diesel sedans ?

What fee percentage are you paying your Union talent payroll service, aside from P/W?

Hi Fishies,

Please give some advice/input , Need to know the names of good Product/Service based organizations which have good WORK LIFE BALANCE, Good Environment to work.

Skills : C# .Net Developer, WPF/WCF.

How do you handle all of that I9/tax stuff when starting a new job virtually?

6’5 here, does anyone have any recommendations on a good desk that is adjustable to a standing desk? I find that a lot of standing desks have a listed max height below 6’5

Had a scratchy throat yesterday that has since gone, low grade fever all day today (99-99.9). Have felt off and spacey today, and had a headache which went away after taking Advil. Have an appt to get covid testing tomorrow. Test is thru my doc office and they said they’d have results within 24 hrs. Even so, I currently have severe anxiety about all of it. Anyone have advice for how to cope until I know exactly what’s going on with me? I feel like this stress isn’t good for my immune system.

CD salary in SF? Mid size shop

What to choose when you can’t have it all: high salary, healthy working environment, room for growth, love of the day-to-day work.

Thoughts on RRT?

Potential employer wants to me to write a POV for a brand, is there a specific framework you’d use or specific length?

Honestly what's your thoughts on brand purpose? I have a concept that I'm presenting this week which is heavily based on a good cause but connected to the brand.

What’s the word on Ace Metrix? Pros, cons? Every tool has them. More and more of my clients are using it... both for creative pre testing and measurement.

Best fine print in RFP history: The number of bidders is less than 2.

Does anyone have a good lead on where to find research backed customer journeys? Either generic for an industry (like restaurant) or for major players in an industry (like chili's). I am fairly new to planning, and this keeps coming up as something and that would be helpful.
Thank you!

Less of a question, more of a request... stop asking your junior BIPOC strats to work on BLM briefs because they are the only voice of color on your team. In a time where we need support grappling with our very REAL realities and how it impacts how we show up in the agency, the LAST thing we need is an “opportunity” to express our “unique POV” on a diversity brief (that we won’t even get to speak to none the less). Imagine having to chanbel your trauma into a deck to sell in an idea to clients?

have an opportunity to move vendor-side (strategy) from a strat sup role on the media side. how would a move like this be perceived? long goal is to pivot to strategy at a creative agency

Anyone have any killer quotes / resources / thoughts for framing the role of a creative brief to a client who has a tendency to get lost in details and soften language?

Can anyone recommend a good headhunter that has experience in placing agency strategists on the client side (not just agency only)?

What brands are you really into at the moment? Would be great to think about and be inspired by those doing a great job!

What is a go-to-market strategy?

I’m honestly tired of being at an agency and not feeling as fulfilled as I used with strategy as a career. Have anyone here make a career change? if so, what other jobs out there - outside of agencies and client side - can you apply what you know as a strategist? Curious if anyone has done it and has some advice.

Hi strategists. Has anyone conducted a scenario planning workshop for their clients? If so do you have any recommended exercises or tools or just advice in general? TIA

Starting to think about making the switch from agency to brand side. Any tips from strategists who have already made the jump? And is there a level at which it makes the most sense (i.e. should I wait until I make Director and then make the switch, or does it not really matter)?

Amazon should act as Santa during the holidays and deliver one gift fully wrapped from your wish list for free every year to everyone with Prime just to say thank you for choosing us. Bad idea or good

Anyone work at Instrument’s PDX office? Just applied for the Senior Strategist position. Have both UX and Brand experience. What’s it like to work there? Looking to move back to the PNW!

Strategists, do you have a portfolio? What info do you include? Would campaign results and insights be off limits because it’s considered confidential info? 🤔

Opinions on srategy team at Sapient?

If Arya Stark from GOT worked in advertising, she would be a strategist...

Top agencies to complete an internship in Detroit area?