Anyone having luck getting freelance gigs from Toptal and Catalant or similar platforms? I applied to Toptal as a brand strategist and received a reply saying they were maxed out in my category. I wonder if niche specializations get traction on these kinds of platforms.

When will I get my salary hike if I join in August 23 in capgemini

Recommendations for a great L&E big law recruiter in NYC?

What firms do higher variable comp? I’m familiar with A&M’s model, but curious if there are others. Figure if I’m busting it, might as well get compensated for it.

What is the typical bonus and hike for a C13 (VP) in technology in Pune (or Chennai) who has been offered 50 lacs per annum

Aside from Georgetown, any other MBA programs recommended for international development/finance? Looking to pivot from my current business/tech strategy work.

Have a really good relationship with current company, but got an amazing offer and very likely gonna leave (signed the offer, waiting for all the background checks to come back). How do you tell your boss you are leaving the company (if boss is not a dick lol) and not ruin relationship?

I'm at a career juncture and have decided on a career in anti-money laundering as my new path. I'm also highly interested in additional education to further my career and am eyeing graduate school. Which is best? A law degree or a master's in international relations? Those are where my interests lie. I keep reading that JDs are valued in compliance but am wondering if a different graduate program is better for my goals. I already plan to obtain the CAMS certification. Thank you!

If you could work at an agency for the rest of your career, would you do it? Or do you see being a professional creative as a means to another career altogether?

Hello IBMERS,

Can anyone help me know about band 07b in IBM. Designation - Senior Advisory Consultant.


What are the roles and responsibilities for this position?

Favorite sushi in NYC?

In HCOL areas like NYC, how much would you say is “Too much” credit card debt? Moderate and low amount also. Single , married or any situation.

I currently have an offer from both IBM and TCS for database developer role. IBM's package is a slightly less than what TCS has offered. While my plan is to join TCS but i have no clue about what project/account i will be onboarded to. I am very much comfortable in my current organization and they have agreed to match the IBM offer. Hence, i am slightly confused.

Is there any way HR or recruiting partner at TCS can give the details around my project? Im left with 40 days of notice period.

Hello everyone,

I have 2 offers from Capgemini and Hexaware from Pune location(6.2 yrs of experience).
The CTC difference is not much . My tech stack is vmware, vRA,vRO.
Capgemini - Professional ll/ B2 position
Hexaware -System Analyst at G5
Could anyone suggest me which one to join in terms of
-Growth and opportunities,
- What would be hikes for these annually,
- Work life balance.

Thanks.

For the one year of work experience requirement to get CPA license in CO, when did you qualify? Do they just do 1 year from DOH or do you need to have charged 1,800 hours of client work?

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

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!

Has anyone ever worked with Mark Pollard or Julian Cole? Are they as great as they seem?

If some of the key creative leaders in your agency are actively advocating against recommending our clients take action for George Floyd or Black Lives Matter, what would you recommend doing?

Have any strategists made the move over to consulting or client-side as a brand manager? Curious about your experience/why you made the move...

What have you found most helpful in training up a very green junior brand planner or junior strategist? Any particular trainings or resources that are great at teaching foundational skills? I’ll be pulling them into projects and teaching through doing but I need some assistance in building up their core skills/training the strategy muscle.

What is a go-to-market strategy?

Do any of you work at Havas NY? If so, do you like it? How’s the culture?

Salary range for a Strategist (mid level) in NYC?

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?

Has anyone worked at a smaller branding agency? Would love to switch from big agency to actually creating brands but not sure how to start there.

Any good examples of mid-level resumes?

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)?

Thoughts on VCCP London for strategy?

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

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.

Any good books for someone trying to understand the business side of marketing? Just got my review an they're asking I bring more of that MBA mindset to projects I'm on.

Is associate and junior the same? If not, what's the difference?

Are cover letters needed for non-creative (media buying, planning, or strategy) jobs?