Are creative recruiters worth it? Any experience working with them? Any ones you recommend?

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I got my job at BBDO and WPP through a recruiter.

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Like, to hire? Are you asking people to recommend creative recruiters to you?

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Anyone who can help you get a job is worth talking to. Usually it’s through a friend or someone on the inside. And that starts with building a relationship.

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I was talking to multiple headhunters, have a great book+resume, and they got me nothing. Not even one interview. On my own I booked a bunch of freelance, some interviews, and ultimately a very good job for a higher position I may not deserve (likely not; feeling impostorish). No one will ever fight for or believe in you as much as yourself.

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They cost nothing. So yes.

Are companies still using recruiters? I would imagine many wouldn’t want to pay the fee these days.

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Can I get some refferal for Cloud Automation fields : VCenter, Powershell, Azure...
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Currently I am on notice period. With total experience of 3 years 10 months.

Also please give some idea of what CTC should I expect....

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Looking for a spot as a Capital Excellence Associate w McK

8 yrs experience in Upstream Chem plant design and construction.
Const Mgmt undergrad
MBA from non-T10 school

Any advice? Refferal? Questions?

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What will be consequences of renegotiation of accepted offer by showing counter offer?
Will they revoke it without speaking with the candidate once?

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What is your favorite free, file sharing collaboration site? I am building a birthday mashup video and have friends and family submitting numerous video clips and photos that I would like to house in one place with folders. Want easy upload and download.

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I am an Oncology Clinical Research Coordinator with 15+ years of experience. I have program management and pharmaceutical manufacturing experience that gives me additional unique experience. I am wanting to get into the Clinical Trial Management/ Research Management role and am having no luck. Currently working for UW in Seattle. Pay is stagnant, grossly understaffed, commute is terrible, but the benefits are great. Any suggestions on CTO that offers great benefits and competitive salary?

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How much is the average time to complete recruitment process at Credit Suisse ? I started my process in July, I would have already joined another in the next month and they haven’t completed there process? I haven’t heard back from recruiter in last 3 weeks ? Does that mean i am rejected?

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Getting my first AE shoes. Which one should I go for ( Fifth Ave vs Park Ave). Leather sole? Also what’s the best color ?

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Alright plant loving fish fam! Homemade power bowl with a lemon tahini dressing. Look at those veggies showing off their beautiful colors 😍

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Bless you PMs.

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Are then any men out there willing to talk about imposter syndrome?

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I am so anxious right now! Just got a job offer 2 weeks ago and still waiting on the written offer letter. I asked for an update and the recruiter reached out 2 days ago letting me know that they had some final requirements that should be approved that day so they can send the offer letter out. It’s been 2 days. My question is can I message the recruiter for an update? Will that be too annoying?

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now that Facebook is Meta should FAANG be MANGA ?

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There really is such a direct correlation between cringey title and cringey posts.

Before LinkedIn...to me, the king of professional cringey was Shingy. Do you guys remember him? He was aol's overpaid "digital prophet" and got paid to visit companies at lunchtime and babble the same kind of nonsense we now call "LinkedIn cringe".

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How is the onsite opportunities in the coforge..?

HR called me and said this position is for onsite once the border gates are open...? Can i believe HR words..?
I am interested in Onsite opportunities.

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Hello Everyone, just joined this platform for the first time. Just got to know that I Need 11 likes on this post to start interacting with all of you. I work with Credit Suisse and would be more than happy to help anyone in need

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How the market right now? Is it a good time to make a move?

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What is your rating of capgemini out of 5.

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I feel like I am not good at what I do... but don’t see myself doing anything else.

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If you get an offer a few days before you have a final interview (or while you're waiting to hear back), is it okay to ask for some time? Or do they expect you to answer right there?

i'm in the final round for 2 different media positions in 2 completely different places (NYC and NC) and things are moving really quickly for both. the NYC job is my dream one but they're both offering $40k so i'm conflicted. any advice would be helpful lol

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Which do you prefer?

“Give me a deadline and I’ll get the work done”
or

“when I get this done I’ll let you know and we can figure out when the client will see it.”

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Hi friends, I am reading this book ‘radical cander’ and was wondering if you have Fav way/ example of receiving and giving tough feedback? Or have any stories about feedback that have stuck with you through your career.

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Vayner? Anomaly? Ogilvy? Which one to jump to? Account Mgtm!

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How does remote editing work? I haven’t ever made a TVC before so was curious about the process when doing it remotely.

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Anyone from MediaCom on here?

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I just noticed that I have a “touch base” scheduled for 9:15, then a “check in” at 11:00 on the same project.

I’ll let you know what the difference is when we circle back.

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We are hiring for several marketing roles in NY and Cambridge. Want to work for a good company with even better hours and pay? DM me. Sample roles open (below)

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Going in house is the move, right?

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Agency producers- 3D animatic vs animatic vs boardomatic? Which medium do you think tests better in research?

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Can someone explain the concept of earned media? Is it supposed to be relationship driven?

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Brands closing for climate change? Wouldn’t that lost income be more effective/useful if they donated it to clean energy alternatives instead? Do a spot about it to promote it & it’s content. Win. Win

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What should you do if they don’t put your name on the credits of work that is yours? Anybody’s had this experience?

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Ted Royer helping JL win VW. Rumor or true?

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Junior designer here looking to connect with some Philly-area shops— I’m from the area and have recently been trying to learn more about the local agency scene. Would love it if people could drop some names or even some recruiter info. Thanks!!

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Year in search was a little off the mark, no?

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Why do some art directors only really start looking at stuff at the 11th hour? Thus forcing people to stay late on the Friday of a 3 day weekend.

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