As people in the copy world, do you always have a critic hat on? Billboards, push notifications, and almost anything that I come across isn't just what it is anymore. I know this seems like a 'holier than thou problem' to have but how do you get yourself to stop being critical of copy all the time? :D

Best NYC growth equity shops for WLB and career progression?

What's variable pay component percentage in Coforge?

Is it okay if I ask my interviewer from the first round tips for the next round of interview/format of interviews? They’re a school alumni.

Negotiating with Accenture for a Sr. Mgr role with CFO and EV team. Trying to jump off from big 4. What's the right expectation for salary??

Hi everyone! I’m currently in corporate strategy looking to pivot into a front end web development role. Is there any front end developers here willing to have a chat?

How long it will take before joining pwc sdc to receive laptop & welcome kit

Made the mistake of sending the wrong version of a report to a higher up. Boss noticed and emphasized the importance of due diligence.
Any advice on how I can course correct?

My practice in S&C is transfering to SONG, effective September 1st. What is the likelyhood of getting f* from a compensation standpoint ? Zero chance that I put SONG on linkedin 😩😅

Tips to build my brand and network as a junior practitioner navigates their career to the next level at the firm?

What was the first thing you did once you become partner? I am assuming heavy pressure on selling more than what you were selling before?

Anyone invest in franchises and in particular has anyone used a company called FranChoice to help you match w a franchise?

Hello,

Anyone with experience in Logistics & SCM, can guide me for future prospect of the field.

Hi All
I am desperately looking for a job change.
I have done my masters in Supply chain Management from Australia and working with Maersk since past couple of years.
My skill set is team management, change management, shipping. CRM implementation .
Any reference would be of great help.
Looking for an opportunity in India and abroad.

Hi Fishes !!!

I'm looking for a job referral for an entry level project management and market research job profile. I have 10 months of experience and available for immediate joining.

I've been told that I'll be sent to the U.S on a secondment for 6 months. I have also read that the waiting period for US visa is more than a year. Any thoughts on this?

Hey what's ur number

Thinking of moving to NYC from the west coast for family reasons. The concern, however, is whether I'm too spoiled by the west coast environment / hours. Additionally, how is housing/rent there?

Conceptually, is it typical for copywriters to bring far more ideas to the table than their AD partner?

Would any of you goofballs want to join an informal drinking group for copywriters who write non-advertising stuff like fiction, non-fiction, comedy, plays, poetry or whatever?

I tried to get an agency to tell me the salary they have in mind (any tips on how to get them to throw out a number first?)

They replied: "the salaries will be in line with market rate ranges in New York City for the respective full-time roles."

What are the market rate ranges for:

Senior Copywriter
Assoc. Creative Director of Copy
Director of Copy

Thanks!

I keep getting recruiters asking to apply for new roles, which is what I thought I wanted because I’m not growing at my agency. But I’m so fatigued I don’t even know if I want to stay in advertising. Have y’all left or took a break to do something different? What did you do?

wisdom on getting promoted to mid-level at the same agency? I’d hate to leave but I’m coming up on 3 years of (real) experience & my agency is known to have CDs come in as seniors so I’m pessimistic

Does your art partner contribute to visual descriptions when you’re working on scripts?

Thoughts about going back and forth between agency and in-house? Is it a good/bad idea? Is it even possible?

I’m a copywriter and I’m shite at writing cover letters, which makes me feel like a fraud. Any other writers feel this way? Any advice?

Has anyone worked for McCann on the Phexxi/Annie Murphy commercial?

Is it better to be at a small shop and crank out work for smaller clients in your first year or be at a big name shop and maybe make nothing? Deciding on an offer...

I’m helping my friend put together a brand book for his startup. I’ve seen this go so many diff ways, but besides the design-related stuff, what exactly is important to include? Do I include a brand mission statement? Brand manifesto? Brand positioning? Brand tagline? Would love your thoughts.

If you are approached for copy position with a company called LadyBoss... RUN! I don’t know racket they’re running but they set up a video conf with a bunch of copywriters interviewing simultaneously.

Working with a Junior AD who’s too opinionated & doesn’t respond to my feedback well. He’ll just show ideas that I’ve already debunked/scripts that aren’t very good, which makes me look bad. Advice?

Does anyone else balk a little bit when applying for jobs and the recruiter or job description mentions a lot of blog writing and other content like that?

"Use the approved language."

"Why'd you use this language?"

Is it a red flag to interview with a potential new agency that I'd have to move to a different state for and they never give you a chance to ask any questions or fly you out to meet in person?

I think it’s so crazy that once you sign-full time as a CW, you can’t freelance as well. Feels like there’s so many opportunities out there for freelance roles but the full-time gig steals us from them ☹️