Creative management: In your opinion, what makes a great Senior Copywriter or Senior Creative?

Also, when hiring one, how much weight does boutique/small agency vs. large agency experience have on your decision?

Hi everyone!

This isn’t really an interview question but more of an on-boarding question.
Bit of background- I left my job of 3 years in Dec 2021 for a new company. Initially, I thought the company was great but my mind quickly changed. The on-boarding process was horrible, minimal training, thrown onto enterprise project 2 weeks in, over time, and there is no process for anything. I ended up hating my job.

Fast forward to Mid March, I started applying for jobs again but I omitted this role.

I’m a Sr AD about to step into an ACD role. This will be my first time being direct report to creatives and being involved in briefing process. Any tips on how to be an awesome direct report? How does a creative successfully contribute to a brief? Please, teach me your ways.

What are the best exit opportunities for seniors?

Any Private equity/Venture Capital (VC's) hiring right now?

I'm a CA with 5+ year M&A consulting experience in a reputed management consulting firm providing financial diligence, Restructuring and investment advisory services across different sectors!

Can anyone provide me a referral to Linkedin?

I interviewed for a position at EY-Parthenon three weeks ago and haven't heard anything about the outcome since then. I wrote to HR last week seeking update but haven't heard back yet. How do I proceed? The interview was a 'first stage interview' with the director after completing the assessment. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Hi all
I started out as a graphic designer. Worked for about 4yrs in different roles. Then i started a digital design role for 2 yrs and then made my transition into ux. i have been in a ux role for 5 years. But i want to steer my career towards something more creative. Like in 5-10 years I wouldn’t want to be a specialist or a ux director. I d like to be an art director or creative director. I love branding & marketing but also product. Would love something that allows me to do both?

Hi Fishes,
I cleared LTI all rounds and in HR discussion we came on mutual agreement for 16lpa .I have 7 years of experience and they gave me Specialist - Data Engineering(P3) role. And we agreed I will join with after 60 as I had to serve 60 days notice period. I was waiting for offer letter and when I received the offer letter I was shocked to see that CTC mentioned was 14LPA and joining date was only 15days from now ,which is way early.
Continuing the POST (++)

I am planning to apply for PM and TPM roles at Amazon. Is there a slowdown in hiring or hiring freeze in place for these roles

What are some companies that hire attorneys fully remote with 3-5 YOE? Even if there are not openings currently, I am curious to know so I can keep my eyes peeled for openings that may come up.

Hello Fishes,

Please mention your Role,Year of Experience and Salaries.

Let's help each other.

Looking for a referral to Deloitte- please PM!

Hi! Does anyone work for DeciBio? I’ve been trying to break into consulting and believe their Life Science Analyst position would be perfect for me. So far I love everything i’ve read about the firm, but i’d love to talk more with someone and possibly get a referral. I plan to apply this week. Thanks!

Hi ! So my girlfriend are in the process of relocating to the beautiful city of Amsterdam 🇳🇱

Has anyone heard about an agency there looking for an international senior copywriter (French and English spoken and written) orndo you know who might be looking for one ?

Dankjewel !

Has anyone done the CAIA credential? Care to explain your journey?:)

Has anyone left healthcare and is now really happy? I’m an MSN, RN with 12 years hospital experience. I’m burned out and tired of making crap pay. I have an opportunity outside of healthcare that would pay more and challenge me in new ways that I haven’t experienced before. It’s a total shift that would really heal my work-life balance, job satisfaction and budget. My only fear is that I would not be using the license and degree that I worked so hard for. I would appreciate any input!!!!

Can anyone give me review of appdynamics?

Counselor never talked to me about my year end review and it was never released to me, I still haven't had my comp discussion. Didn't get the comp email or any PPB in my paycheck, am I getting fired??

How many dependants/in laws can be covered in PWC medical policy.

Omega or Tag? Please advise.

I have created a bowl for those who want to know more about their potential new firm - ask anonymously and hopefully someone within the firm will respond! Or we can help find the right person for you! Bowl name is biglaw offer - see you there!

What's been your favorite suite of productivity tools generally? Do you prefer Office/Microsoft products, Google apps, or other alternatives?

Which online survey site has the best payouts? Thanks!

What’s strategy like at Digitas? Any scoop?

What happens to your shares if you are partially, or not even 1 yr vested at a pre-IPO company and the company goes public? When you continue on your vesting schedule, what price do you purchase your vested shares at?

Why are there VPs commenting in this app? For god's sake don't you have like significant others, spouses, more going on with your life??

How often do you meet with upper management at your company? I just got a promotion and I’d like to set up a somewhat regular cadence of meetings but I don’t want it to be too often to the point where it feels like we are just wasting time.

I’m at PE ops but I’m interested in deal work. If recruiters reach out to me before my 1 year mark should I take them or wait it out? Worried about how it’ll look on my resume as a “job hopper” or if my current team will be upset

I'm currently looking for admin assist jobs that are remote. I was thinking a career in another country. Any advice, any ideas about companies I can apply to?

How long is the recruitment process from E2E? From first time recruiter reaches out to when you sign offer letter? I know this will vary but very curious because the people I’m interviewing with talk about how long it is a lot

Hi all. I’m finishing up school and looking to start applying for jobs in tech, I’m going for computer science, what range of salary should I expect going into this field?

Anyone know of any good portfolio programs in the Seattle area?

Does your company pay for parking (if they don’t have a designated lot)? If no, do you believe they should they pay for it? Thoughts on this?

Hey everyone. Not sure if a group already exists and everyone may have a different view and entitled to their own opinion. Would anyone be interested in making ad's pro bono to shift the national …

What do you want for Christmas?

How hard is it to get a job in another country? There’s a bunch of international agencies I admire, but I don’t know anyone who’s searched for an international job.

Can anyone explain why agencies seem to favor hiring a ton of freelance people over full time creatives? I can’t imagine it’s cheaper than paying someone a salary.

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.

Nike picking Colin Kaepernick as the face of your campaign is questionable at best. Why choose someone so divisive when you have so many other athletes that are more broadly viewed favorably?

Serious question time:
Do you have everyday work (banner ads, generic social, microsites, brochures, etc) in your portfolios and what's your stance on this?

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

Bay Area fish!

My friend just recently got promoted to a sr. ad and he knows he’s going to eat a pay bump but wants to know what the norm is. I’ve never moved so my viewpoint isn’t normal. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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.

Raukten covers Rocket Man. Smh. I feel bad for Elton John.

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

I came across a copywriter position that I’m interested in, but one of the requirements is 8 years of experience. I’m currently just over 5 years. Would it be ok to still apply?

I feel like 80% of my job is producing. Is this normal, or am I just working with shitty producers?

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

Passed over for a promotion twice now. Higher ups keep saying how I’m so close, but just not there yet. Time to move on?

Being forced to work out of a spreadsheet is killing me

Have you flip flopped between pharma and consumer? As in: consumer ➡️ pharma and back again. Tell me your story!