Do I even want to be the "diversity hire" success story? Got the chance to lead a big multicultural campaign, but part of me fears being pigeonholed and never working on anything else.

BCG: What are the steps in the interview process for generalist consulting role for lateral hires. How many rounds, what in each round? If someone who went through the process recently can elaborate, that would be really helpful.

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Hi yesterday my hr round completed in tcs but in ibegin tcs portal job got expired May i know whether I got selected or rejected

ADVICE THREAD

Feel like sharing advice? Which info would have changed your life if you only had known back then?

Any kind of advice is accepted 😉

staying in tonight. Favorite movie tv show related to advertising that is NOT madmen

Anyone know anything about the people, work, or culture of R/GA Tokyo?

Just wanted to say the brand I work for hired a 55+ yo Creative Director and I am STOKED. He is seasoned, smart, kind, and elevates voices, is just generous and classy af. This is refreshing as I’ve know one too many conceited and elbow-shoving CDs at agencies I worked at. He’s the highest ranking Creative without the inflated title too. So happy to see there’s a future for us (well at least brand side for now).

To everyone that’s been laid off I just want y’all to know that I’m with you. That is why I’m doing the bare minimum until it’s my time to go.

Question for my 401k focused advisors out there--what programs are you using that is instrumental to your 401k practice that you simply can't do without? I'm being pitched on Envestnet & im not sold.

How will the US come out of covid19? As an outsider they seem at greater risk then others: expensive healthcare, no sick days, homeless people, people who wont stay home... Thoughts?

Do we have access to learning platforms like Coursera and udemy or anything else? Or do we have an option for reimbursement?

moved from inside sales to an outside role...any tips on suit care during travel? What do you do with your jacket if you are traveling same day as a meeting?

Wish me luck: I just took a job at a new agency in which I'll get paid double as the creative director for a team of 30 people. I'm ecstatic, this is my dream!

Does anyone else struggle immensely with cleaning/keeping things clean? I struggle with clutter.
I haven’t been able to get my apartment clean since I moved in over a year ago and it’s just a disaster.
What do you do? I can’t really afford to hire someone so I need all the info.

Hi ladies! I’m in my early 30s and haven’t never been in a successful relationship but would really love to have kids. I’m considering doing it on my own but terrified by a few things- effort, work, Indian community...

Has anyone done something similar?

Question: Are employers legally allowed to deduct pay from your paycheck without your knowledge or approval?

Will globant revise offer letter ? After receiving offer from from globant I got one more offer, but u want to join globant only. Is there any possibility of revising offer letter if I talk with HR.

Considering a change from audit (SM) to an advisory role - looking at a Director position within Strategy, Finance and Accounting M&A. [Insert typical “should I make the jump” question here]. I’m 3+ years to audit partner and weighing options and exhausted by omnipresent inspection risk and how this impacts day to day (and presume it will continue to get worse). Considering the advisory role 1) job security, 2) exit ops, 3) partnership ops. Anyone recently make a similar jump and could share?

Do PwC and KPMG allow Mega Back Door Roth with their 401K plan? Wanted to confirm.

Anyone else hearing from multiple WOC who had their Times Up RSVPs cancelled after the fact?

After 15 years in the industry, I can really say that these last few years have been the most challenging in terms of navigating all the sensitivity and political correctness.

How painful was it to watch the situation in Charlottesville? I'm beginning to think that hatred is a unending part of American culture. No solution. No kumbaya. Just is what it is.

Just started a new role at a global company and I'll be leading marketing efforts for my team.

The company is huge, but slow and isn't marketing savvy.

I'm making request for programs to make my life easier.

Monday -PM
Adobe
They're already integrating Salesforce.

What other software or ideas would you ask for?

What’s the point of having multiple awards for “craft writing” if your agency only sees you as the translator?  🙄

What's the most natural next step for a marketing coordinator?

Counterpoint: I’m one of the few POC at a large agency and it’s really dope to be seen as an example of why agency diversity makes the work better. Any struggle outside of that is minor.

How do you all feel about D&I Reports? Do you think they’re still valuable and a stand-alone report or part of an integrated corporate message?

I have a friend looking for a graphic designer that can build her a style guide. Anyone have any recommendations?

Please send websites as well.


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If I got a raise for every micro aggression I’ve received while at my current agency, I’d be in a really high income bracket! Hah.

First time working with a celebrity for one of our campaigns. Anyone have any tips or advice? A little nervous here 😅

We might be receiving stipends for professional development, I would like to use it towards a conference, which are some good ones to consider?

What’s an appropriate rate to charge per word for a publication like VentureBeat or TechCrunch?

Do you drink or do anything wild at company holiday parties or events? I feel like as one of the only minority associates I have to be extra careful to stay professional. All my white coworkers can talk about is the open bar and how crazy everyone gets...true or false for your company?

Anybody struggle with imposter syndrome as a minority? How and why? Need some coping strategies man.