Does anybody have any tips on how to write copy faster? 🥹

Is this bowl active?

Where is the KPMG (KGS) office location in Pune?

Whats your favorite brand for plain white or light blue formal shirts?

Has anyone ever gone out to the W Hotel on Capitol Hill? Is it like a bar/club? Do you recommend it?

Missing nights from the Marriott-SPG just reappeared in my account! Anyone else ?

Successfully made the jump.

Places where I applied and got an interview so at least I know they look at fed backgrounds. Might want to check them out. These were DC area.

Amazon
Google
Marriott
Visa
Facebook

Our district voted on returning back to school with students in the classroom and some staying at home. We now have to teach students in the room and on Zoom at the same time. I’m not complaining but does anyone have any tips on the best and most effective way to get this done?

How can I resign after 4 days of training ?

When to break-up with someone? I’ve been dating my gf for 6 years (2 long distance 1yr on a break and 3 living together. Nothing terrible about the relationship but I’m not happy and no longer feel in love. I’ve tried working it out but haven’t felt the relationship has gotten any better. I feel at this point the best thing to do for both of us is split (she shouldn’t be with someone that can’t love her fully). So here’s the options continued…

Hi ,
Can anyone share your IBM bench experience.
How many months you are on bench and got project ?

How are onsite opportunities at Verizon?

Has anyone ran a migration / conversion from SAP Simple Finance 1503 to S4 1809? Technical conversion only. Can you share approximate timeline and any learnings?

I am in the market for a Rolex, budget is 5k. Any recommendations pls

Thinking about applying to grad school in Europe for graphic design / branding / visual identity stuff. 1. Anyone know of good schools/programs? 2. How do tuition loans work with international schools? 3. Any tips on applying to a European school as an American? Lemme know!!!!

How do you respond to someone whose response to the recent rise in anti AAPI hate/rhetoric is “I don’t know anyone who dislikes Asians”, “everyone is racist”, “racism isn’t evil, it’s ignorance and biology” in a way that’s neutral and educational?

I’m at the point where I don’t really care to engage but also don’t want to remain silent.

Those that have been promoted at a B4 firm already this year, has your raise been in line with prior years or lower because of COVID?

Anyone have any idea what a senior strategy consultant at HSBC pays? I’ve had a browse through glassdoor but would be good if there’s someone that has received an offer etc to give a more accurate idea. TIA

Is it easier to lateral to another HF/PE firm than to get an initial offer?

Finally received an offer that is not my dream firm, after a year of recruiting, and trying to decide if I should hold out for the perfect offer, or take it and try to move if it winds up not being what I want?

Thanks friends

Annual review coming up. Looking for suggestions for asks…

8 YOE, Current 125 base, TC ~140.

Median base for my title/geo ~170 (mean ~166, 0.75 ~226).

Certs: CIPM, M365 Security Admin/Architect, AWS SOA, AN, & Security.

Vet, Inactive TS.

Highlights of the year: flew out on 12hr notice to evac E Europe-based employees & families, plugged 3 exposures before they became breaches, built TVM/privacy program from scratch, onboarded new CNAPP.

(-) Still a student (GIB: BA/MS expected ‘24)

Just had year end discussion. Not at all happy with how it went

It’s feeling impossible to find a long lasting mentor-mentee relationship, especially when agencies are understaffed, timelines are ridiculously short and the best in the biz jump ship every two-ish years…

Does anyone have tips on how to become a better writer when you don’t have consistent senior writers around to share your with with?

Copy for paid social and funnels: online course best practices? Anybody have a good resource for direct response Ad copy that converts?

Any copywriters (in branding/otherwise) currently report to a strategist instead of a CD? Trying to have an open mind about them approving copy without judgement but it’s like pulling teeth for me.

What should I charge as an hourly rate as a freelancer in Minneapolis (I'm assuming the location matters a lot) with 1.5 years experience and a BA in Journalism? *cue Avenue Q song*

Is $75-$100 reasonable?

I have a job interview next week and all they said was "rate is negotiable," so I worry about going too low or too high.

if you had the option to accept a senior copywriter role at a trendy retail company (so a promotion), or a copywriter role at a popular tech company (with no prior experience in tech) which would you choose?

🌴Copywriters in Miami🌴 If you’re looking for a full time gig at a growing agency, please DM me. My agency has an opening.

LA! Hiring mid-level CWs and ADs! Must have video prod. exp. and be very conceptual.

Solos and teams apply!

LINKEDIN ME (I’m bad at fishbowl)
Samantha Schneiderman (director of creative services)

I’m good at conceptualising — but how can I become a better writer?
I saw some copywriting courses on ‘42 courses’. Does anyone have any experience with their courses? Or have any other recommendations?

To any copywriter reading this. Can you share what an amazing portfolio looks like. I want to see what I'm lacking.

Do you need an insight when presenting social posts?

I am looking for part time freelance/contract, remote, mid level copywriting work! If there are any suggestions of great recruiters, places to work or you know of someone hiring please let me know! Thanks.

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

I don't know if this is a recent change but I’m seeing postings for junior copywriter/community manager roles. Have these roles always been attached or posted at a junior level? Is this merged role worth considering as someone young in the industry with more traditional intern and freelance copy experience.

What do you think about 5G briefs and projects?

So, you’ve reached the stage of your career where you care more about cashing a fat paycheck than making “creative ads”. You’d rather have the resources and free time to fulfill your creative itch outside of work than try to sell the next big idea to an 28 year old marketing manager with an annual budget of 150k. How do you make the absolute most money as a copywriter while still working a 9-5? Asking for... a... friend?

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?

Any good job boards besides LinkedIn for creative staffing? I’m on working not working but that doesn’t seem super busy.

Wondering if there’s any industry or city specific stuff out there?

Any mid-level copywriters looking for work? We had another writer leave and are looking to fill the position. It's a small shop with incredible creative leadership and fun food accounts. Trust me, you’ll get a lot of opportunities and have a blast. PM a link to your book and I'll tell you more.

There’s an Art Director at my job who helped with a new business pitch and came up with the WORST headline construct without consulting me or any copywriter. (Cont)

ISO a copywriter or technical writer who specializes in writing job descriptions or HR material. If you are that unicorn or know someone who is, could you send them my way?

I have a connection here in Atlanta who is in need of such services. You don't need to be local, FYI.