Feel like I can’t make the move from ACD to CD in my current agency. Like I don’t have respect? How do I ask?

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Jump! You’re never getting promoted there.

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If there’s not “room” for another CD at the agency it will be tough to get promoted.

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Not being a smart ass here, but suggesting you don’t have respect and asking here how you ask are one in the same. CD’s manage creative, they manage people. Agency management has to have confidence that YOU have the confidence to do both before you make that jump. Are you direct? Confident in your opinions? Known to make decisive decisions when it comes to feedback to younger creatives? Do they routinely put you front of clients to present and defend work?

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I think I can be more decisive. I can try this.

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Are you currently doing the job of a CD? That’s the way to get promoted.

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Why not ask your boss what skills you have to show in order to get the next job? It will show them you care, put you on the radar and also give you insight into what they think you’re good/not good at.

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