Happy 4th all!🎉 Help a strategist out 🙏😊

Can anyone recommend books/courses or anything else that will upskill my comms planning knowledge?

(Any level works - but, ideally, something that goes into details/specifics; so more of intermediate/advanced level.)

Is the market slow right now?

I joined pwc 9 months back and have been looking out for a new job since August but dont see many calls coming. What is happening with the market? Want to move out of here for a better pay.

Do technology companies go thru a digital transformation? How?

What is the best app for simple to do list and reminders? (Now that wunderlist is gone)

Do you negotiate before or after the offer letter?

Trying to chart my next move and not sure what direction to go. All I know is I’m tired of being always “on” in a client-facing environment.

Any podcasts, books, etc I can read for insight into more internal roles like biz ops, corporate dev/strategy, other??

4 YOE total all in consulting. Currently a SC. Clients/work have been commercial healthcare implementation & public health strategy, risk, process imp etc.

Next week I have two skill interviews w/ Accenture & Bioventus (both Workday positions) . Any advice / recommendations on preparation for the questions (and answers) they may ask?

Hello Everyone,

I have received offer letter from Optum Global Solutions India recently and I am seriously considering joining it(I also have offers from Deloitte USI and Verizon).
My breakup annexure mentions 4 components apart from RRP and PF. Basic, HRA, Flexi, Special Allowance. Either the Special Allowance or the Flexi is not included in the CTC mentioned in offer letter. So I want to understand how the Flexi and Special Allowance are paid monthly. Can someone please help?

Anybody in here move from Big 4 straight out of undergrad to MBB within 2 years? I’ve heard contrasting opinions about how realistic the move is, so I’m looking for more insights.

I’ve got a case of short putting yips. Any tips on how to make them lol. I feel like it’s all in my head...left about 5 strokes out there from short misses the other day

What's the salary range for AVP IN CITI with 12 YOE?

Hi fishes, how is the increment percentage when compared to erstwhile Altran....? Is it better or worse

I just started taking mirtazapine again b/c depression has completely taken over my life.

Not looking forward to the weight gain 😕

Getting ready to leave my role - looking for community ops, comm ops, member support, account management - anything in those customer facing roles that is paying minimum 75k. Remote preferred, based in Chicago. Background in freight/logistics and healthcare.

Salaam, unsure if this is the right bowl, but does anyone have any recommendations on books that discuss the history of Pakistan? It’s formation, etc. Thanks

Deloitte vs Accenture Workday practice.

Which one is better in terms of culture, projects and WLB

Question! I just moved(transferred) to another team of my company and received new title, graphic & creative services. I was a senior graphic designer at the previous team. What do you think about my new title? I know that title is not a big thing but why I feel like my title is downgraded here… Good thing is my jobs here at my current team are what I really wanted to do. This is amazing. I love my new team and people here! Super healthy working environment! But just curious about the title.

I am a senior accountant with a masters and CPA credential and 3 years experience. A colleague was just promoted to senior with no credentials and 10k higher salary. My boss said he can match salary in 3 months when we have our annual review cycle. I don’t think I should have to wait. Also I said I should absolutely be paid higher than peer given my credentials. How much more though??? Also should I push to have it matched now?

Planning director vs strategy director. Whats the diff? Is there a diff?

I feel like a planning director wouldnt know how to manage digital strgy while a strgy dir would be much more well rounded

Any digital engagement strategists on here with app experience? I'm looking for some temp-to-perm candidates. DM me.

Hi! I’m an account coordinator looking to make the jump to strategy (at some point.) Has anybody made that jump/does anyone have advice? Thanks! 😊

What’s the word on Ace Metrix? Pros, cons? Every tool has them. More and more of my clients are using it... both for creative pre testing and measurement.

Developing an outbound marketing strategy for product marketing teams. Best ESPs specifically for outbound emails? Currently used HubSpot for inbound.

I interviewed with the TBWA NY strategy team and they were the saddest people in the world.

Is associate and junior the same? If not, what's the difference?

Thoughts on VCCP London for strategy?

What’s is like going from social strategy to brand strategy? Advice for making that career jump?

Any recommendations for companies to create personas? Are there new technologies to get interesting findings about concerns, aspirations, goals?

If Arya Stark from GOT worked in advertising, she would be a strategist...

Hi all,

I am a freelance strategist (mid-level), and I am looking for projects that I can support.
I can work remotely, and I appreciate any leads.
Thanks!

Start as a copywriter - learn the briefs -- the why behind the what -- and you'll make an easy switch to strategy

Potential employer wants to me to write a POV for a brand, is there a specific framework you’d use or specific length?

Thinking of switching to marketing at a non profit or university comms role. Any skills I need to get under@my belt before starting to apply or do you think there’s enough overlap to just learn on the job (quietly) thank you :)

Have any strategists made the move over to consulting or client-side as a brand manager? Curious about your experience/why you made the move...

Starting to think about making the switch from agency to brand side. Any tips from strategists who have already made the jump? And is there a level at which it makes the most sense (i.e. should I wait until I make Director and then make the switch, or does it not really matter)?

Anyone have any good diversity training resources?

People of Minneapolis: how much do strategists make at your agencies?
I am looking to make sure I know my worth and would love to understand the market standard.

What is the best way to find out if a career in Strategy is right for you?