Happy Friday! Any fun plans for the weekend? On my end, my wife and I are expecting so we are in a waiting game. This weekend could be the time ☺️

Hi 🐠 . Could you recommend some great books on people management and leadership?

Is building a personal website using Wordpress a good way to stand out as a PM candidate (junior) or is it better to code it from scratch? - I have some coding knowledge but mostly concerned if hiring managers would care.

Dear Sharks,

I want to shift my career to UI/UX designer as an entry level designer. I have good hands-on experience. I work on Figma.

I have an experience of 2 years. Need help with referral for the same.

Thanks and Regards!

Hi Fishes !! I am searching opportunities in Financial Planning and Analysis role. If you can let me know or refer me ? YOE 7.5 years Thank you in advance !!

What is job requisition number given by her of Capgemini

What is the use of earning badges in Level up? Is there any advantage to this?

Listening to Rich Dad Poor Dad and I keep expecting every story to end “and then everyone clapped” 🙄

Anybody using Marcus high yield savings? 1.9%APY seems like a no brainer, just want to be sure I’m not missing anything.

I’ve heard electric cars aren’t actually as clean as they make them out to be since the electricity they use is still being produced by coal-powered plants. To what extent is this true? Is the reduced environmental impact worth the investment at this point in their development?

I want to work in cloud technologies specifically AWS. I got an offer at Accenture as a digital architecture consultant and I was wondering how Accenture compares to Deloitte’s cloud AWS practice?

Is FDD similar to audit where there are different industries? Like Financial service/ healthcare / NFP

Facing problems with working memory and long term memory while you did good previously. Any supplements/ therapy for memory retention and increasing listening absorbing skills?

Anyone in FP&A hiring?

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What were some challenges y’all faced this week?

I’ll start. Trying to get non local resources utilized. National Leadership thinks this is the answer to our problems but local leadership is hesitant.

Has anyone working tech for a bank been laid off yet? Tech layoffs all over the media but no one is talking about developers at banks (who make up 1/3 of headcount in some cases)

Anyone here took the USI localization program?

The more I work in advertising, the more apparent that majority of companies (and my own colleagues) don’t know how to reach consumers like me. It’s absolutely tragic. (Cont’d)

The “Pour one out for the L train” ads by Kombucha are part of the problem... cont

Is everyone from a big city or do we have some south and midwest represented??

Looking for some inspiration for a project. Ads/brands from any era that have made an impact on you - whether that’s being inclusive and diverse, or making you think wtf. Could be from when you’re growing up or ones you’ve seen recently. Thoughts?

I am a Sr. Designer in DC looking for a position as an Art Director with experience in brand strategy, alignment, print, motion & digital design. Interested in all openings. Thanks!

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?

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

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?

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

Anyone good marketing books recommendations or online certifications?

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.

Does anyone know of a place that gives the current or most recent numbers/percentages for the amount of POC in the industry now?

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.


Thanks

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

The marketing for Black Adam is genius! I wish I was in entertainment. If you could choose one industry to do marketing for what would it be? For me it's easily film or games.

I’m working with a manager who likes to prioritize his ideas over strategic research, I want to be helpful because it’s very distressing to watch ideas being presented without the appropriate research, any advice?

African American 🐟 - why do I feel so annoyed when I hear “black” ads on the radio? With the sassy female leads and the urban slang and such. Feels so forced and wack. Just me?