Hey folks - 12 yrs in my career. 6 yrs agency PR, 6 yrs in a mrkting role for a hospital. Tomorrow is my first day of my new job at a company where I’ll be the mrktng mgr for an OTC pharmaceuticals company with a handful of brands in my portfolio. Any tips? Help me obiwan!

I don’t know what’s going so wrong.

I have applied to 42 jobs and received 20 rejections, with 0 opportunities to even interview.

My resume is from WSO template, and I used suggested wording from various popular resume websites.

I don’t understand why I’ve gotten such a large amount of rejections. Am I applying to position in under or over qualified for? Does my resume suck? Is it just a bad time to apply? How do I improve from here?

Looking for some pay range information. I’m a national manager for a home health type setting for Neurodiagnostics. I run 2 departments (EEG technicians and EKG technicians) I have 7 direct reporting managers below me and 100 technicians who umbrella under them and they are scattered across the US. Im in charge of monthly reporting, hiring/firing, assist with recruiting/forecasting where we are having growth, mentor, coaching for development, oversee unit and supply inventory, cont in comments

Got an offer of 8LPA from JPMC for the role of Test Analyst. YOE - 1.4 years, Location - Malad, Mumbai.
I would like to know how much I can negotiate with the HR on this offer.
I don't have any other offer in hand.

Anyone from Amazon's finance division. Require an employee referral for a role.

Hi Fishes in the Bowls,
I need referral for Amazon, I am having 4.6 years' of experience in networking and systems.

Hi - wanted to check if someone have any links which i can refer to.
I have been into techno functional BA role, where i was working more on implementation and using sql to query data and comeup with analysis.
Now, after I switched I need to create SRD/FSD from BRD and also mapping documents for the same.

Is there any way where i can go through any videos and understand the concept of writing it down?

What kind of work does an architect C5 band have to do in mindtree? I have been offered architect position but i have no prior experience. I have been working as a developer only that too I will say I am average. Will I be able to cop up with the role?

So, my boss just told me that all lives matter.
Let me know if you hear about any executive HR openings, I have 16 years of global HR experience.

Hi, i got a call from Hucon consultancy, Hyderabad regarding ADP manager opening but they are asking adhar number. Is it normal process that ADP ask adhar number before scheduling any interview?

How does everyone explain their jobs to their in-laws? I need an explain it like I'm five explanation on my role and fintech in general for my family gatherings

What is the interview process for Medtronics for QA position .

Hi,

I am currently interviewing for Sr. Product Owner role at Maersk which is ideally Level 5 role. However, during the interview I was suggested a Level 4 role due to less number of years of experience. Can anybody suggest

What is going to be position/title for Level 4 Product Management.
Also, what salary bracket does Level 4 fall into?

Big 4 Data Scientists, how did you exit to big tech firms? I’ve been unlucky with online applications and even referrals. I think it might be my resume or how I present myself. Can any free birds please give guidance?

Which companies does Salesforce’s consider as it’s true competitors?

Hi fishes,
After joining, both laptop and desktop is sent. Is it done for everyone or for specific domain? And does this mean the flexibility of working from anywhere ceases to exist?

Got offer and accepted but other firm that I applied ask for additional interview. Please advisd how to tell them "no" nicely ?

What do we think is going to happen with student loan deferral? Any recent new grads thinking they’re going to pay back any time soon? Some argue Biden is going to keep pushing interest pause til next election then forgive 10k as a strategy to help get re-elected? I only have 15k to pay and can pay it anytime, but no incentive to when that money can be earning more elsewhere in the meantime, thoughts on what is really going to happen?

First time investing:

1) When I sell my stocks and have capital gains, how much do I pay in taxes? %?
2) Are Boeing shares worth it?

Abandoning Green Card
Has anybody experience in giving up the LPR status after leaving the US for work and residency in another country/homecountry? I come from a low tax country and wonder whether Uncle Sam will send a final tax bill or penalty fee or even make it difficult/impossible for me to abandon the GC once I will leave the US again. This is crucial for me to apply for the GC.

Hi - wanted to check if someone have any links which i can refer to.
I have been into techno functional BA role, where i was working more on implementation and using sql to query data and comeup with analysis.
Now, after I switched I need to create SRD/FSD from BRD and also mapping documents for the same.

Is there any way where i can go through any videos and understand the concept of writing it down?

Are there any books or other resources that mid levels/seniors/counsel/partners on here have found helpful for the project management / managing junior attorney aspects of your job?

I am not finding a lot of stuff written for lawyers specifically , but there is a lot directed at “managers” in business generally that I imagine could be applicable.

Hi There,

I am confused whether should look for a change now or not. Seeing the Recession coming.
Expertise - Functional / Manual Testing with 7 Years experience.
Would like to hear suggestion or advices please.

Any insights on bonus and hike? What should be the expectation considering recession and layoffs?

Hey guys - I have a slight pronation and got recommended should that adjust the gait so my feet are level. Have been picking up running again during lockdown and now my knees hurt

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Looking to buy Rolex OP. Thoughts on new vs used? Is the additional ~2k worth it for new?

P&G tells Campaign they want less Account Execs and more Creatives for their money. My agency has six account people and two creatives on a major client so this makes sense!!

Any PwC Labs folks here? Trying to understand first year director salaries and what the salary growth looks like yoy.

I work in sf and Nyc and have now saved enough where I’m wondering if it makes sense to buy rather than rent an apartment as an investment. Tricky part is I’m still quite young and this wouldn’t be my lifelong/family home. Have also considered buying in less metropolitan areas and renting them out for passive income. Curious if anyone’s gone through this process before and have thoughts ?

Does Steve Ballmer own up to his mistakes at Microsoft these days?

Hey fam! I’m looking for mentors high and low and trying to find good platforms for mentor matching. (e.g. I used to be a part of NYC’s Women Who Create until I moved abroad) Anything good you know of? Or, perhaps, if you’re interested in mentoring/being mentored, say hey below.

How long did it take you to receive your first promotion? I have 3 years of work experience, currently at my 3rd agency, and third associate position. Four people on my brand team have been promoted (across levels and departments, but none in PM). I'm getting sick of being pumped up with empty praise if others are actually being rewarded with accolades.

Hello - has anyone tracked ads, or creative, date sent, etc? If so, what database did you use?

Where do you go for inspiration when it comes to creative for advertising?

Whenever I got promoted to digital ACD a few years ago, I noticed my pay was much lower than I expected for the market I’m in, hard to find skillsets, performance, and visibility I’ve brought to the agency. I’ve brought this up a few times and was told HR would do research into salary equity, but the convo always fades. I put my foot down with my GCD, and she supports me, but I would like to come to the table with my own research. Where should I be looking for accuracy?

How do you get opportunities to speak on panels? Is it based on networking?

Favorite creative from a black-owned brand?

It's August! We made it halfway through the year! What are your goals for this month? Let’s stay motivated 💪🏾

When seeking a new role, How many different agencies have y’all had to interview with before being hired? I’m on agency number 6 right now I’m so over it. I know my portfolio is amazing because so many recruiters wouldn’t be reaching out if that wasn’t the case. The process is Mad agggggy.

I am trying to make the transition from a large nonprofit public media organization to a small agency. I’m currently interviewing and it’s looking real promising. However, it’s a whole new world for me! Any tips or suggestions???

Does anyone know any artist in the NY, NJ area.

I'm doing a private wine tasting and art expo, but one artist can't participate anymore.

Hi BIA fish! I’d like to connect with a designer for custom logo creation (paid job) on a personal passion project of mine. If that’s you or someone you know I’d love to reach out!

Just registered for WAATBP end of this month and am looking forward to it!