Hi! Really need some guidance here. I’ve been through eight agency interviews recently, but I keep hitting a wall after the initial screenings. I’ve got three years of experience under my belt working with major clients like Amazon, Nestlé, and Zara, and I’m confident in my communication skills and interview approach. Still, I can’t seem to advance past the first round. Does anyone have advice on what I might be overlooking or how I can refine my strategy to break through? Any insights would be hugely appreciated!

Anyone else prefer the regional Amtrak to Acela? I think the regional seats are a little cozier.

How to access Nagarro mails on mobiles? Any specific application we need to download?

How is work life balance at Deloitte India?

Hi folks,
New to Nagarro, can someone help with below query?

Once the project is allocated the project code will automatically reflect in SAP portal to fill the timesheet against the same or how is it done?

Also what do you guys fill in notes while filling the timesheet when on bench?

I recently joined Capgemini at 13.5 LPA along with 1 lakh as joining bonus. It was a jump from 6.5 and I have 4 YOE with 2 yrs in React JS
Two questions that's been bothering me -

Did I settle for less as I can see people taking even bigger jumps with less experience?

My joining date was 15 September, so am I eligible for upcoming appraisal as the annual review is due by October 14 and I have just joined a project?

Please share your insights as I have looked for advice everywhere else.

How can you travel with a government laptop outside of the US ?

Anyone else a bit annoyed with the announcers right now? I get you disagree with the decision to not start the race, but man there was so much rain out there I can’t blame race control. I think it’s Crofty, not 100% sure, but the comments like “that car should have a driver in it going around the circuit right about now” are a bit much for me. Anyone else feel the same or am I just overreacting?

What's your absolute favorite dinner spot in Chi-town? I'm willing to travel, but I'm moving soon so want to hit all of the greats I haven't been to or didn't know about.

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I became a certified Scrum Master about a month ago. Agile is great and very helpful... but I’ve always know scrum as another word for taint so I’m super hesitant to tell people I’m a “scrum master” 😂

What random skills do you possess that can help during the pandemic? I'll go first-

I can make soap, beer and mead from home. Im gonna be drunk and clean!

What would you all say are the best consulting firms to work at in the federal government space? I’m not sure how many “prestigious” firms (like MBB) have a significant federal practice at all.

Had a 3.2 in undergrad at UC Berkeley. Struggled with mental health 2 of my semesters, which reflects in my transcript pretty evidently. Is it worth writing an optional essay about? Just don’t want to be dinged and not seen as capable for grad level courses bc of that

How long did it take y'all to prep for the GMAT? I would need to start from basics for all of the sections just so I can get my fundamentals down.

White fuzzy mold all over my pothos' soil. What's going on and how do I fix it? Already lost 2 leaves and I'm assuming this mold is the cause.

Received one offer from Accenture Technology in Netherlands. Level 7 (Manager). Base salary 5000€ /month.

Sounds very low for a manger? Does someone know what salary level managers starts at for Accenture NL?

I started a new job a couple months ago and am not happy. As I’m trying to get clear about what I want I’ve realized my happiest place is brand positioning / voice definition work. Is that still a thing primarily handled by big, coastal agencies? Any tips on how to find brand-centric roles like that?

Do you charge your clients for time spent on email communication?

Just had to go to thesaurus dot com to look up synonyms for “exciting”. I think I need a vacation….

Please help! I'm looking for writing terminology. At our agency, we are getting more into creative writing vs ... executional writing? Please help me find the right term. Creative means developing the big idea (concepting), writing scripts and headlines with flair, etc.) for an awareness "hook" and then the other camp, which includes brochures, one pagers, banner ads, sales sheets.

What should we call the other type of writing? (Cont in comments)

When non-ad ppl ask you what do you do? In terms of title; do you tell them “copywriter”? Or immediately assume they dont know and might confuse it with copyright infringement, and just end up telling them that you’re a writer or a creative director, and skip the hassle

Anyone do any work in web3/blockchain/metaverse?

Working with a Junior AD who’s too opinionated & doesn’t respond to my feedback well. He’ll just show ideas that I’ve already debunked/scripts that aren’t very good, which makes me look bad. Advice?

Would any of you goofballs want to join an informal drinking group for copywriters who write non-advertising stuff like fiction, non-fiction, comedy, plays, poetry or whatever?

"I'm not a copywriter so this is gonna be terrible BUT..."

🙃🙃🙃

"Use the approved language."

"Why'd you use this language?"

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.

Can we talk software? Is anyone using something other than Word or Google Docs for writing and managing their stuff? I’ve been looking into Craft and Obsidian lately, but I’m not sure if it’s just going to complicate things.

So, what do you write in?

Would a full time copywriter salary be higher for client side vs. agency side? Debating with a couple friends on it. Some say same. Some say lower at each. NYC. I know there are variables but...

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)

ATTENTION!! I’m looking for creative directors (art and copy) to work on some pretty amazing clients with our R/GA California office. Whether you’re solo or partnered up, I want to talk to you. And if that’s not you (right now), point your friends in my direction ☺️ 👏🏾☺️👏🏾

Trying to break into advertising, specifically copywriting.

Are there any programs, schools, or courses that I can complete online while also working full time? Thanks!

Who’s working in house in LA? Where? Doing what?

Has anyone put work in their book that the client denied? I wrote some pretty great lines for a client and it’s like they hate creativity. I really want to put them in my book, is that a bad idea?

Today is supposed to be our “day off.” I always laugh when I see emails announcing special days off. What’s even funnier are the reminders about “half days.” Hilarious.