Hi there I’m a brand marketing guy that’s got about 15 years of experience split b/w blue chip Fortune100 co’s ( brand mgmt roles) & big agencies (strat/planning). Past 3 years I’ve been at a series C startup as head of brand. But I’d love to move over to a brand role at a tech co…more resources and pay sounds 👍🏼. Any idea what’s the right level for me at Facebook (Meta) and anyone willing to help refer me for a marketing or brand role there ? I’d also love to understand the interview process ! 🙏🏼

Will Jio counter offer if I have another offer with higher CTC?
Thanks in advance !

McKinsey fishes: I’m now in final round of interviews. Realized I don’t know anything about the benefits package. What are the key things you like about benefits, e.g. the free health plans?

For those at small/medium patent pros boutiques, what is your compensation structure, billing requirements, and salary like?

Anyone have insight on working in Patreon’s legal department?

Looking for guidance. I’ve been passively applying to Director roles since January, and actively for 2 weeks now. I’ve gotten one call for a position I didn’t apply to and no other response. Is there something I should be doing to get more traction?

For context, I was hired as a site GM. Then 8 months later made a regional. In January I was placed in a Director capacity pending position approval. The position has been postponed a year tentatively but I’ve been asked to continue in unofficial

Advice on negotiating salary in LA? Brand side opp - senior level. COL calculators provide harsh revelation of how expensive it is to live there. Sheesh!

Big 4 partners, can you provide any insights into the Partner v MD decision when you were up? Were you given the option? Can you share the pros v cons, especially from salary and pension standpoint.

Anyone know the CD salary range for American Express’ in-house agency, OnBrand?

Hi Fishes,
Does IBM match the salary after accepting?
I have IBM offer of 18 LPA in hand (accepted)
And recently got a better offer 21 LPA in hand.

What should I do? Could you please suggest?

Would this be unethical to ask after accepting?
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

Any recs for insightful and well written books on entrepreneurship? Friend is trying to launch his own startup so I’m thinking of sending him a relevant book as part of a thank you gift

Currently an EM at McKinsey, joined as a lateral hire after 6yrs in consulting (strategy boutique) and a short stint at a lesser known PE firm. What prospects would I have pivoting back to PE?

I’m currently in the process of being converted from contractor to permanent. In my initial conversations I was under the impression that I was in a different pay grade and asked for a salary 25k higher than the max allotted for my position. I feel like it gave the impression that I don’t know what I’m doing. Any suggestion how I can recover from this?

Hi , wanted to get some feedback on following position offer in New Jersey area
Senior Manager for pricing startegy
I have 4 and half years of related experience,Masters degree
Base salary offer at 150k, 21% SPI and 10% LTI
How much room I have for negotiation, whats the fair market rate for this level?

I’m currently in a lease admin type role, in commercial real estate. I make a base salary of $50.5K with about $9k in bonuses. I’ve continuously received 7-10% raises over the last 3 years. I anticipate getting a promotion this year and would like to get closer to $60k for my base salary. I’m the only person in my role at the company and have been a key person in developing our team as we look to expand. Is this unreasonable? Is there a normal increase given with promotions? Thanks in advance!

I’m in the midst of the interview process at KPMG. What is the expected salary for Manager level in the risk space?

Hi, does anyone know / have experience on how big is the chance someone coming from Southeast Asian countries to work in the EU with the need of visa sponsorship arrangement?
Been applying for jobs in the EU but nothing good came out yet..
(Ps : I have experience working in Japan for a few years and did postgraduate study in Japan)
Thank you!

In a serious relationship for the first time since starting with the firm. Advice on how to balance career and personal life? I promote to manager this fall and want to succeed in both realms

I’m looking for a position with a good organization as a 100% remote case manager. A position that meets my salary requirements and has good health insurance. I love case management and found it when I needed a break from bedside. Any guidance would be deeply appreciated!

Hey folks, hope you’re all having a not-so-blue Monday. I’m new to EY and was wondering if the firm does annual raises? I joined as an SC and wondering if my base salary will be adjusted annually by a fixed % for inflation or a variable % based on performance? Or if the only way to increase my base pay is to get promoted to manager? Thanks for your help!

I finished my internship at EY LLP (Feb-Jul) after nearly 6 months. I've been promoted to Senior Analyst. Is there a set time of month that I must be in this position in order to be considered for the next promotion?


Otherwise, is there a mid-year promotion?

Any thoughts on Peter Millar suits? Quality, look, wear over time, etc..thinking of buying a couple while on sale at Nordstroms

What SPACs are you riding? I’m in SHLL, GRAF, LCA, SPAQ, OPES, CCXX, CCX, CCIV, and PSTH. Did great in DKNG and UTZ.

Other than a Tesla, what make and model has the best acceleration per dollar?

How to check the version of SAP Ariba which is being used? And what is the latest version of SAP Ariba?

I have an H1b which I received in 2019 and was valid till august2021, due to covid I wasn't able to travel and then I switched to another firm last year in November. If I get visa transfer, will it provide me a validity back as I haven't used any on site time on that visa.

TIA

Has anyone asked for a refund for payments made towards student loans during the pandemic and actually received it yet?

How long does take for hsbc to release offer once bgv is complete and salary discussion is done with HR. Hsbc Hyderabad

Is Deloitte USI specifically in Oracle Cloud Technology, Is it doing layoffs? Level Senior Consultant

Any recommendations for lawyers specializing in EB1c? Thanks 🙏

Currently certified in AWS (CCP, SAA, and Security) and GCP (Security Engineer and Cloud Architect).

Any recommendations on Azure certs to pursue?

Considering obtaining a CFE certification. Can anyone share their experience vs experience obtaining CPA? I’m already a CPA. I just want a comparison of study time requirement and difficulty of exam.

What does Business Analyst at band A2 means in EXL services?

What brands are you really into at the moment? Would be great to think about and be inspired by those doing a great job!

Strategy is so weird. If you do your job right, you simplify complex things to the point that anyone can feel like an expert.
That's when the danger begins...

How are salaries in Montreal for planners?

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

If some of the key creative leaders in your agency are actively advocating against recommending our clients take action for George Floyd or Black Lives Matter, what would you recommend doing?

Have you ever heard of the 3rd party recruiter Stuart Parkin placing a strategist in a role he reps? (Wondering what other people's experience is.)

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 :)

Looking to bring on a experiential marketing specialist (FT) with 5 years of experience - any idea of the average salary range for such position these days?

What’s a good amount of time to be at the senior planner level?

I’m honestly tired of being at an agency and not feeling as fulfilled as I used with strategy as a career. Have anyone here make a career change? if so, what other jobs out there - outside of agencies and client side - can you apply what you know as a strategist? Curious if anyone has done it and has some advice.

Any good books for someone trying to understand the business side of marketing? Just got my review an they're asking I bring more of that MBA mindset to projects I'm on.

What have you found most helpful in training up a very green junior brand planner or junior strategist? Any particular trainings or resources that are great at teaching foundational skills? I’ll be pulling them into projects and teaching through doing but I need some assistance in building up their core skills/training the strategy muscle.

Are cover letters needed for non-creative (media buying, planning, or strategy) jobs?

Can anyone recommend a good headhunter that has experience in placing agency strategists on the client side (not just agency only)?

if you had no limitations & could work in any agency in the world, which one would it be?

For a start up，How to do branding？

What are resources to become a better strategist?

Digital strategist with tons of experience soup-to-nuts. At this for more years than I care to think. Any tips on finding opportunities client side? It’s only a matter of time before layoffs start

Does anyone know of any programs for aspiring Strategists in NYC? I know Miami Ad School does a 3 month crash course starting in April and but I'm not seeing much else.

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