How can GPD’s go client side? Feels like client-side positions want MBAs or Creatives. What can strategist do to get in?

Hi Fishes, I need your advice!

I joined CG 6 months back and was on training for 3-4 months for Dynamics CRM, completing multiple MS certifications. Post that I was mapped to an account for the project & was under shadow.

After shadow completed it seems like there's no project openings in the account for which I was selected. And now management wants me to go for other certs.

Please help me know whom can I approach & ask for project openings/tagging. I'm worried as it's already been 6 months!

I got
Business results - S
Client/Customer/Stakeholder - S
Teamwork and Leadership- O


Is this a good rating?. My manager said they won't give SSS to anyone unless they are a promotion candidate. Why do they have to reduce the rating just because of that?

Is this going to affect my hike, bonus?. This is my first review at the firm. Please help.

Looking to transition into an HR leadership position. 17+ years experience in running a startup managing 50-100 people (15 years) and handled all facets of hiring, firing, compensation, negotiation, training and employee relations. Responsibilities also include other non HR functions such as business dev., client relations and expansion, logistics. Currently studying for the SPHR and plan to take the GPHR as well. Thoughts on difficulty of moving into an HR leadership role?

I’ve been asked by a client to coach their team on how to structure and write scripts for their corporate event content (e.g. panel discussions). I’ve happily had a crack at helping them but it’s a bit out of my wheelhouse - is this ask something that would ordinarily be given to an agency copywriter? Or would it usually be something a content or speech writer would do?
Either way, I’m happy to add the additional skill to my CV 😅

Looking for a solid, not overly complicated proofing platform that internal creative reviews and also client reviews can be executed in. ProoHQ is to robust for our current needs. Pastel is great for web but need it for pdf/brochures, print, digital banners/content, and video would be a plus. Any recos are greatly appreciated!

Benefits to scrum or PMP certifications as a low level Associate? All the positions I see require 5+ years scrum experience. Also would appreciate people’s perspectives on scrum vs PMP in general. I’m a people person and quite good at leadership so I feel my talents are being wasted managing client direction on funds day to day.

Hi there - I currently work at an agency and am thinking about transitioning over to in-house. I’m curious about what kinds of client interactions are involved compared to agency life (which is of course client facing all the time!)

Any insight would be helpful. Thanks!

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 I am currently working with TCS and very soon I will be on bench as my current project has expired. Hence, looking for an opportunity outside for better prospects. Please let me know if any.

Once we are on bench in Morgan Stanley client, Will they assign any other project in synechron?or we will be on bench for longer days?in syenchron.....Is there anyone working on Morgan Stanley client and got released once project got over?

Hi All..Once project completed if no projects will HCL ask to relocate???

Hi fishes, I joined as Senior Consultant at deloitte on 6th June.
Is it better to go Deloitte internal project or wait for client project?
Skills: Full stack developer java

Hi fishes,

Had an interview with Hexaware and 3 days back HR1 called me and said she will send the offer letter next week. 2 days back HR2 called me and said a client interview is scheduled for you and I attended that. Now if I fail to clear the client interview round, will I not receive the offer letter that is promised by the HR1?

I am working on a citi project from last year, project is not so good. Is it possible to change the project or account within synechron ?

Found out my interview this week will be with PMs of different levels so they can decide who wants me on their team, but recruiter won’t give me any specifics on client/brand, print or digital, etc...

I have an interview with Korn Ferry for an associate principal role and am curious about others’ experiences have been with work-life balance here. Also, I have an idea of what I should be compensated in this type of role, but any insights on how they pay compared to others would be helpful. Are you traveling during the pandemic or have client interactions been virtual? Lastly, if you are a consultant here, are you on billable hours? My current consulting role is not - so this would be new.

Hello everyone,I recently joined Cognizant and received an auto-assignment to a project ,I have project details and project id but no contact details . How to proceed further,the employee marked in CC are all hrs. How to know about project any Idea? Cognizant

Can anyone tell me if there is any portal for e-separation. My friend was trying to put paper but he works on client laptop and he did not know much details.. Is there any portal in velocity app for the same

Dad got laid off. Drinking got worse. Attempted assault on sis and mom. Had to put up in hotel. No clue on next steps (legal and personal). Project is complete shit show and SM is not getting it. Idk man...

Hi Fishes,

Could someone help answer this.
I have a offer from CTS and I'm considering joining here but I've heard a lot of bad remarks regarding bench policy.

Now I'm worried whether i will get a project once I join here or will I get kicked out in 30 days if not.

Tech stack: Mulesoft

This is the first time I'm switching companies so I'm really worried about how life will be if I take the risk and join here.

Hi fishes,

What type of questions can be expected in a managerial round for a data scientist role.

Can anyone tell me that if i give resignation to a company while I'm in a bench period, do i need to serve the notice period? I just have completed my training and on a bench since one month.

Hi All
Need some suggestion, unable to figure out what to do. I am into infosys it has been 4 months with no work being assigned but i was blocked for a client . Upon asking manager she said she can confirm about work on next year mid of jan. Should i look for opprtunities outside. I have a fear of recession back of my mind.

Please suggest what to do
Exp:4.2

New to Product Owner role.

What is the max salary product owner can get in Canada! And what are the factors that determine the salary for product owner

Hi,

Anyone can provide review about Springer Nature Technology and Publishing Solution, Pune?

Company culture? Year to year hike? Work life balance?

I’m a manager at KPMG moving to senior manger in April - if I moved to ACN could I come in at SM prior to my promotion kicking in?

Any bicycle recommendations to get around the city? Not a hardcore bicyclist or anything, so looking for something that has good value on the price and performance spectrum.

I got out of my water drinking habit and finding it hard to build back up to 100oz + per day. I don’t like the fact I’ve added in drinks with fake sweeteners to get more fluid intake. What do you all drink to supplement water that is better than some artificially flavored and/or colored beverage? I feel nothing exists and I just need to get back to my water habit. Maybe any good water bottles that help you drink more?

Anyone know how much equity research associates at JPM/Citi/GS make in NYC? Assuming a typical finance degree background

Anyone Boston next week?

I am working as business analyst having total experience of 5 years 8 months and as a business analyst 4 years and 4 months. I have got offer of 11 ctc with 10% variable on current CTC of 5.75 , Can you guys please tell me what should be the expected CTC for this experience?

Looking to specialize in privacy and was considering getting the CIPP/CIPM/CIPT. I already have my CISSP and CISA. Is it worth it?

Hello... does anyone have any info on being an EA at BDO??? About to interview and I'm curious. Thanks

Am an executive assistant and There is one executive I support who is very annoying. He doesn't behave this way with backup admin assistants when am out of the office

How do you deal or work with such people?

Salary range for a director in transaction tax east coast area?

If the open office concept is so great for collaboration why does everyone wear gigantic noise cancelling headphones to try to ignore everyone around them?

Am I the only one who laughs when I read “no remote” in the middle of this Delta surge?

I have never done freelance work and was given the opportunity to take part in a cool project. My problem is it’s a proactive case by a brand new agency and it’s their own project, meaning there’s no client who pays for the work. For them it’s PR for their new business, but I think they’re expecting me to work completely pro bono. It does have potential for a great case and I’d love to have it in my portfolio, but is it reasonable for them not to compensate me? Any tips on how to approach this?

How big does an agency have to be to justify a CCO title?

What do you put on internal time when you are not booked? (You are watching YouTube videos or shopping online)

What's your policy on 'cold-call' messages from hopefuls asking for tips, advice, help? 😇 or 😈

I am 38, but I swear I was 18, like, the other day! I don't understand...😱

Why the heck does being good at writing and concept mean I should spend MORE time in meetings? This system makes no sense. just let me do what I'm GOOD at.

Advice/suggestions please:
Let’s say you were interviewing for a global client lead role - at the holding co level - for one of WPP, Omnicom or IPG.

What questions would you ask in the interview phase?
What concerns would you have?
If you had your pick of essentially the same role at all three of those holding companies which would you pick? Or not pick?

If you have any insight/two cents you up for sharing to help me out, thank you!

Has anybody interviewed for a sales position at Vericast? I’m going to be asked to do a presentation, what is all of that about? Is this something I already have that I am presenting or a product on their company? Thank you in advance

Any senior art directors at NY agencies looking for a new partner? Pref someone at BBDO, DDB, TBWA, Droga, Wk, Mother, T+S.

I applied for Miami Ad School NYC but to be honest, I’m not overly-impressed with the books that I see on the recent grads page. Conversely, the books I’m seeing from Creative Circus grads are insanely awesome. Am I missing something here or is one school good and the other just isn’t?

Dogs in offices are cool, but who's offering some comfy siesta benefits? 😴💤

Are there any amazing creative directors in Minneapolis? I need someone I can believe in if I'm gonna move there.

How many agencies that have spent the last year talking about Black Lives Matter/equality/diversity and then don’t do a very simple thing like closing in recognition of MLK Day?

What's Your Take?:

Asking creatives to work on a project with lots of award potential but minimal budget/billable time allocations. So the majority of the work would be done on personal time.

Are you looking for a new job? Why?

What do you do when you have down time at work?

@Long-time creative freelancers, please enlighten the masses about why you might make a better staff hire than say, someone with nearly all staff role experience. Help clear up this weird prejudice.