How do we feel about prospective employers who give assignments during the interview process? Currently freelancing so interviewing alone is resulting in me giving up my day rate & cont

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Only if the assignment isn’t for one of their current clients

like

Yeah.. it’s a branding agency so don’t think I’ll know

I hate this whole spec work thing. We wouldn’t ask a dentist for a free cleaning before becoming a patient. If they can’t tell from your book, they shouldn’t be hiring anyone. They’re either clueless or just fishing for free creative

like

So second part is that they’ve taken forever to give me the assignment (like a month+ since 1st round) & initial salary convos were $15k less than what I make freelance & previous full time. Recruiter hasn’t answered my q’s about whether they are able to budget more. So do I get a solid answer before spending more time?

I’d want them to think I didn’t have the time to be jerked around like this. Don’t be too eager to please if they are tepid

like

There’s another recent thread about spec work.

Related Posts

Does anyone have an idea on what salary should be expected when applying to a major biotech company (GSK, Novartis, J&J, AbbVie etc...) as an entry level (3 years experience) Pharmacology & Toxicology master degree with an emphasis in Drug Discovery and Development with technical expertise in electrophysiology/neuroscience domain (several published papers on sodium channels) ?

like
like

What will be in-hand monthly salary, only showing 1lakh HRA as investment.

Post Photo
like

Is it common to offer signing bonuses for product managers? I've only worked in small companies and I'm currently interviewing at a much larger company. I am expecting an offer this week, but the salary isn't quite where I want it to be. A signing bonus of 5 or 10k would make me feel so much better (obviously) but it would put me right where I want to be for salary this year. I'm taking a cut in salary to consider this new job but I like the company and they actually offer benefits

like

What will be the in hand salary for 19 LPA , 17 fixed + 2 variable in NielsenIQ

Will we ever learn if our application was Denied because BAL made a mistake?

like
like

Anyone know the salary range for Supervisor Customer Service at Fiserv? They just reached out and I have a phone screen in 2 hours.

like

RESUME HELP! I’ve been out of a job for 7 months now. Can anyone provide me feedback regarding my background and experience on my resume? Also suggest any roles? It’s really tough finding a job. 🙁

like

Which would you pick: MBB strategy consultant or FAANG Product Manager ?
Looking to explore... have 1 interview lined up with MBB, but seems like FAANG PM pays more?
I am currently at 3.5 YOE and hoping for Manager promo this PA cycle, but for sure know I will not be making the same $$$ at Accenture

like

Hi Fishes,

I've got offer from Dunnhumby, Fractal and Gartner for the role of Data engineer. Which one should I go for?

Tech Stack - Python, PySpark, Azure Data Factory and Synapse analytics.
YOE - 2.2
Gartner - 16LPA
Dunnhumby - 15 fixed + 1.5 Joining bonus+ 10% variable
Fractal - 13.5 LPA

likehelpful
like

Hi All,

What should be the salary expectations of a 3.8 years experienced, post graduate, ISTQB certified QA Engineer? I am under salary negotiation with a company and need suggestions. My current in-hand CTC is 6.5 LPA.

like

Does anyone know what base comp/bonus look like for Manager and AP levels in IQVIA’s strategy consulting practice in US?

like

I’m interviewing for an Associate, Private Equity role; I’m currently on the public equity side. Is there anything I should prepare ahead of the interview?

like

How long it takes you to get an offer after the final interview?

like

Hey Guys, What’s the Salary expectations for a Senior consultant with 5yrs of experience in Service Now can quote with DELLOITE USI

like

Anyone at BCG willing to take a look at my resume/ cover letter?

For context- applying as an experienced hire (1.5 YOE) in the London office.

Thanks!

Hi, after each interview, the recruiting agency will call me to get feedback and ask me if we're still good on X salary?

What's a good way to not agree on a set number on these calls until I get my offer?

like

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?

like

More Posts

I’ll be in Chapel Hill NC next week.

like

Does PHR certification help in India, as this is globally recognised how much valuable is this currently in indian job market.

Do we got some good offers or its another certificate just to add to CV after so much of investment & time I don't want to get this wasted !!

Need suggestions ??

Can anyone from Blackstone share some insight about the Data Science Management Program? Looks like a fantastic opportunity!

like

Which one is better ?

Sabre India -19.43 LPA (Product based)
17.5 LPA fixed
2L variable

LTI (18.5LPA)
16L fixed
1.5L Variable
1L JB

YOE -6 years
Tech Stack -Selenium, Java, Test NG , Cucumber, Jenkins,Git,API Testing

like

Today opposing counsel contacted me to request an extension of time to file a discovery motion due to current shelter in place orders. Today was the last day to file - no prior effort to m/c. Cont.

like

Hi - Is there any cut-off day/date each month, by which Managers need to confirm their choice of Promotions in Workday ? For eg : ESP cycle changes need to be inputted by 15th and are confirmed on the 20th, I have been informed.

Is there any such days/dates for confirming promotions on Workday ?

like

I am on Bench for the past 2 months in
IBM and I got 2 interview calls but it doesn't suite my profile/requirement and my band is 6B And how many calls I can attend in IBM ? Can I wait for some more time or shall I look for other opportunities? is IBM bench is safe now a days ? IBM Tata Consultancy Infosys Accenture

like

I have a car insurance question...can you put a different address than you live at when signing up for insurance? My wife’s family lives in Orange County so wanted to sign up with her OC address and save almost $300-$400. Any feedback is appreciated!

like

How supportive are your companies when it comes to taking PTO for mental health days?

likesmart

Craziest parties / perks on firm budget you _ experienced? Friend of mine had a table+bottle service at a super bougie Miami club. My office on the otherhand had a pizza party.

like

What’s so good about the Georgia Tech OMSC and OMSA? Is it just the cost? Seems to be recommended by most of reddit

likehelpful

Ideas for gifts that can be bought in bulk for a team of 35? Don’t want to get them junk, but also don’t want to break the bank.

like

After a REALLY bad week, my new neighbor bestowed this gift upon me for all the help I gave them moving in and making them feel welcome. I've never had this. It's SO HARD to find in Charlotte. Cheers!

Post Photo
like

Hey folks,
I am planning on interviewing with Volkswagen IT Services for Java Devops role. What should I focus on preparing. Most of the job profiles were for cloud. This is the first one with Java Devops

like

Anybody else struggling with the fact that nearly all their friends are coupled up?
Not in an envious way. Just... Damn, this sh*t can leave you very alone.

like

Creatives, how do you show your pharma work on your portfolio? Under a password protected page? Emailed pdf? In person only?

like

What’s the easiest internal initiative to do on the bench?

What’s the quant cutoff for M7? Scoring Q49 / Q50 but want to know if Q49 as a consultant is OK or good enough.

like

I recently got an offer from UBS, had some questions regarding firm policies and work culture. It would be really great if anyone could help me with those.

What the current market situation like for SAP TM consultants in USA and Canada?

Looking for companies that are willing to hire international candidates.

like

Additional Posts in Advertising

Books on human psychology that have affected you. I'll start: influence, sales Bible, on killing.

like

If no one else in your open office is watching commercials without headphones, don’t watch commercials without headphones. Read the room. (Yes, I have headphones on.)

likesmart

Best time sheet system you’ve ever tried in a job?

like

Happy, found out most of my team is unhappy, now I’m unhappy, too.

like

Retail, Social, Pharma. Fuck, Marry, Kill....

like

After an awful solid four weeks, I left work today at 6:30 and am fucking getting my nails did.

likeuplifting

Either Havas’ leadership is in complete denial, or now they’re going to start cannibalizing each other.. 🍿🍿🍿

Post Photo
likefunny

Given the outbreak, are places actually going to be hiring right now? Recently laid off from 9-5 and my freelance is starting to fizzle.

like

Overheard: "How can you 'imply' cheese??"

like

Saturday night live is getting good again.

like

Food/bar recos in CHS?

like

So WPP announced Mark Read as its new CEO. Fellow WPP people, do you think it’ll change things? Our execs can’t shut up about how great he is & his knowledge of digital will be a game changer 🤷🏻‍♂️

like

IHOB? Droga just ripped off a 10 year old Pizza Hut ad. Pasta Hut—coming soon!

likefunny

Does anyone know agencies that are known for hiring international applicants? If so, which are those? (NYC)

like

A post-mort meeting scheduled with:
6 account
2 strategists
1 creative

Sounds like an ambush!

likefunny

Why do companies do this? I interviewed with a company. They loved my work and told me that I’m going to start the following week. They made me sign all of the onboarding papers and poof ghosted me! 🤦‍♀️ I feel so down right now! And I feel like I won’t be able to ever land a job!

likehelpful

What kind of work is done by Junior Talent in Data & Analytics?

like

How did your agency handle layoffs? All-agency meeting before they started? After they ended? Both?

Kinda sorta trying to predict if I’m losing my job tomorrow.

like

have you ever accepted a job you were maybe underqualified for? how did it work out?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal