How do you keep your brain fresh when every brand you write for is just a variation of “cheeky Gen Z sass” or “chill millennial mom”? I’m starting to forget what my own writing voice sounds like. Tips for staying creatively grounded?

For new hires of Jpmc,
Only get a MacBook if you already have a windows pc, citrix workspace works best on a windows. In mac you cannot use shortcuts like Alt+tab inside the VDI. So choose wisely

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Is anyone able to access prudent mediassist portal to submit claim after new entollment ?

Hi Friends, i attended 2 client interviews and both went wrong. I don't know what to do. I am new to EY GDS......Is anyone faced the same ?

how has working from home affected your view of yourself? on the flip side, has it changed how people view or treat you?

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As this is my first month and hopefully I am going to get my first salary in ZS...
Please let me know as when can we expect to see/get out payslip and when will the amount get credited??

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I am looking for people who like to go on trips/trekking. Anyone who is a wanderer like me, can connect. Lets build a community!

Quantum computing. Can someone through some light. Best place to learn more on this

Recently learned that the whole “humans only use 10% of their brain” thing is not true at all. What are some other common science misconceptions?

Anyone familiar with Ephesoft Transact that would let me pick their brain?

Does optum revise their offer if i have higher offer from other company?

Any CDD / M&A Strategy fish willing to chat?

considering a trip to Hawaii, looking for Marriott properties that have a beach access, probably October through December. Would prefer more on the value side than all glitz and glam. Any recommendations

I’m completely new to Google cloud but I’m from CS background. I know programming, SQL, networking concepts, operating systems concepts etc. How long will it take me to prepare and pass GCP solutions architect certification? What’s your recommendation for preparing?

Hi All, I'm an Executive Assistant with 10+ years experience providing administrative excellence and I am looking to transition into a tech company admin role (EA to SVP, EA to CEO, Chief of Staff, etc.). If you can help me on my path toward success with a referral to any of the below companies (or if you know of other EA openings at great companies), please let me know! Thanks in advance!

- Spotify
- Slack
- Confluent
- Github
- Automattic

Question from a newbie consultant - What are some good online courses/ books to improve consulting skills?

What does it mean if there’s a NEP at the firm who’s been there for a long time (20+ years), but never got promoted to EP? Never held leadership roles too. Does it usually mean EPs does not like the NEP enough to get promoted?

The NEP has a book of business, though no idea how much it brings in.

I think it’s so crazy that once you sign-full time as a CW, you can’t freelance as well. Feels like there’s so many opportunities out there for freelance roles but the full-time gig steals us from them ☹️

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?

How do you keep coming up with new headlines for the same product?

Do creative directors have the power to ignore their copywriters and go with their own ideas?

Does anyone else balk a little bit when applying for jobs and the recruiter or job description mentions a lot of blog writing and other content like that?

How do you say “buy this product” in a headline without saying “buy this product”?

Sincerely,
A Junior Copywriter with a shitty brief and an even shittier turnover time 😭😭🥹

Is it better to be at a small shop and crank out work for smaller clients in your first year or be at a big name shop and maybe make nothing? Deciding on an offer...

Any tips on ramping up on tone and voice for writers?

So, you’ve reached the stage of your career where you care more about cashing a fat paycheck than making “creative ads”. You’d rather have the resources and free time to fulfill your creative itch outside of work than try to sell the next big idea to an 28 year old marketing manager with an annual budget of 150k. How do you make the absolute most money as a copywriter while still working a 9-5? Asking for... a... friend?

Are puns always bad? I like them as cheat codes for making boring things slightly more entertaining. I don’t want to spend hours thinking for a line for a social post we are just doing to fill up a content calendar

Anyone else despise writing titles for scripts? Or is this just my own weird writer quirk?

I tried to get an agency to tell me the salary they have in mind (any tips on how to get them to throw out a number first?)

They replied: "the salaries will be in line with market rate ranges in New York City for the respective full-time roles."

What are the market rate ranges for:

Senior Copywriter
Assoc. Creative Director of Copy
Director of Copy

Thanks!

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!

What about using 3 one-word sentences as a slogan? I feel like it’s super played out, but I get suggestions for it all the time. Can’t we do better than mashing together words from the crestive brief?

I was hired to work on one account as the only writer. Told they’re handing me another account (or they may hire another writer). I need and want more responsibility and $$. How to negotiate??

Pivoting from copywriting to _____? Interested to hear from copywriters who are either considering or have already transitioned into a totally different or somewhat similar creative role.