How does one break into a big agency from a small one? I am confident I can hang creatively at a big shop, but I have a CD title with no direct reports. This always comes up in interviews and I think it’s killing my chances. I lead projects, but I don’t lead a consistent “team” of writers because we don’t have one (I’m a copy-focused CD). I almost wish I could go back to being an ACD and grow in a bigger agency from there. I feel stuck.

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?

Is it really that difficult to get hired for a federal job? I was interviewed for a GS12 job but never heard back, they still didn’t hire anyone and I didn’t get a rejection. I applied for another GS07 job, was accepted, I took it, but I believe I can do better. I have a master’s and have extra graduate research experience. I am still applying to new jobs but I was told it is impossible to move up the grade level now. Everyone is telling me to stick with the government. What are your thoughts?

Leaving for a series C unicorn company with less than 1 YOE. Should I stay in consulting? The TC is 15% lower but the hours are 9-5 and ex MBB people with 3 YOE exit to the same position but one level above me.

Should all the on-site interviews have a feedback of "hire/ strong hire" in order to proceed to HC?
What if one of rounds was not up to the mark?

Question for 2020 summit:
Is there ever a perfect time to switch your role in an agency (Strat to account, account to creative etc.)? Or do you have to start from the ground up?

I was passed up for a promotion after 1.5 years at the agency/in the role despite consistently great feedback and was told that I just needed more time in role. A guy with my experience level was....

Hi all, I have a friend who has a PhD in reproduction physiology (beef cattle) and is looking to transition to consulting. What firms have good animal science consulting arms? Is that a thing?

Hello Fishes, Can someone confirm what should be the grade and designation in HCL for around 17 years of experience?

I was asked in pwc sdc interview to come to bangalore location once i get selected. Can i still request for wfh?

Has anyone been given an offer or received further movement on their application after a month or more from your last interview? Not sure if it’s odd that the company reached out after my final round interview to have a call and “discuss next steps” but then they haven’t responded to me since I’ve followed up (I’ve poked 3 times every 11 days or so but I plan to leave it be now until they respond).

Men’s hair style/ facial hair, and interviewing at Big4 poll:
1. Ok to have longer hair
2. Only medium/short hair is professional
3. Trimmed beard & mustache ok
4. Only mustache ok
5. Long beards ok
6. Clean shaven only
7. Hair style/facial hair have no relevance

Want to start going back to leetcode for more exit opp. Getting stumped on very simple questions. Any resources to help with algorithm? My data structure funds should be good enough. TIA!

I'm 6 months old at D! Planning early promotion next year.. counselor and pm both are backing me.. I need to go to India for at least 4 weeks in Dec ... most probably would be rolling off from current project by then .. would this vacation hurt my promotion chances coz of utilization etc?

Hello Fishesh, I have 4+ yrs of exp as an ETL Dev. I want to upgrade my skills set to cloud i.e Azure , Aws or Data engineer role which will be more allign to my previous skills and can switch for next org. Need your suggestion, which option will be more suitable for me based on ETL exp. Your input will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Fyi- I have good knowledge in health insurance domain.

What according to your experience during interviews has been one thing that you said or did made you get the job over 1000s of other applicants for a job, according to you? What is that one thing that made a difference and set you apart?

Just asking to learn from experiences.

Is it worthwhile to switch from cyber security role and total 7 YOE in tech consulting to Product management role in one of the series C+ startup in Bangalore?

Current TC: 21L

For those who have taken the new CPA exams, which one took the least amount of time for you to study? I'm wondering which I should try to take before June 10. Thank you in advance for your responses.

How hard is a career pivot from digital advertising to a product manager or even developer? I’m learning python 🐍 and at the point where I’m working on a pretty advanced project. I think having technical skills in combination with digital marketing can increase my net worth in the long run .

What book has inspired you the most in life principles, or your career in finance?

Hi Fishes, I would like to know if any team here gets MacBook.

Any insight on DoorDash salaries?

I am looking for Infosys, i have an offer from IBM and my last working day is 16th September, please let me know in case of any vacancy,
Tech: Java and all related frameworks like spring boot microservice struts etc
Working at TCS
Exp : 7

Hello to all b4 🐠 - what's your view on the cultural differences between b4 in Australia? Feel free to put down a ranking to your best knowledge, anecdotal or not. Thanks!

I have over 20,000 unread emails in my inbox.

Did BCW NY just layoff it’s EA staff?! Seeing a bunch of these names on Connect and very upset that great people were let go!

Hi Fishes,

Need a small help.I had requested to hr to extend my joining by one month.
However still I have asked the hr to send me updated offer letter with date of joining.
Still the same is not sent to me.
Could you please help will this create issue in future employment?

@Alllstate India
Please help me..

Need your suggestion.
My date of joining is on 12th December.

Though I have the email communication chain.

Need some advice here. Senior 2, decent performance but I feel like I’m not progressing to the level that other seniors the same level as me are and pretty sure I’m ready to transition out of public.

Can someone connect me to a business analyst role that doesn’t require a ton of prior business analyst experience? I have ~1.5 YOE in valuation (modeling, financial statement analysis) and am looking to make a switch. Mainly looking for a role with less hours than I’m currently working (60-70). Thank you I’m advance

I was offered a position at fidelity. Now when I trade on behalf of a client, will I get commissions for that trade?

Wife and I want to do a quick trip to Orlando with our 3 year old. Just want to do magic kingdom for a day as i think that’s all we can handle. Recommendation a on Disney hotel vs say a Marriott? The price difference is huge and I know I can get a suite for free with my status at the Marriott.

Poll: your salary sell-side research analyst and which year are you?

Trans peeps, especially those not yet socially transitioned, what are you doing for tdov?
🏳️‍⚧️🙅🏻‍♀️

Hi, how do I start a career PHAMACOVIGILANCE ?
Really hoping for some advice.
Thanks.

Hello fishes,
Did anyone work remotely as product@ manager?

How is the experience like as product management is best done when directly collaborating with other teams Inperson.

I am planning to look for wfh options due to personal reasons does it effect wlb due to continuous meetings etc

Thoughts on the Tumi Nellis backpack for daily use? Anyone have pics they can share?

How many days it usually takes for Full and final settlement in Capgemini? It's been 11 days after lwd but didn't receive any communication yet even after dropping mail to f&f team. Could someone help here pls.?

When you work late, you get to snoop around the office. Given.

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!

This may sound odd, but can you run an agency without an ECD/CCO?? (Asking for a friend)

My new agency’s healthcare plan only has ONE physician in NYC listed as in-network... is a plan this limited the norm?!

Hiii genz here lol, when is it too early to talk about a raise? I’m planning on bringing up the idea to my boss when I hit a year working with them is that a reasonable time? Also im thinking of asking for 15% increase bc I know he’s gonna negotiate to like 8% (which is fine bc I tbh want 5%) :) anyways any help/insight is amazing !! And if you need me to provide more details I can! (I do fulfillment/project management in im making 40k)

Chat Bots and Artificial Intelligence. Ok, go!

Which agencies are going through layoffs

Those let go by Y&R/VMLY&R - did you get severance and how many months?

How long can you go without having anything to do before you get laid off?

What are your thoughts on leaving a stable but unfulfilling job for another one during these times?

Funny to see how men are trying to post shit about DMA...

I'm reading this book on boundaries. In the work section it says I should tell my boss that I can't work after 5 PM. Knowing that advertising work commonly goes past 5 PM...would my job be in danger if I said that?
There's not really a rule book that says I must work until the work is done even though it's an unsaid expectation. Thoughts?

Do you feel it’s appropriate for a non-Latinx/Hispanic Producer to ideate or create a Spanish US/Domestic ad for the Latinx audience?
(ie Spanish spot running on Univison for Walmart) **Not referring to LATAM ads**

Dear Creative Directors who’s only talent is showing up to meeting with a full repertoire of buzzwords, die slow. Thanks, everyone.

Nice Ronald McDonald spot, Subway. Enjoy your cease and desist letter tomorrow morning!

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

Rename each agency as a trendy artisanal brand with the “Blank & Blank” format.