How does one navigate the constant “unfortunately” responses? I’ve shared my portfolio and resume with friends, coworkers, and even strangers, and 95% of the feedback has been positive. Even ChatGPT and Claude give their approval. Yet, I still get an endless stream of “unfortunately” replies, always with no explanation why. It’s incredibly frustrating.

What type of background check do HF/PE/VC forms so these days? Employment, education and felonies are a given (I think) but is fingerprinting and drug testing still in the mix? How about credit score?

Any consulting companies with offices in the Bay Area feel they have a good in-person work culture? Being able to connect with colleagues matters a lot to me and I’m hoping to hear which companies have a strong and connected community out by SF! :)

What's your experience working with United Way?

For those that have worked at a Bulge Bracket and an Elite Boutique, I’d love to hear you compare/contrast your experiences.

I've worked with Huron folks as an Administrative Fellow and the firm seemed pretty cool. Anyone here from Huron able to chat about a possible referral?

As an MBB consultant looking to move into industry, should I expect to take a pay cut? The roles I’ve come across so far seem to for less pay than I make now

Anyone have or know where to get a good returns analysis template for a take home case study?

Hi All!
Anyone from the insurance industry based in Jakarta, Indonesia? Would be happy to connect/network over coffee

Is anyone able to recommend a recruiter in the NYC area? Second year associate looking for Labor & Employment opportunities at mid-to-large sized firms. Thanks!!

Please help me ANYBODY.
I need a job very badly because I'm unable to pay my educational loan (11 lakh approx)

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Anyone looking for full time work in the Kansas City, KS area? I'm a Recruiter at Spectrum and we have a new location here with great opportunities for those just starting their call center career and those who may be looking for a company with advancement opportunities. Let me know and I can share the job posting link. Thanks!

Weekends - what are the best sources / instas / emails that list cool, unique, events or things to do in NYC before they sell out...! Less like Time Out, more like Skint, but price isn’t critical.

Doing a budget travel to London for 4 days. Took a London pass for 3 days. Any other must dos while I'm there that can fall within my budget backpacking trip?

Is it CHOP or CHAZ or are they two different entities?

Hey fishes, What is the salary range offered for senior compliance specialist in Franklin Templeton? My current salary is 5lpa, and asked for 10lpa fixed, but hr was little rude and reluctant and speaking of previous salary etc, etc.

Do you have a mentor? I’m in the autumn of my career and I’ve had a  modicum of success in production and it’s time to give back.

How much Salary is getting for a digital advisor in Microsoft India

A patient of mine essentially asked me to fraudulently bill his insurance the other day. My response was records can be audited at anytime which could result in my license being put at risk. He asked me how many times has that happened? I was like that doesn’t matter. I spent way too much time, money and effort to get to where I am.

Is there an online or college course which concentrates on the craft of Art Direction? Like the developer bootcamp, but covering visual story telling, photo art direction, animation, video, etc

Any good gift ideas for summer interns heading back to school? Would prefer something more meaningful (advertising/writing-related) vs. the gift card route. Thanks!!

The FB work looks like it’s for a hospital.

What’s your take on a job listing that states “From $xx,xxx”

The particular job I’m looking at has this on the listing and I’m curious as to what their budget actually is. Do I assume a range?

They’re seeking someone with 5-8 years experience. I have the latter (8 almost 9)

How would I approach this when asked without pricing myself out of the position? Especially if they’re not willing to be upfront (assuming here) how much they’d want to offer me in particular.

Moved over to a review system called 15Five. It allows you to review your manager. I gave my manager a terrible review. The catch is: they get to “anonymously” see your reviews. Bad move?

For all in house creatives and creative directors. How big is your team and what is the structure / org chart like?

Thoughts on Mother NY?

Do agencies outside of pharma have Art Supervisor roles? Or does it go Sr AD > ACD. I just got promoted to Art Sup & honestly don’t know if so should update my Linkedin since i’m working...

Are Creative Directors rich?

Did you feel “ready” the first time you managed a team? Or insecure?

Living outside of NYC and remote interviewing for a job, landing an offer, then relocating to NYC -> anyone ever done this?

Maybe it's time to revenge-post big $ job listings on LinkedIn for Recruiters and Hiring Managers, auto-schedule phone interviews for respondents, GHOST them, and then re-post the jobs 4 months later.

Hi Creatives! What tool does your Resources Management team use? Also, what software are you using for creative workflow? Also include if you like it or if you have any favorites. Thanks in advance.

If you could work at an agency for the rest of your career, would you do it? Or do you see being a professional creative as a means to another career altogether?

FCB Health Chicago - What’s it like?

Is the "we're just trying to gain the clients trust so they'll allow us to make good work spiel," a crock of crap?

What’s DDB like these days?

I am on 5 projects right now all due within the next week-3 weeks. I feel like I’m drowning and might quit if I reach a breaking point, what should I do? Only work on the projects worth a shit? Blow off first round check ins to work on stuff that’s due?

Does anybody know which are the best in-house agencies to work for? Thanks!

Who are your favorite advertising comedy directors? Who are your favorite comedy directors who are women?