How does this track with your experiences? “Most companies in the advertising industry have actually retained or increased their DEI budgets.” (From new finishing reported in AdWeek):

https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/corporate-diversity-retreat-data/

Advice on networking? Especially if you don't have common interests... find it kind of hard being an Asian and not really interested in sports or watch Netflix!

Hi, i have my joining with cognizant tomorrow(12 sep), i have received the onboarding pass but haven't received any onboarding meeting invite , when do they generally send the meeting invite?

What should a commercial claims account manager be making as a salary ? Handles asbestos claims only. Works for a TPA handling claims for 4 carriers. Law degree with many years trial experience as in house ID but for personal lines. This is first job handling commercial claims

Hi,
Can there be a case when you are hired for a specific role and later on you are aligned to a different project ?
Thanks

hi,
i got a offer letter from hsbc before baground verification but i taken education loan for my MBA this year 2022 but my tenure to pay is not occurred. i had credit score of 728 . is there any chance of getting revoke of offer letter

What’s a good LA or NY business litigation firm and salary to expect? I’m a 2yr with quite frankly a lot of experience across civ rights, PI, excessive force, wrongful death, employment defense, K dispute, corp. structure dispute, professional licensure. Write every kind of brief, appeals, argue motions, take depos. Am the only associate working directly under partner on all cases. In house or M&A/Real Estate Transactional are likely the end goal but want to get the litigation out of me first.

How do you handle a passive aggressive boss? Mine seems friendly but screws me over when it comes to giving guidance during difficulties in projects and project resources, he says mean things :(
I am new to the firm and very confused. Please guide me on how to deal with such toxic people.

Currently preparing for a final round case interview at the director level for a CVS Health graduate summer internship. Any tips or things I should look out for/emphasize? First time making a final round. Thanks in advance.

Anyone needing references at pwc ?

New associate coming in. Does anyone know if deal flow is slower before Christmas/New Years or after?

Hey

Male here,

Anyone up for weekend catchup and drive ...female preferred ;)

What is the difference between senior software engineer and delivery senior software engineer in Mphasis?

Has anyone interviewed or familiar with Angelist Venture operations roles? I was reached out to by them to discuss a “Portfolio Operations Lead” role but curious if anyone has any insight on what that entails, pay, etc.

Need Advice on two job offers. One is in accounting advisory role at Crowe. The other is fund accounting analyst at Goldman Sachs. Comp is similar. Which one would have better exit opportunities? What one would you guys choose? Thank you guys.

Your child asks you if they should become a nurse. What do you say?

A friend of mine has just left Infosys BPM (Consultant). He is serving notice period. It's been 1 month and it seems like manager is hell bent to make him work day and night. And this is sudden change. As per him same had happened with one of his colleagues too. Anybody here has any idea about it ? Can he speak up and object to working over time and on weekends ?

Would an MBA be required to switch from Product Management within LS/biotech to Tech (faang or other b2c)?

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.

We might be receiving stipends for professional development, I would like to use it towards a conference, which are some good ones to consider?

I have a friend looking for a graphic designer that can build her a style guide. Anyone have any recommendations?

Please send websites as well.


Thanks

Who is trying to get together for a meet up in NYC? Want to start bring minorities in our industry together.

Hey, so I’m going to my first 3% conference. I heard it’s usually white feminism x 100. But I was wondering what I should expect? Has anyone been.

How do you all feel about D&I Reports? Do you think they’re still valuable and a stand-alone report or part of an integrated corporate message?

I’m working with a manager who likes to prioritize his ideas over strategic research, I want to be helpful because it’s very distressing to watch ideas being presented without the appropriate research, any advice?

I am a Sr. Designer in DC looking for a position as an Art Director with experience in brand strategy, alignment, print, motion & digital design. Interested in all openings. Thanks!

The more I work in advertising, the more apparent that majority of companies (and my own colleagues) don’t know how to reach consumers like me. It’s absolutely tragic. (Cont’d)

If I got a raise for every micro aggression I’ve received while at my current agency, I’d be in a really high income bracket! Hah.

Anybody struggle with imposter syndrome as a minority? How and why? Need some coping strategies man.

What’s an appropriate rate to charge per word for a publication like VentureBeat or TechCrunch?

How correct is the term “African American"?
What about black people from Haiti, Caribbean, etc.

Is it about where people are indigenous to?

Not all Black Americans are African American,
right?

African American 🐟 - why do I feel so annoyed when I hear “black” ads on the radio? With the sassy female leads and the urban slang and such. Feels so forced and wack. Just me?

We’re hiring on our media & connections team. Various levels. If you’re looking to make a jump from a traditional media agency or a strategist who wants to get closer to both media and creative. Lmk.

Transparent moment: I,recently,was laid-off a week ago. At this point compensation and work culture are the only things I’m looking at. I don’t want to compromise my mental health and I don’t want to work somewhere that is super fast paced. How can you tell if a team has a burn out culture?