How many strategist are in your strategy/planning department?

I have no doubt it varies from place to place, but I am curious since the place I work at only has 6 strategists (across all levels).

Can anyone recommend good investment options in Bank of America HSA account? I feel their funds are very limited compared to what I have seen from 401k and IRA. Anyone recommends your HSA account?

And we officially enters Bull market!

Thoughts on IB vs. Strategy backgrounds joining PE deal-side teams? What’s the opposing value brought by each in your opinion?

Current MBB consultant. Are there restrictions on taking public equity investing roles from consulting, since we theoretically could’ve been exposed to material non-public info? Required “garden leave” at all?

I have received an offer from KKR to join as an associate in the Private Credit investment team.
1) Is there a drug test before joining the company?
2) Any idea on the year-end bonus for a first-year associate?

Debating on starting my CFA journey, I am currently a year out of college and looking to pivot to direct lending. Does anyone have insight good or bad?

What are salaries like for portfolio management teams? Are they lower than investment teams? How do they compare to e.g. consulting?

Hello Everyone,
Please let me know if there are any requirements for Oracle PPM functional consultant in India. I have an experience of 2years and 8 months with 2 end to end implementations.

Network connection at MBB offer to discuss CV. How do I get a referral without explicitly asking for it?

What software companies have offices (HQ or remote offices) in San Diego area?

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How many leaves are there in Citi?

What’s the average pay for room division coordinator?

Most indulgent gift you've bought yourself?

Does anyone know any systems that can manage RFP responses ?

Just started a new project to assist with participation in virtual learning for our students!

Hi guys,

Which companies wait fir 90 days notice period?

I am wanting to change bt its really really difficult bcuz of Notice period.

Pls help

Anyone interested in purchasing a SXSW Film badge at the early bird special cost of $895?

What’s your dream client-side gig?

What is the role of the strategist during an internal creative meeting?

What are you guys seeing as great, innovative work in the beer category? Any recent campaigns stood out as being effective, cultural relevant, punch above its weight or strong on consumer insights?

What are senior strategists making in LA? Any good agencies to look at?

Do most agencies have a competitive tracking tool to pull creative?

My agency just implemented ‘quick starts’ on campaigns, meaning we basically forgo strategy and briefs and go straight to brainstorming ideas. How redundant has our planning department just become?

Senior strategists, how much are you making? Or, other folks, what’s the salary band for senior strats at your agency?

Most brutal positioning stories?

Nearing the finish line for one of the larger accounts at our agency and am beyond emotionally exhausted.

I feel like what we do is super beneficial to creative but that's not how it's perceived by a lot of people on here. What do y'all think? How are you feeling/responding to all the hate?

I hate when you have to communicate three separate things in one campaign strategy.

What do strategy recruiters like Tangerine do exactly? If I’m interested in switching jobs, do I just reach out to them and detail my general interests? Is this better than applying to jobs on my own?

Need a good vendor for testing design, specifically new logo and brand systems. Still iffy on if it’ll be qual or quant. Anyone you ❤️?

How often do you have downtime at work? My projects come in hot and then quiet, sometimes for weeks. I keep myself occupied but was wondering if that’s standard for this industry.

In your current agency, who owns brand strategy implementation and brand experience across channels (storytelling [communication goals & brand narrative], brand content recommendations, tactic ideation and approach, user experience, etc.)?

How do you plan presentation timing? E.g. if you’re given a certain amount of time to present - is there a good hack to figuring out how many slides / words to prep?

How important are portfolios for creative strategists? What exactly would you put in one?

What are some non-industry books that have made you a better strategist? Or even genres that you tend to favor to expand your thinking?

Where do strategists typically go next for career client-side wise?
What types of roles should I be applying for...product marketing, insights, brand managers, director marketing and what level?