How's my brand and comms community feeling?

Queen's Jubilee, Diplomatic woe for India, Global Inflation, Talent War, Actual war continuing in Europe.. what's keeping you all busy?

Hello fam. T&E is back online.

Just tríes a Watch on - found it ~50% on chrono24 from Hong Kong seller 600 reviews 97% positive - never bought from them and its an interesting chunk of change- would you do it?

Do consulting firms or the Big4 firms hire people over 40?

Strategy or Tech?

How's KPMG INDIA for salesforce domain ? Projects, wlb, hikes can anyone pls help? Expecting an offer from KPMG INDIA

Hey, I have around 4.5 yoe, curr CTC 14.2 LPA fixed, I got an offer from Optum Labs @ Grade 27, What would be ideal salary for my exp level and grade*. Location : BLR

I am currently working as a telecom consultant. What should I be learning if I want to get better job opportunities in better companies.

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

Are there any recruiters in this bowl? What would inspire you to post openings?

Hi Fishes,

I will we interviewing with Salesforce for the position for Customer Intelligence Analyst position. Could anyone please guide me with the interview process and difficulty level.

Principal: You can film the virtual Veterans Day program 1st period Tuesday.

1st period Tuesday: *Fire drill. 😂

Hello All,
Is anyone joined CBA recently. Is the onboarding will be virtual or have to visit office?

Had a cancelled FET then was put on BC. I got my period while on BC and am on day 7 changing a pad every 4 hours. Anyone experienced this? I’m thinking it’s the lining shedding from cancelled cycle

I’m talking to THE nicest woman, but I’m not sexually attracted to her 😭

Thinking about getting an apartment but the pet fee is ridiculous. How likely is it that I'll get caught if I have a tiny kitten?

Hinge advice - I (30F) match with descent number of ppl but then most guys don’t initiate the convo. Is this a SF thing or am I doing something wrong? I used to just initiate convo myself, but then in those cases usually don’t get replies. Any tips?

I hope you all are having a good day and looking forward to the weekend!

I would request all the members to respond to this.

List some of the major concerns of our day-to-day professional lives that are hampering the quality of our work and how support our stakeholders.

Has anyone managed to move abroad with a corp comm job? If yes, could you share the process? Thanks!

How about a thread on what Corp Comms pros make in India? It'll be nice to know our compensation journey through the years. I have started with 4 LPA as a campus recruit for internal Comms analyst role at one of the big 4s? In 6 years, my CTC has grown 4x.

Hi Fishes,

I come across many job descriptions for roles in corporate communications preferring experience in digital marketing. As a marcom person, I feel we should know how to use the digital platforms effectively rather than literally sit and work on the campaign tools. Please let me know if I am mislead.

Can anyone concur the following, working on multimedia editor (Video) (4-6 YOE) requisition:
1. The average rate for freelancer - ₹700-1200 per hour
2. The average compensation package for a full time editor: 7-9 LPA

Grateful for any inputs.

My company has given me a promotion without a raise. Any suggestions on how to deal with this?

Little background:

Asked for promotion in late 2020 - was required to skill up, after skilling up, asked again about when I'll be promoted and was denied because there is no "vacancy" for it.
Got my annual hike in Oct 2021 without the promotion. I asked HR last week again and got a random announcement email saying my promotion is w.e.f Oct 2021. ( and no raise for the newly promoted role).

Open to positions in corp communications. Internal and external. Location - chennai. Please share any leads.

Hi, can anyone help me with referral?

I am an Internal comms professional with over 12 years of experience across multiple sectors. In my latest role (left just a month ago) with an Oil & Gas MNC, l led India region comms and supported about 5000+ workforce.

Looking for a new opportunity. Please suggest if you know any.

Hi !
I have an overall experience of 17 years, working in diverse roles, diverse industry. Recently, I completed a course in advance strategic management from IIM K. I have two years of exposure in the field of corporate communication. I would like to switch to the field of marketing, branding and advertising.
Any suggestions, how could I proceed.
Thanks.

Hello professionals,
Need your suggestions.
What should be the decent package for an Internal communication professional with 5+ years of experience.
Location- Bangalore.

Open to position in corp communication- internal and external. Location - Hyderabad. Pls share any leads.

Do mid size companies do brand studies? What tools / methods are used (I'm guessing most won't do this given that it's not cheap)

Hello Fishes, I have started my role of an Internal communications executive after 12 years of sabbatical, due to marital and parenting period. Looking to enhance my skills for growth and better efficiency. Could anyone please suggest what kind of skill enhancement course would be beneficial for me?
Also, what is the current salary slab for this role, because I joined in a very low package, being eager to get back to the role. So grabbed whatever opportunity I got without doing much research.

Hello fellow fishes,
I have 3 YOE in CSR and 2 in Corporate Communications. Recently completed executive MBA as well. Work and current company is okay, but feeling saturated with the culture. Currently looking to switch to a company with good culture. Could you please recommend any good ones?

Hi Everyone!

Hope you'll are doing great! I was little occupied on the personal front hence couldn't keep up with the postings here.

I see in spite of 1-year anniversary of the bowl, the numbers didn't increase much. I know there are many other forums (like whatsapp groups) with similar userbase/members which maybe inhibiting sign-ups and activities. But one key differentiator is that Fishbowl groups are anonymous.

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Hello fishes. I'm a MBA graduate currently working as a digital marketing professional in a mid size consulting firm with 3 years of experience.
I am terribly underpaid in my current org at 5.5 LPA after a recent promotion and annual appraisal. Another mid size consulting firm offered me 7.5 LPA but I am asking them around 9 LPA.
Am I asking too much or shall I take the offer of 7.5 LPA