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I’m at WK Portland and can’t get the job I want HERE. It’s an amazing place though and does seem to be a launchpad for people. A lot of people leaving here seem to launch a venture of their own or go client side. A few lately have gone to MAL.
For sure. I once knew this kid, Tom Brady, who worked for them a while back. It’s a great springboard
It help. First and foremost they do tons of great work. Second, most recruiters are poorly trained in evaluating creative, so they usually lean on agency reputations and awards to decide who they interview
Lots of wk folks becoming startup cds. And I get hit by recruiters all the time saying that those cds specifically asked them for people who work or worked at wieden. So I would say it's a pretty sweet addition to my resume but work everywhere? I really wanted to be at adam&eve doing christmas spots but it didn't happened yet.
But on a general note there's a lot of people at wieden pdx still titled as seniors with way more experience and portfolio than many ECDs out there. Yet they won't leave just for the ranks. WK is having more revolving doors this days but they still manages to retain talent.
I worked there for 5 years and it’s been critical in all jobs I’ve had agency related since. I’m not sure clients care as much. From my experience, clients are pickier about your experience (cpg, fintech, healthcare) vs the agency you worked at
Obviously helps, but my guess is it still depends on what you specifically made there and the rest of your book.
Yes.
No, not necessarily
Probably. But most places won’t be better. So why even leave?
It depends on your level and what you get to do there, if you have a mid weight book looking for a heavy weight role, you still need to wait in line like everyone else.
Pretty much
CD1 $$$ maybe
@WK1 Who’s gone to MAL?!
Seems impossible to get a foot in the door there