I’m a mid-level brand/innovation strategist navigating the YOE wall — both mentally & in interviews. While some roles call for a certain # of YOE, I know I can do the role, I’ve delivered high-level strategic work for companies while doing freelance.

My goal: Transition out of freelance into a permanent role (ideally $100K–$120K, $95K minimum) where I can grow, contribute, and build long-term. looking for stronger connections, sharper confidence, and advice to breakthrough to this next level.

Hi! Looking for a referral to Accenture in NYC. Please DM me.

Would anyone from MBB be interesting in have a 30 min discussion with me? I am looking to get a referral.

Technology (ERP) consultant looking to make the switch to a supply chain transformation/tech strategy role. Any suggestions on how to make that transition? I have a CSCP credential and am starting an MS in supply chain soon.

Any Big 4 folks out there willing to give me a S1 FDD referral for the Charlotte area? Have 2 years of audit/acc advisory experience and 10 months of FDD experience. Getting the senior promo in a a few months. Holla at me 🤙🏾

I applied for a role a few days ago and found the relevant hiring manager today via LinkedIn. Should I send a follow up mail/introduce myself to this person. Would it leave a good impression or come across as desperate?

Btw, the person is in a “Talent Acquisition” position at the company.

We just opened our UK graduate programme recruitment cycle. DM to discuss a referral to a specific programme 🚀

Hi everyone!

I recently just finished my interview with Accenture and is looking very promising. We have yet discuss salary, I would like to know other people's salary who work in the Industry X so that I'm not getting low-balled. I currently work at HDR inc. making 69K (Salary).

2 YOE., Mechanical Engineer

The position is "Analyst - Industry X Development Program" in Detroit, Michigan.

Very curious to know what other Technical Writers in the Midwest or Eastern side of the U.S. are earning and whether or not that drastically changes if it’s a contract role vs. full time.

Hello, i got a call from Cisco for interview.
In mail it was written interview will be scheduled with 3 Interviewers. Please guide me how to prepare for the interview.

Hi Fishes, I need your help little urgently. Does anybody happen to appear for Unstructured case study round at ZS associates. I appeared yesterday and needed some inputs for presenting it. Any help is highly appreciated.
Thanks alot

Asking for a friend:
My friend received two job offers for Account Executive roles: a Mid-Market role with Confluent and an Enterprise role with ThoughtSpot. He’s conflicted because Confluent is a more established company, ThoughtSpot is Pre-IPO. Confluent is a lucrative product to sell and has established SDR reps so there’s a good blend of inbound and outbound sales. Thoughtspot is more of a startup culture where most of the sales comes from outbound and it’s a tougher sell.

I’m super happy and excited to exit out of consulting job.
I met all the check marks every appraisal cycle but still I was given the same reason every year. Need book of business or sales experience. Finally, I’m out of that cycle. I’m joining one of the FAANG!

Cheers

Is anyone recruiting for a sales development manager/ SDR manager at their company right now. Im based on the UK and would love a recommendation or referral. I have 8 years of sales experience with 4 in tech sales (mainly new business and hunting). Thank you in advance.

I am inquiring about a patient account coordinators salary. It seems I am asking way above average salary due to current position and experience I bring as well as education. Can someone give a number for this position and suggestions for negotiating pay to make what I’m worth.

Hi Fishes,

Can anyone suggest some good Mutual funds to start SIP for 3 years.

Anybody have links to videos where it breaks down what is going on in politics today?

How have you seen telehealth and virtual care affect the admin side of the industry?

Does anybody know of Restaurant or hospitality groups that are good to work for? Looking to change companies but so many poorly run ones out there

Watch Uri!!! Such a good movie!

I have an offer to move to Detroit to work. What’s advertising life like there? Is it a diversity community (ask since Detroit is like 85% black and I’m a black man)?

Recommendations for good movies and shows on Netflix, Hulu and Prime?

Happy Saturday!
9/17 Check-In: What’s everyone up to today?

I am on my way to my HIIT class.

I’m curious if anyone knows of any NY or NYC laws around requirements for an employer to employ a certain percentage of underrepresented minority groups? Would greatly appreciate any guidance here!

Hi everyone, I have a friend who just graduated with an MS in Data Science. He is on OPT and looking for any internship opportunities. He has 4 years of prior consulting, business, and IOS software development experience. He is looking for unique internship opportunities with firms, industry, or start ups to learn and grow in the business, data science, or tech space. Does anyone have any leads or know who is offering internship opportunities?

How does a sole engineer at a company go about getting management to actually care how production machines run? I’m the only mechanical engineer at my company dealing with a half dozen cranky production managers who think that I can “work my magic” on a machine. It’s not magic, just ignorance about the machine actually works. How to I get a manager to stop caring about the end product long enough for me to actually teach them about their own machine?

I work as a Business Development Manager at a sports club.. I’ve been given a couple of months “trial” in the 6 figure and above sales in which I don’t see going back to my other role on lower sales. This was a somewhat good move for me until I consider missing out on commission each month that was more than my salary. (£25k salary, over £2k per month commission)
How do I go about raising this concern? I believe I should be paid more now and at least change my job title?

$Link 👀. Drop down to $11 area or keep pushing up?

Hello All..What are the roles and responsibilities of Assistant Manager in Accenture? How much max Accenture offers for Assistent Manager Role having 9 years of experience..?

How can I get a better idea if I'm making it through the ATS systems? Any favorite resume templates that do well but aren't completely dull?

Imposter syndrome is the killer of all ambition.

"Whether you think you can or you can't. You're right!" - Henry Ford

Just a little reminder.

How long are you typically on the phone each day? My phone time has steadily increased throughout the pandemic to around 6 hours per day

Anyone play fantasy football? Would anyone be interested in a bowl / mini league? I’m guessing there are some good data analysis skills being put to good use out there.

Anyone a manager? I’m recently diagnosed (26F) and I can’t help but beat myself up everytime I fall short of my to do list. Makes me feel like a huge disservice to my team. I’ve been trying vitamin D and working out, but it makes my “highs” and “low” SO extreme. The simplest things are so complex in my mind.

If anyone feels similar, how do you manage these feelings? I’m personally considering switching to an individual contributor role, but can’t help but feel like a disappointment if I do.

Hi everyone!
I am looking into doing a Masters in Social work I have already have a social science background and have worked as an international development professional but I’m considering getting into medical social work. What are the pros and cons of being in this field

After going from big agency to in-house, I have the chance to move to a smaller in-house company to be the only creative and eventually begin to build my own team. Ideal situation or terrifying one?

Those of you that were on Agency and switched over are you producing projects at the same level? Is there operational support? Can you push back on the bad ideas? Are there leaders who ‘get it’?

If anyone is working in DTC/Ecommerce, there’s a new bowl...Cheers!

A good friend of mine graduated from Parsons this past summer, has degrees in Journalism and French, is a talented photographer and designer (which I feel I have a pretty decent eye for after working at a design-driven branding agency for half a decade). And I’m certain she’d make a fabulous junior AD or content strategist. Unfortunately she, like many in this pandemic, is still without a job. Any advice for her and/or shops/hiring managers/non-traditional job hunt tips to steer her towards?

After trying to make the shift from agency to in house for years, I just got offered a full-time digital marketing manager role at a tech company in the Bay Area! In researching salaries, the range seems huge in the Bay. Any advice on how to determine a reasonable number to bring to the table?

What is the best way to reach out to your in house agency ? I want to share our call for artists . Do I have go through HR? Or is there a place I can simply post an announcement ?

Does anyone have experience with a CMS migration? I inherited a migration plan with very little context. Any recommendations or best practices on how to move forward? Who should be included as stakeholders?

What’s it like at Verizon?

If you were to launch a new product campaign for a beverage in Feb/March, would you focus on spring/summer imagery or more oils that feel too premature? What cultural/timing things would you take into consideration?

Does anyone have any insights into what work at stack adapt is like?
And the general salary ranges there?

Posted this in a different channel but does anyone here work at Peloton (or know someone who does) and care to share their experience or thoughts on the company?

Anyone work at Diageo or previously work for them and have a POV on what they're like IE. Culture, work life balance, are they currently on a hybrid working model?

Or is the organization just one to avoid?

I am looking to leave my current position due to not having the opportunity to run campaigns and earn experience.
However, every interview I get asked about the campaigns that I have run.
This is starting to feel like a closed loop. Any ideas are appreciated.

I do create some personal campaigns and do social media content on LinkedIn for my personal profile. That is why I get a high number of interviews but I stumble at the starting line.

I’m interviewing for an in-house brand position at a tech company... after 10 years in the agency world. Any big things to watch out for or ask? Thanks 🙏🏽

I just finished what I thought was the final round of interviews for a job that I really want. Everything has been going extremely well. The recruiter just called to tell me that they want me to do one more round, though. This will make 8 interviews total, including a full case study presentation to 4 people. Should I be worried? Is this a red flag?

Anyone brand side looking for an ACD writer? Please DM

Marketing folks - may I ask how much you are earning based on yoe? I’m trying to make the transition and want to understand better about the salary range.

Hi! I’m looking into pivoting my career as more “brand” specialist/ manager. What skill sets would you find crucial to know ? Any advice on tips to learn/ gain experience? Thank you!