Is being a presentation designer at a good agency a good way to get your foot in the door?

Hi Guys, I want to train myself as a Techo Functional Consultant. I have started learning ABAP Basic on YouTube/Net but could not find structured course for beginners. If you can help me?

PS - I am trained in SAP SD Functional.

Got offer from BCG for ECT. Read numerous comments about ECT being not attractive compared to Generalist track. Also heard challenges about billability/utilization. Any views/ guidance appreciated!
I am not super keen to become a partner (selling) and main reason to join will be working with different clients, smart talented people and a good brand. End goal (at the moment atleast) is to stay for few years and return to the industry. 15 YOE

Has anyone taken the CFE exam? What study materials did you used and how much time do you think it's needed?

Anyone from Salesforce here? Considering a future transition into Sales Engineering. Would like to understand difficulty of getting in. 9 years of SF Core (4 Admin, 2 Dev, 3 Manager) 4 Years SFMC (Admin/Data Dev/Manager), 2 years SFMC (Sys Admin role). My company is a huge SF shop and I've learned a ton around the Salesforce ecosystem and feel this could be a good step for me. Not sure what kind of experience they look for.

I’m a restructuring and turnaround consultant (ind. agnostic).. really good at it. I have m&a experience (heavy mom & pop roll up strategy). When I grow tired of the travel, what are my next options?

Which pays better and has better career highlights, FAANG or BIG4 or MBB or big Inv. Banks. I agree it depends on person to person, but it adds value to resume, get LOR from Dr, VP or PI-AP.


Your thoughts.
I know even techies or mba people have worked and moved from these org and they have their reasons to take a big role in big4 or smaller role in tech just because of the pay and wlb. For eg PM profile and onsite opportunities associated with tech co.

Do you think those with masters degrees in accounting are more prepared for the CPA exam?

S1 in audit. Internal transfer to FDD or search for something else external?

Any recs for insightful and well written books on entrepreneurship? Friend is trying to launch his own startup so I’m thinking of sending him a relevant book as part of a thank you gift

Help! Acronym mayhem. What’s a DOFU, what’s a POA? What’s the difference between a label and a PI? What’s the difference between SSI and ISI?

What Level in FAANG (i.e. L4/5/6) should one target after 2 years of post MBA experience at tier 1 Mbb?

Prior experience - non-eng L4 at FAANG

Total 7 yoe

Is an MBA worth it just to network, take a break and have fun? I have 5 years of IB from a BB (based in London) and feel the career uplift will be limited for me. The jobs I plan to target post MBA are jobs I can get today with my current CV. I come from a working class background and plan to self-fund, so cost is an important factor here

Hi EA Team! I’m interested in hearing from you all, what kind of projects do you take on? In the EA role Besides the basics: of travel, expenses, calendaring, space captain, offsites. I ask bc my boss is offering me an opportunity to start getting more involved in the business he said, and i quote “i want you to be an extension of me” what kinda role is that? I love Ops work, i use to do it at a start up, and being in a global company now i realized how much calendaring is not my favorite lol

So I’m thinking of taking a pharmacy tech course at my local community college. I already work in healthcare on the admin side (authorizations, front desk etc) & looking to get a certification that’s quick & don’t have to go back to school. How is it being a tech in the hospital setting? What other paths are there for techs? How much can you make? Or are there any other short certifications that would make more money?

Looking to expand my knowledge with tech recruitment and also management. Anyone have any advice?

Is there a good argument for getting both PHR and SHRM-CP?

I’m an industry senior, manager is retiring in 2 months & new tax director is joining this week. Have been at company for 15 months. Considering talking to HR & new director for a plan to grow my career at this company; company is growing & likely we will need 2 more ppl at associate/senior levels (we have 1 associate). What is a realistic time frame to set for promotion to manager & what goals should I be setting? Company is tiered partnership, acquiring new businesses & operates multi-state.

Is it possible to study for FAR full time for 9 days and pass?

Sharing my thoughts !!

In November 2021, i was working in Tcs at a package of 4.1 on Mainframes. I was not happy at all with my career. Learnt a new technology(Cloud). Gave interviews, rejected by few companies including Deloitte. Kept going..
Joined Accenture as a Cloud Engineer. In December 2022, I will be earning a package of 12. Got one certification, aiming for 2nd one. All this within a span of 12 months. These are brilliant times in tech. Keep hustling. Success will be yours.
#MilesToGo

I just switched jobs only to find out their processes and software are outdated. I’m afraid that I will lose my skills in the new automation and marketing platforms like HubSpot. I asked if there was a chance to upgrade but it’s all done through corporate. Ily old job was tech savvier but my boss was a terrible micromanager. I’m thinking just stick around for 2-3 years. Maybe.

Is JP Morgan giving wfh for a few months if requested/asked?

I'm new working in Germany as a chef.
How are the usual salary?

Listing of firms that don’t offer lunch to their employees.

Was anyone offered a retention bonus in the last one or two years. How much? And did you accept it?

It is a fact that Capgemini Group pays low salaries to folks however
1. People tend to stay for a long time
2. Folks are also from good B schools in invent

What are the reasons that folks stay for such a long time when I have seen even directors at CG at 35-40 lpa only?

I joined JPMC last year mid. I was not give any hike last year as I was told that it’s been just few months since joining. I was given a bonus though (1.5 l)

Can you guide me with what % of hikes can one expect for highest rating? Also what’s the average hike % that usually jpmc offers? Also is bonus related to the hikes % or like 2x of last bonus something?
Would bringing in an offer before appraisal affect my hikes to get better?

YOE 8+
CTC 20lakh
CIB TECH - 601

Currently working as a process engineer in switzerland (south east). Salarys and Rent are Medium High. Current salary around 80k. Trying to switch to sales (same company). Had a talk with the teamleader. He talked about the job and told me that they were actually looking for a junior sales (and some product management responsibilities ). That they are looking for a junior isn't to bad, because i have no experience in sales (customer contact yes, but no sales) What salary can i expect?

Bean Box vs Atlas coffee subscription?

Hey! I'm just about to start doing some freelance work for a NYC based boutique design studio, and I need to give a hiring manager my hourly rate to give his customers. I am new to UI/UX design. I have experience in graphic design, but I just completed a certificate in UI/UX design so other than school projects I don't have an extensive amount of experience. What would you suggest I should charge? I am more interested in gaining experience than needing the money, but want to be payed reasonably.

Accounting advisory folks: is it better to exit to industry before manager or just after making manager? I would like to stay till manager, but I also don’t want to get stuck because I stayed too long.

I am a recent graduate with my bachelors in healthcare admin. An LVN of 18 years with 10 yes of that in management roles. I have been searching for a remote position for about a year now with no avail. I feel like I’m getting desperate does anyone have any leads on a job.

What’s everyone’s favorite syndicated data source for consumer behavior and/or industry insights? (I.e. brandwatch reports, e marketer chart of the day, numerator, buzzsumo, etc)

I am seeing layoffs post and company freezing hiring across states. Is recession finally here?

What roles can I exit to from the C/M level with TC ~$200k and 40 hours per week?

What would you feel is a fair salary for a mid-level data scientist in a major Midwest metro area.
Chicago, Madison, Minneapolis, etc.
Mid-level with 3-5 years experience in data-related roles.
Masters degree required.
Marketing data company.
Works independently across multiple very lean teams.
Thanks!

Is it normal for one's creative output to rely on mood? When I'm in a happy, playful, encouraged mood, things seem to flow. But when I start having doubts and burnout, my brain feels numb. Is this normal for a junior?

Any ADs make the switch to copywriter? I can write pretty decently, I love coming up with ideas/concepting and I just don’t have the knack or love for sitting on a computer and editing comps or designing some stupid IG post anymore.

Would love some tips on how to start freelancing. I’ve dabbled in Upwork, wondering if you have any other advice?

When was the last time you did a print ad?

Process at tiny agencies

Anyone have experience working at a creative shop with no account team? My agency does design, brand and websites so it’s just designers, two devs & a writer (me). I come from a slightly larger, more conventional agency so the lack of structure here confounds me.

For example: we don’t do creative briefs at all. Been here for 1.5 years and things are coming to a head for me. Frustrated with our unclear processes, and I’m not making good work. Do I just need to reframe?

When your Creative Director asks your opinion on an idea, and you make the mistake of actually giving it ...

Tips for sneaking out to job interviews while you still work full time?

Any book or podcast recos for introverts to work on their leadership?

Anyone else getting a ton of new followers on working not working recently??

Thoughts on The Creative Circus?

My partner and I are in the process of being in a bidding war between two agencies right now. Our book is good but not like THAT good. They’re throwing out numbers I used to only dream of and not sure I can live up to the pressure. Any advice? I know first world problem…

I just saw that the NRA has an ad agency!? Ackerman McQueen. If anyone has worked there or knows someone who has I must hear their story. Because who the fuck would work on this??

I've been working crazy hours on a terrible account for the past year. No good work. No acknowledgment of my partner and I making inconsequential changes so social posts until close to midnight on a regular basis.

Nothing.

Recently, the office I'm working for lost business (not from my account, but from another) - to cut costs they say they're transferring me somewhere else but won't tell me when, where, or how this will happen.

At what point should I just cut and run?

Mentors. Have one? Good to have one? Or doesn’t really make a difference? Is help from seniors at work enough?

What is the optimal amount of work one should have in his/her portfolio?

Trying to cut down and refresh my book...

anyone know of places that are working remote who are looking for senior ADs? not seeing much on LinkedIn

W+K residency. Is that the way they scout creatives?