It’s funny when a company asks for 15 years of experience. But won’t hire anyone over 40.

Just curious. Excluding business recovery / restructuring teams that are more counter-cyclical. What TS group do you think is the least cyclical? Valuation / modeling? Accounting advisory? Then lastly how “cyclical” do you view them?

A little late here, but any suggestions/recommendations or watch outs for an automatic standing desk preferably with charging attachments? Looking to invest in a decent one around $2-300 !

End of Year Pressure: Manager tells me : Take Some risks, get the deal and apologize later... We are not going to be able to implement in time at the customer's site, which is going to make my "champion" look bad.. What would you do?

Starting a new position in a few weeks and have an opportunity to speak with my future boss before starting. Is there anything I should ask before starting that wouldn’t already have been covered in the interview? I was thinking about asking if I should read up on anything before starting, but I also don’t want to impose obligations on myself if I don’t have to. Fwiw going from firm to in-house. TIA!

I have an interview with one of the MBB tomorrow for an internship, any suggestions or tips?
This will be my first case interview ever and I feel lost

Looking to match the switch to industry as a full time product manager/product owner or program manager. I have 3.5 YOE in Financial service, Retail, Automotive, Hospitality, Energy/Utilities. Anyone have any suggestions for companies to apply for or look at? Really trying hard not to apply at companies where Ill just get stuck in the ATS system.

How do you make the most money in STEM? Is it about having a degree, prior experience and getting in touch with people? What’s your *success secret* and how does it relate to what you’re currently doing? Maybe you think business owners have the highest potential to make the most? Process engineer at an industrial facility in Goodyear, Arizona

What can I expect from EY’s case interview? Senior consultant position for Business Transformation. TIA

Hello. I have a job interview coming up. When asked the question by the interviewer, “Why do you want to leave your current employer for us?” What is the best answer?

Hi,

KPMG has mentioned in offer that they shall provide reimbursement for purchase of home computer for 1L once every 3 years

Is this right???

Need Suggestions:

Engineering manager vs Tech Architect?

YOE 9+ as backend developer.

Which path have growth in terms of compensation, learnings and opportunities ?

How much difference is there in salary between EM and architect ?

Top NYC communications marketing agency - EP role onsite for 6-8 weeks. Day rate and hours per day? Any ot or other considerations?

Anyone hear of the firm GHJ? I believe it’s in LA. Thoughts?

Safe weekend getaways right now? Meeting a guy for the weekend, can’t stay indoors since my family is with me.

Hi,

I answered apti and coding round last week. I got emails informing result. Recruiter was supposed to schedule 1st Technical round. Till now no update.

Has he ghosted me?

Skill: Drupal

Can anyone from nagarro please check if opening still there for Drupal or not?

Anyone looking for Referral to Deloitte USI can DM me.

Hi all - Any insights on PWC vs S& pay ranges for M and SM grades?

I’m going to move to the UK in March ‘22 and will be working at Deloitte London. I’m moving from NY. Where do you recommend I should live? I’m a 24yo female. TIA!

So half the guys on ABC's The Proposal are advertising execs. I am ashamed of us.. and me for watching the show.

How do you get through to a client who doesn't get the cultural references in your work because they're too old and frankly uncool without saying "hey you're old and uncool, I know better"??!

Layoffs at Omnicom shops today?

If you don’t want your writer to kick you in the throat, refrain from saying things like, “Oh there aren’t any changes to creative...just COPY."

📊 Curious to learn how diverse is Fishbowl? What's your age and nationality?

My boss hasn't been teaching me anything new and I've been left out of meetings with agency partners. Is it possible that she's not helping me grow on purpose?

Is weiden the new 72 of vibes on here?

🎃 What remote teambuilding/social committee events has your office done since COVID?

Looking for ideas to replace the drinks or office goodies we normally give out (Halloween, Christmas, July 4, Valentines etc., plus random “fun stuff”) – we’ve done a few virtual happy hours but obviously everyone has had more than enough of Zoom at this stage! We’re all sticking within our immediate teams for informal catch ups - any ideas that involve the whole agency?

So how much money did Jim Carey get for his Super Bowl spot? Guesses?

Books on human psychology that have affected you. I'll start: influence, sales Bible, on killing.

What small or mid sized NYC shops are doing good work right now?

Seattle Design Culture - How much do you hate/love it?

Some great client feedback notes we received today on photo choices:
Boy with toy shark: “Can you photoshop in a less scary toy?”
Dog in bath tub: “Find a more average dog (golden retriever?)” 🤦🏻‍♀️

Grey Merge with AKQA, VMLYR merges with Geometry. Are those „mergers” just the coverups for potential wave of layoffs?

Laid off, 10 years exp, tired of acct management. Feel so lost. Don't want to go back to agency side. What should I do? I feel like 💩

You know a photography treatment has died when you can find it on shutterstock.

And in wtf news, Innocean is acquiring David & Goliath

Advice/suggestions please:
Let’s say you were interviewing for a global client lead role - at the holding co level - for one of WPP, Omnicom or IPG.

What questions would you ask in the interview phase?
What concerns would you have?
If you had your pick of essentially the same role at all three of those holding companies which would you pick? Or not pick?

If you have any insight/two cents you up for sharing to help me out, thank you!

How do you create the visual direction of a print campaign for example? Is it generally just about creating a mood board that sets the look and feel? Should it be specific (as in drawing or illustrating) with the pose and the framing?

Cause my thinking is more of the former where you give the photographer their own take of the idea. Curious to know how you do it.