Just had an interview at a large holding company with their internal recruiter. When did the interview process get so superficial and like talking to someone in HR? This recruiter lacked any personality and spent the time talking about the agency like it was PR convo with adweek. When did being a creative become such a robotic transaction with the interview process. Can’t we just be real and honest and not try to pretend that everything is great - but try to be open and talk about it?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Honestly. They probably weren't interested in you but were interviewing you to say they interviewed other CD candidates before offering the position to someone they already had in mind.

likehelpful

Large holding companies are corporate death traps so I’m not surprised this is your experience

like

Related Posts

Hi Folks, I have submitted the documents in last week 8 days ago for Test automation position. But still I didn't hear for further steps of HR round. I called HR, she said my docs are under review, they will get back to me. My question is what time it takes to release the offer for Persistent. Also anyone knows how is Accleriote BU at persistent, would be helpful for me. Thanks

Hey Everyone! Can anyone throw some light on what the interview process looks like for Director level at EY Parthenon - Deal Management team? (experienced hire, non campus). How many rounds, case study or behavioral? Thank you.

like

Guys, I interviewed at amex gurgaon 10days ago and was told by VP that I will hear from HR very soon. But when I checked on HR yesterday, she said interviews are still in progress and it will take a week more to finalize.
I want to know do they take this long to close a position? This opening was posted on 30th Sep.. It's already been 1.5 months. This is when they said the position was urgent!! 🙄

like

Hi,

I Got opportunity to give exam for PWC for 1-2 YOE Java Developer for Cyber Security. I can see rounds mentioned as Hirepro Test, Technical Interview and Partner round.Can anyone suggest what topics should i prepare for?TIA

Why is it some companies make you reapply to a role when you’re towards the end of the interview process?

Has anyone gotten a job offer after 3x phone interviews? I'm not at this jobs location. Wish this interview was the last but I'm def kidding myself right?

like

Went through multi-day loop for L5 SA and felt confident in my interactions. Presentation went well with no lack of answers for follow up questions. Just found out 6 days later I will not be receiving an offer, and it is policy to not provide feedback of gaps or reasons behind no offer. Also found out they ask you not to reapply for 1 to 2 years for same role. Would anyone recommend an alternate path for feedback on interview (outside of recruiter) and is the 1-2 year policy true?

What can I except a product manager role interview questions to be?

like

Current and past employees of Comcast, tell me everything I need to know about the company for the interview.

like

I had an interview scheduled on Friday 2nd Dec for Teradata developer. I completed my technical interview. Interviewer told me he would connect with me soon. I wanted to know how many rounds of interview would be there?
Yoe - 6

like

I had an interview with Cognizant and then got an email from HR to fill in CIS form and also along with to send all the documents. After i send all those details i got an email saying the position went on hold and to wait until they revert.
Any idea that how much time it would take for the position to be released? They did not respond when i asked the same question.

Cognizant

Hi i have attended interview with TSYS for mainframe developer position on july 16th and on the same day cleared three rounds,HR told will get the update within three days...till now I have not received offer letter recently HR replied me like we didn't get instructions to roll out the offer ...
Anyone help me how long it will take to release offer letter in TSYS

like

Accenture hiring process? How long does it take from start to offer? Accenture

like

Had on-site a month ago and recruiter has promised an update several times and not followed through. Anything I can do other than following up once a week? I think I’m the backup candidate but would be helpful to get more clarity

like

Anyone care to share their biggest case interview mistakes? Anything you'd do differently knowing what you know now?

like

What is the best way to reach out after not getting the job to ask for feedback? Do interviewers really ahve time to provide feedback for the candidate they didn't go with?

like

Any one here with BD? It’s a really big company is that good or bad? Have an interview coming ip

Folks who managed to switch jobs in this economy, how did you get the job? Did a recruiter reach out to you ? Or did you go on sending out applications?

likesmart

Interviewing with Apple next week for the roles of Global Supply Manager (GSM) and Worldwide Procurement Analyst in Austin. Does anyone have any tips or advice for the interview? What kind of questions do they ask?
Also, what’s the compensation like in Austin specifically? I would think the compensation would be different than Cupertino. Anyone have any offers or salaries for these positions in Austin?

like

Hi guys ,I had received call from Accenture hr regarding clearing of technical interview and she also completed hr interview.
She said regarding upload of documents I will receive a call for that but it has been one week and I haven't received anything and what is talent coach who discusses salary discussion round with you? Can anyone explain

like

More Posts

I’m 18 yrs of exp, working at Ford in a cloud architect role with a salary of 31lpa (26 fixed + 5 variable). I’m getting offer from Bank of America with fixed ctc of 41lpa for avp designation. I will lose the variable pay from Ford if join bofa in next 60 days. Pl advice if this a good offer considering market situation or should I negotiate @bankofamerica

like

A.T. Kearney is dead, long live A.T.

Post Photo
likefunnyuplifting

New to investment and have saved 50k from my job. Is putting them in ETF strategy till I learn more about investment?

like

Do you keep interviewing after offer signed and background check cleared?

like

Thoughts on Chicago athletic club? Would likely be going to lincoln park / lakeview locations

like

Any idea when our revised compensation letter will be available ? It didnt come on 15th

What do y’all believe should be the average pay for an ekg tech?

likesmart

Unnecessary mircoagression #16,235

Post Photo
likehelpful

Background check and screening - who can update you on the status? Do you get contacted when it's finished? It's all gone silent

like

Has anyone worked directly with an Instagram type Content Creator to shoot and edit OLVs? I have a job coming up where the target market is teens and they want to connect in an authentic way. Plus as always they are saying no $$$. A friend did this happily in Europe. Would love any tips or suggestions from this group. Thanks!

like

1) I know that most of you will say that buying an expensive engagement ring is a waste and bad, etc. so let’s start with the assumption that I don’t care and it’s happening
2) does it make sense to finance an engagement ring purchase or buy in cash? If financing, how much would you have to put down for a ~$30k ring? (If you’re upset by this number just replace ring with car or education or wedding or whatever you feel good about lol)

likefunnysmart
like

Hello
am looking job openings in azure
I have 1.5 years of experience and currently on notice period
I can join within 15 days.
Please DM me if you know any vacancies

like

How do vesting schedules typically work for LLCs giving interest to an advisor?

like

I want to apply at Big 4 as an Senior Accountant, is it really very secure position? or is it a bad time to start a new job?

like

I still get really nervous before doing telehealth video calls! I'm never this way face to face.

like

2/25 Thread (General):

likehelpfulfunny

Hi guys, Could you please help me out on what to be filled here, I've 3 years of experience and I don't think I would be falling under gratuity that will be '0'. But I'm not sure of what to be filled on "Leave Encashment Exemption". I've 170 hours of leave balance. My HRBP dose not respond at all I've been trying to contact her from weeks and there's no response to any of mails nor pings on teams. I really appreciate you for helping me fill this?

Post Photo
like

Hi Fishes,
I am working in
Citi pune currently and seeking for wfh opportunity.
Kindly clear my ambiguity as I have been told by hr that Publicis Sapient will provide permanent wfh forever. Is this true, as per my surfing this seems fishy ?
Thanks!

funny

Additional Posts in Creatives

Hi I’m looking for a CW to join the Young Lions this year, does anyone would be interested? 🤙🏻 📩

like

What would you say the main differences between senior and ACD are? I’m currently managing a team under me and working directly with ECD, meeting clients, etc.

Which one would you pick?

Big name shop. Shitty account, but you get opportunities beyond that.

Shop with bad reputation that lacks PR and hardly enters awards but has a lot of book-worthy projects.

like

Trying to find a video example of where a person stays in the same place in the frame but a new scene is revealed by a wipe or mask. So it’s the same person but their wardrobe and set will change around them. TIA

like

Maybe it's time to revenge-post big $ job listings on LinkedIn for Recruiters and Hiring Managers, auto-schedule phone interviews for respondents, GHOST them, and then re-post the jobs 4 months later.

likefunnysmart

Did you ever lose all hope in finding happiness in this career but then did something pivotal that helped you achieve it?

What did you do?

I’m spent.

like

FCB Health Chicago - What’s it like?

like

What are the pros and cons of going to a PR shop?

like

What’s your take on a job listing that states “From $xx,xxx”

The particular job I’m looking at has this on the listing and I’m curious as to what their budget actually is. Do I assume a range?

They’re seeking someone with 5-8 years experience. I have the latter (8 almost 9)

How would I approach this when asked without pricing myself out of the position? Especially if they’re not willing to be upfront (assuming here) how much they’d want to offer me in particular.

like

Hi. Can I bounce some ideas for a spot off one of ya?

Hi Creatives! What tool does your Resources Management team use? Also, what software are you using for creative workflow? Also include if you like it or if you have any favorites. Thanks in advance.

Trying to start reading more/ finding some blogs and inspiring resources. What are some of your favorite blogs/medium publications/online sources/etc of inspiration?

Did you feel “ready” the first time you managed a team? Or insecure?

like

AKQA NY thoughts?

like

How suspicious is it that the client that just gave the pitch of VW in the US to Johannes Leonardo used to be one of the executives from Johannes Leonardo?

like

For all in house creatives and creative directors. How big is your team and what is the structure / org chart like?

If you could work at an agency for the rest of your career, would you do it? Or do you see being a professional creative as a means to another career altogether?

like

Who here is freelancing while working full time?

like

I need help/advice/emotional support/literally anything.

I’m an in-house designer. My company decided to offer social media marketing packages to our clients. Today they asked me to take full ownership of that outside social media marketing on top of my current job duties.

I expressed a need for a promotion or raise to compensate for the major increase in responsibility, a responsibility that is not currently in my description.

They pushed back.

Wtf do I do

like

I was told when I first started to try out different companies in your twenties, jump around after two years at each. But if you don’t like a place don’t stay there any longer than you have to.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal