Re-entering the workforce in San Francisco after a career break, regarding the agency landscape here I have two questions:

In the big agency category (Landor, etc.) do Futurebrand and Siegel & Gale have a legitimate presence here?—i.e. a big enough team / office worth applying to
What mid-size design and/or advertising agencies in SF/Oakland may I not have heard of that worth their salt for brand strategy?

Nearly a four hour delay on United caused me to miss almost all of an interview. Lowly silver status. Is there any way for me to get recourse in the form of points/vouchers for the inconvenience?

Anyone have updates on the HBS R2 process? Other schools have released dates for interview invites; haven’t seen anything come across for HBS beyond the “early Feb” mention a few weeks ago.

Hi Fishes,
During my whole career I have given my first interview on last Saturday (18th June) in a different company.
Could you please let me know how I'll be notified I'm selected or not? Or normally how days I need to wait for their further communications? it is a right way to email the recruiting HR about my selection status or interview status after the normal waiting time?
Thanks in advance.

Hi,
My current company is going out of business next week. I am rushing to get my next job lined up (probably won’t happen in time but I’m trying my best). My question is: should I be honest about why I’m looking for a new job? Is it wrong to not share this info during my interviews? Is this situation going to affect my interview process somehow? Please share your thoughts and wisdom! Thanks!

Hi Fishes,

I have given my interview in HCL and cleared 1 TP, 1 hcl manager & Client TP and Client Manager rounds .
In initial screening HR told the generic statement of 30-40% and I have given my ask as 50% minimum. After clearing the rounds I heard from the project team that Client has given great feedback and wanted to take me in .
What is the % I can ask in HR Discussion and will they reject in HR if I ask more now .
I have 9.5 years total experience and role is Storage Architect.
Thanks

Best companies/startups local to San Diego/LA for exiting consulting?

Any good resources to prepare for technical accounting or SEC reporting interview? Thanks !

Has anyone attended hfs interview recently for research profile.

While negotiating with HR , can we select our choice location like I am from Mumbai but I want to switch to pune in some other organization.
So while giving interviews and dealing with HR can i demand for location?

Has Bain London started rolling out interviews for Associate Consultant (Experienced hire)?

I have not heard for a long time so wanted to check.

Has tuck stopped sending marketing emails to anyone? I received emails once a week till I applied/interviewed and then silence lol

Started a new job 7 months ago. There’s been a hiring freeze and it seems they canned the recruitment team. Things seems to be slowing down drastically in the span of a week. Getting the resume all spiffed up and getting interviews together. When do you make the exit? “When you find a job” I know, but…

Also, would me making my exit to another role that I might leave in a 8 months bite me in the ass down the line? Do I just grab anything in the interim?

ATL - How much does a senior consultant make at Deloitte? 2 YOE.

I am 3 weeks away from my last working day and not getting any interview calls even after updating at various job portals. What could be the reason? I am 7+ years of work experience in software testing. Please help.

Have a final round of interviews as a remote candidate for a team that mainly lives in NYC. Hiring manager said during first interview that my location / remote status doesn’t matter and he has no concerns with hiring remotely for the role. How do I sell myself as a remote candidate to the other 4 team members I am meeting, knowing they all are located in the same city?

I have given first round of interview in Morgan Stanley three weeks before and i haven't got any update. Does that mean I'm rejected?

Technically, I'm not a college student anymore because I just graduated in December. I am having trouble finding jobs within my field (Communications with little experience in marketing). I've gotten plenty of interviews, but none of them have made it past the first formal interview (phone screening then interview). Any advice?

Is 16LPA low for 5Exp. Devops background

anyone working in fidelity brokerage technology FBT from fidelity?

Not sober currently. But think about it.
What happened to all your mates when you stopped? Did they dump you (because you make them feel guilty for drinking)? And what if your wife drinks too?

Hi Fishes!! I have got an offer from Infosys for Gurgaon Location. Mostly everyone knows Infosys is not present in NCR location. Although, my offer letter mentions I will be working remotely and no need to come to office. Is there anyone else who is in the same situation, i.e from Gurgaon Location.

Why can’t my exes leave me alone

Hello All, one of the renowned market research company is looking for Industry/Senior Industry analyst position. Eligibility: Minium 7 years of experience as a market researcher in Electronics/Semiconductor/sensor domain.

Idea: An episode of Undercover Boss where the CEO is unknowingly embedded with the Undercover Board of Directors.

Hi Fishes,

I want to know if 21LPA(15% VP) + 1.25 JB is worth to consider joining Infosys?
Designation offered is JL5B(Consultant)

I have 6.8 YOE with C.CTC as 16 LPA(21% VP).

Still 3 months of NP is pending (Received offer today)

Needs likes to enable DM pls like

People at EY not use the corporate card? The expense system is horrible. But might not be worth using my Marriott card...

Any recommendations for movers in River North / Gold Coast

Anyone from data technology/consulting team here?

Anyone going to be in the Bay Area this weekend?

Does a new joiner get WFH setup allowance? I just got an offer but it is not written there.

Hi, moving to Hyderabad first week of may, looking for someone to share a pg room in gachibowli (near mindspace rd), Hit me up.

Out of my whole start class maybe 3 were diverse staff 1s in my office. There is no black leadership and it seems like no matter what i do no one wants to connect with me, it’s very discouraging.

where my mid 40s and up peeps at? where you working and what are your next career moves? life moves?

What is a go-to-market strategy?

Anyone have a recommendation for a research firm that specializes in teen recruitment for focus groups? Don’t need full service offering, just the recruit. Appreciate any help.

Start as a copywriter - learn the briefs -- the why behind the what -- and you'll make an easy switch to strategy

What brands are you really into at the moment? Would be great to think about and be inspired by those doing a great job!

Amazon should act as Santa during the holidays and deliver one gift fully wrapped from your wish list for free every year to everyone with Prime just to say thank you for choosing us. Bad idea or good

Honestly what's your thoughts on brand purpose? I have a concept that I'm presenting this week which is heavily based on a good cause but connected to the brand.

Looking for strategy roles in Michigan (or telecommute opportunities)

Who’s used the HOLLYFY platform to get their brand integrated into a movie?

You're seen as a"job hopper" and decide no matter what, you're committing to this new job for at least two years. feeling super dedicated no matter what. Then they start making you do illegal sht.

Would anyone be willing to share their resume? I’d love to see how people with 10+ years experience are framing up what they do in strategy.

Anyone who has ever made the switch: what are the biggest differences between being a strategist at a creative agency vs. working at a brand consultancy? (Culture, type of work, clients, etc)

So…to share or not share a creative brief with a client? What does your agency do?

LA Mid level planners, what’s your salary and years of experience?

Looking for similar programs to GFBM. Any great workshops or programs that are helpful for young strategists

What’s everyone reading? Looking for suggestions for my next commute read. Just finished Hacking Growth, and Building a Story Brand before that.

What blogs, podcasts, twitter accounts, newsletters etc. should ever planner follow?

Advice on how to switch from analytics to strategy?

Looking for wisdom and advice on first day-first few weeks as a planner for bigger agency/account? Any advice on best practices things I should be doing vs not doing to get acclimated and make an impact. Please ☺️

I'm thinking of moving strategy side, best bootcamps or programs to take? Assuming the company pays for it of course