Saneel, do you have any tips on how to leverage a media background to transition into brand strategy?

What are chances of getting hired to big 4 for a tax senior in a speciality group from RSM? 3 YOE great marks every year and way over billables.

Looking to transition into Tech Sales from Forex industry

Anyone any tips on breaking into technical program manager roles ?

Currently at BNY Mellon with 10 YOE, specifically in Corporate Trust working CLO/CDO’s (first job out of college). I’ve moved around within the bank a few times but I’m just not happy here nor am I where I want to be in terms of comp . I want to pivot into something else but I have no clue what skills I could transfer elsewhere as what we do is so niche. They sucked me in when they said it would be a FA role but we don’t do any modeling, forecasting, etc.. Any advice/suggest/rec’s much apprecia

How many years after college did it take you to become an art director?

SO trying to make a move from a speciality job in telecom to tech-m consulting in finance based on tech skills. I don’t think good move based on rejections. Thoughts?

Hey folks, I’m about a year into my new SE career and looking to continue to invest in professional skills. I’ve obviously been thrown into the fire learning the sales side of things, but what areas (technical skills, certs, books, etc.) you all would recommend I look to invest in? I’ve been looking at some beginner coding boot camps and scrum product owner certs, but interested in what you all have done to further advance your career

I have been working for a large corporation for over a year and I new to the company. What re peoples opinions about seeking a promotion or applying for internal jobs? Do you make a move or do you stay in position longer?

Hi All,

I’m filling out my background check for my Deloitte offer. Is the professional career start date the date I started my job after college or literally the date I had my first job (if it’s in the 25 years Deloitte asks about)?

My security clearance asks for 10 years but nothing before 18, and it seems weird if Deloitte wants to know high school jobs.

Any help would be appreciated!

Hi Fishes,
I am not sure whether this is the right portal or not still I am going to go ahead with my question. Does anyone know a good online course to enhance coding skills (in R and Python) from the point of view of credit risk Analytics, modelling.

Hey All...

I am planning to change my profession from fixed asset accounting to Business Analyst...

Is this wise decision?!!!

Has anyone ever had to train for more than 3 days to be a server ? ESP with over 10 years experience

Would would a senior product manager do over and beyond a product manager. We don’t have any seniors at my startup and I’m trying to figure out what I need to do/achieve to get promoted. Any advice would be much appreciated.

What the best place to learn and master Salesforce is it startup? Product based? Or mid scale companies with good knowledgable Architects and developers around or big 4 companies where u are mostly one man army with delivery pressure on head..

Long drive tomorrow. Does anyone know of any on demand CFP continue education courses out there? I’d love to knock out 15 hrs of CE on this drive, if able. 🤦‍♂️🔫🤢

When you’re frustrated with a product, do you take that frustration out on the product? Would you go the customer support route?

How are the exit opportunities from Macquerie Gurgaon IT team. How are the IT team and how is it overall as a growth opportunity?

Is the IT infrastructure side of ServiceNow a good niche to focus in? My last 2 consulting projects were relating to APM & CMDB so I’m wondering if I should stick with this

How can I expand my network to the VC world? I know hanging around Silicon Valley is a great start but I’m trying to find a more direct approach, willing to travel. Any thoughts?

Hi fishes, what’s the impact of an online MBA in the Energy industry?

Overwatch on Xbox anyone?

Question for yall. How likely is an offer once a company decides to do a reference check? I know I am in the final 2, from context clues in interviews. I just dont want to get my hopes up.

CFA or CAIA?

Hi Fishes, Need advise on tech stack. I am a Mainframe developer with 6+ years of experience. Which tech stack would be more suitable between Devops or Data Science or Mainframe modernization. I already resigned and have 2 months to join new company. Also please let me know if anybody have switched technology in current organisation or new organisation from mainframe and which company to target which could offer exposure to other technology along with Mainframe. Thanks

Listening to Rich Dad Poor Dad and I keep expecting every story to end “and then everyone clapped” 🙄

Anyone here from NYC? Be cool if there was a meetup.

I am in search of a kick ass creative who’s well versed in web and print. Needs to be pretty local to Saratoga NY. Links to your work and more details can be provided. Let’s go!

Anyone heard anything about Dept Agency on Causeway? Specifically what it’s like for agencies that have been acquired by / roll up to them

How should be reporting be done ideally for clients including creative performance report

Is anyone else unfollowing all “influencers” on Instagram? I’m finding their posts to be so out of touch with what’s happening across the global to people’s lives (both health-wise and economy-wise.) They’re still trying to push a more is better mindset. I get that’s part of their business model, but I just can’t take it anymore.

Can anyone tell me that if i give resignation to a company while I'm in a bench period, do i need to serve the notice period? I just have completed my training and on a bench since one month.

Hi Folks,
Once the medical checkup is done, in how many days will I get my visa for Australia?

What are your favorite recipes with ground beef?

What are salaries like for class of 2019 in am law 50-100. I have average working attorney collections as high as our senior associates but I’m only making 215k. Trying to see what salary I should ask for.

Transactions salary range for experienced managers or senior managers SF/LA location. Exploring options with other big 4. Any suggestions.

Topic I'd like to discuss in #MAIP2020Summit: How to decide if an agency is the right fit for you?

#MAIPSummit2020 :

In my experience, it's been considered taboo (especially by employers) for employees to discuss salary with peers. Does this practice help encourage pay inequality? Thoughts?

Signing off now, but if anyone has any questions feel free to reach out on twitter, or IG @3rdgeers

See you all Monday. Promise it’s going to be some next level shit! Don’t miss it.

Love my agency’s culture, perks, teams, etc. and don’t see myself leaving for quite some time. Is there such a thing as staying at an agency too long?

Question for 2020 summit:
Is there ever a perfect time to switch your role in an agency (Strat to account, account to creative etc.)? Or do you have to start from the ground up?

1) How do I decide that it's time to leave your current job and pursue another one?
2) How do I negotiate salary?

Question for 2020 Summit:
1. How should you gracefully handle LinkedIn DMs when being poached at a job you love?
2. What are signs that you should stay at your job vs. move on to something else?

What are the biggest challenges the advertising industry is facing in 2020?

Best summer experience so far @ your agencies?

It seems as though entry level/junior roles in the industry are slowly disappearing. How can young people who haven’t managed to get their foot in the door yet actually start? For not so recent grads.

Question for MAIP Summit: How to successfully transition to client side? What are some tips and things you look for when finding a career outside the agency world.

Compared to other departments it seems like creative often has the least amount of people of color. Why do you think this is and what steps can we take/are being made to get more of us in creative?

I’ve spoken to a POC who says DEI feels exclusionary in her opinion, because she wants to help everyone. Have you ever worked with a POC who are not interested in the DEI initiatives?

Is food something we can discuss for the Summit? If not, can we address tokenism in the industry? Like what are actionable steps to break out of that in ‘diverse’ agencies? It’s hella annoying.

How do you stay motivated in an industry that is seemingly unimportant when put into perspective of other macro cultural trends and world events?

1.The Industry is changing! How do I go about adapting to this dramatic change where junior creative positions are scarce or not really needed as much. Which in house agencies do you suggest?

#MAIPSummit2020 What are some recommendations for staying up to date with the advertising industry? Ex. websites, podcasts

#MAIPSummit2020 question:

What's the best way to determine your financial worth when applying for a new/different position?

What is the best way to negotiate salary?