Trying to figure out what to do as a recent grad trying to break in. I got an offer for an Account Executive role at a big social media company, only catch is it’s through a contract agency. Another option would be to stay at a very small shop I’m at now where I like the work that I’m doing (strat based), or go for an account manger role at a mid sized agency. I’m interested in strat but I’m tempted by the opportunities that might open up after a year of experience in a big name contract role

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Piling onto VP 1 - contract is actually not as scary as it sounds. Esp if you can still get your health insurance from your parents. I’m a 31 y/o that has always been FT and found myself in a contract situation and honestly, aside from the paying for health insurance part, it’s not nearly as scary as I thought it’d be!

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Yeah - you should also be paid more so it’s on you to put aside for your own 401k and it’s advantageous for you to put more money in there even if they just offer access to one but no matching because a chunk of it is just going to come off in taxes anyway so why not put it in the 401k instead. My company does start matching for contractors after a year which is nice - I’d check for that. I would also opt into deducting your taxes now vs having to pay later.

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The big name on your resume will always carry more weight and will do more to jumpstart your career.

We frequently do contract to perm, temp to perm, intern to perm etc with new hires/recent grads who really impress us.

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Big name will open a lot of doors for you. I had to get experience at a smaller agency before I was able to secure a role at a big name agency. I recently left and started taking interviews and the process was much easier. I was contacted by several big players under WPP/IPG/Publicis and some big name independent companies once they see you have reputable experience.

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Could be. I think it depends. Tech experience is pretty valuable in the right agency situation (depends on the work you’re doing). PM me!

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Contracting is something you should learn how to do/get comfortable with while you're younger and have fewer albatrosses around your neck. You'll generally make more money just be careful about taxes and insurance (figure 40-50% of your gross 1099 income should be ear marked for taxes, insurance, and [retirement] savings). Contractors get fired first, but if the agency is in trouble, it doesn't matter if you are a FTE, you could be gone too.

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