What are good exit opportunities outside of advertising for a creative?

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^ Been in-house for a few years now, and while I like most nights and weekends back, getting other internal teams to understand design is a frustrating challenge (versus it being infused into work culture like at agencies).

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In-house marketing team. I worked in advertising, got downsized when a client went bankrupt, and wound up in-house. For what it’s worth, I’m trying to get back into an agency. Working at a company that focused on great creative is fun, but working at a company that is focused on selling widgets can be a drag when you want to do great creative

If you’re on the design side, you can also look for boutique design companies

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🤷‍♂️

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Do all companies have in house creatives? If not, how do you find the ones that do?

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If you’re at DDB Chicago, Crate & Barrel has an internal team and is in Northbrook.

Check if your clients or their competitors are hiring. You’ll know their business and industry so it will be an easier sell.

Look for companies with an HQ near you. Then search for graphic designer/art director titles at that company on LinkedIn. Also see where colleagues are working.

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Chicago has lots of in house teams - Capital One, Braintree, Salesforce, Motorola, McDonalds, Allstate, Foot Locker are some off the top of my head. Check your LinkedIn connections (and connect/network with clients if you have a decent working relationship) and see if someone can get you in.

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Go to a startup. Or start your own.

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I have over 12 years in B2B sales/sales management experience along with a graduate degree. I am wanting to shift gears and I am at a point where I can invest time in myself to learn through practical experience. The new industry I am wanting to pursue is real estate investment. I have read all the books but want some hands on experience on the property management side. How could I best leverage my skills for a role in this, and what should my expectations be for negotiation in compensation?

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I started out as a graphic designer. Worked for about 4yrs in different roles. Then i started a digital design role for 2 yrs and then made my transition into ux. i have been in a ux role for 5 years. But i want to steer my career towards something more creative. Like in 5-10 years I wouldn’t want to be a specialist or a ux director. I d like to be an art director or creative director. I love branding & marketing but also product. Would love something that allows me to do both?

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What skill set is required for IT business Analyst?

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My current role is Senior Automation Engineer. Position offered is Test Analyst (Lead).
CTC Offered: 26 (24 fixed + variable)
One of my queries is regarding the Medical Insurance. As per the offer letter it mentions "Mediclaim Scheme with Floater Option of Self + 3 or Self + 5 with/without parents. " : INR. 150,000/- to INR. 3,000,000/- 
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Got offer from coforge.
Test Specialist role.
Is the test Specialist role equivalent to manager and
Is they provide work from home?

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Has anyone shifted from design to copywriting? What did you do about your portfolio?

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Proof, in house for Beam Suntory (Jim Beam, Makers Mark, more) is hiring for an Account Director and an Account Supervisor.

DM me if you want the JD, and contact info.

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How is production support role in _VOIS and how about Deputy manager role? Heard that in VOIS everyone will be pushed to manager role.
How is WLB for production support in VOIS

Please share how much is shift allowance and over time allowance.

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I finally got through to the Hiring committee round at Google. Should I be excited or nervous or not read into at all?

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I have the opportunity to take a Solution Architect role for the Salesforce CSG team. I'm currently a solo SA for a large Salesforce Org usually dealing with about 5 large projects at a time. Can anyone that has or currently works for the Salesforce CSG team answer a few questions?

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Would you cash out refi a rental property to buy another rental property?

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Hello guys,

For 3.8years of experience KPMG is offering me is 10lpa, in my current company I am getting some 7.8lpa

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Going in-house full-time ✌🏻

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Perhaps an old concept at this point but who agrees that creatives need to be left and right brain these days?

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