What are good (not typical) questions one should ask an agency recruiter the first time meeting? After "so what brands would we work on," "what's the culture," salary, etc.

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People love to talk about their company culture and what makes them different. I also always ask what keeps them at the agency

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The person who had this role before me, where are they now?

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Does cash, in fact, rule everything around you?

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"What would you change about your company culture?" is my go to at interviews. Stops them from blabbing on about "work hard, play hard", "we're a family" and all the other bullshit they try to hook you in with. If they have nothing they would change, that's your cue to run, they cray cray.

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What are the personality traits they're looking for in this role

Next time I interview, i'm asking HR about benefits, 401k etc asap. No use getting to a 2nd 3rd interview and then find out bennies are garbage.

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Attempting to transfer from a big 4 in Chicago to New York. Received my offer for New York and saw that the offer was lower than initial offer. Talked to recruiter and they didn’t budge on salary.

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Question about remote job negotiations

I'm currently interviewing for a remote role for a company based in NY.

The thing is I'm based in a different city (southern U.S.)

My question is:

When it comes time to talk compensation, should I base the market rate for the role on my city of residence or NY?

Would it make sense to ask them directly how they determine comp for NY-bases vs. other city-based employees?

Anyone have experience with this?

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Where in Healthcare Consulting can a registered nurse succeed? I read about healthcare consulting companies and the services they offer and they appear heavy IT/comp-sci based. What are healthcare consulting specialties where an RN can leverage their clinical background?

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Which bank account is better for salary account?

HDFC
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Hi, could anyone help me with the correct salary for QC auditor at Citi?

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I work for Barclays with close to 4 years of experience in HOGAN mainframe.

My current is 8lpa(joined Barclays with this offer)

How much % appraisal can I expect?

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At a midsize am law 200 firm with subpar salary and bonus structure. Just became an attorney in September 2019. So I feel that it’s too soon to leave. See more below...

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Today I joined the JPMC mumbai and got the offer from UBS Pune, both are providing the same package.
I want to work in pune, what should I do?
Leave the JPMC and join UBS

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Currently working contract at social tech company and i hate it . The culture is not an inclusive work environment at all. Anybody can recommend a company with with supportive work culture?

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What can a senior 2 expect to receive as annual hike with strategic impact rating ?

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Salary Benchmarking :

What are the pay levels for a Senior Consultant or equivalent positions across different management consulting firms in India?
(We join as Consultants in Deloitte post Bschool, and it takes 2-4 years to get promoted to an SC)

I can start. For most people, Deloitte USI pays 25 - 34 LPA (Fixed) + 10% variable

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Hi fishes, how much do established startups pay for CEO office strategy role? (for someone with 3 years of tier 1 consulting experience)

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I'm looking for advice from those who have freelanced remotely with an international agency.

I'm based in NYC and have had firms in Canada and England reach out about projects. The agencies have offices in the US but I would be working w/ their international teams (servicing US based clients). I've asked for my standard rate in USD converted to their currency.

Any advice on the best way to get paid? Have you asked to get paid by the US office instead? Any watch-outs for tax season?

TIA!

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Hey Sharks, I want to opt out from my LTA & Telephone benefits. When and how can I do it.

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Does anyone work at at Merrill Lynch as a Life services relationship consultant? Any info on the pay?

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Hi Fishes,

Any idea about Group lead salary in PAS ?

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Is $110-$115k base salary good for a credit data analyst with a banking firm in Chicago? I have 4 years of experience

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Starting to think it’s all a scam. Everyone knew tomorrow would be a bad day for the market... and bam... Gilead announces. = rally tomorrow!!! Ride the waves, my friends 🤣 THOUGHTS???

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Finance experts, help me understand what a major deflationary period will be like. ELI5

Hi fishes, I have an offer from DTDL is it good company to work. How is the work culture, hike and perks in the company?

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She went to the US Embassay in Athens knowing she had a month left of traveling, and gave her an emergency passport and punched holes in her exsisting one. Now no country will let her in with her emergency passport.

Can her mom get her a passport in the US and ship it to her? Is there anyway around this?

Thank you!!

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mandatory in office time might move to Jan. Would it be cheaper to move to Philly now vs in December?

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Other than the weekly tech event, what are some good happy hours for meeting professionals? Really love that event and hope to find a few more. Thanks!

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Anybody just get an email from Gympass with a huge price hike?

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ouch. I kind of suspected their model was financially unsustainable I guess I was right.

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Has anyone in your company heard the word (cross-connect) or (leased Line) perhaps you have heard this from the network team at your financial institution?

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I need to leave my company to grow (and bc it’s going downhill fast) but I can’t bare to leave my boss. He’s the perfect boss and makes my day brighter. I couldn’t imagine working without him. Help.

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It’s hard to be motivated when rounds of layoffs happen and you see all your friends leave. But one thing that’s gotten me through all of this is working out. And when I say workout I mean the most pathetic, sad, barely completed beginner-level cardio dance routines. I’ve somehow forced myself to move while on lockdown and it’s somehow forced me to feel better. Whatever you’re doing, wherever you are: get up and move even if you don’t finish or end up going on a walk. Pls take care of yourself❤️

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Just got promoted to ACD. Will be taking on more leadership roles. Any books, workshops, resources that helped you learn leadership skills?

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What 10 YOE get paid in Publicis Sapient?

Is anybody available in this group from Benetton India ?

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Burnetters, what’s the story behind Britt Nolan leaving?

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A post-mort meeting scheduled with:
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Dogs in offices are cool, but who's offering some comfy siesta benefits? 😴💤

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My partner has become rather dismissive and exclusionary. Noticed signs of this behavior in the past but lately Im seeing it more clearly

Whats the best way to handle? I want to keep the peace

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How long did you stay at your first job?
And what made you change places?

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Anyone else feel like as you move up, you have to work even harder to justify your value to your company as you grow “out of the weeds”? Especially with the fear of layoffs looming over everyone’s heads.

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I really need to know. Does anyone genuinely care about their jobs anymore? Money aside.

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Tired of this constant grind and constant layoff situation in NYC. Thinking of making the move to LA. Any thoughts? Yay or nay?

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