What’s it like going from agency to client side, working with agencies?

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First its awesome and then you hate it. And then you leave the client side because you miss working creatively with smart people...

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Hours are good. Work is less intensive. Meeting heavy. Great if you prefer meetings over actual desk time. I leave at a reasonable every day.

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Any recruiting firm/specific contact with a good client book in finance (London)?

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All I want for christmas is client value creation!

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Given the option of (A) running a small-mid size recruiting dept in a smaller agency, or (B) recruiting client-side / in-house marketing department — which would be preferred, and why?

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Client : exceptional, team/leadership: strong, marketplace: did not participate. How much hike can I expect?

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Position: Sr. Program Manager
Job Summary:
We are a fast growing Managed Service Provider with some of the leading Global Enterprises/Telecom Service Providers as our clients. We are in the process of expanding our Global Operations and looking for a Sr. Program Manager to join our team.
People with minimum 20 Years IT experience wherein 10 Years in Project/Program Management need to only need to apply

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Hi fishes, in urgent need of your suggestions.

One of my friend is having offer from
Oracle Pune for software developer role in Oracle store team. but he does not have clear idea of the role whether it will be operations, support or development work.

Does anyone know what kind of work is there in store team. Also, is it possible to change the project once we get inside?

Urgent suggestions required...

Thanks!

In TCS what is considered to be a good visibility? Recognition by Project Delivery Manager or Delivery Partner or till little more up the hierarchy? For a C3B grade employee.

Question not related to promotion or compensation.

Hi can someone suggest me how is UST global? For Dell client location Bangalore.

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I have client round on friday.. So anyone please help what kind of questions they can ask in client round..? Automation testing using selenium and 6 yoe

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I'm new joinee of Chennai location, is it mandatory to come to office everyday?

I know it's may be depend on project manager, yes any suggestions pls

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Hello, currently looking ideas and mentoring to start up a business to import coffee from the Caribbean. Any suggestions for agencies or non profit companies that help new entrepreneurs with this kind of project?. The main idea is to import coffee to sell to retail stores or an exclusive market for coffee lovers.

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Hello Sharks - as we know within 15 th nov all the associates will be tagged Work model ( office , hybrid, remote ) . Do we have any option to know what model has been tagged in ESA by project manager .( Want to view on system/email ).

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Are brand manifestos necessary? I’ve been doing branding for 12 years and both agency and clients put so much focus on it but it never really gets used/read after project is live.

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Hi all, for anyone who has experience with completely virtual shoots did you find that there was an added time or monetary component versus tradition photoshoot? I’m working on estimating a future project for my agency and curious how they compare

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@EY GDS why are some folks hesitated to tell their project name to others in EY GDS? Are there any risks involved?

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Anyone working in Globant for Tavisca or Delloite client.

Cloud,Devops

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What are questions I should be prepared to answer in an in interview for an Associate Copywriter role? I used to be in project management, so the questions were different...

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Does BCG normally call same day after decision round?

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Any recommendations for triathlon training watch? Need long batter life to finish an Ironman

I just found out that my CPA failed to file my returns and submit payment on time even though they confirmed on the 18th that it was going to be filed that day. I do corporate taxes and have extremely limited experience in personal taxes. What should I be concerned about here other than the penalty and late fees for their negligence?

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I got denied for promotion in my current organization and was released to bench from my project, despite being eligible for the same.
I was suffering through health issues and tried my level best to balance work and my doctor's appointments. Yet, this is the ending that I had to see.
What should I do? I'm feeling lost as I have 2.25 YoE and I'm in a domain where it's next to impossible to switch company. Please help!

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So I just noticed that designer stuff in Harrod’s (London) is cheaper than home, even if you count in delivery ($30).
Like Gucci Ace are $520 vs local $630. What am I missing?

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Hello, I am new to canada and looking for a data scientists job, referrals would be much appreciated. Any advice for new comers? Thanks!

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Is it common for employers to ask for proof of income (to verify salary) during the hiring process?

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If a fully vaccinated Canadian tests positive for COVID while traveling, can they still fly back to Canada? Would they just need to quarantine on arrival?

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Any Bridge Engineers/Structural Engineers in here? I got my PE this year and have 5 YOE in TX + an MS. What sort of raise would you expect for receiving your PE working in a consulting firm? I am EOR on a number of structures in development, I manage EITs and Drafters (within projects; I'm not a supervisor), and am doing a lot in general. I'm at 78k currently, which is apparently still in the upper range of EIT salaries per a job posting in CO. I'm thinking of 15% (5% merit, 10% PE). Any ideas?

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I am a second year associate and has been involved in IT audit, having done some technical review for unix and windows servers, I’m gaining interest in cyber security, any advice how to manoeuvre?

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Has anyone here successfully restored / rebuilt their relationship after infidelity?

It’s been 3 months since I found out but I can’t help but feel like we haven’t made progress.

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Looking for body scrub recommendations. I have bumpy skin with ingrown hairs on my thighs and back , and need something that is effective. Thank you all!

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Hey everyone,
I have a second round interview with a saas company selling education software. This interview will be a 30 minute zoom call with the VP of sales. I am someone from a non- traditional background with 2 years of sales-ish roles but no experience in tech sales and no straight forward sales job.
I did a tech sales bootcamp. Im just worried about what questions he will ask me? Im thinking more technical in terms of sales processes and even sales funnels? Any thoughts?

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Work Life Balance! ✨

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Comfy nap time?

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Need 11 hearts

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How long does it take to reach SM if I’m a M3 for over a year. In particular products & design.

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Tips on how to successfully explain to your bosses that titles are indeed important in your career development?

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Favorite city to travel to for work?

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I have work to do but I’m tired so gonna take a short nap. I’ll finish later and work late if I need to. I won’t miss a deadline, and my team won’t suffer. Good night!
This has been an ad for keeping WFH/hybrid going instead of forcing people in 5 days a week.

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What do you do if your former boss asks you to grab lunch although you are happy at your current agency?

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I’ve been laid off and, as I embark on my job search, I’d like to keep my marketing skills sharp. Any recommendations on must read books, or resources?

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I was recently promoted and will be taking on a supervisory role; any tips for someone who doesn’t have too much experience managing someone?

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This is gross.

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What should a senior AD / ACD ask for per hour / day going freelance?

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I’m client side and looking to find a new agency to build social creative. Would love suggestions for your favorites!! Bonus points for boutique/independent agencies.

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Anyone else find the Celebrity cruise spot eerie and foreboding? The pace and ‘wonderful world’ score make it feel like a slasher/horror movie trailer. Maybe with covid and norovirus it’s predicting the inevitable?

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Which agencies have sabbatical programs for years of service?

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What are some agencies that have strong of culturally relevant work/clients? Tired of working with healthcare and trying to make a move into something I’m more interested in or cooler at least

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working from home? say Aye!

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New hire approaches to tell me he had actually reserved my workstation in the office...and apparently could not bear to sit in the FIFTEEN empty seats surrounding it? Chill, dude.

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Burning question: Laundry Service tried to counsel Papa John’s on potential media crises and John blows it like the idiot he is. Where was Edelman in all of this? Aren’t they the PR firm?

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Is there any book/paper to recommend for ad platform architecture design?

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I got an offer from company A but I’m more interested in company B, who I’ve had one interview with so far. I think I’m going to turn down A regardless. Is there any benefit to telling B I got an offer from another company but that they are my top choice?

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Current status: questioning every career decision I've ever made.

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Can anyone explain that thing where someone does a call with their phone on speaker, but it’s just them on the call? Just them shouting at their phone that’s 2 feet away? In an open floor plan office?

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Anyone have a recommendation for books or resources on upping my sales game? Open to in person class, online class, books, etc!

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What is up with Elephant? (/Huge?)

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