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Bain & Company Bain & Company Do you have any insights into what they are expecting in the second (last) round? I saw that there are two cases and a presentation. Are they more interested in professionalism than the "analytical" skills assessed in the first round? Do you have any more insights into the presentation?
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My LM is so keen on small small things, not related to coding but documentation and all. Atleast once in a week I'm committing mistakes on small documentation points n he is stressing on same. Are there any chances that my probation will not be extended or is it a clue for me from my LM. He is Looping his LM and asking questions/clarifications.
Should I ask him directly or can be ignored or need to try outside. Please suggest Barclays
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Find someone in your LinkedIn connections that works there. Or is connected to someone who works there.
Try to meet HR and especially your agency’s recruiters. Recruiters often have a network and with a little luck might know a recruiter at the agency
If my own search is any indicator, I’d say you’re going to be met with a lot of just, like, flat out indifference and people not willing to get back to you - even recruiters.
Just be persistent and cast a wide net.
Most people don’t respond but just keep at it. If you hit them up 2-3 more times and they still don’t respond, try someone else.
Also keep in mind that they might reach out after months of radio silence.
Sent a cold email to a place and never got a response, but the recruiter did end up thinking of me and reaching out literally two years later.
Find some sort of connection you have to a creative there. It's a small business. Maybe someone there worked with a former coworker. Maybe they are an alumni of your school. Maybe they worked at your agency a while back. Find something, anything to serve as a conversation starter. Reach out. Be nice. Don't be pushy. Say you love the work at that agency and would love to get some feedback on your work.
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Join ad organizations in your city and go to as many of their events as possible. Network and get to know people there. I guarantee you will make a connection that at least knows somebody at the agency you want to work at and will be willing to connect you. That is how I got two of my big agency jobs! Right now this is a little more difficult because of COVID, but many of the organizations I know are still doing virtual things.
I’ve gotten 2 jobs by blindly sending my resume to their info email listed on their site. I usually say something like “hey I looked at your listings and didn’t see anything, but please keep me in mind for the future”
Both times I got in early for a job that wasn’t posted yet. Might be different for creatives, but worth a shot! Good luck!
I mean you have to send ALOT of emails, but It’s pretty easy to chip away at.