What’s the vibe at VML right now?

Any suggestions on good books on consulting for reading during holidays

What is your preferred enterprise file storage solution? I’ve been comparing all the features but I’m curious what everyone likes best.

How does someone remember so much. I feel like I spend a lot of time trying to remember things which I think in return hurts me

How are the annual hikes in CBA , TIA ?

Which is the more lucrative and flexible long term career path when comparing .NET development vs salesforce development.

By flexible I mean in terms of moving between positions, companies and technologies.

I've done both and am currently doing salesforce development but don't want to get pigeonholed.

Anyone work at Apple and could share best practices for their presentations? I have a one slide presentation based final interview tomorrow.

Hi Sharks,
What is the average hike at walmart every year?

Any designers with ~4 years experience in nyc looking? Agency side but work is for a finance client. DM me for info and I’ll pass along books.

Have any of you handsome freelancers (ICs on 1099s, non-W2s) applied for unemployment in CA yet? If so, how’d it go? Anything to look out for?

Who all attended tc University today in kolkata?

Hello friends ..got a decent offer as Sr PM from ePAM systems US. Appreciate if you guys have any thoughts or feedback to share. I know everything has it’s own negatives & positives. Only thought that’s concerning me are the roots of the company ( hope you know what I mean ) but the company has been doing great of late & the growth story has been outstanding.. I will appreciate if you can share your experiences & if you have any insights which can help me decide .. Thanks!

HR : There is GAP in your resume
Candidate : Yes, I was in jail
HR : Why so?
Candidate : I killed the HR who said, "we will get back to you soon".

***Selected on spot****

Bogus warning - satire only, Try on your own risk in your next interview 🤣

Anyone tried the new Sanctions Certificate (CGSS) offered by ACAMS? Trying to see how difficult it is considering I don't have a lot of experience with sanctions compliance. I have CAMS & work in AML

How is the number next to your fishbowl heart calculated? Mine doesn’t add up to the total reactions.. just curious

I can’t wait to see what’s up with Hannah B

Hi. So I'm about to begin employment with United HealthGroup. It will be for Medicare recipients. I have some years experience with Medicaid. Any advice? I know, at first, it'll be working on the phones. Any thoughts also on how to get off the phones or how to move into other positions? Thank you.

Does McKinsey New Ventures sponsor people for MBAs or not?

Saw FCB is hiring. How is it there? Down to grab/coffee or a drink with anyone (preferably creatives) that works there! DM me.

What would you all say a VP, Management Director at an Ogilvy, Leo or FCB make? $150k sound right? Appreciate any insight here.

Anyone know anything about Facebook Chicago? Good place to be?

Does anybody know anything about working at Ulta’s HQ? Do people like it?

What does tronc (formerly Chicago Tribune Publishing) do, exactly? What’s the role of an ad copywriter there? They are vague on both the job posting and their website—but I’m also getting desperate.

Anyone know who the creative recruiters are at Dentsu MB? TIA!

Does anyone have some insight on Lipman Hearne or Ledger Bennett? Both have poor reviews on Glassdoor, but I see they have copywriter roles open. Is the culture toxic?

Any HR contact for FCB Chicago? Saw an Associate Producer position that I’m interested in applying to. Thanks in advance

Thoughts on Prime Ocean here?

Anyone here have any experience with The Mars Agency? What’s it like over there?

What’s the story with Army account at DDB? Heard so many different things about their leadership and culture.

Leo loses Allstate to Droga. I know this was a long time coming, but it’s yet another big loss for Chicago.

JOBS!!
Neptune Retail Solutions is hiring an Art Director/Senior Art Director. Amazing work life balance! Feel free to DM if you have any questions :)

Anyone have any good contacts at ARC? I’ve been trying to get in with no response ( account management)

Thoughts on Mindshare Chicago?

Does anybody know anything about Huge in Chicago? Their reviews online are shitty—but they could be from bitter employees. Just want to know if the agency is worth me moving cities for.

Does anyone know who is running production out of Kohler up in WI?

I’ve been seeing a junior copywriter opening at DDB on LinkedIn for a few weeks now. Does anyone know if that actually exists?

Also, major bonus points if you have a good person to email there.

Looking for a contact at DDB! Obviously times are very weird right now, but I’ve been wanting to make a move to Chicago soon-ish or when hiring freezes are over. And would love to try to get in the door there as a mid level - senior AD!