Wow, I cannot believe 2022 is coming to an end! This year seemed like it flew by and was the longest year ever lol. Anyway, let's go into 2023 with a leg up, share your favorite or most helpful portfolio creation and job-hunting tips. Happy New Year!

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Anyone else catch Tesla today? After months of no trading and waiting for the right time I had 10 700c I bought Friday at $695 a piece and exited at 4K a piece for a profit of 33K. Time to stay composed and wait for the next high conviction setup

Why too many people leaving FIS ?

What are the typical vehicles VPs and Directors are driving these days?

At what income level should one be comfortable to spend 2400/mo on rent in HCOL? Assuming single, no kids, no debt or major expenses.

What is the biggest "burden" about your jobs? The research of stocks, funds, bonds, etc. or putting together a portfolio for customers during the busy seasons?

At which point in your career did you stop being really nervous leading/presenting at important meetings or does it never go away...

Is cold calling still a thing?

Do MBB pay a referral bonus if your referral gets hired?

If Kanye becomes president then I can get into MBB. All things are possible.

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What opportunities are available for someone with a background in sustainability (Masters degree) and around 1 and 1/2 YOE

What’s a minimal but profitable strategy you’ve made since starting your coaching business?

Who are considered the top consulting firms for Executive Coaching? Thanks!

Hi all,Getting somewhat bored at Google. Would love to move to a company where my work is making a positive impact to the world vs making Google more revenue.Any non FAANG companies who have interesting work and pay 150k+ total comp?

Does anyone have a therapist in the LA area that they recommend? Specifically someone who is familiar with these types of jobs. Obviously everyone’s doing telehealth for now but would be great if you could also say where they’re located.

Is anyone else experiencing a new wave of covid anxiety due to the stress of figuring out the holidays? Got in an argument with a family member about safety guidelines and testing needing to happen and I’ve been feeling paralyzed by anxiety all day.

What is the pay for a Operating room RN with 10 years experience in Austin, Texas?

Salaries have really been spiking. I am curious what the salary for a Principal/ Junior Partners would be in a mid-sized accounting firm now. In January I was approached for $200K for a senior manager role. Now a head hunter has approached me with $225K.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on my book! Will some creatives be willing to review my work? Thanks🙏

I'm new to being a UX designer.... is it ok to have 1 project in my portfolio...

Too chicken to post my book here- anyone know of good outlets to use for book reviews?

As a liberal arts student, I’ve been piecing together how to create a killer portfolio but am at a point where I need some personal feedback. Would anyone be willing to look my portfolio over and provide advice on how to improve it? Thank you!

So I know this will sound crazy ... but I've never really had to have a portfolio, in the conventional sense, but a current offer is asking for one. What's the best way to build one out? Thanks!

POV: you're an AD* looking for a copy (me) to build our portfolio together and work in... London?

DM:
1) if your seniority is mid/senior or you won an award (Lions, D&AD, One Show..)
2) 3 fav Cannes Lions 2022 campaigns*
3) 3 creatives you love
We create 3 campaigns before XMas and maybe in 2023 we'll start dream big!
Let's make 3 our magic number

* I ask just because if your work is focused on editorial design, that is a different field. I wish you like strategic thinking. Thank you, bye!

Hi! Any art directors or creative directors open to giving some feedback via DM on my portfolio? I have mostly in-house experience, and could use guidance on what I might do to get in with agency work and more branding.

So here's the deal: I've been in the industry for 8 years now—and I still feel my best work is my spec work. Is there a point at which it's simply no longer appropriate to show spec work in a book?

How often is everyone updating their portfolio? Should I be updating mine every few months or would be okay to go longer?