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Pink Slips flying at ad agency Ogilvy

October 26, 2009

Evidently Happy Monday at advertising agency Ogilvy, pink slips are flying. George Parker has the full leak.

Layoffs will contintue across the industry as this recession hasn’t seen it’s full potential in terms of unemployment. These people will be forced entering the workforce facing horrific unemployment and very low chances of finding a job quickly as some estimates have noted there are now nearly 200 applicants for each position in the advertising agency space.

This is the worst time to find yourself on the unemployment line. But hey no worries.. we’re sure that Sir Martin will still get his bonus for a job well done.

Days like today are what makes us wonder exactly what is going on, like completely rethink what we thought was the norm. Because clearly the norm isn’t working.

Written by TheFounder · Filed Under Advertising Agency News 


Comments

  • georgeeparker

    Art Director, Gary Dahl. Made a million, blew a million. Still has a bar in Los Gatos CA. Drinks for free though.
    Cheers/George

  • BLACKBAGheidi

    Some people know how to evaluate, screen, and if appropriate, interview 200 applicants and more in a very short period of time. They're called 'recruiters'.

    ~ heidi

  • http://twitter.com/thefounder thefounder

    You're completely missing the point… I'm sure a recruiter can interview 200 people… the problem is that 199 of them are left without a job.

  • BLACKBAGheidi

    I hear you, but there is also something to be said for respectfully responding to the onslaught of applicants - and, if someone IS going to be hired - making it happen quickly.

    Hey, don't yell at me - I'm spreading the word about you everywhere and I'm a faithful reader! :-P (Which by the way I will continue to do, even if you DO yell at me. Win-win.)

    But I hear you.

    ~ heidi

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