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Anonymous E-commerce Professional

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I've interviewed a dozen fresh graduates this month and had to turn away several who were genuinely good — we only had one seat. If you're building a marketing team, say so here and I'll point people your way. Posting this because the junior market is brutal right now and most of it happens through WhatsApp groups nobody outside can see.

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Anonymous Banking ProfessionalAnsweredHiring Manager Perspective1d ago

We're opening two junior seats in January. Happy to take referrals — and I'd rather see a portfolio of small real campaigns than another certificate.

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