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Read the community guidelinesThere are quite a lot of business operations, and I also get to work with many major brands. Of course, there are plenty of challenges and hard work, but after hearing the introduction, I felt very enthusiastic about joining the fight together. I saw a VTuber smart vending machine and related merchandise. The interviewing manager said that VTubers are also a key area of the company’s operations, which made me look forward even more to joining this company!
The company is a bit far from the MRT station, and the office is somewhat messy.
It sounds like the company has quite a few major clients. If I joined and had the opportunity to work with them, it would probably look pretty good on my résumé.
A little far from home.
There seem to be quite a lot of development projects, and some of them sound quite interesting.
I haven't noticed any so far.
The company has offices in both the north and south, and there are quite a few familiar vendors among its past collaboration cases.
They repeatedly mentioned that they expect employees to be ready to contribute immediately. If you're a recent graduate, you'll probably need to work very hard.
The office environment looks good
The interview took a bit long
The development projects are diverse, and it feels like the company is testing various transformations. It should be quite suitable for people who have ideas or passion.
It feels like there are many things to do, and you may need to be able to solve many issues independently. If you want stable job responsibilities, it may not be suitable.
Although it was a group interview, it was the first time a company seriously reviewed our résumés and the questionnaires we filled out.
It was conducted in a group interview format, so it felt a bit competitive, but I also learned how others responded~....=...+
The company environment looks pretty good, with small hammocks and sofas.
The industries they serve sound quite diverse, so you can gain exposure to marketing in different industries.
The interviewer was quite patient and chatted with the interviewee, but I felt that the interview was a bit long.
It feels like the job responsibilities would be relatively complex.
The environment feels very warm and comfortable, with quite a lot of laughter. The people working here probably get along pretty well.
There are too many interview questions, and preparing in advance is relatively time-consuming.
The colleagues all look quite young, and the office has great natural lighting and strong air conditioning (at my previous workplace, they wouldn’t let us turn on the AC—we were going crazy in the summer). Overall, the environment is simply very comfortable.
The work content doesn’t feel very fixed. The upside is that you can get exposure to many different things, but you need to be highly adaptable.
A company in Kaohsiung. The interview focused on programming. As someone from Kaohsiung, I don’t need to rent accommodation elsewhere. The company has quite a few projects. The head of the design department is a woman, and she discussed things quite comprehensively, also mentioning the possibility of outsourcing.
The interview went quite smoothly, and there weren’t really any drawbacks.
The company has locations in both the north and south, a long history, and some recognition in the industry.
The interviewer was the owner personally. During the interview, they were very good at painting an overly rosy picture, but after actually starting work, I found that the company had no systems in place, its policies kept changing, and it showed favoritism toward certain employees. This resulted in a high turnover rate. There are limited learning opportunities here. If you have a strong stomach, are willing to work hard without complaint, and can accept a low-pay, high-pressure environment, this is a suitable place for a challenge.
The company has a magazine rack featuring marketing-related publications. When the receptionist led me into the meeting room, there were also refreshments laid out on the table. The company was quite considerate in its interview process.
Because a projector was being used during the interview, the meeting room was a little dark.
The company’s marketing tools and technology are very comprehensive. I also finally got to see the legendary viral event marketing in action (because the supervisor showed several case studies). If I have the opportunity, I’d like to join and gain some hands-on experience.
Parking near the Taipei office isn’t very convenient.
Convenient transportation; near the company there are an MRT station, department stores, and a night market... The company environment feels relatively young and lively, and the e-commerce product selection is fresh and diverse... They even partner with Lao Sichuan, which I love to eat at.
There are Ruifeng Night Market and the Arena near the company—too tempting... There are so many e-commerce products that it’s a little dazzling...
The company’s core projects were introduced in great detail, and the answers to work-related questions were also very straightforward.
Waiting for the offer notification.
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When I arrived at the office, I found it very lively, with a cheerful atmosphere. In every corner, employees holding laptops were discussing work, and the interactions among colleagues were quite good.
Some areas of the office are a bit messy.
I’m very interested in marketing. I usually follow marketing case studies and often use forums, so I got along quite well with the manager during the interview. The manager also gave me a general introduction to the marketing tools and strategy combinations that are commonly used. After listening, I realized that my own foundation is really quite weak! It’s really not that easy to execute a successful marketing campaign. I’d really like to join and learn, but I’m still waiting to hear back. Wish me luck~
The Taipei office is in Sanchong, which isn’t very easy to find.
If you’re in Kaohsiung, commuting by MRT is convenient.
The company has offices in both the north and south, so you can discuss working at either a southern or northern office.
The interviewer introduced many of the company’s projects. The company collaborates with many brands, its business is quite diversified, and the general manager has many ideas.
The job requires fairly high levels of ability.
Before the interview, I received an invitation call from a company HR representative. She explained everything clearly over the phone and informed me that I needed to complete an online test. Completing it online was more time-efficient.
Some of the questions asked by the interviewer during the in-person interview were a bit difficult and required quick thinking. I think it may also be because I had just entered the workforce and lacked experience...
The interview felt quite open and candid. The boss shared many examples from the company and ongoing projects—not just marketing, but also a lot of new R&D technologies. Some of them were really cool. Although the interview took a bit longer, I truly gained a lot from it.
I suggest that if you receive an interview invitation, you set aside some extra time.
When you first join, there is a lot to learn. It is considered a well-known company in the marketing industry.
(But strangely, everyone knows about this company, C&E, yet not necessarily who the boss is.)
The company is very fond of making grand promises. Interviews usually last 2–3 hours, but most of the time is spent listening to the boss talk about his plans, stories, and vision for the company.
They always say how much money you can make each month including bonuses, but in reality, you should consider yourself lucky if the company simply pays your full salary...
The compensatory leave system is also very strange. Normally, working hours are 9:30 to 18:30. If the period from 18:30 to 19:30 is treated as an unpaid dinner break, I can accept that—it's reasonable! But if you work until 22:00, the company only gives you one hour of compensatory leave. This is basically a disguised violation of the Labor Standards Act. Even if you protest, it is useless; all you get in return is the boss becoming prejudiced against you~~~ Moreover, even if you work until two or three in the morning to rush a proposal that day, they still give you a maximum of only three hours of compensatory leave (this is written in the employment contract, which even specifically says that this part is not in accordance with the Labor Standards Act. Isn't that practically inviting us to sue them????)
You can't become too friendly with your colleagues privately. According to colleagues who have been there longer, if you frequently arrange to go out for meals together or have a private group chat, the boss will think that you are talking about the company or badmouthing him behind his back. At that point, you will start being........targeted.
A double-standard system, improper/unhealthy relationships between the boss and employees, violations of the Labor Standards Act, and promises that never materialize.
Also, although this is a digital marketing company, according to former colleagues, it is now focusing all its efforts on developing smart vending machine projects.
It even exhibited at a franchise trade show．．．
Just like C&E!
In short...
Those of you considering coming here, think it through carefully!
I neither recommend nor oppose it—everyone gets what they need. It depends on what you are pursuing!
The Kaohsiung office is conveniently located, right in the city center and near an MRT station. The environment is also quite nice.
The internet marketing industry involves urgent, last-minute projects, so having a strong heart and good adaptability is preferable.
Very close to the MRT, making commuting very convenient.
The company has offices in both northern and southern Taiwan, and you can apply to work at the northern office.
There are many work responsibilities, so you may need to take on multiple roles and get up to speed quickly.
The office environment looks good, the company offers many services, and the industries it handles seem quite diverse.
It feels like the work would be quite tiring (after all, offering many services means having to do a lot of different things).
I’ve been gone for several years, and I’ve always known that the boss cares a lot about the reviews here.
A few years ago, former employees left comments here exposing the inside story—for example, how terrible the personnel management was, how thin-skinned the boss was, and how unfair the sales and execution processes were, among other things.
But now I’ve come back to look, and they’re all gone?!
It’s truly amazing—magic.
But the company originally got its start as an online astroturfing operation, so I suppose this isn’t all that surprising.
To repeat the old saying: working in sales at this company is the right choice.
The boss came up through sales, so you’ll only have a chance to perform if you’re in sales.
If you become a PM and work yourself to the bone, the boss will still think you don’t seem serious about your work and won’t give you a raise.
A senior alumnus who graduated several years ago
The environment is great, and it feels like you can work with many major brands.
The interviewer mentioned that it might feel a bit challenging when you first join because you’ll need to spend a lot of time learning.
I was really hoping to have the opportunity to join, but ultimately I didn’t receive an offer. I recommend giving it a try if you’re passionate about marketing and eager to learn.
Convenient transportation, in an office building across from the MRT station
The company works with quite a wide range of industries. Without relevant experience, it can be very challenging, and there is a lot to learn and absorb.
The overall environment is pretty good, and the company’s employees all seem quite young.
According to the interviewer, the marketing industry is probably not easy. Working overtime and the like are commonplace, so be prepared to work yourself to the bone before joining.
The interview process was interactive and pleasant, and tea and water were provided. The interviewer shared a lot about the company's related business services.
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The company has many major clients
It has its own brands
Free drinks are available
1. Group interviews create a competitive atmosphere and do not respect interview privacy.
2. Regarding questions about “individual” salary, benefits, etc., the official response is that these will only be disclosed after formal hiring.
3. The company handles a large volume of agency business, so enthusiastic fresh graduates may want to consider it.
4. The salary consists of a base salary plus bonuses; the effort and salary
“may” not be directly proportional.
5. The definition of marketing positions is unclear.
The company says employees are placed in suitable positions based on their abilities, so you may end up becoming a salesperson.
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Lots of overtime with no overtime pay
I don't know why the previous posts and reviews have disappeared.
If all the current reviews are positive,
but the negative reviews above are close to 30%, is that reasonable?
On top of that, this is an internet troll company. At most, it's just accounts⋯
It really sends chills down one's spine⋯⋯
Hmm
The company environment is great, and the colleagues are easy to get along with. It is located across from the Taipei Arena MRT station, making transportation convenient, with a night market and department stores nearby.
No one will guide you step by step; you have to figure things out on your own and be self-reliant. Raise any issues when they arise—there are both pros and cons.
The interview atmosphere was relaxed. I had expected it to be quite serious, so this also made me feel more comfortable asking questions about the job.
I enjoyed chatting with the interviewer so much that I wished the conversation could have continued.
I've been here for almost a year. For someone who started out as a complete beginner in marketing, you can indeed get exposed to many marketing tools in a short time here, but basically, it's just a superficial overview without going very in-depth.
It's all about working yourself to the bone.
The interview made it sound like there are many projects to try, offering exposure to knowledge across a wide range of areas.
The flip side of the advantages is that it feels like there would be quite a lot to keep busy with, rather than being able to focus on just one thing.
During the waiting process, I saw that the employees interacted quite actively. The office space was more modern than the ones at previous interviews.
The interview waiting time was a bit long.
The company has a diverse range of business areas, and the interviewer introduced many of the company’s projects and products.
There were so many projects that I couldn’t identify any shortcomings.
The office is nice-looking, and the interviewer talked quite a lot. Compared with an interview, it felt more like a conversation to get to know each other, so there was relatively less interview pressure.
The interview was a bit long.
The company develops a diverse range of projects and is also very willing to provide opportunities to try different areas and accumulate practical experience.
There are too many diverse product projects.
The colleagues are friendly, and it’s easy to find common topics with people around the same age. Although the work is fairly varied, it also gives you the opportunity to interact with quite a few clients and vendors.
I hadn’t been in the job for a full year before leaving, so if I had to name a drawback, it would probably be that clients may need to contact you at any time. That’s something you should be mentally prepared for when entering this field.
The interviewer took the time to provide a detailed introduction to the company's operations, and the office looked quite comfortable.
The interview was slightly long.
The overall company environment feels very relaxed, with the feel of an internet company.
It feels like there are slightly too many projects.
The company is close to the MRT, so it’s quite convenient for commuting by MRT.
The interviewer was the general manager, and we discussed many aspects and goals of the company’s development, covering a wide range of areas.
The interview was quite long overall, with most of the time spent introducing the company.
The company is located in Taipei, and the environment feels very much like that of a modern tech company rather than a traditional office.
There are many young people, so it feels like it may be difficult for somewhat older employees to fit in.
I wasn’t here for very long, but I quite liked it here. In the end, I left because my home was too far away and the commute was too long. However, you can definitely learn a lot here.
A lot of things require figuring them out on your own, especially if the department you join temporarily doesn’t have a manager. In that case, you have to rely heavily on the senior colleagues.....
There are offices in both the north and south, and quite a few departments, including what appear to be engineers. It feels like there are many projects to work on.
The office layout is more like that of a traditional office, and it feels relatively compartmentalized.
I worked at Xien for two years, and the company’s projects included some fairly large brands. I gained a great deal of experience, and the company was very willing to give graphic designers time to learn and improve their skills, enabling me to transition into a web designer role. The company also offers its best wishes for employees’ future development.
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A feature of the southern environment is that people are quite warm and friendly. Once you get to know them, everyone interacts well, and you can learn quite a bit of industry-related information.
The company has relatively few employees and places high demands on work efficiency. It is recommended to firmly establish the direction you want to learn; otherwise, you may very likely end up neglecting one thing while attending to another.
Hearing the interviewer describe the marketing, e-commerce, design, and other business areas, the scope sounds quite broad. The office also looks quite nice.
It seems to place quite a high demand on learning ability, so it feels like the pressure may be greater at the beginning.
The company atmosphere seems good. Basically, everyone is young, so communication should be easier.
There is quite a lot to learn at the beginning, and it seems like it will take a great deal of time and effort. For people who are not as strong at learning and comprehension, it may be more challenging.
The company’s development is diverse, allowing you to fully utilize your abilities and absorb the latest information, keeping yourself at the forefront of the internet age instead of becoming disconnected like in traditional industries.
Because the company’s development is diverse, there is also a great deal of information to absorb—it feels like I need to take more brain supplements.
You can learn a lot and try many new things.
You need to explore on your own and be proactive and self-disciplined. Don’t assume that slacking off, being careless, or trying to be clever will go unnoticed by management—they may simply not say anything, and one day you could suddenly be told goodbye without even knowing what went wrong. I’m not sure whether this counts as a disadvantage, but at least for those who constantly need reminders, it probably is.
During the interview for the graphic design position, they mentioned that if I want to learn web design and layout in the future, they can provide training to upgrade my skills. I think that’s pretty good.
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Snacks and drinks are provided, and the interviewer was very talkative.
It took quite a bit of time to fill out the questions during check-in, and the air conditioning was a little too cold.
Good environment
The work is relatively complex, and there are many new things to learn
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The boss cares extremely much about reviews on Tianyancha.
And the company has a whole bunch of accounts on Google and all the major forums—you name it.
After observing for a while, I noticed that the ratings here are getting higher and higher.
You say it’s a coincidence?
I certainly don’t think so.
The office was quite lively while waiting, not dull or lifeless. The environment seemed very good, and the HR representative was very friendly.
The interview was a little long.
The working hours are stable, and everyone is quite friendly.
It’s a part-time position, so the tasks are fairly repetitive and a bit boring.
Many of the brands they work with are quite well-known. If you get the opportunity to join, it should add considerable value to your résumé.
They need people who can hit the ground running, so I would be concerned that the onboarding and training may not be very comprehensive. It may be more suitable for people who can figure things out on their own and are highly proactive.
Seniors will guide you, so it’s okay if you have relatively little experience. They work with quite a few brands.
The workload is relatively heavy, and you need to learn quickly to keep up. Supervisors will keep an eye on you, so it’s not very suitable for people who want to slack off.
The interviewer was very talkative and provided detailed answers to questions about working there.
The company has a diverse range of projects, but it sounds like many are still in the experimental stage.
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The working hours are insanely long
Sales keeps making grand promises and misleading clients about the budget
They can even make up stories about tools that haven't been implemented yet
Speaking as if everything were completely real
Then, once the project is brought in, they immediately expose all the gaps, and the execution team gets severely reprimanded
Absolutely ridiculous
It feels like I can try many different kinds of work
I may not be able to pursue in-depth learning in a highly specialized field
It’s quite different from what I imagined a marketing company would be like, with quite a few different departments.
It sounds like the workload is heavy, so it doesn’t seem easy.
I was very nervous during my first job interview, but the interviewing manager was very nice, and we also discussed a lot of digital marketing experience and successful cases.
I had to wait about 5–10 minutes for the interview because the interviewer’s previous meeting was delayed.
The company offers a diverse range of products and services, making it easy to develop integration skills.
It is also easy to encounter well-known clients.
The company is very sales-oriented (after all, the boss has a sales background).
If you work in sales, you have chosen the right side.
If you are a highly adaptable salesperson, it should be quite good.
Low sales commissions.
High turnover; it is genuinely very easy to end up handling both sales and PM responsibilities.
(Boss: We need to weather the storm together.)
Long working hours. For a while, I would start work at 9 a.m. and not get home until midnight.
The salary is only 30K, making it a very difficult job.
If you want to learn the ropes, staying for 0.5–1 year is about enough.
There is also the certain manager everyone has talked about so much, occupying a position without doing any work.
I will not say more about that.
Finally, a warm reminder:
Remember to build a good relationship with the boss. Otherwise, you can be as busy as a dog, and the boss will always think you have a low presence and seem not to have done anything.
The environment is bright, and HR is very welcoming.
The interview took a little long.
Everything is fake
Salary is too low
Frequently work overtime
Someone is overly suspicious
Because of the pandemic, the interview was changed to an online format. The company’s projects seem quite diverse, and it has its own programming department developing new technologies. New employees are guided by senior colleagues after joining, rather than being thrown into the deep end unprepared, which I think is a good approach.
None for now. The downside of having the interview online is that you cannot see the actual work environment.
I liked the interviewer; the conversation was very relaxed. The work also seems fairly straightforward, and there are opportunities for internal promotion.
You have to fill out a lot of interview questions, and I’m not sure whether that will affect the interview evaluation.
It’s pretty cool that the marketing company has a programming department. The interviewer talked about quite a few interesting projects, and it feels like there’s a lot of diversity in terms of development opportunities.
I didn’t notice any during the interview process.
Provides a great deal of room for development. The boss and supervisors paint a rosy picture—it’s up to you whether you can make the most of it.
Reviews from many years ago still resonate quite strongly today. An incisive analysis.
Most of them are brand clients, with plenty of room for growth, a high volume of projects, and managers who give you a great deal of creative freedom.
There are many projects, and sometimes urgent requests come up, so you need to be able to plan and produce quickly.
Although influencers are a new department, the direction of development is quite appealing, and a small team can operate like a startup.
It’s a startup, so resources need to be integrated independently.
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I suggest everyone read the first post written by HR first.
Although several years have passed, the replies below are accurate.
There really hasn't been any improvement⋯⋯
(Me, regretting not doing my homework and reading the reviews before applying)
It feels like there are many development opportunities, and the office is quite nice.
The written test is somewhat difficult; those without experience in marketing may not be able to answer it.
The development projects seem quite diverse, with a greater focus on exploring the development of new media. The office environment looks quite comfortable.
The interview was slightly long.
The office is very spacious, and the R&D manager explained many work items to me. It feels like this company is developing very quickly and has quite a lot of projects.
There are quite a lot of project schedules, which is a bit challenging.
Transportation is quite convenient~ Everyone is pretty nice.
The restroom is outside.
It feels like the company works across a wide range of industries, and it seems to have been handling quite a few real estate projects recently. The company also has a programming department that can handle website design, which is something I don’t often see. It seems pretty cool.
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The e-commerce business seems quite diverse, and there’s also a group-buying department. It’s a rather distinctive marketing company.
It might be better to come to the interview ready to hit the ground running~
I really liked this interview. Although I don’t know whether I’ll be hired, the general manager conducted the interview personally. He was very willing to share and listen to me express my thoughts and opinions. Unlike other marketing companies, I felt very respected.
Maybe we talked for too long—this interview lasted almost two hours, haha. Does that mean I’m likely to be hired?
The impression from the interview was that there are diverse development projects and a willingness to innovate. The office is also quite nicely decorated, without the cold feel of a traditional office.
It seems they place relatively high demands on being able to contribute immediately. If you are new to the industry and hoping to learn, it may not be a good fit.
1. You get to work with clients from many different industries and build your network.
2. You get exposure to many marketing tools; the on-the-job training is reliable.
Misunderstandings can easily arise between departments during communication. Some customers are very difficult to deal with, but the company seems to be very sales-oriented—regardless of the circumstances, the priority is to satisfy the customer. I’ve been away for a while, so I don’t know whether it’s still like this.
A unique company where wearing slippers is allowed; it feels quite relaxed~ Everyone is lively and noisy, so the atmosphere feels pretty good.
The interviewer seemed quite intimidating~""
The interview experience was good, and having a menu to order from was quite novel.
Although I wasn't hired due to a lack of relevant experience, the interviewer gave me quite a lot of practical advice on future development.
I did not notice any issues during the interview process.
Everyone gets along well, and there isn't much infighting. There are many clients, including quite a few well-known large companies.
The environment is good.
It feels like there are quite a lot of administrative procedures, and they’re rather complicated. I don’t know if every company is like this. Forgive me—I’m just a rookie who hasn’t seen much of the world.
The manager who interviewed me was very kind and explained the job very clearly. It sounds like the company develops quite a few projects, and I really like the company’s environment.
For the website planning position I interviewed for, there was no senior colleague to mentor me, but the manager was very candid about the situation and told me to consider it carefully.
I ultimately did not join, but the entire interview process was quite pleasant, and I also learned a lot of new information from the manager.
During the interview, the beautiful receptionist was very friendly and even made tea and offered some snacks~
I almost forgot I was there for an interview.
When I asked what the specific job duties would be,
the explanation was still very vague and unclear.
As a result, I still don’t know exactly what I would be doing in the position I applied for.
I genuinely feel that it was a waste of time.
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You are first asked to fill in some basic information.
Then the receptionist there is very enthusiastic and even asks what kind of drink you would like.
After I finished filling out the information, she also brought me a magazine to read.
At that moment, I was truly flattered and even briefly wondered whether I had come for an interview.
The subsequent HR interview was the key part.
The HR representative seemed very unprofessional and came straight into the interview without really understanding the candidate.
Their attitude was rather arrogant, and the entire process was not very comfortable.
What puzzled me most was that they actually lied to applicants.
During the final questions, I asked whether Kaohsiung was the main business development location (the headquarters). The HR representative immediately answered that it was not, and that Taipei was the headquarters and everything was currently centered in Taipei. At the time, I thought perhaps I had failed to check carefully when gathering information, so after the interview I checked the job bank again.
To my shock, the company profile clearly stated in black and white: Headquarters—Kaohsiung.
At that point, I really had a huge question mark.
Interview advice:
The entire interview left me with questions.
In particular, there was the HR representative who lied, and after the HR explanation, it was clear that this position was essentially administrative odd jobs; there was no guarantee that I would even work with social media in the future.
Before the interview, I searched for reviews related to the company. The Kaohsiung headquarters seemed to have quite controversial reviews, so perhaps that was why one of the questions asked how I would handle being attacked? Overall, it was an interview that yielded nothing and was a waste of time.
Can't think of any.
The system is chaotic
Even extremely incompetent people are safely guaranteed a pass
There is someone whose abilities are frighteningly poor, yet they will not improve and will talk back and make excuses
They don't even stop to think about whether they have ever succeeded at anything
It was a fairly pleasant environment at first.
Instead of spending time there doubting and manipulating employees,
why not think about how to improve things properly?
There are snacks.
The compensation isn't very good
The interview takes a very long time......
The company is very willing to give people opportunities to try new roles, so you can learn a lot—it's just really busy.
Working in marketing is seriously brain-draining; I turn into a complete wreck as soon as I get home.
When I first joined, it was really enjoyable getting along with my colleagues.
When you see someone speaking the truth~
You immediately rush in to do damage control...
If you’re going to do damage control, could you at least make it sound more like something an ordinary person would say?
There is plenty of room for career development. Roles or work content can be adjusted according to employees’ strengths and areas of interest, provided that they do not slack off.
Internal processes are relatively complex, so things can feel hectic when you first join.
Getting along with colleagues is OK~
However, this is something employees develop themselves and is unrelated to the company system.
Severe overtime with no overtime pay
A company that exploits its employees
Those who don't believe it can experience it firsthand.
Even those without a digital marketing background have opportunities to join the company and learn. Seniority is not particularly emphasized; those with a good learning attitude and ability have opportunities to advance or transfer to departments they want to learn about. Basically, the company is quite willing to support employees’ ideas for their individual career development.
1. New employees make mistakes at a high rate, and there may be unhelpful teammates, so everyone needs to be very tolerant.
2. Sometimes things are too democratic: everyone’s ideas have to be heard, which instead makes it impossible to get things done.
The company management is very people-oriented and offers a lot of flexibility. There are snacks and fruit available every day, and the work atmosphere is quite good.
Management is too laissez-faire, so there is no complete system in place.
I met some “close friends” here—people who can genuinely help me.
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Willing to hire inexperienced newcomers
What kind of company makes conversations among colleagues turn to the topic of wanting to jump off a building?
There is so much work that we work overtime every day, five days a week.
There are often unexpected tasks on holidays too; otherwise, there is so much work that it cannot be finished and has to be taken home.
The hours are supposedly 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., but getting off work at 6 has never been possible.
Overtime from 6 to 7 is not counted as working hours, and it must be reported in advance—without prior reporting, it does not count (but the project was assigned suddenly?!)
There is no overtime pay either; they say compensatory leave is available.
But when you apply for compensatory leave, they make things difficult in every possible way.
They say, “This was not necessary overtime.”
Then what exactly counts as necessary overtime?
If it weren’t for these foolish employees who do not know how to value themselves,
most of your projects would have blown up, okay?
The interview process was quite enjoyable
You can see the company’s drive and ambition
It’s like an incubator
They’re looking for someone more like a partner to build a business with
At the same time, you shouldn’t be afraid of working hard
Not seen yet
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The company's reputation is terrible, and sales are extremely difficult to do.
1. The colleagues are quite nice.
2. The air conditioning is very cold.
3. There are afternoon tea snacks (but they are often snatched up, and I’m even called a starving ghost reincarnated).
1. The company altered clock-in records without authorization. It was once fined for violating the Labor Standards Act, so it secretly changed the clock-in records, then persecuted current employees after being reported. If you dare steal, don’t be afraid of getting caught!
2. The system is a complete mess; there is essentially no system at all. They say one thing and do another.
3. The boss drives a wedge between colleagues and damages their relationships, causing them to distrust one another. When the boss dislikes an employee, they even ask other colleagues to ostracize that person, forcing the others to distance themselves from them.
I advise job seekers to think carefully before making a decision. If you want a boss who drives wedges, constantly changes their story, and stirs up trouble, then go ahead!
The only thing worth being thankful for is that
The current media placement specialist is working hard to learn
The current Xien has neither marketing talent nor media advertising talent.
Newcomers only need to be obedient when they join; they don't need to worry about the budget.
As long as the boss likes you, it's fine—spend as much as possible.
For people the boss doesn't like, even the cookies you bring to say goodbye are considered a waste.
If the boss can see this reply,
I hope you can occasionally stop and think:
Are you really making good use of talented people?
You were able to quickly earn an annual salary of one million after graduating.
Why can't the people you train do the same?
(Leaving aside the ridiculously small bonuses.)
Your training only involves leading the sales staff in drawing up empty promises.
It is of very little use to the company's profitability.
The company's biggest problem is that the support staff are always obedient.
No one tells you the truth.
(Your unwillingness to listen is also part of the problem.)
Without criticism, there can be no improvement.
Hiding behind a woman will only make things worse and worse.
Especially when that woman is also headstrong and self-willed.
Very good at scrubbing negative reviews, so it can land contracts from quite a few notorious large companies, with amounts often reaching millions or tens of millions. The trust-fund second-generation boss and exploitative employer also has their father's parent company backing them, so the company won't go under anytime soon.
Take the company's promises with a grain of salt.
There was no year-end banquet; they said they would hold a spring banquet instead, but there's been no news about it to this day. Then they privately say they can't hold it because they're losing money＝＝
Oh, so are the 80–90% gross profit margins just calculated for self-gratification?
The boss admits to being an idiot at management, but that's the only bit of self-awareness they have. Other than talking, they are quite unclear about the company's direction, constantly shouting about transformation. Oh, wait—forget transformation for now. Have you even heard of Xien? Heh.
If you join as a salesperson, you also have to serve as a PM. The bonuses are extremely low, so you need to know how to push tasks onto the people who execute them for it to be worthwhile.
If you join as an administrative or accounting staff member, they flatteringly say you'll participate in important decisions, but put bluntly, they want you to act as an informant monitoring employees.
If you become a copywriting specialist, congratulations on getting into the guaranteed-placement class—guaranteed never to get off work on time.
If you join R&D, you'll basically finish your cram-school assignment and leave as quickly as possible, because the exploitative boss can't understand anything you seriously work on, and no one handles it afterward. It's like doing homework just to hand it in and suffer for nothing.
The monthly salaries for the above positions range from NT$24,000 to NT$30,000, but you will absolutely be expected to do work worth more than NT$35,000.
Huh, you ask where the overtime pay is? How could the company possibly let everyone work overtime? Of course they just alter the clock-in records every few days XD. However, the company is very considerate and provides one “benefit”: if you work overtime past 10 p.m., you can accumulate half an hour of compensatory leave～
In summary, ordinary people are advised to approach this job like a temporary stop at cram school, since you can at least brag about having handled contracts from many major companies. Anyone who wants to stay long-term should prepare an endless supply of servility and toilet paper—you'll often need to clean up after the company XD
For ordinary people like me who don’t have a rich daddy and whose lives are full of wrinkles, this place is definitely your best springboard for changing jobs.
Uneducated upper management: The boss and his happy-go-lucky buddies do nothing but talk all day long. Projects run into problems constantly, yet they refuse to study and learn more. All they want to do is copy other people’s products and then claim they came up with them themselves.
The banana-producing kingdom: Managers get the bananas, while entry-level employees are left with only the peels. You won’t starve, but you won’t be full either. Saving money? Asking Mom for ten dollars every day is more realistic.
Young masters and ladies, have some pie: Every day, there are deliciously grand promises to enjoy, such as: “Our annual revenue is about to exceed 100 million!” / “We’re going to defeat all the PR agencies!” (Even though they can’t actually handle sponsored content properly.)
Three heads and six arms—aren’t we amazing: Because the turnover rate has stayed above 87% for years, it’s nothing unusual for one person to take on two or three roles. But it still depends on the boss’s mood~ If they ask you to take on even more duties and you can’t, you’ll still have to get lost and say bye-bye.
The veterans with hidden special skills: Anyone who has stayed at this company for more than two years counts as an ultra-senior old-timer. Each of these old-timers is a deeply skilled tai chi master (so even if they can’t do anything, they still get paid).
What is professionalism? Can you eat it?: Business staff are allowed to boss execution staff around and come up with terrible ideas. When the project is ultimately ruined, they push the blame back onto the execution staff. The business staff get the bonuses, the execution staff get criticized. No big deal, no big deal.
The benefits listed on 104 are all hallucinations: Someone in another post provided a very incisive item-by-item analysis (and thoroughly debunked them), so I won’t elaborate here.
Summary: Too many wrongs to list; The Three Little Pigs.
Very good at whitewashing its reputation
The company is really good at wiping out negative reviews—can't it accept criticism?
Uh... occasionally orders afternoon tea
(Once a month for the birthday star; at other times, you pay for your own)
The company is fairly close to the MRT station
If you approach it with the mindset of attending a cram school, the company is good.
They are willing to teach you everything you don't know. If you want to learn something, feel free to try it as long as the company has the resources.
If you interview for Taipei, congratulations—you can get away with making a mistake simply by saying, “Sorry, I’ll pay attention next time.”
If you interview for Kaohsiung, keep yourself on your toes. Regardless of whether it’s a major or minor issue, and whether there is evidence or not, you will be the first person criticized.
The company’s salaries are pitifully low,
and the business bonuses are also pitifully low (for deals worth several million, the bonus is less than NT$20,000).
The company still makes a huge profit.
【Another example: for an NT$80,000 deal, the bonus is less than NT$800】
The boss has no opinion whatsoever about the company’s extremely high turnover rate.
Roughly every six months to a year, all of the company’s frontline employees are replaced.
Ninety-five percent of the colleagues from a year ago are different from those a year later.
As someone who used to be an employee, I sincerely advise you:
If you have learned what you wanted to learn, run as soon as possible.
(Unless you have an exceptionally strong liver....
As for the company’s benefits,
they only look good on paper. The benefits are just a promise dangled by the boss.
None of the benefits you would expect are provided; compensatory leave is only available after 10:00 p.m.
Finally, regarding the company’s products, simply put,
they know a little about everything but specialize in nothing.
To this day, they still only post advertorials on forums, and the products have nothing new to offer.
If you want to waste your time and squander your life, feel free to submit your résumé.
The environment is pretty good, and the boss likes to hire attractive women for general affairs and administrative roles.
The former sales director was very capable, but has already left.
The salary is low.
1. The boss keeps you after work every day for “training” and sells you grand promises.
2. There is no complete training program. After two weeks, the same classes come around again and they ask you to take them all over again.
3. Sales staff are expected to develop new business. The average order value is too low, so you have to prepare proposals yourself, and at night you still have to listen to the boss sell you grand visions.
The boss strongly favors people who have strong opinions. If he likes someone, he will continue to like them even if they are a pig—perhaps because the boss himself is…??
4. The boss does not allow sales and planning staff to get along too well. So if he finds out that you privately arrange to go out together after work or on weekends, he will email the entire company telling everyone that they are here to work, not to make friends. Do I really have to report who I go out with on weekends too? ==
The office environment is very beautiful... that's it.
Position: MIS Engineer (Kaohsiung)
The interviewer in the first interview had a very shallow understanding of information technology; he may also have been a marketing employee.
The interviewer in the second interview was an IT manager from upstairs who seemed to be there to embarrass you.
The company culture mainly focuses on constantly using new technologies, but you have to learn through self-study; no one will teach you.
They advocate not working overtime (it feels more like they cannot afford to pay overtime).
The development language is Go (the latest at the time), and virtualization technology using Docker is also involved.
But the servers and services are all in the cloud, and the company has no internal firewall or switch.
So I really don't understand why they are hiring an MIS... The position feels like it doesn't really need this person. If you want to save time, you can skip this company. I forgot which virtual host provider they used (but it wasn't AWS).
The salary is extremely, extremely unfavorable!!
Downstairs said the product was being updated. Back when I was in sales, the company was one that wrote advertorials for the product and posted them on PTT and forums. The boss was very good at painting grand visions, employee turnover was high, and I even had a coworker who suddenly quit and disappeared after just one day. It was hilarious~ Just take work matters with a grain of salt; there’s not much future here. The reply and view-count KPIs are high, but the clients’ contacts all say that since the product doesn’t sell, they don’t feel anything and won’t renew. So I just do as much as I’m paid to do.
A few years ago, I interviewed for a part-time position that required being on call and being available at any time during the night.
The hourly wage was only the minimum wage, and the interview process was a poor experience.
The company’s internal structure is strange: there is plenty of advertising business, but insufficient personnel to execute the projects.
The company’s products are currently being updated, but the definitions and training are vague and unclear, leaving the employees responsible for execution at a loss.
There is no overtime pay; you only receive compensatory leave if you clock out after 10 p.m.
The salary is relatively low, approximately NT$24,000.
You can't learn advertising creativity, and the salary is very low. The boss is only good at talking and knows nothing except taking the bullets for the AEs. The only advantage is that the office looks nice; it's a great place to waste time.