Technology/IT Consultants

A client wants access to our internal scripts and automations so they can self-serve next time. My gut says no, that’s our intellectual property and our value prop. But management is seriously conside… more

Thinking about applying to an associate level solutions engineer role at Salesforce. I’ve got the admin cert and the business analyst cert at the moment. Is the “solutions engineer” role the SAME or D… more

My firm just slashed travel budgets but still expects us to build in-person client relationships. Translation: pay for our own flights to keep clients happy. I was literally told it’s a good investmen… more

After 8 years in consulting, I realized I have no idea what a normal job even looks like. I’ve worn every hat including project manager, analyst, strategist, therapist. And now that I’m thinking about… more

A partner told me I need to act more like a leader if I want to move up. I asked what that meant, and he said, “You’ll figure it out.” Seriously, what does that even mean? I manage teams, present to c… more

Is there still hiring/interviewing underway November up until the December holidays? Just wondering if I should really pounce on the next three weeks before thanksgiving, and then the few weeks before… more

Are we still submitting cover letters in 2025? Many positions I’m seeing do not require them, but some give an option to attach additional documents…I’ve heard some say cover letters aren’t important,… more

Ever notice how women consultants get labeled detail-oriented, while men doing the same thing get called strategic thinkers? I’ve had performance reviews where I’m praised for organization, while my m… more

On days you come in, show up right at 8 or 9, whatever your start time is, and leave right at 5, or whatever your end time is. Don't ever do any work from home on your in-office days.

How can I tell/what is the difference between the Sales Engineer (SE), Solutions Engineer (SE), and Solutions Consultant (SC) and solutions architect (SA) titles? I feel like a lot of tech companies u… more

Has anyone made the transition from being a management consultant to being a solutions consultant or a sales engineer in tech? I know the market sucks right now, and it seems especially hard to transi… more

EY's sending me a pc laptop. Is it possible to request a mac instead?

Has anyone actually gotten an interview for a role you applied to where you: 1) didn't have an internal referral or apply with any kind of referral link? OR 2) Didn't email or Linkedln DM the … more

If I don’t have a referral at a company and can’t secure one in time before I want to apply to a role, is the next best thing asking people at the company to point me to the right recruiter or hiring … more

Hot take: too many consultants mistake being busy for being valuable. Half the people I work with are professional PowerPoint makers who are constantly churning out decks no one reads just to look imp… more

Consulting has completely destroyed my sleep schedule. I’m up until 1am finishing decks, then back online by 7am for client calls in another time zone. My Fitbit thinks I’m training for a sleep depriv… more

A client’s internal dev team keeps undoing our recommendations after every sprint, then blames us when performance tanks. I’ve tried explaining the impact, documenting everything, even looping in my P… more

My firm just announced an RTO mandate for consultants three days a week, even though every single client I work with is remote. I haven’t seen my actual office team in months. What’s the point? How do… more

Hi Everyone, curious if anyone has insights on this :
why is Microsoft rejecting profiles that seem fully aligned with the JD, even when ATS reports show a match?
Has anyone faced this, and any tip… more

I wasn’t fired, but I was put on a PIP, and then resigned mid way through it. The project I was on wasn’t a good fit for me and I was dealing with some personal issues that affected my work output and… more

I'm 8 years into consulting and still sometimes feel like I'm faking it. Earlier this week, I didn't speak up in a strategy meeting even though I knew my approach was solid. But I didn'… more

How is cloudflare as a company to work at? Need some guidance before joining their security team. Also, equity shares etc offered by the company, is that really worth it?

I work as a Network engineer contractor for a government agency and get paid 70$ flat an hour. Is that good pay in the Massachusetts area or should I argue for more?

5+Years experience

I aspire for leadership and management roles , but keep hesitating due to all time increasing hustle , unrealistic availability demands, looking for some ground reality and what to expect , and how mu… more

My new client straight-up told me their last consultant disappeared halfway through their last project. Now they don't trust anyone. Has anyone turned around a relationship like this? What did you… more

Have you ever seen an IT dept that just runs on autopilot/full reaction mode?

A client tried to save money by having someone else do part of the work. Now it's broken, and they want me to fix it in my original budget. How do you handle the cleanup of someone else's mess… more

I could use some advice on scope creep. A client keeps expanding project requirements mid-engagement while arguing it's within the original scope. What are good ways to professionally handle and r… more

I’m making low six figures and keep debating whether to go for an MBA. On one hand, it could open doors to leadership roles and bigger clients. On the other, I’d be sinking $100k+ and two years into s… more

Got pulled onto a project last minute and told to just figure it out. When I raised concerns, my lead shrugged and said, “That’s what consultants do.” I’m all for problem-solving, but this feels more … more

My firm just rolled out mandatory Friday Fun Zoom calls which have consisted of icebreakers, trivia, and virtual scavenger hunts. I’d rather just have Friday afternoons off. I get the intention, but i… more

Had a client tell me I was too young to lead a tech team. I’m 34 with ten years of experience, multiple certifications, and I’ve delivered more successful projects than anyone else in the room. I want… more

which job should I take Digital Risk at EY vs Risk management at ebay?

Looking to break into technical product management. I have 8 years of data analytics experience. Anyone have any tips on this pivot? It's a tough job market and I'm struggling to get much trac… more