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McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Looking to move from a London based Private Equity consulting team to Toronto sometime this year - are any of the MBBs hiring (or considering it in H2)? Would be open to joining down a grade for upcoming fall cycle (currently an EM now with 8 YOE) McKinse… more

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Wealth simple vs TD direct investing? Where do you keep your non registered accounts and why?

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Hi, what are the roles ( Ops focused) within Pension Funds for a possible exit from strategy without taking a hit on the salary (MBB level or around 230-250k)? Not looking to move t USA right now. Tha… more

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Need information about the part time/reduced hours programs at MBB. How does it work? Effects on compensation and days/week or hours/day.

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Any recommendations for good couples therapists in the GTA?

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Any CPAs with consulting exp looking for new opportunities in California?

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Anyone from EY Toronto office willing to refer my cousin to a contract role as an admin?

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Does anyone have information on salary ranges for consultants and senior consultants at Santis Health?

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Some recruiters are so flaky 😅 while some others are working so hard, the recruiting market is very unbalanced

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Is there a silent recession in Canada & US? I’m in tech consulting and trying to change jobs and it feels impossible right now 😭

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Does anyone know how good the WLB is at Manulife for AVP level roles in the wealth/asset team (GWAM)?

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I just saw on LinkedIn experienced hire consultants started at BCG 4 months ago...? Like at least 3 of them. Can anyone in BCG update on if recruitment is starting again? On a broader note, what’s hap… more

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Seems like 300K+ is the number most people aspire to in this app. Robert Half 2024 salary survey is also pretty aligned to this- CFO at 75th percentile is 300Kish and Lawyer at 10+yrs is 288K (base o… more

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Is getting an exit from a T2 consulting with a 30 percent pay-cut normal? Currently a Consultant / Senior Consultant and only getting Senior Manager roles. Should I go for it or not?

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How is OW in Canada?

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I recently graduated with a Master’s degree in Computer Science and have a couple of years of experience in Oracle EBS. I’m currently working as an Oracle Techno-Functional Consultant, earning $70K an… more

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What do you think/ have you heard about BDO’s culture and teams? Specifically Transaction Services?

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Why are the Canadian employees in large tech companies, consulting firms, and other MNCs so underpaid? E.g. Amazon, Uber, Big4, etc. have huge pay gap for the same position as in the US. What can be d… more

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Currently in a small firm with a messed up manager and want to move. I have 2 offers - One is an upper mid size org, Transaction services, work is something I’m doing here but on a larger scale, might get a… more

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Is KPMG Canada doing layoffs right now?

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How do employee/employer negotiation generally go for you?

What do you do if the employer completely shuts you down and refuses to negotiate?

If I don't get an increase from this new job offer, I w… more

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I have an initial 15min ‘chat’ with HR at one of the big insurers for an AVP role I applied for. What should I expect from this call and how best should I prepare?

They said it’d be to discuss the role and my inte… more

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Did anyone hire a head hunter, how does the whole process work ?

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Had a recruiter from Apple reach out. Does anyone know if Apple allows employees to be stationed in Canada while working for the Cupertino office?

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How much equity and salary can a consultant demand moving to a funded start-up, as first 5 FTE hire?

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Hello there. Anyone from Deloitte willing to offer a referral in Canada? I am a professional with several years of experience and an MBA in sustainability. The role is in sustainability. Please dm for… more

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Anyone considering moving into the govt?

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Anyone have experience shipping large containers from Canada to Dubai? Any recommendations on reputable companies and cost?

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Hi everyone, I’m a consultant at Accenture with an MBA interested in going to a strategy firm (MBB, Kearney, Oliver Wyman, etc.) or corporate strategy role. If anyone is willing to chat please let me … more

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Does anyone work for US companies while still residing in Canada to earn a comparatively better compensation in Canada? How did you go about finding these opportunities?

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Currently a Rotman MBA candidate with 5+ years of experience across Strategy roles. Interned as a consultant this summer but couldn't convert due to the current market slowdown. Still aiming for c… more

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Alvarez & Marsal McKinsey & Company Does anyone know what the exit opportunities are in Canada for someone working EYP Deal technology? E.g. IT due diligence and sign to close work?

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Recently affected by layoffs, does anyone know of any business analyst or IT consulting roles open and willing to refer. Open to relocation🙏

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