I have just got an options trader job at a prop trading firm. But I knew nothing about options/trading/finance. The firms said they’ll be officially training us once we start. But in the meantime, what are some books/resources that you would recommend to start learning first?

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Best advice/resource/book to be a valuable partner to corporate finance and investor relations depts at public companies?

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I am qualified CA with 5 years of experience ( IND AS , Books Closures) looking for referral in finance Accenture" class="linkified" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >domain.Accenture @DXC Technology Tata Consultancy Cognizant IBM @oracle @wellsfargo@northerntrust

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Any good book recommendations? Genre : Business/ personal finance

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Best books for life advice/personal finance/personal and professional development ?

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Best books on the Libby app for professional development/personal finance/life in general?

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Hi Fishes

Hope you all are doing great

I am currently working as Asst. Accountant in RITES Limited (PSU under Min of Railways)
YoE : 8 Yrs
Qualifications : B.Com (Hons.) M.Com CA Inter and Currently pursuing MBA (Finance) thru' distance mode.
I have hands on experience in Book Keeping, Vetting of PO's , Vendor Payments, Bank Reconciliation, Payroll Processing and GST Returns filing.
I am actively looking for change in Accounting and Finance domain. Please refer for any suitable job openings

Thanks !!

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I’m working for a staffing firm that specializes in placing Finance+Accounting candidates on the client side. I’m curious from others in similar fields, how long did it take to build a book of business and start making commission?! This is my first sales job and although the training was pretty extensive, I’m having a hard time gaining traction. I feel like no one answers me! Any suggestions? What’s worked for you? What hasn’t? How do you make sure you stand out?

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any interesting books that were fun to read (in the finance space, or tangential?)

ideally something you think not enough people have read?

Is there a good book to teach kids, teens and even college students about personal finance or should i write one?!

Is there a good book to teach kids, teens and even college students about personal finance or should i write one?!

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Hi everyone! I’m a young professional right out of college getting into investing and personal finance management. Trying to better understand and educate myself on personal finance and investment strategies. Can someone recommend some recourses (books, podcasts, experts to follow, etc.) where it’s clearly explained for beginners? Trying to make sense of 401Ks, Roth IRAs, emergency funds etc.
Like I’m looking for someone like Dave Ramsey but for investment and money management advice.

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I’m hiring for a role that’s at the intersection of finance & technology within the private credit space (lender side). Small team, large book, very strong origination engine. Need someone to help our team scale out infrastructure to support growth. 2-5 exp. DM me if interested - let’s talk

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I’m hiring for a role that’s at the intersection of finance & technology within the private credit space (lender side). Small team, large book, very strong origination engine. Need someone to help our team scale out infrastructure to support growth. 2-5 exp. DM me if interested - let’s talk

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I'm doing my internship at Simon-Kucher (4 months), and love the job I do. However, the super long working hours (like 14 hours/day) is killing me, and gives me no space to improve myself or even reading a book. Now, I'm offered an internship role, including a full-time job offer, from P&G's Finance department. Though I'm not a fan of finance, P&G is also a good company despite the lower salary and offers me a nice career path. What do you think?

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I'm currently doing my internship at Simon-Kucher (4 months), and love the job I do. However, the long working hours (it was 14.5 hours yesterday, for example) is killing me everyday and gives me no space to relax and improve myself, or even reading a book. Now, I got another internship offer, including a full time one, from P&G's Finance department. Though I'm not a fan of finance, it offers me decent working hours, a lower salary (but not much), and a nice career path. What do you think?

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Any good recommendations for books on debt finance?

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Can someone please recommend some really good books or maybe anything that'll help me learn about easy finance( how to save and spend)? I am really bad at it and it's time for someone my age to start being smart.

Any advice or recommendation is welcome and appreciated.

Thank 🙏 you.

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Hi everyone, applied for an investment consulting internship few weeks back.
It's a client facing job, but it might come at a later stage of a job, maybe after finishing my internship and getting a job offer.
I'm interested to know what is the must develop skills, must take courses or must read books to get insight, develop the required knowledge and skills for the position. I majored in business management finance and currently preparing for CFA level 1. Thanks in advance ☺️

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Hi everyone, applied for an investment consulting internship few weeks back.
It's a client facing job, but it might come at a later stage of a job, maybe after finishing my internship and getting a job offer.
I'm interested to know what is the must develop skills, must take courses or must read books to get insight, develop the required knowledge and skills for the position. I majored in business management finance and currently preparing for CFA level 1. Thanks in advance ☺️

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What companies are holding (in their BS) the debt to finance the 2020-2021 boom for used RVs, used light aircrafts, luxury cars (used cars in general), used boats, art, etc.

Typically these type of loans are securitized and sold to 401k/mutual fund investments. However, that is not always the case (e.g. Carvana). I also heard yesterday from finance expert that BOA holds all loans thry issued.

Any companies in the industries above that are holding 2020-2021 financing in their books?

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Just took a role focused on M&A strategy.

My M&A and finance backgrounds aren't the strongest, but they hired me for my strategy and technical background, assuming I can get up to speed on the rest.

What are your recommendations for understanding M&A and finance? I'm reading some books and taking a Coursera course, but am still chock-full of questions.

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Which is the best book you have read on behavioral finance ?

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Recommendations for short but informative personal finance books? Looking to read one with my gf, to avoid me preaching about stuff

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I’m an FA within the bank channel and have made the mistake of leaving my first firm to go to another. bank program that ended up failing and sold our books to another firm. It’s become harder and harder to grow a book now within the bank channel because of Reg BI and it’s going to take me a decade to grow my book to where I want to be. I’m a CFP and finishing up my MBA. I’m thinking of going to another area of Finance all together like PE. Any suggestions for me? NOT looking to go Independent.

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Underrated books for future finance professionals? It seems like social media always tries to push the same old 50 business/finance books that everyone seems to have in their house now. I’ve done my research and have gone to bookstores, so I’m interested in a few that I hadn’t heard of before. I’m just wondering what may be a must-have.

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Anyone in sales/finance have any tips on overcoming the nerves when pitching and presenting to clients? Would love to hear some of your practices and/or books to read to foster personal sales growth.

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Has any one booked any FD via platforms like Groww, ETmoney which gives slightly high interest rates? In Groww, Bajaj finance giving fd rate of 7-7.5percent. Is it safe? Or should we book via banks and take lower rates.
P.s- I do invest in Mutual funds. I just want to park some money hence looking for FD.
Any suggestion is appreciated.

Partners - I'm (SM5) an introvert and struggle to connect with people sometimes. Especially when I don't see them much (thanks covid) and don't work with them much. I want to build connections with like VP finance or the CFO on my job but I work mostly with the controllers (whom I have good connections with). I find it awkward to call people who I don't work directly much without out of the blue to do coffee or lunch.

Any tips or advice on how to build these connections? Any podcast or books

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After many years of doing purely corporate law, I recently moved inhouse to do structured finance. Honestly, I am in unknown territories. My boss also not patient about my re-learning process yet they knew from the interview that I know close to nothing about structured finance. I am 2 months into my 6 months probation period and I am worried that I might have bit more than I can chew. FYI - I am doing all I need to do to learn (books) but still struggling. Any pointers on how to get it faster.

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What book has inspired you the most in life principles, or your career in finance?

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What are some good personal finance books/podcasts? Or even general business books. Asking for someone with a STEM background and very limited business exposure (besides being a restaurant manager and taking an intro to Econ and accounting in college).

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Hello Fishes. Can you please suggest some good YT channels, podcasts , books or any resources to learn about finance/stock market/how money works and to learn about investing.
Thanks

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Favorite work related book? Bonus if your in finance consulting

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Does anybody work in a rule for a litigation finance or legal funding company who doesn't hail from a big law firm in background? Basically I have a lot of interest in the area have read a book about it in my free time and was wondering what sort of entry level opportunities I should be seeking.

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Any particular segment of sales good for ex-finance? Currently 3 years in at fortune 100 bank on business development side (on commercial loan originations team but no commission/targets at the associate level, basically do credit analysis and build pitch books for the producers) This role has been great as I have gotten both analytical experience and tasted sales experience (I say taste bc I’m not the producer) but would potentially like to transition to a sales role that is less analytical

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Are there options trading coaches or mentors? I’ve done well in stocks trading, have basic knowledge of derivatives from the BComm in Finance and various books/online resources.
But I feel like I’m really lost in the actual practical aspect of options trading and would love to learn directly from someone who’s experienced and successful in it. Preferably someone who’s smart about risk-minimizing strategies.

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Please suggest good books which would help in career or personal finance.

Thanks in advance.

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Anybody know any good books/sources on couples finance or balancing financial mentalities? I have a personal finance mentality or character that is save as much as possible, spend as little on myself as possible, spend mainly on things that could appreciate in value. Whereas my gf is all about treating oneself, and living very comfortably, even if it is not sustainable. It doesn't help as well that I make 3-4x what she makes. Its hard to balance these two mentalities

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What is fastest way to improve both structured communication and thinking? Any helpful books or drills?
It’s the one consistent feedback I get while casing , “to be more structured” I’m there for math ability , business logic , creativity.

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I'm looking to improve my communication skills to navigate a very political environment better (i.e. I need to be more diplomatic). Any books recommendarions are appreciated 💁🏼‍♀️

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If I was a junior on a team during a campaign launch, is that something I can put in my book? I helped during the concepting phase, was responsible for keeping the boards up to date, and wrote a lot of the supporting materials (print, social etc) but obviously I was not on the shoot or the lead on writing the script. As long as I’m clear about my role is that acceptable?

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I am currently working in advertising with experience on fintech & CPG. I would like to work in tech marketing, specifically Google’s APMM program.
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What resources helped you get into product marketing/Google?
Has anyone here moved from advertising to tech?
Would love to hear from a marketer about their experience getting into Google.
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I'm being asked to be involved in product pricing for the first time, and lack any knowledge or experience in that area. Any suggestions on courses or books or websites? I'm considering the Pragmatic Marketing pricing course, so would be interested to hear from anyone who has taken it.

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Hey everyone! Could you recommend any good materials/books/courses on IT services, B2B marketing?
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Any recommendations on books/podcasts (and other sources) about CM? Not just to expand technical skills but also soft skills and external consulting?

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Im moving from core Auto product management role to software development product management role.
Can you please share what should I read to brush up basics on SW PM?
Courses, books, blogs, anything is welcome!
Let's make this group a little active!

What are the best books/blogs/online resources to boost your organizational change management skills?

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What are some must read books that will help me understand the biopharma industry? I'd like to have a clearer view of the process from preclinical to marketing stage and just have a general background of the different major players, spec pharma field, the rise of CDMOs and CROs in the space, etc.

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Any book recommendations to gift my cousin sister? She studied (masters) psychology and is a trained classical dancer.

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Trying to get a 45 y/o sibling in to consulting (was an entrepreneur prior in the restaurant industry). No college degree but willing to bust his but to learn. Books/online courses recommended pls

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What do people recommend for start-up relevant marketing resources/books/personalities/podcasts?
I have a lot of enterprise marketing experience, but making a jump to a startup and want to get up to speed as quickly as possible.

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Anyone who resigned recently from IBM GBS. Can you please help me how to initiate separation using workday. I am not getting any option in workday.
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I don’t see too many Marketing Manager specific requests here so thought I’d take a crack. Any advice or interview prep insight for marketing roles. Specifically for Amazon Music. I made it to the first chat with a HM. Any guidance on possible questions would be awesome.

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Hi Fishes...
I have recently applied in Barclays for analyst position at Chennai location. The status of my application has changed from application submitted to Hiring manager review on 5th of July. From then i didn't receive any mail from the company, and the status of my application is also unchanged. Can anyone tell me when can I expect the next stage of process, and i have 32 months of experience in industry domain. How much should i negotiate the salary during the Hr call. please help

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I am a Strategic Sourcing Manager with 7 YOE in both direct and indirect spend across various industries (Life sciences, IT and Insurance) I have been offered a role with Fidelity for 13 lpa + 1.5 variable. Offer seems better than the national average for similar roles but I feel I would be underpaid based on the current market, my skills and value I will be bringing to the table. Any suggestions for offer negotiations?

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Could anyone please tell me what will be the in-hand salary in IBM for this package

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Hi guys currently I'm working in a project with very stringent timelines. Sometimes we need to put more than 13-14 hrs each day. There are 4 members in my team. Two are involved in database prt and me and my lead are involved in the front end and middle layer prt. Somehow my lead is not at all pleased with my work. And even if I try to talk to him for something he is completely rude. Sometimes it makes me that I m completely useless. Even the other team members are following the lead

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G’day folks, new in here loving the vibe. I’m a strategy and M&A Manager (Non-top tier) +8 YOE in consulting and a founder with a personal impact, If I get to have an MBB referral for an interview I’d possibly pass out from excitement. Never been more confident to ask for it and chase the dream to join McKinsey, BCG, or Bain please let me know (Happy to share my resume/or get on a chat before you refer me)

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Creatives, how do you show your pharma work on your portfolio? Under a password protected page? Emailed pdf? In person only?

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Have you implemented a translation plugin on your WordPress you really like? Ideally I’d want one that allows us to edit content for better accuracy.

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Microsoft Received some feedback yesterday that I’m “Too smart for the role and they feared that I’d get bored and leave quickly. “ It’s honestly the most confused I’ve ever left a call. Does anyone know what this means? I thought it was a compliment initially but in retrospect it just doesn’t seem very genuine. Have y’all had anyone hit you with this one?

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Hello currently I am working in Infosys company as a system engineer
I got a project where I play a role of IT technician in service desk team
My currently package is 3.6 lk
I think according to work it is very less pay ,
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