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Change is needed that is medium/urgent priority but requires director approval who is out. Their backup is out too. Do you make the change? Was asked this in a tech interview. Change is not RED

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Had an interview on Friday for a role and I haven’t heard back from the recruiter today. She said they were moving fast and that I would hear from her after my interview with the director. (Cont’d)

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I'm in the last stages of interviews for a director position at a pharma/life science company. How risky would it be to jump ship given the current environment?

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Have an interview but the recruiter hinted that the HR Director thinks I might be a little light on experience. How should I approach this? Any tips would be appreciated!

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Just finished an interview with Guidehouse. The Director informed me hiring has substantially slowed down. In addition, it seems like they’re increasing the amount of interviews for each position.

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Anyone have any experience with Fannie Mae? In the early rounds of interviewing for a director level position there. I'm currently industry right now, so wouldn't need to adapt from consulting.

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Anyone have any experience with Fannie Mae? In the early rounds of interviewing for a director level position there. I'm currently industry right now, so wouldn't need to adapt from consulting.

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Hi, I'm wondering what the salaries are at MBB but in Europe and more directed at a design director. I'm at my final interviews but with COVID im sure there will be a bit of a delay but wanted to 1/2

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I’m the only creative on one of the smaller accounts at my agency, where I am referred to as the “Creative Director” for the account. But I’m a junior AD... In interviews etc. can I say I am a CD? 🧐

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Currently 2nd year M, interviewing for VP roles in Financial Services. Does staying another year and making SM make it easier to land Director level roles?

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EY recruitment for Director- all interviews done n independence check completed. How long does it take HR to get all approvals to offer? Yet to hear from HR, though heard from Independence desk.

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Interview soon for a comms director role. Would be first in-house gig, been in agencies until now. What skills matter more when in house vs agency that I need to prep talking pts for?

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Thoughts on McKinsey from a Design Director perspective. Would love to hear from a designers perspective vs a consultant. Interviewing currently...

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What to expect for a corporate strategy director comp in the Bay Area? 10+ YoE. I have been having some preliminary recruiter interviews and numbers seem low (200-225 base). Is that what to expect?

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Curious on Alixpartners interview process for director level. I’ve been through 3 phone discussions all set up by HR, now I’m working directly with the team on discussions going forward.

At PWC, will my manager or director/relationship leader know if I am applying for positions internally within the firm?

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At PWC, will my manager or director/relationship leader know if I am applying for other positions internally within the firm or not?

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Interviewing for a Director position at Salesforce, non tech/engineering role. What total comp should I expect? Base, bonus, and RSU? Location is Dallas.

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Interviewing for a Director position at Salesforce, non tech/engineering role. What total comp should I expect? Base, bonus, and RSU? Location is Dallas.

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Hey Fishy 🐠, interviewing for an Industry Value Advisor Director role at SAP. Wondering what the compensation would be for that position.

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I’m interviewing for a senior director, strategy & consulting at Publicis. Does anyone know what the comp range is for this role? I’m NYC based.

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10 yr digital strat who’s done some planning. Interviewing for strat director roles, but nervous I haven’t done enough brand planning to excel. Could be impostor syndrome, but would you take the leap?

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Interviewed with Guidehouse a week ago and it went well, IMO. The director who interviewed me said I’d hear back within the next week or so. When should I really expect to hear back?

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Any advice for mck design final round interview for associate director role?

Have my final F2F interview at KPMG for CIO advisory Senior Associate role tomorrow. I am only meeting a director for 45 minutes. What should I expect : behavioral / case study ?

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How much does a Director at AlixPartners make? Do the have sign in bonus when recuited. Going for an interview there in a few weeks. TIA

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How much does a Director at AlixPartners make? Do the have sign in bonus when recuited. Going for an interview there in a few weeks. TIA

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Slalom 🐠 I know markets differ but I interviewed with 4 people (consultant, capability lead, director & PA). Then they scheduled me to talk to the same director. Any insight on what I should expect?

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Anyone applying to Tuck? Did you get a personalized email from the admissions director a week or two after the deadline? Trying not to get too hyped about nothing...

I’m a freelance agency producer doing a director search. I want to hit up a prod company I interviewed at months ago for director names but don’t know if that’s weird cos I want to work with them too

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Anyone work at fiserv’s professional services business line? Have an interview with their senior director for a program management strat and ops type role. Any feedback is appreciated!

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Alix fish- what is your interview procedure for SVPs, I had one round of phone screen with a director and one with a MD. What’s the next step...any guidance that you can provide is helpful

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Networking faux pas? Friend in a diff industry applying for a job. The director of the group is an alum of my college (tiny school, this is rare). Can I cold email them asking to connect w friend?

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Questions to ask a Managing Director during my Confirming Interview for Accenture (Federal)...?🤔 Trying to have a good list going in.

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Interviewing for Director IT role in DC area. Any tips on comp level.

Recruiter mentioned stocks and I don't even know what to expect or discuss? What are the different kind/style of stocks offered?

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Next week I’m having my first lateral interview as a junior associate. I’m very nervous because the group with whom I’m interviewing works with life science/tech clients and the attorneys have strong science/tech backgrounds; and I do not. However, I am very, very interested in transitioning to this practice. And I reaaally want this job because it’s at my dream firm. How would you recommend preparing for the lateral interview?

Considering applying for an entry level business analyst (consulting) position at a competitor Big 4 firm. I just completed my first year in audit, so I’m wondering if it’s still appropriate for me to apply as entry level instead of experienced hire?

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Have been hunting desperately for childcare bc spouse and I are both FT lawyers trying to handle 4 immunocompromised elementary age kids at home but have been striking out. Have even been considering having one of us take a leave, going part time (career suicide/knock us off partner track) or quitting. Just found someone highly recommended, experienced, patient, etc. Interview went super well but candidate disclosed they are in recovery for substance abuse, last relapse 2 yrs ago. DUI. Thoughts?

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Actively applying now to TAS/FDD senior roles and want to put myself in the best position possible to get an offer. Any advice on how to best prepare for interviews? Reviewed a few case studies and have taken financial modeling courses but am looking to see if anyone can point me to any resources outside of that.

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Hiring managers: How is the interview process like at your company and how much say do you have when it comes to choosing that candidate?

I had a behavioral interview with a manager from another team and a case study with the hiring manager. They both took notes as I gave my answers but the first manager was very disinterested from the get go and was distracted as he kept looking away from the screen.

I’m wondering how much influence the first manager has since I’m not sure what he’s writing

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Anyone have insights on the following Deloitte role: Digital Banking Consultant - Captive? Just got an interview for it. Any insight would be great.

Salary
Team Structure
Day to day
Etc

Deloitte

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Recently received an interview request for SaT Valuation and Business Modeling - Business Valuation Senior role.

Definitely interested in the salary and responsibilities. Anyone working in this role currently that can provide more information?

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Hi, are there any women-owned patent firms in the SF Bay Area that focus on patent prosecution in computer technologies? Thanks!

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How much would you charge for a logo and business cards?

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OS role offers better than the other two (only slightly), but I am interested in a good profile

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