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Over-ear headphones for Zoom interviews for a new job. Go or No-go?

Interviewing tomorrow and the company has communicated their intention to make an offer by the end of next week. 1) would you take this offer so close to busy season; 2) is the quick hiring decision a red flag? Enough to steer clear of position? It’s a promotion to manager for me and - little over 25% base pay increase.

Best apps for case study prep?

I was unemployed 6 months. Now I’m turning down interviews because there’s so much interest. Clients and publishers are throwing wads of $$$ at me. If you’re struggling, keep going. There’s hope!

Can someone shed some light on the Operations Manager interviews at Uber?

Accenture Manager skills interview scheduled next week- any idea what to expect?

Interviwed with a big 4 firm how long does it take to get an offer ? The Interview went well and the Partner at the end said I either they will make me an offer or get me to meet one more person

First time interviewing as an experienced hire. When a recruiter asks salary expectations, do I counter and ask for a range? I don’t want to go high & get dinged but also don’t want to get shorted.

Hi 🐠 fam - I have final round interviews with the VP/SVPs of the function (Skip level interviews). What are some good questions to ask when you're interviewing with leaders at this level? Thank you!!

Any suggestions for escaping the ops life? Just took level 3 and have been doing interview prep... unsure how long I should look internally before looking outside of the nest

Interviewing for an Amazon Senior Program Manager. Any recommendations for the initial phone screening? What will the phone screening cover?

Thoughts on BCG TA? Have a recruiter interview. Couldn't find much stuff about them in the USA. Is pay/ progression same as BCG? I can't find any LinkedIn profiles for BCG TA either. Thanks!

Has anyone here been through the ATP program (generalist track) at Capco and willing to chat briefly with a candidate about the interview process & job? I have a family member with a first interview coming up & he'd love to learn a bit more about what to expect

How many people are waiting for bonuses before leaving their current firms? I’m at PwC and our bonus will be given on 10/1. I’m pretty sure my entire team between director and senior plan to start interviewing after 9/15 or 10/15. Are there any other firms who have yet to pay out bonuses yet? Wondering how hard it will be to find something in a couple of months.

Any McKinsey fishes had a subpar case interview in round 1 and still progress in the recruiting progress?(assuming other interviews were good)

I’m being contacted by recruiters for positions that I’m probably only half qualified. But pay is very good. Should I just see if I can ace the interview and get the offer or should I be honest upfront and tell them that I’m not 100% qualified ?

So I was laid off. Is it okay to talk about it at my next job interview? Feels like everyone knows anyway.

What does a Mid level Art Director brand side salary in LA look like? Have an interview tomorrow wanting to know my worth on an in-house team?

Flying into SFO to give an interview next Friday, Should I wear suit? As the company CEO never wears one.

Had an interview last week that went well. The next day, HR sent an additional application to fill out (basically same info as the online app). Is that a good sign or usual process for 2 apps? Still waiting to hear back.

In ‘08, did MBA or UG returns get affected first? Any other cautionary implications?

If you had a choice, which would you choose? A) having the annual holiday party B) splitting the holiday party budget equally between employees as bonus BONUS Q: do you know your agency's budget?

Is there such thing as too much ass kissing in a job interview? Or everyone likes for the interviewee to do their research and act like they would really like to work for the company and the creative director they are interviewing with?

What's the biggest raise you got on a NON promo year and why/how? 🙏🏽😎🤑

13,000 EQM away from EP. a worth risking a few flights?

Anyone know how what the salary range is like for senior analyst for paid search at Edelman?

How many of you have used alt travel to regularly go to a domestic vacation city?

Working on an app and I need to raise funding. I want to start with grants before giving away equity. Where is a good place to start looking and applying for startup grants?

Off the clock, male client saw me looking at shoes on my phone & told me he felt bad for my husband. I quickly told him not to worry because I make plenty of my own money. What a dick.

Opinions Please. YOE - 5. ZS Associates - CTC- 19.6 LPA(include 15 gross+ 10%variable+1lakh joining bonus+ 1.5 year end bonus(ELRP)) SYNECHRON - 18 LPA FIXED. Might offer more on negotiation. EPAM - 20 LPA FIXED. 1 lakh joining. Might negotiate lillte bit more. ZENSAR - 20 LPA FIXED. Might offer some joining bonus. I heard ZS offers support for higher studies and there's a program for exec MBA from ISB. Is it for every track or specifically for people in consulting. ZSers please help me on this

I’m casually interviewing, and I finished the final round for a smaller, lesser known firm recently. They want another follow up call to gauge interest. How do I tell them I’m just wanted interview practice and won’t probably even take their offer 😂. I feel bad.

We have a trip to Miami planned in two weeks. Just saw that Florida is averaging 20,000 cases day of mostly the delta variant. Super bummed as we’re both vaccinated and hopefully was going to get away, but looks like we may have to change plans. 😭

Best Companies in Boston to exit to?

My doctor wants me to take a medical LOA. Thinks I’m too stressed at work/have so much anxiety about work that it’s having physical effects (heart palpitations/chest pains/panic disorder). I know I should take the time, but feel bad letting people down while my firm is so busy. What’s wrong with me?

Would an experienced hiring manager or someone who jumped to another consultancy be willing to review my resume and offer advice/ suggestions over a phone call? Prefer someone SM-level & above 🙏

Where are the negative KPMG folks who said there’s no way we’re getting mid-year comp adjustments? Show yourselves!