One year in consulting and I'm pretty sure that the travel isn't for me. Should I try to switch to finance or stick it out and let my utilization/chargeability decline until I get a local role?

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When your test lead uses this project role title as an excuse to call herself a manager when really she's a senior associate in real life

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WTH do advisory people do? Have some on my initiative work that can't make a slide to save their life... Lower hiring standards? Different skill set?

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After traveling for 3 years, so glad to be on a local role! Get to sleep in my bed every night.

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Do you search for new roles first based on location preference or rather the most fitting role description?

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Exit row is jam packed with seriously out-of-shape and obese individuals. Ain't nobody getting off this plane if this shit goes down.

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Is it possible to be taken off a role if it says you've "filled" it? Process was a bit unclear (new hire) and another opp came up! Please help!! 😥

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Placed on another project without any consultation or providing prior understanding of role/project. I understand I'm a second year, but this attitude seriously turns me off from consulting.

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Tentatively asked to be on a PM project, but a second manager asked me to do a functional role. I want to be building skills, how can I push off the first role?

Anyone know anything about McKinsey Implementation? Applying for a role with them and wanting to learn more than what's on the website.

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Guy behind me in the group 1 line to board the plane - "are you group 1?" - no asshole, I'm just standing here to be a total inconvenience to you. STFU and go to your exit row seat.

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ACN: I was an experienced hire last year (TC). At time of hiring - Consultant w/ 24M@L, $110k + 5%. Am I being shafted? Looking for >$140k when bumped to LVL7. Thanks!

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I used to be proud of working for this company but the last couple months have proved that politics instead of hard work leads to promotions here. It's time for an exit strategy.

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Exit opportunities - what are yours?

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What should I ask for in my exit interview?

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"You will end this meeting and exit the room"... Nope, didn't work. #stillapadawan

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Know we just had a thread on this but: What's your ideal S/T exit opp and corresponding exit strategy. Asking for a friend.

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Anyone know any good resources for learning to recruit out of consulting? So much info online about getting into consulting, not much about finding the best exit ops

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When you get staffed on a local role #byestatuses

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currently taking applications for a travel buddy. role description: hang out with me when my company sends me to countries where I know no one. qualifications: preferably a male, attractive.

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What does everyone want to do after consulting? Role/company to make it interesting, not "industry".

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Currently a tech consultant and looking to transition to strategy. Any one want to earn a referral bonus?

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That time you were already staffed 60 hours and you get an email from the staffing manager.... Can I curl up in the fetile position and say goodbye to the minimal social life I have?

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Does your firm do experienced lateral hiring?

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That awkward moment when you're sitting in Orals for an RFP and the client says they don't understand what role you've been brought in to discuss...

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Been doing growth strat with Deloitte for a while. What are my exit opps?

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Accenture folks: where does the position "Junior Project Manager" rank in the hierarchy? Follow up question: what does the hierarchy look like?

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Aaaand thats why I kept negotiating my employment contract to have an exit clause in case SPG gets acquired...#priorities

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What is the key difference between an analyst role vs. MBA level role in consulting at your firm?

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I want to switch to one of the top 3 firms (McKinsey/BCG/Bain) - hoping for an honest answer - do you guys do lateral hiring from other consulting firms at associate level?

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Funny how some firms have analysts at entry level that then get promoted to consultants, and others vice-versa. Wonder if it affects exit-opportunities at all 😛

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@Deloitte, Currently doing data analytics in assurance. Looking at a Deloitte analytics role in AERS/advisory. What does an associate do; involve advanced analytics or just mainly data management?

I have an offer from a tech startup for a fully remote position but I've only been at the job I'm at now for three months. Am I burning my bridges indefinitely with the job I'm at now for bailing early? The commute is 1.5 hours EACH WAY and I am exhausted by the end of the week. Is there a way to let my boss know I'm leaving that's not going to cause shock and disgust?

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How do you test / screen a candidate on their attention to detail in an interview process in a way that indicates a strong performance in a detail oriented role?

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Thoughts on moving from Accenture to IBM? Currently a Senior Manager and being recruited for an Associate Partner role. ~40k bump in pay.

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Anyone at EY willing to provide a referral?

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If someone referred me for a role at PwC, should I automatically get an email from PwC or does it take time?

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Is my background good enough to apply to Alvarez & Marsal's restructuring associate position (or consultant in other practices such as the public sector, CPI, etc)?

MBA from top 10 (graduating in 2021)
4+ years of experience with PwC as a tax professional (responsibilities include financial data analysis, transaction tax due diligence, technology implementation, etc).
MBA Intern in a small equity research firm (responsibilities include market research, financial statement modeling, etc).

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ZS Associates: Have a 30 minute case interview soon for a Business Operations Associate role...any guidance?

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I got emailed by a recruiter last week and suddenly found myself scheduled for an interview with Deloitte Federal for their Analytics/Data Science Manager position. There are three 30 minute interviews scheduled with a principal, then a technical and behavioral interview. Can someone tell me about the technical interview at Deloitte Federal? Is this mostly about going over some of my analytics work in the past from a technical view, or some type of a case study?

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Hey Guys, I am a data science associate at ZS. Let me know if anyone wants a referral in any of the below profiles. 😊

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I was a Manager at a Big4 doing PM fed work earlier this year. I decided to join a small firm to pursue cloud sales. However, the position is extremely technical in nature and I'm required to speak tech ( kubernetes, openshift, CICD) to potential clients.
While I have learned from the exposure, I dont intend to continue in a tech role & looking to exit. I'm thinking of Customer/ Partner Success Manager roles with one of the CSPs. Are there other non tech cloud exit opps in industry to consider?

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I have been in the industry for 6 yrs now. I have been offered a position with Fidelity as a PC. Currently an advisor in the bank channel. Anyone have advice on moving into this role?

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Joining Deloitte in two weeks. Going from Consultant role at KPMG to SR C in Deloitte within the org transformation. Any Muslim fishes work at D?

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I have an exit opportunity but have 600$ in my commuter benefit account I lose after post 30 days leaving my current employer. Any creative ways to spend it? Uber pool is eligible, Amtrak, buses, etc.

Tomorrow I will be having interview in Delloite USI for Data Scientist role. Could anyone let me know how it goes. How many rounds are there? And what kind of questions put up in each round?

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Anyone hiring buyside analyst in Toronto?

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Anyone at West Monroe willing to chat? Applying to the experienced consultant position for healthcare.

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Hi!

I’m keen in getting into a finance role (DF&A Analyst) at
Apple - would anyone be able to refer me to their office in London?

Happy to connect and share a bit of my background!

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Considering taking a position with a small-cap in the US trying to build their legal department. The title is standard “counsel” although the work would be with the senior leadership team and reporting to the GC in Europe. How reasonable is it to ask for a bump in title - Senior counsel or Head of Legal, US? If it matters, I am a 6th year and have been told that I will be expected to hire a junior or paralegal as we build up.

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VML Sr Art Director position assuming 7-10 years experience. What’s a fair salary expectation for the Midwest? Chicago/Kansas City area.

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Is anyone willing to consider hiring a content strategist/copywriter/CX expert? I'm desperate to leave a job that ended up being a bait and switch.

How do y’all calculate a contract job? Speaking to someone that is hiring a producer from Aug-May. Not sure how I calculate my rate for such a long period of time??

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What are salary expectations for a consultant / associate equivalent (2+ years of work experience) role based in the US at development organizations like Chemonics, DAI, FHI 360, and others?

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How high does L6 range typically go for Sr Program Manager roles? I am currently at ~250k TC and the position they were interviewing me for hand a max range of 200k TC. Is >300k TC possible?

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Should I take Data Science Sr Analyst role at Accenture? Are projects and growth rate good at Accenture?
Please someone suggest.

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Waiting on offer from Deloitte for Cyber Digital Identity Manager - Microsoft Azure Active Directory
7 YOE
Present TC- 130k
What is the ideal salary ask for this position and joining bonus at Deloitte ?#it

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Hoping to get some guidance... I'm a 3rd year PI associate at a boutique firm.. looking to transition to an in-house position. Is that realistic? Any specific in-house positions where my skills would translate?

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When did you know you were ready for a senior leadership or an executive role?

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What kind of lesson plan forms do you use?

Why does everything have to be about TikTok? It's like every ad on TV or radio is now trying to get me to download their TikTok app so they can send me some stupid sponsored video.

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Recently i given a interview in hdfc bank for sales manager Auto loan - but i had intermediate - distance mode ( single sitting ).. they said ur not eligible has per company policy - So did i did some thing wrong in my studies... Is it my mistake.....which is i done 1 yr intermediate. Plz suggest what should I do..... Really I need

What’s with TBWA and losing 2 POC leaders lately (Walt, Wallye)?

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Worked a few years at a small company and wondering what it actually takes to make the big jump to MBB. Anyone willing to connect and share insights?

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Happy, found out most of my team is unhappy, now I’m unhappy, too.

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What are your strategies for completing work efficiently? How do you figure out how long projects should take? A consistent piece of feedback on my yearly reviews has been that I over-bill & spend too much time on assignments. It’s something I actively work on, but I still have no concrete sense of how long I should spend on basic tasks (e.g., drafting a motion to dismiss). My firm is right to expect that I manage my time better as a mid-level associate. WFH has made my time management worse.

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Hey all, just claiming my seat on a Saturday night. Was just struggling and another comment helped me get back to a healthy space. If anyone is struggling tonight, know there’s one fellow here thinking of you

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Hello everyone! My name is Michael. I am a corporate trainer. I am looking forward to seeing this community grow!

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How do you handle rude clinicians in the workplace? I always have an attending talking down to me.

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I downloaded the offer letter of Capgemini from their portal but in offer , Capgemini logo is not there . Can anyone help is it fine ?

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What is the salary account bank for Atos Syntel...

If I got married on a Sunday, could I use the flowers from the wedding the night before? (Anything they were going to leave behind like hanging installations) Seems like a waste for that decor to be trashed and an opportunity to pay it forward. Has anyone done this?

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Any good cornhole leagues around?

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I’ve been a management consultant for 3.5 yrs. I’ve done 18 months of internal sustainability work such as building our sustainability practice, initiatives to get B CORP, SBTI, tracked carbon emissions, company campaigns for sustainability awareness, sustainability strategy. I want to move into a sustainability consulting role. Which area of sustainability consulting should I look at? Are there any courses or certifications I should do?

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Thanks to production, I’ve now tasted every Lacroix flavor. 🤙🏼🤗

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Hi Guys ,
I had my capgemini hr round cleared on 7th October , and on 8th October , she said she has sent mail for business approval ?
Job grade B2
YOE - 4.1
CTC offered - 14 Lac ( fixed )
Current CTC - 5 6 LAC
Skill - AWS Cloud + Python + Devops

My question is how many days does it takes to release offer letter ?
Is the salary offered good or should I try for more negotiation ?

Note :- LWD in my current company is 1ST Nov

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Hi Fishies,

Please give some advice/input , Need to know the names of good Product/Service based organizations which have good WORK LIFE BALANCE, Good Environment to work.

Skills : C# .Net Developer, WPF/WCF.

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Hi fishes,

Got offer in Barclays 10.5 currently in Tcs as unix system administrator application support. Please suggest is Barclays good to move. 3.3 yoe

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Are there any Business Analyst roles available in Cognizant? I have recently skilled up and want to join at a beginner role, however I am not sure about switching and want to gain some experience with Cognizant only. Currently I am working at Gurgaon location in IOA division.

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