I recently took a new role as a director, and while I’m confident in my skills I can’t shake the imposter syndrome nerves. What are the key things you all did to feel ‘ready’ when taking a jump in seniority? Any words of wisdom?

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I want to pursue a partnership role with another firm. However I'm stuck with updating my resume. I've held progressively more responsible roles starting with HR Consultant up to a Practice Manager / Director. How do I change my resume, shifting away from the consulting aspect to partner level responsibilities? Any suggestions for help with this?

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Accepted a job offer at 7% hike in London. was told by the hiring director they happy to give a joining bonus. The HR changed hands; a guy from HR introduced himself as the head of talent & said joining bonus was not mentioned by business & the offer is without the bonus. I fell for it and thought the head of talent is calling because they really have no budget. I later found HR guy who introduced himself as head of talent is just a contractor/new to PWC. As I've accepted, should I let this go?

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Hey EY folks…I have an interview on Monday and the JD is exactly aligned to what I do now. The position is a perfect fit for me. But the HR person will not give me the salary range for this position. I really don’t wanna waste my time without knowing what the salary range is. Is there anyway I can find out what an Associate Director makes in GPS?

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Has anyone made the switch from in house to an agency after 10 years (or more) of experience? How realistic is it to secure an Account Supervisor position with a medium to large sized firm?

I've worked in the web/content/social space with nonprofits and a tech org, but I feel like I could use more experience building comprehensive marcom plans. The ultimate goal is to help lead an association or nonprofit shop's comms/marketing as a director or VP.

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Does anyone have insight into director level comp at DoorDash? It’s within a business unit and not S&O if that matters. In Chicago, but the role is remote. Any insights here would be much appreciated. Thanks!

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Kpmg 🐠, currently interview for a manager role in their supply chain practice. However, based on my YOE, trying to angle for director (SM) role. Is Kpmg usually open to leveling up based on experience? Thanks!

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Currently working for a global tech company on a decent-ish salary where I've been two years. The work is ok. It can be interesting at times, and most of the time I'm left to my own devices to get on with my work. I randomly applied for a higher level director position with a competitor on a similar role (less client exposure, more internal work) and now been offered the role with a 33% pay increase, but now I'm not sure whether to accept for the upheaval etc. Any advice?

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Estimated comp for Senior Manager/Director revenue cycle consulting role at large academic medical center (top 10) in NYC?

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I had a really weird interview for Creative Director today.

It’s a small startup. HR interviewed me and asked all the hard hitting questions (how do you get design inspiration, how do you deal with design roadblocks, what sets you apart for this role?) which I thought was odd for a screening interview.

They made some affirmative noises then said the next step would be a design test (one pager) which I would present to a panel of interviewers including the CMO.
Anyone else think this is odd?

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I had a really weird interview for Creative Director today.

It’s a small startup. HR interviewed me and asked all the hard hitting questions (how do you get design inspiration, how do you deal with design roadblocks, what sets you apart for this role?) which I thought was odd for a screening interview.

They made some affirmative noises then said the next step would be a design test (one pager) which I would present to a panel of interviewers including the CMO.
Anyone else think this is odd?

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Anyone from Deloitte or any similar big four firm exit to Capital One as a senior manager or a director? I’ve been applying to roles and getting nothing back. Seven years of experience in the cyber security field and two years at a big four. Also just redid my résumé as well. I would love any referrals or a point in the right direction. @Capital One

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Any consultants successful at transitioning to a director of product role at a tech company? If so what was your background and how difficult was the search?

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Applied for Director role within A&M healthcare practice. Partner and I were aligned on me coming in at Director. Now, i am being offered Sr. Associate role. Dont know how to proceed. Part of me wants to no longer continue the conversation.

About me- 7 years post MBA. 4 years experience working at UHG at Associate director level role, 2 years at Accenture. Currently a Director at CVS health.

Would love this group's advice

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I know that BYU is not M7 but is it still considered a top tier ish MBA? I am a CPA with a Macc but wondering if I would need an MBA to actually excel faster to a Director level position within Finance or Strategy. 2.5 YOE at EY.

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Do Titles or levels (L5, L6) really matter vs. company brand and pay? Just got a FAANG offer that is close to 50% more than my current comp. I’m probably going to take it. The role is reasonably new and has a vague title. It’s not Director or Head or anything. It’s more like just Strategy and Sales Support. Could this impact me in the long run? I’m probably overthinking is but change is always a little scary.

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Which is more senior in Amazon - Head or Director?

What’s the YOE needed to apply for a Director role in AWS?

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Fellow fish, what's a fair comp and Stock Options for a Series B Start-Up in NYC for Director of BizOps role? Currently making ~$340K cash and expecting ~$400K next year if I stay on my job. Thanks!!

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I'm on a L1-A visa and thinking of starting the GC process with my employer. Before transferring to the US, I managed a team of multiple direct reports in a Director/Head of Function role. In my new/current job in the US (for which the company transferred me), however, I have only 1 person with a dotted line reporting to me (matrix structure). In this role I manage a function. I'm working as trader with flat hierarchy creating multi Mln EBIT. Will I still qualify for the EB 1C filing?

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Need help understanding levels at Meta (hopefully from someone Facebook (Meta).). I found a director role that suits my profile but I’m currently a Manager with 12 yoe overall of which 10 are with Big4 consulting and in line for SM in ‘22. Should I consider applying if mostly I match with the requirement? Thanks!

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I work at a boutique (currently ~14 bankers and 10 back office roles).

Joined in august. Since august, 3 senior bankers (MD / VP) 1 HR director, and now 2 analysts have left for great opportunities. To be honest I’m happy and like my role, plus it’s too early to think about switching firms already.

I am now the only analyst left, we have another one joining in January. Any advice on how I can leverage this for comp discussions at the end of the year?

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I have an interview scheduled in 2 weeks for a strategy consultant role.

I never had a phone screen or interview with HR but the call is set with 2 managers, consultant, and a director level.

What do you think of this in terms of how long the process might be?

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I have two opportunities I’m considering. One that’s a director position with a large holding company doing what I do now. The second is a well known vendor DSP. Both similar in building teams and bringing partners up. Both pay is similar. But going vendor side (not sales) would that hinder my path on the media/agency side if I were to take it? Director at large ad Agency or Director at Vendor DSP.

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Any product managers looking for a new role? Best friend is director of product at Guild Education and she has several positions open. Shoot your shot!

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Salary ranges for group strategy director role?

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Salesforce Hello SF employees, in which level “Distinguished Architect” is? Are they above director/senior director level? Bit confused with the Enterprise Architect role levels they are mentioning. Please help

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Anyone know which banks are actively hiring at Director / ED level? MP looking to get into the industry

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#KPMG fish: I'm looking at a potential role Transformation Delivery Advisory @ Director level - any insights on typical salary, bonus levels? Do they typically do signing bonuses, or no?

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Considering a regional operations Director role with Davita. Curious for those who have worked there in leadership, what was your experience? Good and bad.

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Interviewing for a Director-level position at Google - any recommended sources for expectations on compensation, career path, etc.? Google

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Have a really strong offer from a Series C startup in my niche industry. Currently an M1 in B4 and it will be a Director role centered on strategy and product development. Anyone have similar experiences making a jump from Consulting to a startup and has your experience been positive or negative?

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I currently have 3 years experience and am being poached for a Senior Designer role. If I pursue this will it make it harder for my to get an Art Director role later on? Any advice would be great!

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Ready for a change and seriously considering a change, including a Sr. Director role in advisory at KPMG. Any thoughts or comments on work culture?

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Anyone at Oracle know what a Director, Business Value Services role pays?

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How do you interpret “Years of experience“ in salary surveys and reports?
Here’s an example. Does a Creative Director with 7+ yrs of experience have 7+ yrs in the role of a Creative Director? Or does that 7 yrs include their work as a Senior Designer?

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Folks who joined Corporate Strategy Director/Principal roles in F500 companies post consulting - what has been your experience? Given how lean these teams are, I believe you are playing an IC role majority of the time. What does the career ladder look like? Also, if you don't end up liking the role, are your exits equally attractive as they were upon leaving consulting? Or do you get boxed into that particular industry?

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I have been in management for the past 8 years and part of large corporations. I just recently joined a small organization that I have wanted to be a part of for the past 2 years, accepted the role of general manager. This organization knew that I don’t have general manager experience, no payroll experience, no experience setting prices, no purchasing experience and today, 6 days after starting, I have been asked to step down due to not being confident that I will be ready in 3 weeks…

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