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I have an intro call with a VP hiring for a brand director role. What might be the most common or hardest question a VP may ask for such a role? I’ve only held senior marketing roles and am about 10 years of experience. They sought me out (probably due to my last few years at agencies) or otherwise I wouldn’t have thought I’d qualify for such a title.

Has any 🐠 attempted the McKinsey problem solving game? I have applied for the associate position and want to practice before taking the test.

Has anyone here ever worked with or at Verizon consulting? They put out some good cyber work: think of shooting for a principle consultant role.

Best and most realistic exit opportunities for senior consultants? (No technical skills, engaged mostly in pure and tech strategy projects)

Hello Fishes,

I need some help to select the right offer of the two.
1. Virtusa : Role Tier 1 Business Consulting 25 fixed + 1 Lac Jb ( CTC 28)
2. Ugam : Role Business Consultant 25 Fixed + 3 Lac Jb ( CTC 29)

YOE : 8.5

Educational Background : Mba from Tier 2 college.
Queries
Am I being paid well?
Which should be a better option?

Hey everyone, does anyone know about an open position as a brand consultant/freelancer or senior level positions (GSD or head of). Am helping an extremely talented friend find a gig. Thank u!

Found myself seated next to a senior partner on my flight. Made small talk about life, etc. Mentioned I'd like to make partner one day, asked if they could tell me about their role (cont'd)

I see a lot of posts that joke about how consulting associates spend all their time formatting slide decks and creating pivot tables. I don’t know about you guys, but a year and a half into the firm I’m leading client calls, initiating cross-sell opportunities, and am responsible for deliverables that will help clients save money and improve processes in real ways. In short, my role is meaningful and I’m learning a lot. Are some people not getting these same opportunities? I don’t get it.

@Guidehouse hiring managers - I have a few friends at the firm who keep referring me to roles I have ~90%+ alignment to, but nothing seems to even make it past screening.

Do I need to just start finding practice area Directors on LinkedIn and aggressively networking directly to get in? What do? How job?

Context: DC-based federal management consultant, masters degree, 5 YoE in operations transformation / digital strategy, bonus: diversity hire.

Jumped from biglaw pship to join ~$2B company <12 mo ago. Pitch was to come grow into GC role and have strategic seat at table. Quickly learned only opinion that matters is micromanaging CEO/controlling SH and rest of exec team kowtows to his desires as (even when wrong) plus general hostility for back office functions. Has killed long-term appeal of this gig. Trying to figure out next steps (stay a while, jump to another in-house gig, go back to private practice) and any advice appreciated.

2 YOE CPA b4 - is 90k base for an accountant role at HCOL a good offer?

I’m a senior analyst (a little over 2 years of exp and up for a consultant promo this November) in the SF office and interviewed for an L3 Pgm role. What’s the typical base, equity, and bonus of this level? Would L3 be equivalent to my years of exp or am I jumping up 1 level?

I am considering leaving PA to pursue a financial analyst role in industry. I currently audit financial services and will be promoted to senior this fall. I'm wondering if I could get advice from...

Diversity & Inclusion means hiring Black & brown people — beyond the receptionist. I’m also a casting director and the talent ALWAYS shares that it’s refreshing to see a “familiar” face. WAKE UP.

Nothing like receiving a rejection letter for a position you forgot you applied for 🤷🏻‍♀️

I’m pending an offer from Visa Inc for a Senior Director role and want to know some guardrails. The recruiter informed me in our very first call that Visa “doesn’t pay cash to bring people on” and alluded to not offering a sign on bonus or RSUs. This is very strange to be competitive in the tech world. Would love to hear input into pushing for both equity and sign on as part of the offer. Thanks!

Recently received an offer from a mid-size public firm and unsure if I should consider the opportunity. I’m currently in S1 SALT in NJ. The details are below:
- Pay: $80k (12% upward bump than what I’m getting right now)
- Title: Semi senior, but up for promotion in July if all goes well
- Role: General tax, but mainly federal tax. One of the main reasons I’m considering
-Location: Technically NYC, but assuming I do well while we are still remote I can work out of NJ 3 days after covid ends

I WAs contacted for a L7 amazon role. 2 yrs post MBA at bcg and now strategy director at FMCG. Is the move worth considering? How much should I be expecting in compensation?

Hi Fishes,

Please share Barclays designation hierarchy with salary bracket.

How do some agencies take all the awards yearly while others get severely shafted?

What does the Business Intelligence (BI) team do on day-to-day basis? Is it exciting, good for your resume?

Curious how many female fish feel there is a behavioral double standard at work. Where is a male behaves/does/acts a certain wait it's acceptable, but if a woman does- completely unacceptable.

I want a donut! Make this urge go away!

In a science middle school classroom, aside from materials manager, secretary, botanist & cleanup... can you think of any other jobs for students?

Who has made the leap from agency to in-house non-profit with no regrets? Thinking of moving on an opportunity but wondering if anyone missed agency life?

iPad Pro 1st Gen (refurb) or Latest iPad brand new?

Any US-based people thinking of INSEAD/LBS? I’m intrigued but have heard their academic calendars don’t play well with US recruiting cycles

Hi Folks,

Where does Synechron is located in EON 1 or EON 2 kharadi , Pune ?
How's the UBS client?

Which jobs at Salesforce are commission based? Looking to make a jump from Consulting.

Does anyone knows about company SOLVEDA?

Can someone please brief me about work culture,job security benefits they provide?

What is your favorite library skills activity for K-2 students to welcome then back to school?

Do you have experience with AI sales tools?
Anything you could recommend?
We are currently looking into a few options and I would love to hear about your experiences. I’m very positive about the ones I’ve tried so far!

Hi Guys,
I have a job offer from UST global. Based on reviews on mouthshut, i feel scared to join. Is it true that there is no job security and if a person is on bench for 2 months, he is released the next day. I have 7.6 years of exp with an offer of 28lpa.

In discussions with Kearney for a Principal role. Does anyone know what’s their base and bonus looks like?