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Hey quick question looking for feedback. I am currently working as a business applications analyst for a financial institution and I have an MBA in information systems management. I have an offer to start with Accenture later this year as a Senior Analyst, would it be more beneficial to take the job in consulting then go to tech or look for a position in at a tech company?

I’m watching the creativity awards on ad age. I decided to take a shot everytime I see a POC nominated. So its been 35 minutes and I have only seen one. But that wasn’t even the surprising part. When they went to the Inclusion award that’s when I just started laughing at the amount of Karen’s and Micheals in position. Not one person with a shade of color was in the category lol 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

I have a new manager working with me who is surprisingly not great at the role. We’re in industry and she’s worked at the company for a long time but in a different capacity. (Cont)

Applied for a role at a BB online, received a pass email 2 hours later. I guess if you want to get into the castle (Group) you first have to pass the guards (HR)...

Hi ME 🐠s! Would like to know a bit regarding Business Analyst roles in MBB, T2 / B4 firms in UAE. I come from a target school in India (say MBB / T2 hires from my college every year) with ~1 YOE in consulting - based in Dubai. Would the stated firms consider me for a BA role (lateral hire as an experienced BA)?

What are the exit opps for an associate in marketing and communications?

Interviewed for internal manager role at BCG and moved to second round but across another role at BCG that is a better fit. Should I tell the recruiter and withdraw from the current interview process?

Hey friends at Leo, I see you’re hiring a senior AE for a gaming business. Any insights on the client/work?

How do you explain the difference between an account manager and a project manager to people who just don’t get it? Or better question, how do you explain the PM role at all to those same people?

Ex audit manager here…recently put into the role of being the audit point of contact person with my firm for our auditors (pwc). Work in the private equity industry. Anyone who has done it before have any tips (and things to avoid doing) they can share?

Anyone apply to Blue Collective Investment Associate role?

Is it normal to interview with the hiring manager during every interview round on top of the net new interviewers?

EY GDS Consulting is hiring professionals with 2+ YOE for Cybersecurity team. Multiple openings across locations for IAM, Sailpoint, Penetration testing, Network Device Management, SRCR, Saviynt, etc. for Staff/Senior/Manager/Sr-Manager/Associate Director level.

DM to discuss further.

I’m hiring a Digital Director in NYC or Chicago. Working on some really dope work across sites, apps, AI, DOOH, CTV, Voice and AR/VR. Link below in this post. Send me a message if interested.

Is it weird to work at a place where you were laid off due to corona? If they’re hiring, is it weird to reach out? Left on good terms.

Health and benefits sector - how much should I aim for at Mercer for H&B consultant role with 4 YOE in regional brokerage? Washington DC area

Real salary talk - share yours. Who I am: Caucasian, female Level: VP - 1.5 years in position. Salary: $130k + minor bonuses

Seeking advice. I work in fashion as a Creative Producer and I'm looking to transition to a PM or Digital Producer role with an AD agency to get more experience. I haven't been able to land a PM role because I'm lacking agency experience and no one seems to want to train a newbie. Should I take a pay cut (possibly entry level role) for an opportunity to get the digital experience I need? Would love some feedback!

How does using a referral work?

I’m only getting messages on linkedin about activating my premium free trial. Thanks Liza, but no.

How to prepare for team leader role, when trying to switch form senior engineer position. How can we convince the new company that you would be suitable for team lead position from senior engineer.

Anyone here who works at ARCA in PwC? How is that group doing? Any layoffs ya'll have heard of?

Ipsos senior consultant? Anyone have thoughts on Ipsos? I’ve been told they have a startup consulting practice by the recruiter. On glassdoor, however I see no “senior consultant” title.

Does anyone here have a good recommendation for a divorce attorney in Orange County CA? It’s for my mom 🙏

Hello, the current version of excel I'm using does not have XLOOKUP. Can someone give my the formula syntax I need? I have column A with 5k original records, Column B with 2600 new records. I need to produce a list in which column B produces an exact match/hit on column A 🙂

Ok fam could use some encouragement 😅 3 weeks to raise my GMAT, any tips/success stories? I took it last year (710) and am splitting apps R1/R2 this year (continued)

I secretly want to make a fake portfolio for a fake person filled with the best work out there just to see if recruiters ignore everyone

Can you get banned from getting a credit card at a certain bank? My ex stole my old CC and spent 15k with chase, I filed against it and claimed it as fraud but I could never proof it was him so I had

Is there anything cuter than baby snores? I think no. 🥰

Anyone’s company hiring for an internal recruiter?

Ok, after an HR screening (and salary requirements) I had 3 interviews. Then HR calls for references and to be “reminded” of salary requirements. All 3 references now contacted. Will I get an offer?

Has anyone used the moving company 'EZ Moving'? If so, would you recommend them and did you have a local or long distance move?

Contemplating seeing an RE. What’s the fastest you think you could go from a first consultation to actually having an IVf cycle completed? I seriously have no idea of that would be 1-2 months or like... 6-12 months. Expectation setting?

I currently have a YouTube channel dedicated to science news.

This type of news has become less important for the regular audience and I feel that I should use another source or strategy to continue promoting my channel. Any ideas...?

Any tips? They said a quiz, but it wasn't a personality quiz.

What they sent was a form to see if I'd match their culture? Which I'd get, but why ask "How messy is your desk on a scale of 1-10? Be honest." All the other questions were standard like name, what does this role mean to you etc.

- Do they think messy = disorganized/bad worker?
-Maybe messy is creative? I've been told that's possible.

I'm not messy, just seems odd to toss it in between regular questions. Is it intrusive?

Hey everyone! Need some advice. I've negotiated an offer and signed a contract for a new role. After signing, I completed a form for a background check and saw that it cleared. What point is the hiring process is typically solid enough for me to resign and give my two weeks? Most online articles give advice about how to resign but do not specify when in the formal process that's appropriate. Cheers

Hello! Has anyone gone from coordinator or recruiter into recruiting operations/talent operations? How did you make this change and/or what are some must have skills?