Alston Discussions

Does anyone in the UK use Haye Grades and know the salary range for a grade 20?

Has anyone bought/ done the HRCI Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion in HR Management? I already have my PHR, but I’m looking to gain more knowledge/skills and beef up my resume. Is it worth doing? The course is $239 and you get 12 Recert credits with it.

Need advice: I want to ask my firm to move me to another office permanently. How do I bring it up? I think my firm will understand and try to move me, but not guaranteed. Need to plan for it well.

Any advice on broaching the subject of working on Sundays as a committed Christian?

I’ve been in tech sales for 20+ years. Have an opportunity to take a position at a tech company in Sales Enablement. Anyone have some insight into this type of role? Is it interesting, challenging, collaborative?
Thinking about coaching others in sales could be fun for me at this stage.
Would love some input as this is a new field unfamiliar with.

Is there an appropriate way to turn down an assignment because it is non-billable? Two of the partners I work for keep asking me to write client bulletins and articles with them, which is great, but now I’m starting to worry about meeting my billable hours requirement.

If you’re an attorney and someone asks how you are and you respond with: “Living the Dream”. Please stop.

Are you sticking around your current firm if you’re up for partnership and don’t make it this year?

Any insight into Richards, Layton, & Finger out of Wilmington, Delaware?

Anyone got a six figure base as an AE? Hunting around for companies with 6-fig base and similar commission. Seems to be mostly field / enterprise pay.

Salary cut 20% first week the virus broke out, no bonuses this year, and it’s unlikely that we will get that 20% back. Good thing this was my first year and I earned all of 3 months of my salary. 😑

Anyone getting blown up on LinkedIn by franchisee opportunities? I have never indicated interest but get a new message from someone trying to pitch me almost every day…

I recently had an initial interview for a technical recruiter position. The guy on the phone stated that this is not a 9-5 job and long hours are expected. I proceed to ask how much PTO is offered and he said that is not recommend within the first 6 months of working and the harder you work the more PTO you receive. From that conversation, I saw instant red flags. Any thoughts?

Landed an interview tomorrow with Zendesk. I’m so excited for this! The role is for a business development representative. I have around 8 YOE in sales/client services. What kind of questions should I expect to answer in tomorrows interview? Also, can anyone give some insight on salary negotiation, schedule and benefits?

Anyone prepping for the SHRM-CP test? I’m taking a prep course this fall and would love tips or to know if there are any study groups out there!

What’s the best way to turn down a 2nd interview? During the 1st interview, I learned that the compensation for the role is not within the range that I am looking for and requires 400 more billable hours a year than what I bill now. I’d basically be laterally for my current salary just to bill 400 more hours. I also wasn’t aware that the local office was strictly ID. Firm website advertises lots of practice areas. Any advice? TIA!

Anyone else having one of those days where you just can’t seem to do anything right? I’m dropping balls left and right here

What’s the most entertaining (in a good or bad way) thing you’ve ever witnessed at a firm outing or holiday party?

Hey there - recently moved to Austin, TX. Are any agencies hiring on their accounts services team?

Did any one implement semantic search on custom domain data? if so what is the best model is to generate embeddings. I am using DPR but still looking for better model

Hi All,

Hope you are doing good!!

I am looking for a job change my current profile is in Accounts Payable (P2P) with overall 6 years of experience in the same, Currently, I am working with TCS, and Prior experience with Accenture.

Key areas- Vendor master data management, Invoice processing, disputes, and query management.

I am looking for Hybrid work or WFH.

If you are able to help me with any lead will be very helpful.

Thanks

Neha Bawaskar.

Salary negotiation tips?

Hi all..
Does PWC accept counter offers from CTS / ibm after accepting the offer,?

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I'm holding an offer from MakeMyTrip and another offer from OlaElectric. Ninjacart is willing to make me an offer. But they're saying that they'd discuss the offer only after the other company that I'm interviewing with has come up with an offer first. There's been a delay from HRs of the companies in a similar way. How do I urge them to send me the offer letter without sounding pushy? I had reached out to some of the HRs myself. Would that be too awkward if I accept & back out their offer?

Where in Dubai do you live? Which areas would you suggest for MBB consultant? Thank you

So took FAR today, felt good about it. For the most part I felt questions were from stuff i ready and felt was easy. Now am not sure if I got everything of it but I also know1/2

Hello Guys,

I am in a super good position at Jellyfish as a Director with a good room in terms of growth. Great responsibilities, work life balance and I strongly love my job. However, there is an opportunity to join Google Dublin as an Agency Development Manager (level 4) with strong salary, new challenges, different role and responsibilities etc. I HAVE A STRONG DOUBT about a trade off: is better to have a strong margin of growth and a good position or join Google with the above conditions?

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What are the top sales companies to work for?

Hi. So I'm about to begin employment with United HealthGroup. It will be for Medicare recipients. I have some years experience with Medicaid. Any advice? I know, at first, it'll be working on the phones. Any thoughts also on how to get off the phones or how to move into other positions? Thank you.

Do consultants within Huron's Life Sciences practice (e.g., Senior Associate, Manager levels) typically travel to client site Mon - Thu?

Hi Guys,

Can you guys pls share some insights about infocepts regarding work life balance, appraisal system etc,
I have been offered a role as senior data engineer

Waiting for your feedback. thanks

Do you recommend joining infocepts??

Moving to London in September - looking for a place to live! Any recommendations on neighborhoods?

Can someone from W+K confirm when the residency application portal closes today? Asking for my little sis. Thanks!!!

The mid-level associate who directly supervises me isn’t being responsive. I am worried about missing a deadline. Should I keep pinging him? Figure it out on my own? Reach out to someone above him?

On a call with my client. Client says What’s the least egregious securities law we can break here to get this deal done. Like wut?