Ankura Consulting Discussions

Any agency out there looking to hire a young marketing specialist? I just graduated and I read there's a shortage of workers. I'd be interested in finding some opportunities.

Is a 12 month probationary period common ? I haven’t dealt with it heard of one longer than 3 months …. TIA!

Has anyone been disciplined or fired for not meeting their hours? Do they just give you more work when your hours are low or are you excepted to constantly ask for more?

When HR asks expected salary, and you tell a number which is 70-80% high, how do you justify it to HR?
I've used 'im being underpaid' tactic and it worked once. Need to know more tactics.

How many times do we have to tell you, Karen, posting on 2 Instagram accounts doesn't mean you own a marketing agency 👀

Anyone hiring AE’s in Detroit? I got laid off for the first time ...

Love tossing out resumes that say "Founder/CEO", more every year

What types of social events do you do with clients after work? And how does it tie to your expense policy?

This is going to be unpopular but I've stopped ironing my dress shirts since that tip about shower steaming came out a few weeks ago

Not ironing has made my Monday nights so much more relaxing

For new hire who’s struggling, will going back to office actually makes things better and easier?

How can I move from audit to a financial analyst role? Most recruiters say I should look for an accounting/finance hybrid role.

Hello everyone ,
I’m currently working in insurance customer service at an agency. I work in the mortgage department assisting w mortgage changes , payments etc. I’ve been thinking about becoming a claims adjuster most likely for property damage . Is it worth it ??? I hear a lot of talk about how claims adjusting is a lot of work and very demanding but I think my current position has prepared me for the challenge. What are some good companies I maybe should apply for after getting my license?

Have you ever went for a job and new u we’re getting the job but then see the person they picked isn’t even better than you?

Just saw someone get fired on the spot at the client site...

What are the best consulting firms in Europe to do AI strategy work in public sector? I have Canadian experience and I’m looking to move geographies.

What are the pros and cons for working for a firm that exclusively consults for PE firms ?

What are the best consulting firms for someone that’s looking to work in the aviation industry? Can be big consulting firms with strong presence in aviation or boutique firms. Preferably commercial strategy type of projects. US based. Thank you!

How long can you go without having anything to do before you get laid off?

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

Hey Fishbowlers! I have a friend who is wants to get in to the Portland Razorfish office. Would it be inappropriate to contact HR on her behalf to see about job opportunities and submit her resume?

Any body got retention offer from LTI?

South of France (Nice, Provence, Marseille, etc) or Amalfi coast/positano? Which would you choose for a week and a half vacay?

Can we extend the joining date in sap labs because relieving date and joining date is overlapping on 22nd August 2022

I was wondering if the review course “CPE Self Study Course” for the CFF was enough preparation to study and pass the CFF exam. The CFE review course was enough and like if you get a question wrong it explains it well so that when it comes up in a different way in the real exam you can still get it. But when I saw the outline for the CFF material and there seems to be a lot of topics so I was wondering if the review course was sufficient considering this exam is also multiple choice. Thanks!

Anyone interested in holding a happy hour in NY or DC?

Hello, Looking for Senior Consultant/ Lead advisory role. Having 6+ experience in Information security. Certification in CISA, CISM and AWS CCP

For those who came to London thru their firm’s global mobility program, what sort of visa did you get? And was it a route to settlement? (IE did that time count towards getting ILR eventually)?

Best books on leadership and self development?

Is it possible to switch from testing to RPA?
What is the learning path that i need to follow?

Hi folks,

I wanted to to know the in-hand salary for the CTC 16 lpa in which 14.5 is fixed. company is wipro.

With the pf and home loan exempt and tax deduction what will be in hand amount?
Anyone who can calculate or whoever is receiving the similar amount can help?

Hello everyone, is there any openings for designing and animation field?

Hi fellow ZSers
Can anyone help me understand if there's a provision of moving from ZS India to ZS UK role?
If yes, what should be my approach?
I joined ZS 3 months back and would really appreciate the help!

Do persistent systems provide home desktop setup bonuses??