CME Group Discussions

Tip for anyone taking the CAIA exam, get UpperMark. Was using willey and was abt 1/2 complete and borrowed a friends test bank … night and day much harder and honestly was more like what I expected

Hi there, I am looking for companies/referrals hiring AE roles right now. I have 4 years full sales cycle experience and have been a top rep at my HR Tech company located in San Diego. Looking for a hybrid role in San Diego or remote position. Anything would be helpful, thanks in advance!

I want to make my money work for me and investing in index funds seems to be a good first step. Anyone have any good books/research websites to recommend for investing in index funds and/or other financial instruments? Would also appreciate advice anyone has for a first time investor who is terrified of losing money to the market.

You ever have one of those days where nothing is going your way, and then you buy some ice cream to bring home, and then the ice cream falls on the floor?

Love it when external recruiters ask you your salary range and then are like 🤨 and try to get you to ask for a lower range. Girl, bye.

Does anyone feel they are not challenged by conversations you have with friends ? I’ll always love my friends, but looking for more stimulating conversations like I have with people at work

Anyone else receive opportunities to pursue side business ventures that include mentorship programs and whatnot? Sounds like a pyramid scheme of sorts

Am I the only one that thinks it is ridiculous that instruments like guitars are considered to be carry ons?

What can I do outside the office to boost my resume and be a substantially more attractive candidate for top consulting firms in ~12 months time. Working in disputes and valuation role but want to go into management consulting next year (post MBA role). I feel like my job isn’t enough because skills aren’t considered as transferable outside this field.

For those of you not working at a BB -- which one would you work at if you had to choose?

I am trying to land a role as a human resources business partner and I'm wondering which certification would be the best for me going forward. Phr? Shrm? Thoughts? Thanks!

New fish looking for career guidance.

I'm a corporate recruiter with 3 years of experience. Finishing my degree in HRM 5/2022. I'm thinking of getting my SHRM -CP shortly after graduation.

I'm not sure of where to go after that, but I doubt I will stick with recruiting or my current firm.

Has anyone here started off in recruiting and branched out to other HR functions? Do you like your new role? Do you wish you stuck with recruiting?

Does anyone have a recommendation for a reliable translation service? I am looking to translate training materials into Spanish, German, Japanese, and Mandarin. I’ve had bad luck in the past with quality, speed and price for translating services.

I just saw a stat on SHRM that best in class orgs have $1,100 per employee budget for HR (including all HR FTE’s, systems, etc) this seems unreal. Is anyone willing to share how they develop their HR budget? And what’s included?

Hello, which is more beneficial Master’s in Human Resources or PHR Certification?

Getting minor surgery tomorrow—so excited to fully unplug for three days and not look at my email or think about hours.

Who has left the ad world completely and come back? What did you do and how did you do it?

What’s the best agency to work at?

What does a VP1 make all-in in IBD?

Hi,

I was just wondering if anyone has any tips on what to add to a business plan to self source mortgage leads.

Does your company conducts a proper UX research in a user centric way?

Did you join as a Product/UX UI designer and were told that they do UX design research, but later came to know that they just focus on UI part only?

Please mention the name of companies you know of, who invest in product design research.

This may help a lot of people who are starting their career in this field.

Any tips for parking at Dulles? Need to drive there and trying to gauge how much extra time to park, where to park, etc. For a domestic, personal flight on Friday.

Book recommendations for Experimentation (for a noob)

What are some of your favorite science podcasts to listen to?

Hello,

I got selected for S&P platts, can someone please give review about that?

How is work culture in S&P Global platts segment for Software Engineer II role?
And weekends may not be on Saturday and Sunday?

Amber Heard is a bad actress, and an even worse liar.

I confess that power is a curious thing. The king, the priest, the rich man…they each say, one lives, two dies, who should the swordsman obey?

Follow up of another confession: what was your experience with backstabbing?
When did you do it?
When did you received it?

Why aren't adulterers tried in court as a form of custodial voyeurism? How are there no legal consequences whatsoever, when there used to be a death penalty? Did you know US Military members are held fully accountable and it's illegal for them? Why should the rest of society be any different?

Would you rather your boyfriend/girlfriend cheat on you with someone hotter or uglier than you? Which would hurt more?? 💔💔💔

Any recommend sources for interview prep at the associate level?

Used to be in a quant group. We had an underperforming staff who we let go. He claimed to HR he was discriminated against bc he was an MBA. To which they responded: that's not a protected class.

Is it normal to get yelled at by the client? Swearing and all? Ever happened to anyone?

If there is a case that we have to quarantine again. Do you all think it is possible for store associates to work remotely? If so, what are some ways this could work? I fear another pandemic or outbreak and so many people being out of work again. I can't even fathom those that had jobs in retail that had little to no choice to not be remote.

Looking for some advice on a couple of offers I have.

The first offer is for an Account Executive position at a smaller company with a base of $50k and another $20k in OTE.

The second offer is for a BDR position at a larger and faster growing company with a base of $60k and another $20k in OTE. Also some stock options but they aren’t public yet.

I have 2 YOE as a BDR and think I could succeed in either position. Both have hybrid work set ups. Any thoughts or advice is appreciated! Thanks.

Considering getting my license and starting off as a real estate agent. I've always loved real estate, house flipping, interior design. What can I expect as income and time commitment as a brand new agent with no book of business? How hard is it to get established and become well known in my area? I'm in the Bay Area. Anything else I should know before I quit my job and persue this dream?

Let’s all defect and start a big gay consulting firm.