Dykema Discussions

What other careers do you catch yourself daydreaming about? I, for one, would have loved acting as I loved theater throughout my life but alas fate had other plans. What's yours?

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!

I keep seeing posts that associates at mid-size/biglaw firms don’t get given the opportunity to go to court. Is this true across most larger firms, even if you lateral with some experience?

I am a lawyer (based in the UK) and have been practising for 15+ years (financial services/banking). I love being a lawyer but I would also love to do something more creative or more independent. Has anyone moved from law into another role or has anyone done something more creative alongside their full time legal career? I’m feeling a bit stuck!

I’m planning to buy the study materials for the SHRM-CP certificate through Amazon. What are the best ones to obtain?

I’m currently working with a senior level HR candidate. This individual has a doctorate in business with a focus in HR, her SPHR, Federal, and private sector experience at the singer level, and has a fabulous personality. I’m curious is anyone else having difficulties play some candidates like this? At this point I’m starting to think it’s racial or her sex based of the lack of interest in this candidate. Any thoughts?

I have a little over a year of experience as a Partner Success Manager at a Tech company. My company is looking to do salary negotiations this year. When I started out, my base was 70k plus commission of 10k minimum extra. Curious to know what others are making as a PSM and also looking for other opportunities!

For those seeking to make a move DLA just announced matching and has tons of openings across all transactional verticals! PM me for details

I’m a first year who just started this week. I’m about to turn in my first memo. We’re working from home so it’ll be over email. Maybe I’m over thinking it (I definitely am lol) but what should I say in the email!?

Has anyone else noticed that a hugely disproportionate number of latinx big law attorneys seem to be white / white-passing?

Happy (zoom) Passover for everyone celebrating!

Does anyone have motivating/good sales books to recommend?

Hello! I’m looking for study materials for the PHR. Does anyone have recommendations for cost effective resources or perhaps willing to part with your study materials?

Any tips for a public defender who wants to transition into big law?

Hi everyone! First time posting here. I am in a good sales role at my current company but it’s my first solid AE role in the tech industry. I am interested in exploring other opportunities as I know there are a lot out there, but is anyone else worried about the current economic state? I’m worried that if I find a new position for a new company and the economy going to sh** that I am worried about job security. Anyone else feel this way?

Any advice for someone looking to transition into a full HR Generalist role from Recruiting. I’m currently a Campus Recruiter with about 5 years of HR experience (Coordinator- Higher Ed). I received my PHR certification in September 2020 and sitting for my SHRM-CP in two weeks. I’m having a hard time transitioning into a full Generalist position.

I woke up and realized what’s bothering me about my (biglaw) firm.

They’ve been so busy bragging about how great of a job they’re doing responding to client inquiries and guiding them (cont)

A summer associate has a side hustle business. It’s ok until they are barred right?

Feel like it’s always 1 step forward 2 steps back in life

How much does Amazon pay a Salesforce developer with 5 years of experience?

Hi sharks,
How is the career growth for a Salesforce developer in the market in near future.

What’s the difference between being Google Ads Search certified and Google AdWords certified?

Hi All,

I currently working in Hcl and have 4 years of experience in Infrastructure as a Quality Analyst ( I do perform audit for Calls , Chat , Request and Incidents).
Kindly do help on all job related to ITSM , INFRA , INCIDENT MANAGEMENT.

Any one have any insight on working at Change Healthcare?

Can we claim for education loan interest deduction while filing our taxes if the loan was taken from a foreign (ex. Indian) bank?

How much do professional, high-earning (300k+) people put down as down payment for their first home / condo in Manhattan? 20% seems pretty high given the median prices, but looks like thats standard

Supply chain strategy work (design, transformation) versus implementation? What firms have the strongest practices for each?

Got two offers for Tax senior in NYC. The salary is similar. Deloitte international tax team and EY finance service team. Which should I take? Which firm has better benefit? I really like EY new office.

Hi fishes,
I was selected for a l3 role via IJP in the 1st week of may and the hiring manager informed me via email that i had been selected for the role and requested confirmation to proceed with offer letter generation. I didn't hear anything from HM after that. When can I expect to receive an internal offer letter? Should I contact HM to know about the status ? Please provide some insights. TIA :)

Is there any way to get a job overseas in PMO role?
Any experiences? Process?

Hello Everyone, Can anyone please give any referral for RPA Developer (Power Automate/ Automation Anywhere) YOE - 2.4 Years Thanks....

What is the best method to learn SAP finance? Do people have recommendations on a specific book, website, or other best practices to learn it?

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Welp! Finally got the axe today too. I didn’t even get to talk to my manager. One of the execs I support told me he’s very sorry and I was great, etc etc, but it couldn’t be avoided. Whatever. I kind of never want to work again. I’m heartbroken.

Hi Fishes,

Off topic*
What are the best areas to stay near sector 126 noida, Please suggest any society/property too.

I got offer from Top MNC (company 1), now shortlisted for another one (company 2) with double d package. Shall I share company 1 offer letter to company 2 for issuing offer.. will there be any problem?? Am having plan to ask revisal to company 1. Please advise.

What is the average salary for a senior business analyst or a product owner at insurance companies?