Embark Discussions

I finally have an extra room to set up a home office. I’m looking at motorized standing desk, but there are so many options out there that it is overwhelming. What’s your recommendation for an L-shaped desk?

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

Guys.. I’m struggling. I really want an MBA. I love learning, want to go back to school, and think it’s amazing networking. That being said, I don’t feel like it’s the *right* move for various reasons

Unpopular opinion: performing Account Reconciliations take the same amount of skill level as key report testing.

Why did you pick accounting as a major? I picked it because it was a safe choice and I just wanted a decent job after college.

How does the KPMG annual performance reviews work? At what month are the reviews done?

CFA or CAIA?

Anyone with an offer from McKinsey New Ventures? Which role do you recommend?

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

Happy weekend, everyone

Is there a difference between the kind of case work available between McKinsey and BCG for their healthcare practices?

Hello! I’m a clinical healthcare worker and am currently working on a master’s in finance to pivot to healthcare consulting.

I’m trying to get an internship next summer (I have the time off work) but am having difficulty finding internships for non-MBA master’s degree candidates. (I have a clinical MA and doctorate & it’s been an auto-reject from analyst internships.)

Would anyone be willing to connect for internships or work for companies that love non-traditional candidates? Thank you

I'm almost at the point of an offer, and also just started a 6 month long engagement since my utilization was taking a hit. How do you fish recommend dealing with the situation once the offer comes?

Link to the singles bowl please. 😞

Did anyone read the top consulting firms to work for? 😂😂😂

So, what happens if you miss your utilization/billable hour target by like 70-150 hours? Tons of "impactful" PRD work

Book recommendations? All genre welcome but I usually read nonfiction

Can anyone shed some light on the comp for an SC at FTI in the corporate finance / restructuring group? Recruiter reached out, but I'm at 125 base seems unclear if they can match

Which consulting firms don’t make you do firm initiatives?

Thoughts on the new map?

We are a US startup and I'm looking for talented Senior Product Designers to join our team in Gdansk, Poland, where we have our development team. I'm having trouble finding experienced candidates. Any tips on where I should look?

Best place to research salaries? I’m getting a wide range. Glassdoor is “highly confident.” Should I be highly confident in their range? I’m researching a Sr. Director Corporate Communications role in a major health care org. HELP!

Representing a client pro bono in a defensive asylum case scheduled for a merits hearing this week. Government has agreed to dismiss and we have fully signed and filed a joint motion to dismiss. Any chance the IJ denies our joint motion? I'm prepared for the hearing but curious if IJs still get credit for resolving the case in this scenario. Thanks!

Anybody have the SQL server data mining add in on excel? Desperately need to run a really quick analysis through it but can’t configure it.

Is there a way to identify duplicate URLs within labeled hyperlinks on multiple columns/rows/cells?

I was thinking conditional format, but it’s identifying duplicate labels. I have over 80,000 cells, so extracting URLs manually isn’t going to work for me.

Thanks in Advance!

Anyone from @Tide UK? I’m interviewing for a role and I’d need some help with the prep.

How is the Managing Consultant role at Mastercard? Is it anywhere similar to Big3 consulting or something different? Anyone who could refer me?

Hi all, looking for Functional testing jobs. Please let me know if you have any

Hi everyone, I have created this bowl to answer questions that professionals might have about immigrating to Canada. I am a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant in Vancouver,BC. Ask away!

Hey Hey all. Can anyone help with a referral?
There are a few real estate positions available that i think i would be perfect for. Background - Head of Special projects at a real estate developer (building data centres and tech hubs), former McKinsey EM, MBA from London Business School, IB real estate experience and CFA

Does anyone want to buy a MacBook Pro 13inch with touchbar from 2017? Like new condition. 8Gb ram, 256gb SSD, very lightly used battery

I am currently working mostly in Data Analytics, but I want to transition into Data Engineering. I've applied to a couple Data engineer positions but it seems I don't have the qualifications for them. Should I maybe look for Jr. Data Engineer positions to get experience and try to move up from there? If so anybody know of any Jr. Data Engineer positions available?

Has anyone done a site tour of the new KingsX office yet? Whats the tour like? Is it worth it?

Hey there! really need a change in pace from being in higher levels of care, and am wanting to go part-time with my company and private practice, but I want to buy a house in the next year and am worried about finances. Can anyone speak to the hardships or successes or a counseling of practice and/or buying a home shortly after starting one? I feel trapped in my current job because I’m worried the timing isn’t right.

Hi Folks,
I got selected in LTI and got confirmation on selection procedure, I had a discussion with line HRon CTC part as well, now after all discussion HR is telling she is not getting approval from BU on my on boarding because of hing demand of CTC, now I am asking to line HR on offered CTC but I am not getting an update, can you please guide me what should I do now.@Lti

Does biglaw give out swag bags to lateral hires working remotely?

150K in Singapore, and $150K in Chicago. Which one would you accept?