King & Spalding Discussions

What is the best advice you would give to a junior account manager?

According to an article in LinkedIn new job postings are down for the first time in 9 months but still there over 10 million open jobs with only 5.9 million unemployed workers. Why is it that here I am unemployed over 4 months and still not one offer. Anyone got some positive vibes to send my way it would be appreciated! I’ve been in sales for over 20 years, b2c, b2b and account management as well as sales management. I’ve got great skills and enthusiasm to give to a great employer!

Interested in hearing what your firm gives clients for the holidays, if anything? Please provide firm size and gift/gift value.

Want to negotiate salary at an AMLAW200 firm in atlanta. Not a lot of public information about what peer firms (ie, not NY lockstep firms matching cravath scale) pay. What are mid-senior level associates making in Atlanta?

Do you think resume past behaviour is really a predator for future behaviour ? To me there has to be more psychological statistic on this to ring true as all work variable differ for each workplace, including performance expectations, tasks and evaluations.

Do you still implement reference checks (on top of background checks)? I’m not convinced of the value add to the selection process and it takes a lot of time and resources

Advice on taking the SHRM-SCP exam? I’m taking the exam tomorrow and not feeling as prepared as I should. Who has taken the SCP exam? How difficult did you find it?

Can you sell your used shrm cp books from the learning system? If so where?

Junior lawyers — it’s generally in our nature to be perfectionists. How does everyone pick themselves up when they don’t do something perfectly first go around?contd in comments

Switching it up- worst airline to fly?

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

How likely would a company hire a talent manager/ recruiter from Asia and relocate to the US/ North America for work?

Is it normal or ideal to continue working on a deal in your last week at the firm?

What's more important in selling an idea?

What are your policies regarding consuming alcohol at company events? Do you have a process when someone is too drunk - call a Lyft/Uber? Confiscate keys? Are there any repercussions to the employee as the event is technically after hours even if company sponsored?

I am struggling to spend the time to study for the PHR. I have everything I need, but I feel exhausted from the work week every weekend. I’m looking to take it in August.. help? What do I do?

I want to get my masters in HR, but I also want to get my phr.. is it better to get one over the other? Or should I do both. Are there any masters hr program someone can recommend?

Fellow enterprise tech sales fish, I’m interested to hear your perspective. I’ve been in a rut lately and seriously considering leaving sales. I think it’s primarily fueled by one thing:
After a 6 mo cycle I closed a large deal (4x the average deal size) prior to receiving delayed 2022 comp plans. The deal counts as a 2022 deal. On last years comp plan it would’ve paid out at 10%. This year it pays out at a measly 4%.

How do you/have you navigated your way through and out of these situations?

Any insight in "innovation" or "transformation" type roles at large pharma companies? I don't generally see these roles listed but would be interested in learning more

Hi all,
I have one doubt. What is the meaning of "LD." in bny Mellon? I saw lots of positions starting with ld

What is the hike for 1st bucket for BNY Mellon India?

What's the average salary I can ask for for the role of BA4 Risk Regulatory?
YOE: 3

Anyone living and working at agencies in New England in here?

Has anyone recently done an H1B transfer? How long is it taking on premium processing?

Debevoise Hong Kong is hiring a tax associate (2nd to 5th years, but there may be flexibility in class year), ideally with experience in funds tax. Comp is the latest DPW/Cravath scale plus a COLA each year and moving costs. I'm currently there, and I'm happy to chat if anyone is interested.

Any had any luck with getting off cycle raises? I requested an increase outside of performance review. From a HR standpoint, do you know why this very hard to get?

Any suggestions on what to ask during an introduction interview? First time in a corporate setting, going for an experienced associate role!

So I internally transferred from audit to FDD last year but my old audit team still reaches out with questions (especially because it’s busy season now). What do you y’all do in these scenarios?

Opinions on headshots? Should I get one?

With this WFH life & the pandemic I’ve barely been moving. I started walking daily since a few days ago and it kicks my butt. My legs are actually sore from walking? It’s really sad but I’m glad I’ve taken in this initiative and wanted to share 😂

Do you think that we're looking at another lockdown soon?

Ladies, I am F in my late 30s with fine, medium-length, flat hair. It’s been thinning and feel like I am losing a lot of it.
I’ve tried oral supplements but it didn’t do much to help (just grew hair on my face instead 😳). Any recommendations that might have helped you with the same issue? Anything topical that worked for you?

Women who train: what helps you stay motivated during the exhaustion and/or pains of shark week?