Northwestern University Discussions

Looking to finally go get my SPHR having the PHR for the past 6 years. Still value and pursuing and obtaining?

HNY! For those of you that took the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam, how did you prepare for it? Study materials, hours, etc?

Any good books recommendation on effective client communication/business writing?

What programs do my fellow HR managers recommend as far as personality assessments for hiring ?

If you wanted to work for your audit client, could you simply quit without anything lined up and then reach out for a job at the end of your two weeks? Private company if that is helpful information.

Any good resources to learn VBA?

Best business-oriented, but novel-style books with good writing, style, & interesting characters? Not really self-help/advise focused, more of actual literature with business themes/plots. Any recs?

Book recommendations on leadership, career development, etc?

How do you know people like working with you? I always feel like I’m not liked

Do you feel like less priveleged folks at your company get more opportunities?

Hotel or corporate housing? Benefits and drawbacks of each. This is for a long term engagement in Denver. I really like getting my Marriott points, but wouldn’t mind staying some weekends in Denver.

Went for interviews with another firm and they called a few people at my firm behind my back to ask about me. Now everyone one knows. FML.

Angel investors : What returns do you expect when investing? Also what’s your range of investment?

I recently graduated college last year and am trying to pursue certifications to help build up my resume. I currently hold an AWS SAA certification and Azure AZ -900. I am looking to try and obtain the CISSP next. Is there something else I should start with before diving into CISSP or should I direct my studying and focus in that direction?

Does 401k count as savings?

Currently in industry at 135k salary, poor healthcare, amazing wlb, a month of parental leave, work is okay.

Considering data science roles at :
return to Deloitte aim for SC in GPS
trying out EY GPS aim for SC
Gov job range is 100-120k and would need to negotiate up pto otherwise I’d for sure decline

-any perspectives appreciated

do any of you have a problem where it seems like somebody has been going through your workdesk while out of the office? it seems like almost every morning I come in, something is not where (cont'd)

Considering obtaining a CFE certification. Can anyone share their experience vs experience obtaining CPA? I’m already a CPA. I just want a comparison of study time requirement and difficulty of exam.

Which offices are doing a return to office push in LA?

Wondering if anyone can give insight as to what salary range is for an insurance compliance role as an IC3 or similar?

Who has bad law April Fool's jokes?

Any info on Big 4 Salaries for Senior Recruiters?

Vlook up isn't recognizing a couple of cells even though it's feeding off a pivot and when I check with an " if =" it comes up as being the same.
Any advice on what I need to check?
Thanks

I am looking for a way to link my Salesforce data into excel so I can have the latest data at all times. Instead of the typical download of static data that by the time I am reporting the data has changed.

Hey fishies, looking for some help with the below

I have 4 lots of data categories which are assigned a code in the adjacent cell
Eg:
Cell A2= 'xyz' Cell B2 = 'w1'
Cell C2= 'ghi' Cell D2 = 'x1'
Cell E2= 'plm' Cell F2 = 'y1'
Cell G2= 'mhn' Cell H2 = 'z1'

The combination of the 'W','X','Y' and 'Z' codes identity a specific trend
I am extracting data which includes multiple combinations of these codes. What is the best way to show frequency of the codes against the category it is assigned to

Anybody know if there is a way to automate a Gantt chart in excel when building out a roadmap? Essentially want to recreate the functionality of ms project because my client does not have project and wants a nice visual for the roadmap

^ You are a fuddu banda

Honest answers only: what got you interested in this industry? Do you enjoy your work?

Capgemini Amcat test doubt..

Forgot to click on submit button in Amcat email writing capegmini test. What will be impact. Do we have auto save and submit in Amcat exam?