QuantumBlack Discussions

I am going through a background verification with HireRight for Microsoft. I put as job titles the ones I also put on my resume, which are matching my real duties and activities. However, apart from my last employer, my past internal employers have really weird internal titles that say nothing about my qualifications and skills. Will this cause any issue and push Microsoft to rescind my offer?

If your role is being closed/being laid off (not due to performance issues) just firm downsizing, do you tell the companies you are interviewing? How to phrase it?

Accenture is on an acquisition speedrun

Currently contracting for PwC through an LLC I set up. Can I run certifications costs for my PMP as a business expense?

Anyone have experience working in sales for a startup? What are things to consider? Got a recruiter contacting me about an open position very similar to what I do now, at a startup.

Curious to hear from the community, what is the best sales approach for enteprise? MEDDICC, MEDDPICC, Challenger Sale, Command of the message etc. Also, what approach do the major tech companies train their sales team on?

After COVID crisis how can I get an idea of average salary of Global Sales Director in Dubai vs. cost of living?

Anyone here started their own government contracting company and subcontracted with other Primes? It’s been something I’m leaning towards as I’ve been building the network for it. I know it’s a bit niche, but would love to hear about other’s experiences.

How do you deal with clients who act like they know more than you even though they don't?

Finally getting around to getting a CS degree. Taking a class taught in Haskell and a class taught in JS. In other words, a purely functional language which you can basically read just by looking at type signatures, vs... just no.

Front end people, why?????

In Vegas. Anyone know any good promoters?

Best way to study for AWS cloud practitioner certification? (Not very technical but hoping to learn)

Any recommendations for inexpensive, beneficial social media marketing courses?

For people who post links to news first - how do you do it? I send stuff to people and they're like oh saw that, and it was two hours ago...

Can someone tell me if a HRBP III is more senior level than a HRBP I? I’ve never really dealt with those titles so I am a little confused!

Has anyone thought of doing of a masters in CS instead of a MBA to break into product management?

Has anyone experienced non compete clauses? If I left a job after a week to work for a competitor, what happens? Is a week ok since I’m basically still being onboarded?

What are some things you guys wish you knew before you started your NetSuite implementation?

I’m at a small company that’s sort of becoming medium sized, and a new exec pushing to quickly implement NetSuite and I just want to make sure we’re not getting in over our heads, he’s trying to get this done within two months

We currently use Salesforce, quick books, and excel, we’ll be consolidating a lot of accounting and finance stuff into netsuite and integrating it with Salesforce

Hearing rumors about Huron layoffs. Any deets? Friend of mine said he got the "email".

PSA: A shirt with a buttoned collar is not a dress shirt, please stop

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Received a buyout offer but thinking of turning it down to recruit for more growth oriented roles as that’s where my real interests lie. Any thoughts on starting a career in buyout vs. directly in growth?

How does everyone track their daily and long term work to-dos (lists)? I am not the best at organising and feel overwhelmed with tracking and prioritising. Any tips?

Nagarro or accenture?

Do plants live forever? Or do the die eventually like animals? My peace lily of 11 years is outgrowing its pot and parts of it are dying it appears.

Anybody have experience with giving their notice couple of weeks before annual bonus payout? Should you wait to give notice until the day you receive pay?

Probably worst time but I’m looking to relocate to AUS from Canada - thoughts on this occurring in next 12 months giving hiring environment? Hard to tell without being there on the ground

Hi, I joined bosch last week and didn't get any access or laptop for first week. So didn't fill the timesheet. What should i do now for the effort in first week?

Looking for an NJ store selling hardwood flooring that has a decent selection and not too lengthy delivery times.
Everyone seems to have a 4 week wait for hardwood. Any help is appreciated.

I’m looking to take some certificate classes. Can anyone point me in the right direction for affordable online classes?

hearing people do ASMR voices pisses me off.

Anyone actually use the Networking feature here on fishbowl? Like yeah I see some of you with it on but do you actually use it besides thirsty dms?

I got a promotion a year and 3 months ago, and got a pay raise 5 months ago. Could I still ask for a promotion to SAE if I have been supporting a team more as one? Promotions are hard to stab with.