The Charles NYC Discussions

What are good answers to an interviewer who asks “what’s your hiring philosophy?”

I am a female account manager and the majority of my clients are older males. I find myself being interrupted, talked over, and just not taken seriously by many of them. I’ve confided in some of the other male AM’s at my company but it seems like they don’t experience the same issue. Any other female AM’s have advice on how to demand respect and display more confidence with these types of overpowering clients?

"Hi. Reaching out because I really like your book. It made me laugh a lot. I have a great opportunity that won't allow you to use humor or smart thinking. Let me know what you think. Best, Recruiter."

Looking for a new HR opportunity in the Madison, WI area, or remote work. Any leads out there? 19 years experience, SHRM-SCP certified. Tons of employee relations, talent development, benefits, payroll, experience! Still growing in comp administration, and enjoying aligning people strategies to organizational goals and objectives.

I had a panic attack in a meeting today. I had no idea what to do and I feel like the others could tell something was wrong but it kept going. If you've had this, what do you do?

Can you be hospitalized for exhaustion?

I get really anxious and have a hard time reading emails where I know there will be really challenging feedback or comments from the client. Obliviously, something I am working on as I rise in the ranks. Anyone experience this and have tips on how to manage it?

The annual Leo Burnett Cannes 'predictions' is a joke. It's obvious what will win based on past award shows. It's like me predicting that tomorrow will be a Friday.

Can we stop calling jobs ‘opportunities’. Do you say “I lost my opportunity” or “I hate my opportunity”? “ My opportunity doesn’t pay very well”? No, you don’t. It’s a frickin’ job - okay.

My company recently changed my commission plan by capping half of our variable payout, resulting in the sales reps making roughly 30% less on commission checks when going over quota. Obviously this has crushed spirits, and I’ve lost any motivation to crush quota. How do I stay motivated ? Or is it time to find a new job?

How to battle feelings of inadequacy in the workplace? Does anyone else ever feel this way

Everyone on my team is beyond exhausted on a high burn project. Generally all good people but we have ridiculous turnaround time expectations and long hours. What to do?

Today I was thinking about different sales experiences I’ve had–both as the buyer & the salesman. What was the best and/or worst sales experience you’ve ever had as a customer?

I’m studying for the SHRM-CP with the Mometrix (study guides, online course, and flash cards), however I’m super overwhelmed with all of the information. What are some best practices to ensure I grasp all of the concept ? Any advice would be much appreciated!!!

Have any of you ever have an office schedule with early release on Fridays? How did you condense those hours?

What's the longest you've ever had to wait between a verbal and written offer (and why)?

Anyone getting blown up on LinkedIn by franchisee opportunities? I have never indicated interest but get a new message from someone trying to pitch me almost every day…

I’m sensing real Instagram burnout from friends and colleagues. Is IG a bubble that bursts? Or does the audience (user) demo just change like FB in ‘09 or so?

Any recommendations for websites that will fax a word doc for free, without making me sign up for a membership?

What kind of consulting did you all do and where if you exited to PE investing roles? Every single head hunter I’ve spoken to says these MM firms want banking experience

What's the annual salary of a traveling sterile processing supervisor

If I got 1/10000th of a bitcoin every time some dude on an app asks me if I like being an accountant... I'd be rolling in mad dough

Another humpless hump day before a thirsty Thursday.

Anyone here currently in or looking to make the transition to a client service associate or paraplanner role? Hiring in NYC- please respond to this post

What are some good books to read if I want to learn how to better show up for the team as a manager?

Curious what firms are doing to keep people socializing during COVID. I miss my coworkers but I'm sick of zoom calls.

Hi*, I have been invited for a case interview at Roland Berger. They have asked me first for my free slots. This will be my first case interview and I would like to a take a good prep for that! I was wondering, if I ask for a date in 6 weeks, would that be too late?

Interviewed for Meta exactly 2 weeks ago today. Contacted the recruiter last Tuesday and they said they were waiting to hear back from the hiring manager to discuss the interview results. Anyone that interviewed or gotten a job with Meta how did it take from the onsite to get your decision? Since I had to reach out to the recruiter and haven't heard anything since I assume they're interested in another candidate.

Hi Fishes, I got offer from IBM but the notice period during probation is mentioned as 90 days?
I heard it's 30 days in most of the cases and after completion of probation it's 90 days?
Can you please advise? Are there any special cases where it is 90 days during probation?

Is it possible to give a real estate a budget you want to work with in terms of how much you’re willing to pay a month and see what they can get you?

Hi everyone - I have experience in Investment banking domain and I am looking for a new role in Canada and would appreciate your support. I have experience in M&A, DCF, Buy side , sell side, Financial modelling, compliance, due diligence, Thank you in advance for any connections, advice, or opportunities you can offer.

There is this big bank where I'd love to work at, and after several interviews for various positions they end up promoting someone from within, even thou I understand it and think it’s good they promote their people, it left me feeling like I'm just being used to comply with the process.

Are Kuroni Tokyo Chronograph watches any good / worth the price? Any owners here?

NYC 🐠 Anyone try the dating app MOTTO? Any good?

Any donation pick up services you guys are aware of in NYC? Not a fan of Salvation Army but open to any other orgs!

Idk, how dumb are they?

What are the companies I can switch from Eli Lilly? Can I try for product based companies like Amazon and Uber?