University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Discussions

How hard would it be to lateral to Valuations, and would the comp/hours be any better?

I know it always depends, but what is a good target comp range in HCOL for someone who has 3 YOE in MBB/T2/B4 consulting out of undergrad?

Have experience in healthcare, analytics, and corporate strategy. Trying to evaluate exit opps

Is getting the FRM (Financial Risk Manager) Certification worth it? I could see it opening many doors but should I just shoot for my MBA instead? Have about 3 YOE

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

What's the most that you would pay for an off the rack suit?

What is your daily routine on reading books or news out of work? Feel the time is dramatically reduced after I joined consulting😞

Index fund or ETF? I cant determine which is more advantageous, just want to sit and hold similar to retirement accounts (already maxed out). Looking at VFINX vs. VOO. Advice is appreciated.

How do people stick with this thankless gig...awful

For new hire who’s struggling, will going back to office actually makes things better and easier?

Started on a new client last summer. Ever since, I have had bad back/neck pain because of the atrocious/broken office “chairs” they give us. Will PwC pay for a new chair if I’m there 98% of the year?

Recruiter ghosting? My partner interviewed for a lateral position with a mid-sized firm in mid-December. Went through whole process, multiple interviews, etc. (see below)

Introverts, what do you do on the weekend? I find myself wanting to decompress and do something low key 90% of the time.

Are per diems the same amongst firms? What is your per diem in a city such as Chicago?

If I didn’t have to take the MPRE previously but looking to waive into DC, when do I need to take the MPRE? Prior to applying or can I apply and submit my score following submission of my application to get the background investigation going?

I feel like my boss never joins my working call with my stakeholders, is this normal in big tech, like they don't have time to sit in the same meeting with you to understand and course correct your working styles? Like I am supposed to take the whole lead from day 1 independently.

Does anyone work in Dubai or Singapore who can give me an idea what you get paid? Thinking of making the move from Norway. Lower/no personal income tax is the incentive - paying 47% 😭

Wells FRAGO! Dang! 500k accounts with an extra add on for auto insurance !😬😬

Starting to get more involved in the project sales process - any recommendations for books or resources to develop skills in this area?

How can I get my *micro* manager off my back? I know I haven’t been doing the best work this quarter, but emailing me all damn day isn’t going to help me do better, I do know that.

I saw some sales managers discussing hiring strategies, especially for entry level roles (e.g. SDR, BDR).

One strategy that came up was having the applicant do 90 minutes of cold calling into real prospects with the hiring manager coaching.

What do you think of this approach? Would be curious to hear from both hiring manager perspectives and from candidate perspectives.

salaam!
anyone ever do an assignment/secondment in a muslim country? how was your experience?

JLR org chart - what is D grade
How hierarchy looks like
What salary range to expect for grade D or Ll6
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Amy’s recs for best hot pot in Manhattan? Thanks!

Engineers, have you ever regretted accepting a promotion to management? What should I consider before saying yes?

What are the current hourly rates in this market for Florida. For Uncertified MA and CMA. Anyone working in Tampa, St. Pete, Sarasota, Orlando, Miami, anywhere in FL?
When you receive a raise, what has been the increments over the years? Organizations or private clinics?

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!

Top consulting firms for building mobile apps - IOS or Android?

Iqvia was famous to give single digit (4-5%) increment. Is it still the same case? Or things have improved to 12-14%? Based on performance and other factors for sure.

What is the onboarding process in Accenture.?

Hi folks - im a little confused and would appreciate some confirmation. My CRS score is 438 and applying through Federal Skilled Worker Express Entry. I’m positive im in the pool, but can someone confirm if this score has been cleared in any cut off in the past few months? I’m confident i dont have an ITA for Provincial or Canadian Exp class

Hi Fishes,
Good Day to all,
Can anyone please refer me or guide me for a QA role preferably automation role ?
Exp.- 1.5 years
Skillset- Selenium, Java, OOPS, Automation & Manual Testing
Thanks & regards

How is HCl for SAP projects and do they provide base location as mumbai?

how am i supposed to determine the number of partnerships if i keep getting org charts that don’t clearly state that entities are or are not partnerships?

Recruiter is telling me that fund administrators pay more than private funds at SM/Director levels. Are people seeing this? I always thought it was the other way around

What is your firm's dress code (when working in the office)?

Hi fishes!

Looking anyone who can reffer me for SIEM / SoC l2 analyst roles in India, have experience in content development and siem implementation. 4.6 years, serving notice period.

Thanks in advance!