USAA Discussions

Hi everyone

Can anyone help me what all do i need to prepare for a business analyst interview.

Does anybody work with a smoker? Seriously NOBODY rips cigs in this industry. Just seems weird that, in my 7 years, I’ve never worked with a smoker

How bad is the firing cycle at PwC? Do new associates with albeit low utilization have anything to worry about?

Thank you all the fishes and crabs on the occasion of thanks giving day

I’m looking for some new things to read or listen to — doesn’t need to be ad-related. Books, podcasts, whaddya got?
I’m not really into fiction, but open to anything. Last books I enjoyed were Junior and Moonwalking with Einstein, last podcast I binged was Startup (Gimlet).

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.

Ready to leave my current org to continue the process of learning and growth. Which companies actually have Account Executives hitting quota consistently, have a great product market fit, and have a positive culture geared towards career growth?

Flat lay or lay flat?

For those with immigrant parents, curious to know what your parents think of you working in this industry? Are they disappointed you didn’t pick a more ‘practical’ role (doctor, engineer)

For planners and strategists:

As a junior, how do you know you’re ready to take on a mid-level planner role?
What are some crucial skills you need to possess? How long should you stay in a junior role?

Is Unity or Unreal better for beginner game devs?

When do you update your LinkedIn when lateraling? I have a week off in between firms and am unsure as to when the appropriate time is to update my profile. My first day at the new firm? Or after finishing at the old firm?

I’ve practiced litigation in DC for about 5+ years at a larger plaintiffs’ firm, and am considering a switch to a defense firm. Is there any insight to how many billable hours this would require, and how much time that would actually be? For reference, the firm has a 1900 billable hour requirement and the partner said I would have “no problem” fulfilling that based on the work they have.

staying in tonight. Favorite movie tv show related to advertising that is NOT madmen

How do you deal with working on a brand that you're new on and all the past work has been awful but you're forced to continue on with the look/feel/tone of?

The best idea deck ever?

Does anyone have any insight on BBDO Dallas? Appreciate any info.

I’m curious if anyone knows of any NY or NYC laws around requirements for an employer to employ a certain percentage of underrepresented minority groups? Would greatly appreciate any guidance here!

I'm moving from Scotland to London in September, looking to buy a flat, what are some nice / ok areas within 45 minute commute of Paddington?

Looking around the £300-£350k mark.

Obviously viewing are tricky just now so would prefer to avoid any areas that are overly...stab-y from my search to save some time.

Worth leaving PE ops for Mck? Background: at a MM fund doing pe ops after 3 years at a t2, recently was hit up by a Mck recruiter for their post MBA role with a path to EM in 12 months. Am I crazy for even considering this?

When you’re looking to make an internal transfer, what forms of of networking work best?

Anyone else ever guess when your pilots hit V1 and say "rotate" to yourself?

Does Hitachi Vantara have a car lease program? Can you anyone confirm this?

Could anyone let me know kn how EY account will be in hexaware?. Is it good one to go??
Please suggest your thoughts
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Had anyone flexed in streetwear for their consulting engagements? I occasionally wore my Yeezy Triple Black 350s with my suit to the office, then changed into dress shoes at the office 😂

Can anyone plz guide me on how to order headphones from amex portal? Thnx in advance

Hi Everyone. Just to get a general sense: when are people planning to be back to London (if you have left), and subsequently, in the office? Has the situation changed your views on the city or do you still believe it will remain as attractive as before?

Have any of you thought about creating a running club at your school? Such as “ we run LA”?

Thoughts on Ogilvy Chicago?

Hi Guys , can somebody please let me know what is this Core values round in Sapient

EY GDS SaT vs EY GDS Business Consulting which is better? I heard EY GDS SaT takes better people compared to consulting? How is work culture in EY GDS Business Consulting compared to SaT?

Anyone buy catgirl?

Hi guys,
What's the annual hike at band 601 in CB LOB. How much time it takes to get promoted to next level 602. How much will be the annual bonus at 601 level & percentage hike we will get at the time of promotion.

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At Accenture, I feel that 9/ 10 MDs I see are solid business operators/ relationship developers in contrast to true value creation/ thought leadership. I enjoy creating. Ctd...