Windham Brannon Discussions

What other careers do you catch yourself daydreaming about? I, for one, would have loved acting as I loved theater throughout my life but alas fate had other plans. What's yours?

Visiting five states today... happy Wednesday...

Best part time certification for data analytics so I can get out of tax? I need something that is recognized so I can get a job...

Got yelled at for coming in at 9AM... we’ve been staying till midnight/1AM on the regular...

Do you still implement reference checks (on top of background checks)? I’m not convinced of the value add to the selection process and it takes a lot of time and resources

When are bonuses and promotions getting announced in your company?

Can any healthcare bankers with experience in dealing with Canadian Healthcare system shed some light on why the system is inefficient and why it takes so long to see a specialist?

Does anyone have any experience with SingerLewak? Are they a good firm? They have dismal glassdoor reviews...

I graduated with my bachelor's in HRM and I'm wondering if there are any certifications or trainings I could do before I lock down on the SHRM-CP. I recently became HIPAA certified for my company and that got me thinking about what else I could do to add to my resume. Looking for good stepping stone certificates.

When finishing your work means absolutely nothing cause you gotta help out someone that has been slacking !!

How did your lifestyle change for the season of preparing to take the CFA tests?

What do seniors make in M&A at RSM HCOL?

Have an initial 30 min ER interview at BB with a VP. Anyone know if the initial interviews are technical? It's an associate role, currently in big 4 accounting

Hello everyone! This is my first time posting since joining this platform. I’m interested in connecting with someone who is open to HR mentoring. I’ve been in HR now for about six years and have never had a mentor. I’ve been relying mostly on SHRM and other people in the company for feedback. Even if it’s for feedback, I would really appreciate it. Thank you!

Working in Risk Management, looking into the FRM exams. Does anyone have any insight or advice?

Been a coach at the collegiate level for 6 years. Make a $65k salary. Want to leave coaching and break into sales/marketing/recruiting/consulting. I have ample leadership and recruiting experience with a strong work ethic.

I’m assuming I’m going to have to take a pay cut and start toward bottom of totem pole. Any recommendations/advice on roles to apply for since I’m new to the field? Would like to be in tech if possible in Charlotte, NC or remote.

Any other sober folks in the sales world who can give me some advice? Really struggling to keep up with the office culture when happy hour is impossible for me. 1.5 years sober and want to stay that way.

So, a recruiter gave me feedback that my lack SPHR or SHRM-SCP is causing my resume to be knock out by AI and human recruiters despite my position and work history in Multinationals and being in Technology. They suggested that we put SPHR ( Lapsed). I let it lapse in 2017. What is your opinion? Plus if I were to take another certification - should I take SPHR or SHRM-SCP?

Anyone here do HR for an organization with both union and non union employees? My organization is very small consisting of 8 union employees and 7 non union employees. We do not have an official handbook and I’ve been working with Paychex HR team to put one together. It’s a bit frustrating because I feel my rep doesn’t know too much about mixed environments. I am trying to distribute a memo with the code of conduct policies. I wrote up a nice policy and at the end I wrote: (rest in comments)

Is anyone looking for freelance help?

What do you think it takes for a PPD to get a utilization bearing WBS for proposal work? I know it is rare...

Can partners comment whether Pwc is having another round of layoffs. This is so scary! Shouldn't they rid of partners who can't sell first?! Or pause hiring? Opp. cost to find and train talent again?

What are some ways I can start trying to find a mentor outside my company? New hire here, I want to find someone I can speak candidly to about my experiences who can understand & hopefully advise!

For those that have switched from Big 4 to MBB, how was the switch and any advice?

I had the first round with a consulting firm and it takes them more than a month to arrange the final round and the recruiter is not being responsive. Is that normal?

Which would you rather? Internal at MBB or client-facing at Big 4/ACN?

About to start my first PM job! Any tips to be prepared and ramp up quickly? Books to read, courses to take, etc.. any tips are appreciated! Currently in ops consulting. No tech background.

Guys I am on talent pool since last 3 months and I am worried now wrt my job security in the company. I see no open position for india geography in open careers page and not sure if I will get a project any sooner. Should I be worried? Anyone have any idea about globant firing employees on bench?

Top 10 books to read about consulting life ?

Is it a good sign if a partner of a firm directly reaches out to you for your dream job?

A jr team working on social part of a campaign, which I oversaw as well, just claimed credits on their social channels for my spots, which they didn’t concept, write, or produce... 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

Is 33 too old for a nose piercing?

Any firms/companies hiring in their privacy group? Looking for fully remote or TX

Anyone worked at multiple FAANG companies? I’m trying to choose between 2 and can’t decide.

I have 2 offers one from my Current company and one from Cisco my current company is giving 10 percent more than cisco Where should I go should I join cisco or stay in my current company( a small stablished startup )Considering my final goal as FAANG (similar) and I come from a Small College Cisco Amazon Uber Walmart