Xavier University Discussions

Does anyone use MacBook for work? Does it work well with excel?

What's currently in your refrigerator? I have a bottle of milk that apparently expired a month ago, stale bread and almond butter that could pass as cement. #adulting

Illinois Scores are up! I finally passed REG just need to pass the ethics exam and I’m done for good 😭

Is a big deal if the background check agency can’t verify one of my employers? They have been trying to reach HR and my manager previously but no response from that company. It was a job I had in 2015

What's everyone doing for the 4th?🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

Don't be fooled. Recruiters never have your best interest in mind. Find your own dream job.

After working from home for the last 9 months, I do not want to ever go back into the office. I'd like to stay permanently remote. Advice for bringing this topic up with my manager? Or should I hold off on asking until we actually need to return (probably not until May or June at this rate). I feel like I am just as productive wfh and would like the ability to move away from my current city.

Is bonus usually 20% of base for finance roles, especially at VP and SVP level? The company recruiter has asked what are my bonus expectations

How did you guys become good at Excel? Did you utilize youtube to learn, please share your thoughts 😀

How do you guys solve for voice and tone when you can't agree with stakeholders on what a "young, engaging" tone sounds like? Having issues pushing forward a project

Do people read Glassdoor reviews? I should have before starting here 🤦🏽‍♂️

In the process of interviewing for a strategy/Corp dev position at an activewear/athleisure company and they want me to think of a couple tangential industries that may have companies for acquisition and do a write up. I’m stumped on what else an activewear company would buy besides other activewear companies. I can only think of home fitness (Lulu’s Mirror) or vitamins/supplements. Any thoughts?

There's a ton of self help and leadership books out there to help people in their careers. If there was one that was written front the lense of a public accounting, would you read it?

I want to quit drinking but this industry is difficult. Has anyone ever tried/have tips?

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).

I MISS OBAMA.

Can someone from W+K confirm when the residency application portal closes today? Asking for my little sis. Thanks!!!

Came up with an idea in an agency brainstorm, even who the influencer should be. Now it’s being executed, but I’m not working on it. Weird if I put it in my book? Maybe as just the one who came up with it?

Hi guys, I got an offer of 8.93 lpa from ibm which includes the pf and gratuity. What would be the in hand salary after deductions?

Anybody here from Morgan Stanley Bangalore. Need help with referral.

Hi all,

I am currently working as a SAS developer, 1 YEO, but want to switch to data analyst role. What skills should I acquire? All inputs/insights appreciated.

Hey fishes
I have an experience as product owner / business analyst of 2.8 years.
Can i get a job as product manager or is it too soon.
Like is there anyone who got simmilar role

All your thoughts and feedbacks are appreciated.
TIA

Has anyone seen the changes to United’s loyalty program? Any thoughts on the PlusPoints or new qualifying rules?

Anyone know any amateur photographers in SF? I found out TODAY that the person I hired for a small wedding tomorrow isn’t vaccinated and they can’t get into the venue. Please help a girl out if you know anyone

Favorite resistance band workouts? Preferably with YouTube links. 😅

Can someone refer me to SAP Labs?
SAP Basis
2.5 YoE

And also what should be the expected CTC?
Current CTC - 5lpa

I’m so grumpy about new campus hires. Sometimes I’m judgmental (your hobby is “working on your golf swing,” really?). Sometimes I’m just exhausted by the worried earnestness. Sometimes I’m amazed that they seem to have zero useful skills, yet they’ll be making 150k easily in the not too distant future.

Hi , can someone help me with the resignation process in cgi? Do we jus need to drop a mail to manager or any request needs to be raised in the portal? And if it is just mail, then what happens if manager is on long leave for 2 weeks?

Is it mandatory to declare income tax in CGI.Otherwise they will cut extra tax?

What’s the TC range for 1-2 years exp product manager in NYC?

Is there any chance to postpone the joining date once the offer letter is released

What is the best performing NPS available on market. Let's assume that I invest 50k per year for tax saving, what could be my retirement benefits out of this(30 yrs of investing). Please help me with calculation and suggestions.

Pros / cons working on a launch?