10 days to turn around a RFP.
Agency: request schedule Q&A session
Client: Let me check schedules. Wednesday next week works for our team... (day 6 of RFP) 🤦‍♂️

Looking for remote healthcare opportunities. I have spent 10 years in senior living (business office/hr , and admin. I’m interested in project management, implementation, or operations positions. I am based out of NJ. Also open to hybrid. Looking for company recommendations, hiring or not, to look out for. I’m in a role now where growth and development are not afforded to me.

Hi, I am looking to be referred into some top consulting firms. I am a Project Coordinator at Nielsen with 1 YOE. I have applied thru various job portals but the application does not seem to be viewed or going forward. Would be really helpful if my fellow fishes can refer me. I will be happy to discuss further on this and share my CV. Have a good day!

Hi recently I was interviewing few candidate for ML engineer and business analyst profile.
Got few candidate (total 6) schedule for that role on lever.
Took interview of 2 of them on day 1 and rest 4 on day 2.
4 out of 6 were from Mindtree.
And none of them were actually the one which they portrayed on resume.
They were liers, they don't even know basic sql, python forget about stats.
Have anyone recently faced the similar situation with Mindtree people ?

Morning all- looking for a referral for remote position: project manager, implementation manager, PMP certified and will be obtaining Agile cert by end of year. 10+ years experience, also MBA grad.

Currently SC with Deloitte 2.5 years, cybersecurity heavy with background in healthcareIT.

Thanks in advance.

I have an AUD exam tomorrow. Is there any last minute advice? I didnt have enough time to go over everything due to the client deadline 😥

Hello PwC AC Friends,

I have been on bench since I joined the firm 3 months ago. Now I have got project but still on bench. I have got mail regarding not raising snapshots because I was on bench so i didn't do anything except trainings and some learning. I don't have hours to raise snapshot for.

What shall I do in this case? I am very much worried that if i don't have any project hours to show, will they fire me or what actions are supposed to be taken ? Thanks.

How much are guys making as Project/Emgagement controllers working for big4? (Manager level)

How to get into intel as a IT Project manager? This is for my brother having 14 years if exp, 10years in tcs. Are intel paymasters?

Is there an appropriate way to turn down an assignment because it is non-billable? Two of the partners I work for keep asking me to write client bulletins and articles with them, which is great, but now I’m starting to worry about meeting my billable hours requirement.

Hello!
I was wondering what kind of contractual or other barriers I might face if I apply for one of the big 4 while working on a project with them in my current company.
I am not too involved in the project but I was in a few meetings and went on a field trip with them as well.
The position that I am applying for is in a different team and city.
Will this considered “poaching” if the consulting firm hires me? Would they need to talk to my current employer?

Hello fam! Hope you’ll are enjoying your Sunday!

I faked my resume I mean my contracting firm did and I didn’t have choice and I got the job. Now my client wants to offer me a full time position. I kind of feel like they trust me with the work I’m doing and also considering my past experiences to offer me a full time and moreover it’s only been 3 months.

I know it’s a little unusual but what do you guys think/suggest me to do in this situation?!

Hi Fishes. Considering the current market how much would be a salary for Professional in the Automotive industry - 12 Yrs experience - Certified Project Manager. - Leading a Team of 10 Sw developers. - Holds an international experience of 2 yrs - Worked in multiple products and software,

Hi Folks. Switching from product base to service base at level 9 in accenture in SAP Domain .
Can some1 explain how the journey starts from day 1.
Heard Noise abt client interviews , bench process,layoffs etc etc.
Need Serious Comforting advise.

Looking to transfer into a client associate role (unregistered at the moment, but willing to obtain). Currently have ~1.5 YOE in valuation (financial statement analysis, modeling, etc.) I get that those skills could be unrelated to a CSA role, but I think there could be some similarities. Does anyone happen to have a referral or can anyone give DM me some insight into what a CSA role would look like? I appreciate it.

What are similarities of product management versus portfolio project management?

I have an interview with Korn Ferry for an associate principal role and am curious about others’ experiences have been with work-life balance here. Also, I have an idea of what I should be compensated in this type of role, but any insights on how they pay compared to others would be helpful. Are you traveling during the pandemic or have client interactions been virtual? Lastly, if you are a consultant here, are you on billable hours? My current consulting role is not - so this would be new.

UXers - what app/tool has helped you recently to align more closely with users in a now dominant remote setting where client engagement is mostly online?

I'll kick things off with inVision Freehands - super intuitive UI to allow real-time, collaborative UX workshops. Worked wonders for us over the last 2 years during lockdowns.

What’s the norm and expectation for client interactions at MBB for juniors (pre-manager levels)? Do you never talk in client meetings? Talk through select slides? Run the meeting end to end? Does the client generally interact with you outside of meetings?

Hey I have changed service line so have been demotivated a level in offer letter ..shud i negiotate dat or will be promoted to next year at higher level or stay content wid the package?

What are similarities of product management versus portfolio project management?

What’s the going rate for an implementation manager with 4 years of service. Primarily in the PBM world

Hi! Does anybody happen to know if Apple offices are dog-friendly? Specifically the Culver City office and Apple Park. Thank you!

Thinking of buying in SF but know next to nothing about investing in real estate. Can anyone recommend resources, especially with local knowledge?

In a perfect world how much would you want to make a year to both pay off your loans and live a good life? I think I'd need to make upwards of $200k to pay off my loans, take care of my family and live a fulfilling life.

How often are you talking and meeting with your director?

Is there duration in consideration to park money in HYSA vs index funds. I have some cash that I don’t need now. I may need it if a good rental property come along in a year or two. My emergency fund is fully funded. I am wondering if there is any specific time is good idea not to touch funds in VOO

Hi, can anyone provide some insight as to WLB for a Fund Accountant at Carta?

Is it bad to be over-utilized? I just did the math and I could charge zero hours this week and take a 3 week vacation after and still be 100% utilized? Is that abnormal?

Anyone have any good book recommendations around building passive income sources/building wealth?

Planning a weekend excursion to upstate New York, preferably somewhere on a lake within 3 hours of Morristown, NJ. Recommendations for a location close to nice dining/winery/brewery spots? Ideally don’t want to spend more than $500 for the weekend including lodging.

What’s your quarantine song?

Hi all,
I am working at PwC Kolkata for more than 2 years now,
I was promised that my salary will increase and as far as I know Partner has conveyed this request to the HR, but I still have not got any updates , so is it possible that , HR can deny the request, or they ar bound to do so ?. Who decides our CTC and increment ?

Thanks

Are you doing cold reach outs? Working only known connections? Or employing an automated marketing system? How you getting bid opportunities? We work connections and a lot of cold reach outs. Trying to get automated marketing of some type up and running.

Besides the infamous google sheet and Glassdoor, where are you all looking to make sure you’re been compensated appropriately? I feel like our little niche is tricky to do proper comp research on, but it’s possible I’m missing something…

Anyone going to Mirren next week?

Hi! Has anyone gone to one of the GDS group CMO Insight Summits? Is it worth the large price tag?

Do you have specific New Years resolutions that relate to biz dev? Would love to see them. Im going to post something of value on linked in each week in an effort to grow my familiarity with folks in my network. For context we are a small production shop with very little in the way of a social media presence.

I’ve seen a lot of agencies bring in freelancers for new business work (either production or concept creating). Would you ever consider bringing in a new business consultant or pitch expert?

Does anyone know where to source an updated list of search consultants. My 4A’s list is terribly outdated.

Curious about the biz dev career track. Have you stayed in biz dev your whole career? Or did you start in biz dev and use it to move into another role? What did you move into and how?

Just finishing my first year in biz dev for an agency. I haven’t had the success I had hoped for. Is year two any better?

What do you guys think about consultants that charge agencies for their services? I’m new to the model and curious if it ends up being worthwhile?

I’m about to graduate in May, looking to start out a big agency (Ogilvy, Starcom, Edelman etc.) and I have my sights set later in my career to work in new business. What stepping stones can I take?

How do you NewBiz pros say “no” to doing work for free as part of the pitch process? What’s your “script” for saying no (all my past efforts have only pissed prospects/procurement off)??

There is a unventilated chamber of hell reserved for clients who schedule pitches during the final two months of the year.

How can I develop new business as part of the analytics team?

Any McCann NY new business fish in here? I see you have an opening and would love to get the inside scoop.

Anyone have any experience landing a porn account?

Fishies, I am hiring a partner in crime to help me introduce PETERMAYER to the national stage. This isn't your typical biz dev role - it's designed to be a hybrid/cross-discipline role for someone who wants to use their full creative, strategic brain and most definitely NOT stay in their lane. Know anyone that sounds like that, send them my way! (Agency is full-time flex/hybrid, but a desire to be NOLA-based is strongly preferred; however remote may be negotiable.)

Anyone know of or use a good pitch strategy guide/template that helps focus and structure the final deck? Any best practices you could share would be appreciated. Thanks!