ADVICE NEEDED: Any GSAPers secure funding from the firm when you’re also going up for promo? I’m afraid that leadership won’t want to promote me to M (right around the corner for me) if they know I’m on the way out to school. Thoughts? Am I overthinking this?

I want to leave my captive company. I don’t think I am ready to be totally on my own even with a cluster group etc. There is an option to be subcontractor in another independent company. I can write she said like 300 companies in many states, it would be helpful because I have many friends out of state. Is taking 25% of sales for giving CRM and companies too much? Seems like a lot. It is like “owning your book” but I assume I would pay a high price if I want to totally manage myself in a futu

Hello all! Has anyone completed the Professional Certificate in Product Management program with Kellogg Northwestern?

I’m currently a technical project manager looking to pivot into Product Management. I’m wondering - is this investment worth it? Interested to hear your thoughts.

For context, I graduated in December 2021 with a business degree and have 1-1/2 professional experience in tech/marketing/project management.

Thanks in advance!

Recommendations for comprehensive books on the finance industry? I want to learn more about investment banking and modern financial instruments. Got a lot of free time during this lockdown

Bring interviewed for a data center role at a FAANG in an engineering capacity. Is this considered a tech or non-tech title within most companies?

Is CIPD a valuable certification? Is it appreciated in Europe only or US too? I have an opportunity to get it but not sure if knowledge is really up to date and worth time spent.

Had been working as a BA/PM role at a financial firm for 3.5 years and decided to leave corporate to join my family’s small business with the mentality I’d take things over. It’s been a little over a year and I’ve come to the realization that it’s not for me. Im looking to transition myself back to IT/Tech, but am feeling apprehensive in getting the attention of recruiters with the industry switch. Any advice from anyone that’s been in a similar situation?

I joined on Nov 2020 in EY GDS as Senior 1,so when I will be getting progression for senior 2?

How does one most effectively make the transition into management from an Individual Contributor?

I've been an individual contributor for 4 years in Tech, have 8 years of experience total. I'm finding it difficult to make the management transition despite having management experience, performing beyond expectations, and having a genuine passion for enablement and development.

I'd appreciate any success stories or pointers you can offer in regards to this transition.

Hi, I’m looking to switch into marketing (entry level), as consulting is not aligned with my skill set/passions. Does anyone know of any ad agencies in LA that have good work-life balance, good pay, PTO, great culture, promotions, training? Your help means more than you know!!! Looking to do informational interviews and try to network my way in, as I feel the barrier to entry was much harder than anticipated. Anything helps, thank you so much!

Hi all, I am a structural engineer looking to pivot to management consulting. I have a PhD in civil engineering and am a licensed PE. Currently I am not finding my profession fulfilling due to many barriers for progress. I have a strong statistics background and am looking to switch to a fast paced career in management consulting. Does anyone have any advice on the optimal way to pivot careers? Am I too late to switch? Should I get a career coach?

Starting at Accenture as a Tech Analyst in SF (entry level) soon, got out of UG 1yr ago and been in federal service since graduating w/ a Secret clearance. Things/types of projects to do or avoid?

Any advice on how to switch from big 4 to tier 1 consulting firms like BCG and MCK?

I’m trying to make the jump from legal services to corporate IP. I’ve only been in practice for 2 years and I have 0 experience in corporate. Do I have a chance?

Does Oracle provide free fusion certification course to their employees?

I hate change management and technology implementation work. I have a background in IO/HR and data (~8 years) , as well as a masters degree - what type of related roles or areas can I switch into?

Subject matter expert with my CPA. I’m completely fed up with the compliance aspect of public accounting Tax but don’t mind the technical side. Does it make sense to become an attorney to get out of compliance work and still do something related to specialty tax?
Or do I just go the college professor route? Wouldn’t mind working @ BNA or something like that either but I’m seriously fed up with everything about tax compliance and can’t keep doing this

Thoughts on Prosci or SHRM-SCP certification? Which would be considered more valuable or highly regarded? Currently focused on Change Management but have a HR background (industry experience / area of study in college).

Anyone have advice on getting your foot in the door at Google or Meta for a Sales Role? I’ve only got 3.5 years of experience but have achieved Presidents Club and have had success at 2 “blue chip” organizations.

Hi folks,
I have joined EY India about 3 months back and I want to move to EY GDS, is that possible?

Hi Fishes,

If the TSC HR generates offer letter for me , I accept the offer & later in the joining date decide to not join TCS, will I be blacklisted from joining the company again like an ex-TCSr is blocked from joining TCS>?

Looking for a VR engineer to collaborate on a project with. Must have 3-7 years of experience with product design. Partnership option will be available immediately. Must be willing to sign NDA.

How do real estate lenders take cash flow into consideration? For example, typically I would probably only be approved for a $500k loan ($125k comp and $100k for down payment), but if I’m buying a multi-family home and planning to live in a unit and rent the others, will lenders approve a bigger loan?

What can I do other than teach?

Ia it good to join EY GDS in consulting service line?

I feel very stuck at work on days. There is no understanding of the problem statement and also sometimes the expectations set by the AC/C are very vague. It brings my motivation down. Any tips on how to work through this without feeling like I am doing too less or it will affect my review at the end of the day?

God, I miss my nice/peaceful commute home. Listening to a podcast in traffic was one of the highlights of my day

So I’ve been chatting with a guy from a different city for a little while and don’t know if we can ever collocate. Should I start dating someone else locally?

ISO Sr. IT Development Mgr.

10+ yrs in FullStack custom applications using C#, .NET, Java, Angular, Node.js and a few years engineering leadership
5+ years in SaaS solutions

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10+ yrs in FullStack applications using C#, .NET, Java, Angular, Node.js
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12-15 yrs in FullStack custom applications using C#, Java, Angular, Node.js
Designed high-availability applications in a multi-tier cloud architecture

Here we go again with interim review prep...are they kidding me??

I’ve heard salaries have gone up quite a bit in the midst of the pandemic and I’m wondering if this is true for EAs as well. There’s a myriad of data online about EA salaries depending on age/experience but I’m interested in salaries from jobs accepted in 2020/2021 specifically!

Please feel free to share:

- Your salary from any job accepted in 2020/2021
- Any offers you may have received but rejected
- Your length of experience

Thank you!

Hi all,

Any Australian EAs on here? Or am I the only one so far 🥺

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Hi all,
I am currently working as Salesforce administrator with 3 years of experience and I am trying to switch. Can anyone please help me with the vacancy information.

Rising 2L here…Just found out yesterday that one of my top target law firms is not participating in OCIs (they don’t have offices in my state). Any advice on the best way to move forward with them? Still planning to apply, just want to know what I should be doing. Thanks!

TCS Ibegin showing invalid credentials when tries to login ..any idea

Please suggest me best SIP to invest

Looking to bring on some millennial advisors to our RIA.

Has anyone heard about GSAP decision news yet?

Any folks targeting European schools - Like Insead and LBS?

Gsap'ers... Do they have separate panelists for each offering? And does the chance of GSAP approval reduce if one chooses to change offerings and move out from HC to S&O Kinda work? Appreciate d input

Can we apply to Kellogg two year program round 1 and then if we get rejected apply to the Deloitte Endorsement 1 year program..?

Just got an accept!! (GPS S&A) congratulations to those who have accepts, fingers crossed for those still waiting (it’ll be over soon!), and thinking of those who’ve just been denied.

what’s the return offer for non MBA GSAPers?

For those not on the Symposium call: decisions late next week or early week of 7/11

What’s a super tough curveball question that someone has been asked before in a GSAP panel?

According to the GSAP acceptance rates graph, Fuqua sits at 55%. Is it due to yield protection?

Where can I find mock presentations or samples ??

Anyway to get GSAP approved before your eligibility? They changed the eligibility to 2 years of working prior GSAP to 3...

Feel like there is always some debate and discrepancy about this. Can any gsaper returning to the firm this year or returned last year share a breakdown of their total comp offer (base + signing bonus + early signing). Interested in seeing both commercial and gps offers. Thank you!

Any tips on developing the business case?

Hey does anyone know the GSAP Comp on year 3? If 1st yr back is 165k, with 10% yoy increase (raise + bonus), 3rd yr would be at least 200k? Can anyone validate this?

Previous GSAPers how were you notified? Phone?

Wharton submitted!!! So anxious

If you’re a GSAPper who has left already for an externship, how do you get notified about your comp? An email?

If you only stay a year after returning what happens to the 10K relocation and 20K early signing? Are you required to pay back half or is it all yours?

Does the current GSAP agreement say that if you intern at another consulting company it 100% certain that sponsorship is lost? Or does it say “may” impact sponsorship?

I’m reading a GSAP letter from 2018 and in this version it says “may impact”

How many years do I need to be at Deloitte to be eligible for GSAP?