AMA- consulting/ corporate strategy/ M&A

Hey all! While I stay in quarantine to assess a potential COVID exposure, I figured I’d host an Ask Me Anything for the above topics/ career tracks.

I’m a 27 year old manager, who’s been in consulting for 4.5 years, directly out of college, in Accenture doing M&A strategy for Financial Services & Life Sciences. I’ll try to answer to the best of my ability (mostly everything except client details ofc).

I have got an offer from Airbus India, pls share your experience i got E2 level with 5.5 yrs experience

Best client perk you've received?

How useful is having worked with the PE practice (deal strategy, CDDs, etc.) of a consulting firm vs any other one when trying to break into PE? I understand it's probably better to come from such units but I wanted to understand in which ways it helps. Is it actually irreplaceable skills vs understanding of sector dynamics vs pure prestige?
Ps assuming MBB/Tier 1 consulting firms

HiAll, My lead resigned and my manager informed me just 2 weeks before her lwd on this and asked me to take up all their responsibilities. I don't think this is not a professional way to handle things and KTs are not properly given. I'm really worried if this will affect my career. I'm not really interested to work in this project. I have tried many ways to release me from this project . But manager is really amendment to release as there is no senior member in the team.

I want to start learning DevOps, what is the right path to learn DevOps? Does TCS has good projects for DevOps.. Suggest me any combination with DevOps.

Hi All,

I’m new to this bowl. My experience is in accounting but I’m looking to transition to defense sector consulting. My undergrad degree is in criminal justice and then went the business route for grad. I’m looking to get back to my roots. Does anyone here have experience in weighing Georgetown’s SSP program (or similar) versus an MBA?

TIA!

Hi,
I have been working as accountant for past 10 years at a logistics company. I want to change my route and join different industries for better challenges and opportunities. How can I approach new firms with this single industry background.

Hi fishes,

I think I am slipping into depression. My life seems to have no meaning and all I do is work. I don't get time for myself or my family, friends and loved ones. But I can't leave my job and take a break as I need the financial support.

I also feel I am earning way less than my peers which makes me feel like a loser. 4.5 years of work-ex and 16LPA.

What should I do? I need good wlb but also need money badly.

Have offers for AMEX and VISA at a Senior Manager Strategy role. Both offers are almost identical in base and annual bonus.

Which firm has faster growth to Director and better long term success?

#Amex #Visa

What types of prior jobs / positions / experiences are highly valued when looking for other opportunities? What would be some good things to exp before leaving Big4?

Question for outpatient PCP’s. How is everyone handling new patients if you have switched to telemedicine due to COVID?

Hello BAs what are you all doing to improve your work products and stakeholder experience in these covid times

Any recommendations for a coach (or even therapist) to help work through some career issues?

Whether there is any external certification or higher studies will be offered by Atos for experienced professionals...Domain SAP

Been at my firm 6 months. Feel I've been catfished in the sense I was told I would be working on securities actions and I've been getting civil rights actions. Too early to jump ship ?

YOE: 11.5 Tech: QA Automation with Selenium-Java, BDD, API automation, Mobile Automation - Perfecto cloud, Appium All the 11 years I am with automation only. Is it possible for me to learn new technology and switch. Recently acquired AWS cloud practitioner certification which is of no use to me now as they are asking for exp. I wanted to move to devops role. But without experience no one is giving opportunity and they are considering my profile as QA only 😒

About to join McKinsey as a post-MBA associate. Any seasoned consultants willing to provide advice for how to ensure a successful start?

Patient advocacy leaders in Pharma- anyone interested to chat? I work for a patient recruitment vendor and am super interested to move to Pharma. Would love insider info!

I was released without cause today but my boss mentioned my battle with mental health and that I’m looking for other jobs before canning me. Should I address this with the board or leave it alone?

Hey folks, I just want to know how to identify by seeing an offer letter of TCS, is it a C2H or Parament position ?

McCann posted today for a Business Manager on LinkedIn.

So... I have questions for change/org effectiveness practitioners who have successfully leveraged their experiences to acquire high paying, high level roles in industry. How did you do it? What was your path? What would you recommend to others so they can make the most of their careers? I’ve included my reasoning for this Q, below!

Those who recently joined ARA how was the transition? Any advise on what I can look/research on now to help on my first couple of assignments?

41/m/nyc anyone interested in grabbing a drink

First HR starting co-opting our Talent Manager titles. Now Account teams are using Business Manager. Guess we’re just trend setters. 🤷‍♀️

Happy Monday fishes!! What are the best job posting sites in your opinion and which ones have a higher success rate?

Can anybody provide any insights about citibank project in @Synechron. How is the work life balance here?

Hi Sharks,

I am looking forward for freelancing based technology work in the area of python development [api, custom scripts , etl , neo4j ,mongodb etc ]

Can you please help with some references you know or any legit platforms , one of the platform i know is turing , if you have more inputs that would be helpful

Has anyone pivoted to a fed gov job in the intelligence space? Such as a civilian intelligence specialist, etc. would be curious to hear your path! Thanks.

Please share experience with Agile in IA. Seems like a lot of time spent in meetings.

Hi data engineers !!

I am recently switching my domain from data analyst to data engineering..I am not that good in programming..Can anyone tell me how much programming is needed for day to day work as a data engineer..??

Anyone joining Deloitte india in the month of October?

I am a nomtraditional student (Columbia University - sophomore) from the F&B/Hospitality segment (COO - Brazil).
Does anybody know a Private Equity that works with this segment in NY? I am looking for internships.

I recently got my advertising degree and created an art direction portfolio. Would any creative be interested in looking at my work and give me feedback?

What are some tips/ jump starts tips/ Reality of the pros and cons on owning and starting your own business…..

Do companies really check to see if you completed your degree from uni most employee I have worked for never really asked to see it ?

Thoughts about the Corporate Banking Summer Analyst Internship for Wells Fargo? Opinions about working for the company and how to secure an interview? @

Any upcoming/recent grads starting at PwC for consulting in NYC this summer/fall who would want to connect? Would love to get to know some people before starting. (Also would appreciate any likes since I just joined and a lot of features are locked lol)

Does anyone have insight on Hogan Lovells energy regulatory practice in Denver?

New to this app, just learning how to create networks with other freelancers around the world

Graduating in two weeks and got a job offer from Amazon for tech support specialist role, in job application they asked for expected compensation and i put 55k, and they offering me exactly 55k should I have asked for more instead, I feel like I might have shot myself in the leg there a little bit

Can 🐠 throw some pity likes so I can DM people? 🥺 thanksssssss

How difficult is it to transition into banking when your experience in mainly from Fortune 500 businesses like FP&A?

So I applied for a job at Target for a Senior Human Resource Special.. i’m currently a Senior Human Resource Coordinator with over 7+ years of experience.. I was told the range was between $24 and $30.. With my years of experience, would I be able to ask for the $ 30 even though I don’t have my bachelors degree quite yet??

Hello! Currently struggling with what to do career wise. I have been set on medical school my whole life, but recently I’ve been exploring other careers such as law. Anyone have any advice on how to determine which career would be best for me? I have a 3.77 GPA and am getting a BS in Biology and Psychology. Any insight would be helpful!

Is it too late to apply for an EY internship for this summer? I have one reference who works at EY. Plans changed last minute is why I am behind

What do you do when everyone is leaving the company you just started at but you have no choice but to stay?

Cardio does help in weight loss, I loss 50 lbs in a little less than 5 months. Walking and eating right!!!

Just got offered a position at PrimeSource Building Products. I will have to relocate if I take the job. Does anybody have any advice for relocating or PrimeSource?