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

Hypothetical: hiring for a Lead Product Designer position to own direction of a data heavy saas app, would you hire someone that pivoted into UX from marketing and graduated HCI masters recently or someone who had a web designer/dev freelance & UX consulting background?

Just based on those two points.

Can you share what are some questions you're having rn that would affect the decision?

Thinking of pivoting from insurance defense to something more meaningful and (dare I say it) with more work life balance. Currently in my 7th year of practice and am just tired of ID. Anyone make the transition? Any advice?

What was your career path to becoming a director?

I have 0 coding experience. The most I’ve ever done is run canned sql queries. What’s a good language to learn as a hobby? Thinking of pivoting my career into data science or data analytics in the future but figured it would be good to have programming skills.

Is leaving consulting as a senior, with 2 YOE, too soon? When is a “good” time to exit, in your opinion? I ask because I’ve heard senior is good, and I’ve heard manager is the latest you should stay before diminishing exit returns (anecdotal)

Anyone know how to get a position as an HRBP without HRPB experience? All positions I've looked at want previous experience. Would over 5 years of HR experience and a PHR suffice, or what skills should be added to that?

Anyone know of any mid level mgmt careers that 20 years of retail Asset Protection/Investigations/Safety Management skills and experience would transfer well into?

Where/ how can I learn Azure?

I’m an AE and make a fair amount of money, but I wouldn’t mind making a few extra bucks a month. I’m a little embarrassed to pick up a side job.. does/did anyone else pick up a side job at this level?

Is 36 too late to join IB as an associate? Alternatively, can stay in my industry (not banking) as manager.

What are the equivalent jobs we can find in Industries? I am actually thinking of moving to industry in long term. However iam not really sure where I would fit in there. I am doing BA kinda role cont

What’s the best route to becoming a Forensic Staff Accountant for the SEC? Is it easier process than the FBI?

Hired as SA1. if my utilization is low for round table but I’ve gotten good Snapshots will I go up to SA2 or SA1B, which I don’t want of course.

Currently controller at a smaller company reporting to the cfo. What are some next career moves back to larger companies or how easy would it be to jump to the consulting side?

Is it common for tech teams in the big 4 to hold out of state meetings before major holidays like labor day? I've only heard this applies to PWC so far....?

Thanks!

Anyone know of any banking analyst lateral opportunities in Chicago? Looking to jump to BB/EB. Any insight to the shops around here is much appreciated!

I have around 1 year of experience in Java and total 5.5 years in total.

I got a lead role in a company with good package.
The role is of java fullstack, microservices.
I studied hard on spring boot and microservices but my hands on experience is less.
Would I be able to survive,I am a quick learner and deliver projects on time....but first time switching so asking.

Hi,

I am working as Java Microservices developer. Is there ny udemy course or YouTube video playlist that teaches the end to end development.

Interested in becoming a Google cloud product manager. Here are my observations on the experience you will need to be considered.

Here are my observations about the skills and experiences that PMs have and how people are joining that group.

They are all technical. All of them could easily be very technical cloud consultants or cloud engineers.
Tl/Dr. If you couldn't get hired as a cloud engineer or cloud consultant - you probably can't become a PM

I have 0 coding experience. The most I’ve ever done is run canned sql queries. What’s a good language to learn as a hobby? Thinking of pivoting my career into data science or data analytics in the future but figured it would be good to have programming skills.

What was your career path to becoming a director?

Is leaving consulting as a senior, with 2 YOE, too soon? When is a “good” time to exit, in your opinion? I ask because I’ve heard senior is good, and I’ve heard manager is the latest you should stay before diminishing exit returns (anecdotal)

Any PR professionals here up for a quick chat?

Anyone know how to get a position as an HRBP without HRPB experience? All positions I've looked at want previous experience. Would over 5 years of HR experience and a PHR suffice, or what skills should be added to that?

Anyone know of any mid level mgmt careers that 20 years of retail Asset Protection/Investigations/Safety Management skills and experience would transfer well into?

Can I leave Nagarro within one week of joining have received the laptop want to inform them before leaving.

Where/ how can I learn Azure?

Staying at the Ritz and STR in the Maldives so expecting good service and reading mixed things about tipping. I usually don’t tip much at hotels (never really thought about it) but what do people do? Is there an expectation and would the amount be based on like room rate or just a flat daily per day?

Diamond hands, peeps.

I got 2 times in Nagarro cheerboard. For Sep and Nov month.

Will this be beneficial in appraisal?
BTW 2 Cheerboard ka bas 1000 rs mila
😭😭

Anyone know what ASUG Talent Hub is using to source consultants?

Anyone looking for qa sdet/ lead roles with infy, dm me for referrals. Looking for canditates with strong handson experience in java selenium, api frameworks.

Has anyone used or is currently using My Perspectives ELA curriculum from Savvas Learning Company? Our district is considering switching from iReady and I am looking for honest feedback. Thanks!

What is the maximum package of SAP PO consultant with 4.10 YOE

When do we get salary ?
Last day of month?

Welcome to NY!

Mercedes E class vs BMW 5 series? How would you rate each?

Hi all I have 7 years of experience in Banking operations Internal audit and internal control, risk and control framework, Thematic review. AML/KYC aspects review, transaction monitoring, compliance reviews, CDD and STR reporting. Please refer me eagerly looking for a change. Preferable location hennai and Bengaluru.

Told a friend of mine in tech I was considering moving to BCG. He asked me if I would have to move to Boston.

I followed up by asking what he thought the top consulting firms were. "I'd guess PwC and then McKinsey are the best. I've also heard of KPMG, Deloitte, and Bain, but I don't know much about them."

Just a reminder that outside our bubble no-one really cares about firm prestige etc.

Heard frm a friend at pwc that in consulting they have per diems. Is it for all practitioners and practice? Seems tight on budget.

First trip to Atlanta in a couple of weeks for a training. Staying at the Westin Peachtree. Anyone have recommendations for fun places to drink/things to do?

Any really impactful books that have helped you career-wise? Not necessarily consulting focused. In need of guidance and a new book so figured I'd kill two birds with one stone or whatever.

Uber "Arriving Soon: In-app tipping" Now avg user rating will go down 🤔

Best stepping stone to get into MBB? MBA vs experience at Big 4 / other second-tier consulting firms?

What are the best Sales books y’all read?

I was in O&G in late 2014 when the oil price also sh*t the bed (from an even higher level). Feel bad for those guys. The Saudi moves suggest the price won’t rebound soon.

Hired as SA1. if my utilization is low for round table but I’ve gotten good Snapshots will I go up to SA2 or SA1B, which I don’t want of course.

Looking for book recommendations; any favorites? Interested in both fiction and educational/self-improvement (for example, investment / finance books, time management, etc). I feel my vocab is...

How does consulting differ in Europe vs the US, other than compensation ? Thinking of transferring there, but afraid of culture shock

Gmail for work $ucks

Top consulting firms in the aviation / urban air mobility space?

Any good books/reads to learn aspects of Account Management / Engagement Management in context of tech consulting?

Anyone want to sell 51000 American Airlines miles? Let me know your price/mile. Thanks!

Disagree often with another employee. We sat down today to hash everything out. Was this the right thing to do? What if they recorded the convo?

How do you choose location when buying a home when a consulting future is uncertain? Proximity to airport/ office? Ignore it and suck up the commute?

Poll: What dress code do you follow at your home office?