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Hi all. Looking for advice. I’m trying to decide between 2 job offers (same salary) but different positions. One is a study director (essentially a project manager for a medical device company) and the other is in Quality Assurance (medical device company as well). Study director position company is slightly smaller but growing. I really want growth possibilities and a good career future. Any advice?
What does the project management group within CMAAS do, or how does that group differ from general CMAAS?
Hey Fishes,I am working in TCS since July 2021 joined as a fresher, I am part of a DevOps project,which helped me in learning a lot of new things.Have performed testing a number of times, and some other development task on these techs:Python,SQL, AWS and provided technical support on ServiceNow. My lead and team are quite helpful. Is it a good time to switch?Or do some certificates and stuff and then leave, because the pay is not enough here. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Anyone have experience with a build of SF Field Service/Lightning? Looking to use it in a project and wanted to get more details on some of the complexities and what comes out of the box.
Client doesn’t want to show picture of universe until legal makes sure George Lucas doesn’t own the rights to outer space 👽🤯
Xoriant client Morgan Stanley or JP Morgan Direct payroll??Morgan Stanley fresh project developmentJP moving legacy application to new technologies project..Please help me choose correct one
What do folks find most frustrating about patent prosecution? Drafting, OAs, client relations, other?For me, I dislike drafting the spec to explicitly recite the basic things it does, eg, server talks to client to do <basic action>.
Whenever a leader on your project says “work life integration”.....run...run fast.
Howdy Folks! Looking for a mid-to-senior level producer (specifically with experience in post production coordination) for a 2-3 week contract starting the w/o 7/18. The job is fully remote, however west coast (PST) hours preferred. You'd be working at a great agency in LA for a telecomm client's OLV edit. Need someone organized as there are a decent amount of deliverables.
I’m all for Agile, but when you have 4 stand ups for one project... there’s a problem. Trying to coach my team that more meetings isn’t the solution, but not getting through to them. Any advice?
Anyone know pricing models for social ad spend? The options I’m considering include to charge per ad, package a number of ads, or flat fee and determine number of ads needed 2 make client successful
What is comp range for an HR Program & Project Manager role? Based in MN. I'm struggling to find comparable market data for this role.
*Remote Job Alert*Hello fellow EAs:)I have an exciting opportunity for those that work in the Executive Recruiting/Recruiting space. We are a start up Executive Search company that focuses on diversity hires and is 100% remote. You would be supporting a team of recruiters, researches & Senior Partners in a Project Management/ EA role. Heavy scheduling, document preparation & ensuring the search goes as smooth as possible while tracking deadlines. Respond with your email & I'll connect!
I was on a call with a client who had one kid screaming at the top of their lungs and another playing the harmonica. The fact that he didn’t bother to move to a quiet room was either because he accepted defeat and learned to deal with the noise or didn’t want to have this call with me. Thoughts?
Acn Analysts... what are usual roles & responsibilities for a first project? Just started here and haven't been staffed yet
I hate working on commission. I am a naturally shy person and approaching guests in our store is intimidating enough, it's even worse when some of my more socially savvy coworkers notice me trying to strike up a conversation with someone and they come in and literally steal my client from me.
New brand launch/long term project, I’ll be providing soup to nuts brand/copy strategy. Should I do a retainer or day rate? And how do you determine your retainer amount?
Anyone transition out of client facing roles at their firms to some sort of internal role? Looking to take a break from clients and try something new. Would like to explore this option before looking externally.
I’m pregnant with my first child. It’s early, but I’m already dreading telling my project leadership since I’m a key player on my account & I also got promoted. The client is heavily reliant on me. When’s the soonest I should tell them? I’m assuming after the 12-13 week mark...
Does LTI hire people who have 3-4 years gap in career? A person I Know had quit his IT job to start a business. It failed. Now he wants to get back.He is okay with any kind of project, just wants to work
I ranked #1 on the Whova leaderboard at 2022 NPA Annual Conference! #NPA2022AC - via #Whova event app
For those of you that travel, any tips to practice your swing while on the road? Only swinging the club once a week when I play on Sunday just doesn't cut it.
Anyone on the Automated Marketing team at Spotify willing to connect?
I've got a senior engineer max offer from Amazon and Google. This feels too good to be true, but I am going to accept that it's happening. It's a tough decision to make though - any advice?
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Azure Opening at Deloitte
A BIG part of me wants to have a career and location change. But too many things and places I am interested in. But not enough call backs 🥲
Has anyone switched between adderall and wellbutrin? Which do you prefer. Considering a switch from adderall.
Can anyone recommend a good certification for recruiting/TA? I have about 5 years of experience and I’m looking to continue developing my skills.
Currently working on entertainment PR and digitals but would like to build up my resume a bit. Currently looking between a traditional pr firm and a tech startup (influencer focus). Do you think one would be more appreciated when trying to go back to entertainment marketing or is it just framing experience properly?
Any recent EY or H1B transfer approvals?
Hiring for PM roles for a fashion eCommerce company. Send a message if interested.
thoughts on clearview?
Need help switching my job!
What’s the best way to share unpleasant feedback? I’ve seen many people be direct and rude, sandwich negative feedback, and transparent but polite. I’ve worked with managers who share negative feedback in a friendly, non-degrading way in the past, but lately, I see more blunt and harsh - is this an industry norm? Was I just lucky a few times?
I’m currently in business tax and am rotating with the M&A tax team and love it, but am concerned about what the exit ops will be down the road. Does anyone have any insight into what the exit ops are for M&A tax?
If someone have you $10k, what would you do with it ?
What should be the salary of a Demand Gen Manager who works at a b2b tech company and manages a $2.5 million demand generation budget across search, social, influencer etc.. Manages the social media manager, and reports to the senior marketing director?
Anyone know of any stores in Chicago that buy used furniture? I have a massive and heavy executive desk I want to sell that will require movers to transfer, so I feel like I can’t go the usual routes of Facebook and Craigslist with much success. Any recs would be SO appreciated!
I’m looking for a UX Lead for a fully remote, US agency working on top notch brands. Anyone care to DM me your site?
Fun mental exercise. What would Elon do if he were in charge of us?
Are most new hires seeing equity grant vesting of 33-33-22-12 or 25-25-25-25? I thought I had a good offer from Google but just realized that if I had the same offer under 25-25-25-25 it’d be lower than what I know some of my friends got (ie total equity grant over 4 years is lower).
Anyone working in payments/treasury interfacing with the SWIFT network?
I’m looking at applying for Technical Program Manager roles at Google. It would be great to understand the typical comp packages for these roles if anyone has any guidance?
UK based Googlers - how is the WLB, pay, quality of work, stability and pipeline in the GCP consulting division please? Thinking of a lateral move. Please feel free to DM me as well. Happy to talk through my experience
Has anyone experienced a hiring freeze for a recently posted position? So bummed and frustrated that the recruiter has not gotten back and doesn’t have a new timeline for the role I interviewed for😓
Roughly how long did it take for a recruiter to reach out to you post- application? This is my second time cold applying and have not heard back or seen a status change in portal
Hi all I currently work as solutions architect at aws and interviewing for partner engineering at Google L6.Any tips/guide for interview prep. Especially, how deep would the RRK be? Any whiteboarding expected?
How does leveling work for non-tech (non-swe) roles in Google?Most information online are tech-specific, e.g., entry levels start at L3. Is it different for non-tech? E.g., fresh grads join at L1, 0-2y experience join at l2, etc.
Poll: Is it ok for TCVa to put "ex-Google" in their LinkedIn title? Saw a former contractor do this and cringed.
Hi everyone, after 5 long months, I’ve made it to Team matching phase for TPM IC4 at Google. Few questions: 1. Which Org offers better comp, 2. Which Org offers better or good WLB, 3. How long does a team matching phase typically last?, 4. When should I share my TC expectations?
What’s the fastest you’ve seen someone bommerang back to Google?
Just had my first phone screen with a Google recruiter. I feel like I answered most questions pretty well but I think my GCA response was weak. Will the recruiter still pass my resume along to the HM if my GCA wasn’t as strong?
Anyone know what an L4 PgM comp may look like for NYC? Would it be significantly lower than TPM? Thanks!
Haven’t heard back since my final interview 10 days ago. Followed up with the recruiter 7 days after the interview and recruiter said haven’t heard anything yet. Does it usually take this long for the hiring team to communicate to the recruiter? Is my chance very slim now? Thank you!
Besides Cloud, what other PAs are not as Googley? In other words which PAs are ones you wouldn’t want to go near?
Hi hivemind,I would love to seek your advice regarding career development in Mktg org. I've been with Google for 7 years and all in Business Development/Partnerships with 2 different teams (currently a tenured L5). I recently have an opportunity to be a PMM, but will likely need to repeat my level as my manager is an L6. I love the opportunity to try different things at Google but some of my close friends kept telling me that it's a downgrade from where I am
Seems like a lot of you are applying for PSO Engagement Managers? Wonder how many positions they have.
What level does Google usually offer post MBA grads immediately out of school?
Tell people close to you, then submit resignation. One of the resignation checklist steps will be to email the five parties you just listed.
I informed my career counselor first, then project manager and finally put it in the system.
Coach and Manager to start things