Any examples of good personal stories you used during interviews? Not looking to steal but need inspiration

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Lol stealing a personal story... kinda ironic

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Pretty much anything that tugs at the heartstrings or shows that you’re an (over)achiever will work. Personal adversity, travel/study abroad/volunteer experiences etc

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Are there any recommended paid interview prep services that focus on non-technical roles like business operations or GtM strategy & operations? Which ones?

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I applied for a Director Learning and Development (L&D) role at McKinsey about a month ago via a referral. About a week ago, my McKinsey employee (who referred me) received an automated email saying that I had moved to the pre-screening process of the recruitment process and that I'll hear from the recruiter shortly.

It's more than a week now and I haven't heard back. Can anyone shed light on the process -- what to expect, timelines, what is the interview process like, etc.

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Does studying for top consulting firms’ case interviews help in any way for interviews with other firms (e.g., FAANG case interviews) ?

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How common is it for employers to pay for the cost of applying for a family based GC (an an AOS)? I understand it happens fairly frequently but would love to hear experiences!

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Making a transition out of consulting and targeting business development roles at hyperscalers (AWS and MSFT) and other tech firms. Resume and LinkedIn profile have been updated but I’d like a highly qualified recruiter to perform a critical review and offer feedback. Any suggestions/recommendations?

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Anyone at Spotify that can speak to their experience, saw a position this morning that aligns very well with my background and future goals.

I’ve applied a handful of times in the past and feels like my resume just goes straight into the void, I’d love any tips on how to get it to a person 😊

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Have technical interview (pen and paper only) coming up with a BB, can anyone offer advice/resources/suggested way to practice?

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What should I do if it’s been two weeks since I’ve heard from a recruiter after doing interviews at EY I’ve already emailed twice due to a couple competing offers having upcoming deadlines and still have not gotten a reply from the recruiter. Should I just assume that I didn’t get the job?

HR : There is GAP in your resume
Candidate : Yes, I was in jail
HR : Why so?
Candidate : I killed the HR who said, "we will get back to you soon".

***Selected on spot****

Bogus warning - satire only, Try on your own risk in your next interview 🤣

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Hey everyone!
I have passed L1 and L2 interviews in Birlasoft, have HR interview tomorrow.
Profile - python AWS developer
Work exp - 2.5 years, Wipro Limited
How much hike should I expect/ask for?

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Hi fishes,
Can anyone please guide me what to prepare for second round(managerial round) for java developer.

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Our client, a Manhattan pharmaceutical digital advertising agency is looking for a VP or SVP Brand Strategy.. Needs experience working on a brand with multiple indications in the oncology space (ideally) and be actively working on approx. $7 mil. of revenue.
1st. round of interviews will be internal. Candidate will be asked to present to the agency, then meet the client. On-going work will be remote. The salary range is $165 to $210++ negotiable
Contact us for job description
Stay Safe

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In general how many days does CGI takes to release the offer after all the rounds of interviews and HR discussion is completed.CGI

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Anyone working in PWC in salesforce group?
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Going for an onsite interview and in email they said ‘attire: pretty casual here. Jeans are a-okay :)’. Do you think I should wear jeans to fit in or is this a trap? Please help a girl out!

Is there any benefit (or detriment) to applying to a job via LinkedIn/Glassdoor over the company’s website?

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Hi fishes,
I am currently working as Branch Manager (scale-2 officer) in one of the leading public sector banks and have 5 yr experience in core banking. I am having 2.5 years experience in the IT sector on vision plus as a software engineer (before joining the bank). I have knowledge of core banking as well as good knowledge of banking tools like finacle, caps, imac etc. I want to switch to private financial institutions.
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In an attempt to be healthier, I built a permanent standing desk. Now, once every couple hours my Apple Watch reminds me “it’s time to stand up” and I feel superior to all those chair sitters out there.

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I believe in the philosophy of learning from other's experiences, success stories, mistakes and regrets while keeping in mind that similar set of life events may unfold into totally different ways/outcomes for others as there are always too many variables in the equation called LIFE. People may arrive at different destinations at different times while being on the almost similar path.

That being said-

If given a chance to RELIVE your life again, what would you do differently and why?

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Hi community, humbly seeking professional HR advice. I recently joined my company’s HR team. In an informal conversation, a senior HRBP, considered a peer, called 2 of our fellow HR colleagues “worthless.” I should have rebuked her then & there but was so caught off guard. This person is 20 years my senior. In the same conversation this person advocated for me on a separate matter & complimented my performance. I am not sure what course of action to take at this time. Distraught & unsure.

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At work do you ever describe who you’re dating without using gender specific pronouns just to avoid finding out if a co-worker is going to act weird about it? Lol

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What is Difference between SAP Labs and SAP India Pvt Ltd.

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How open are mental health discussions in your families? Whether it be talking about your struggles or suggesting therapy to family members? Anyone done it successfully and mind sharing ideas here?

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