Any good business/consulting books on amazon kindle that y’all have read that has helped you in your job?

Does where you get your masters degree matter? I’m in an online environmental science masters program at an expensive “name-brand” school, but have colleagues telling me I should transfer to a less expensive program to save $ because no one cares about where your degree is from. Aside from the cost of it, I like my program, and the fact that I’m now connected to an incredible alumni network. And not gonna lie, I like the clout. Thoughts?

I am joining LTI tomorrow.

Just have few ques about the company. Can someone pls clear those.
Band: P3, YOE: 6.5, CTC: 15.5
1. When can I be eligible for next promotion in the company?
2. How is the annual hike in the company?
3. When(which month) do we receive our variable pay?
4. Is there any other benefit provided by the company? like wifi bill, petrol bill etc.

currently in tax, thinking about trying to switch to advisory. anyone done this and have any advice? would i get a pay cut and/or lose my senior associate title?

Have you ever regretted taking a manager role? The pay increase is tempting but I just love my job so much I’m not sure if it’s worth giving it up

Serious question… if I am interested in becoming a CTO/CDO one day, what should I do for the next 5-8 years to prepare for this? Are there specific roles in tech that prepares you for a CTO role? I am currently in sales engineering with over a decade in consulting experience.

How do you motivate yourself to stay in public accounting (B4)?

I am 25 years old - have been in the ‘mortgage underwriting profession for 2.5 years. I have heard some things about getting stuck in a specific assets class and mortgages when pursuing underwriting. I wanted to see if anyone has successfully exited mortgage underwriting and if there are any exit opportunities with more growth potential in real estate or finance. Would love any input!

Any ID attorneys get their CPCU? Trying to make myself more marketable as claims counsel or in-house for a carrier (not doing ID).

Anyone here doing Pharma marketing or any sort of data analyst work? If so, please let me treat you to coffee in exchange to pick your brain!

I’m curious about your career path, day in the life, do you enjoy it? Would love to connect!

Hey guys, I am already at 2 years in Transfer Pricing straight out of my Bachelor’s degree. Do you think I should consider doing a Master’s soon? How important would you say is that in my career progression?

I am 7yrs into fed gov consulting after a postdoc at NIH (PhD, MBA), not doing LiSci work which I misses. Recently moved away from DC and want a change in career - can someone told me more about the career trajectory of CI? Is it join the firm and “climb the corporate ladder”? Thanks!

A CRO offerred me an internal consulting/biz dev role. They offered 145k TC (20% bump) and slightly better benefits. They also offered accelerated path (6mo to 1yr) to MC. While promotion to MC at my current company is at least 1 year away. The job is interesting to me and fits my careery goal. But my big concern is that I've only been with my current company for a year (this is my first job, post PhD). Would this affect my resume in the future in terms of being viewed as "job hopping"?

What are the chances of jumping from IQVIA strategy consulting to T2 or MBB? Have previous 6 yrs exp at b4 management consultant in ops and worked some projects with S& and +2 years corporate and value and access in IQVIA

Does anyone have experience moving to PE? Would love to pick your brain for some advice! For context, I have 2 YoE in LS consulting post PhD

Between two offers, "Associate Principal" for m&a consulting in the Healthcare industry vs a Director at a F300 company doing M&A and Partnerships. Consulting pays about 50k more. What does the future look like in consulting? I am a bit nervous jumping from from "industry side" to the "consulting side".

What are your thoughts on APICS CSCP certification? Is it truly worth the time? Industrial engineer with 2 YOE, looking for advise on whether is a good investment or not. Thanks!

Your professional growth and learning curve are inversely proportional to your comfort zone.

What are some of the best consulting firms for a software engineer? Is MBB still considered elite in this area too?

Hello everyone,
Can someone share amount of hike and bonus received this year for 2 and 3 rating and with promotion?
I got 15 percent hike and 10 percent bonus

Hi! I am a qualified CA with 4 years of experience as an analyst. Looking to switch jobs to BCG or Bank of America or similar industries. Please help with referrals?

trying to wake up every morning and give thanks for the good in my life. I spent so much of the past few years focused on all that was wrong or didn’t go according to my plan. thankful

Looking for a licensed rep in the Landrum, SC or Hendersonville,NC area. Salary plus commission position. Great starting position for a junior rep

Hi,

I'm interviewing for Data Analytics Sr Analyst at Salesforce,
What is the Salary range for for this role?

Y.O.E - 4.5 Yrs
CCTC - 10Lpa,
Holding other offer - 21 Lpa

LinkedIn is a biggest professional social network. But everything is not perfect. Curious to understand your pain points on this platform.

I am a BSc IT Graduate who's been working in BPO for almost 5 years.
I was planning to make my switch to Data Analytics, is that a good choice?

Can this previous experience of mine come in handy, if i have to switch to BA or DA?
My Current CTC : 5 LPA

Would i be starting as a fresher or can i be able to milk this experience of mine to switch to this new role?

Anyone good in MySQL?? I’m struggling

Which location come under DTA 0 Bangalore for IBM work location?

Best website or realtor o company or way to find and buy a condo in NYC(Queens, Bronx or Manhattan), 2-3 bedroom.

Anyone had the experience working in the US as a consultant? Apart from higher comp, do you feel there are more opportunities there?

Would you recommend the CVS test? I dont think I want to get it done due to the risks.

Hi Fishes,
I am not sure whether this is the right portal or not still I am going to go ahead with my question. Does anyone know a good online course to enhance coding skills (in R and Python) from the point of view of credit risk Analytics, modelling.

Why do teachers (and people) move so quickly into personal attacks when others disagree? We teach our students not to do this. Why can't the adults behave in the way we teach others to?

Hi all! I recently finished my Masters in Biology. I worked on a few studies with human subjects as well as animal work. I am hoping to get a job in clinical research as either a CRC or CRA. I previously worked at a doctors office as a care manager for 4 years, but outside of my academic work I don’t have experience in research. What advice do you all have for entering the field in my position?
Thanks!!

Accenture folks, seeing lots of news about layoffs at other firms here. Are we in the same situation?

Know this may be a long shot in terms of actual responses but:
@PPMDs, what are your thoughts on the current/impending COVID specific layoffs at your firm?

E.G. Glad for the opportunity to reduce the headcount of mid performing SMs with little/no chance of making PPMD? Sad to see a firm you’re a part of undergo such unforeseen circumstances?

Just got a lateral hire offer for a Sr Associate role with BCG. Contract states that I can go for Consultant promo in 12 months. I'm interpreting this as, if I don't make the promo threshold in 12 months, I'd be counseled out. Is this a reasonable assumption? Or would I get a few more months of time to work on feedback?

I'm nervous - should I be? :(

How do you feel when you beat a spoiled dude from McKinsey?

How does one get the courage to eat alone at a restaurant? Deathly afraid

Anyone have any recommendations for home office ergonomic desk chairs?

Top 10 books to read about consulting life ?

I saw a comment on here from someone referencing a book about organisational Psychology and working with different types of personalities, but I can’t find the comment/thread now. Do any of you have recommendations on this topic?

On the beach vs on the bench. Thoughts?

KPMG to acquire LEK? Thats so cool!

Advice or Book recommendations on how not to get bothered by others/ friends/ peers? What they think or what they do!
Been struggling lately

Do you have to get project approval for alt travel? What about if it's international?

I will leave the office before 6 today.. I will leave the office before 6 today.. I will leave the office before 6 today..

What %age of people in your firm do you like, tolerate, and hate?

If taking the subway to my home office isn't part of my normal commute, and the client I am on is outside the commute to my home office and requires it, am I entitled to expense my Metro Card?

Best consulting firms for defense companies? What credentials do they look for?

How much do partners actually make? And how does it change by tenure/firm/region/performance?

2yrs of post-undergrad experience at D and have offers from two FAANG companies. Worth it to stick it out for a couple more years to open up more offers down the road, or should I get out while I can?

Trying to decide between an offer at Deloitte and a counter-offer at Booz. Deloitte has the name recognition and better benefits but I have a really supportive team at Booz and good work-life balance. Any insight is appreciated! I would be starting at Deloitte as a Consultant in GPS. Currently a Senior Consultant at Booz.