Any podcasts or books that actually have valuable substance for folks in management consulting?

Big 4 alum - was looking at SAP on Aws opportunity in AWS - do I need to do AWS cert to qualify ? Also, for program manager do I need a specific certificate too? Have 10 yrs of sol arch exp in data and analytics as well as PN experience in Big 4.. please help

Moved to D F&EP as a C at 125 last Jan from another B4. Accenture Strategy CFO&EV is offering me 130 as a C2. Worth the move? Pros: work and comp / title progression Cons: starting from scratch

Too late to get into BA? Was considering at 150 but didn’t and kicking myself for it

What are the differences between digital marketing (paid social and search) and product marketing? thinking I want to pivot to the latter but am not sure what skills are different.

My company is offering to pay for external learning (ie conferences, certifications, training etc) and I’m interested in growing my knowledge in branding. Are there any courses out there that y’all recommend?

Hi, I’m looking to switch into marketing (entry level), as consulting is not aligned with my skill set/passions. Does anyone know of any ad agencies in LA that have good work-life balance, good pay, PTO, great culture, training? Your help means more than you know!!! Looking to do informational interviews and try to network my way in, as I feel the barrier to entry was much harder than anticipated. Anything helps, thank you so much!

Family law litigator looking to transition to in-house? Any tips?

Hey IBMers/ex-IBMers,

What is the designation hierarchy in IBM GBS for someone joining as "Advisory Technical Services Specialist" at "7A" band?

Like I would like to know what will be the next designation/band once for me if I get promoted?

YOE: 6 yrs.
Tech Stack: Testing

Thank you in advance!

As a (class of 2020) second year whose several classmates from different groups are already thinking about leaving/going to other firms, should I explore other options too? Don’t know if they’re being dramatic about how bad it is or if I’m just drinking the koolaid in my group?

Long drive tomorrow. Does anyone know of any on demand CFP continue education courses out there? I’d love to knock out 15 hrs of CE on this drive, if able. 🤦‍♂️🔫🤢

Looking to pivot out of a top pharma marketing/ad agency and into consulting. Ultimately want to leverage both experiences to move client side or to a healthcare start up.

What are the best firms for this type of transition and why?

I am currently working as a delivery manager for a data science project where I manage both ML and DE teams. I am not sure what career path should I follow.

Should I move into either a core technical data science/data engineering role or move into a techno-managerial role like a program or project manager? What role would be best in terms of money, growth, and job security?

If I have an offer on Networking Control plane domain and Dataplane domain which one should I chose for better career prospects?

Dataplane job -> 3 Lakhs higher paying than Control plane job offer.

@Cisco, @Juniper, @Arista Networks.

How valid do you think a Myers briggs test is for determining if a career pivot is the right move. I recently took one and the career suggestions from the results seemed to be things I was already thinking about doing anyway which was a pleasant surprise.

CAIA or CMT?

I do institutional sales for an asset manager. Am graduating in the fall with an MBA from a top 40 school. Would like a designation but dont want to do the CFA.  Between the CAIA and CMT: which one is more applicable to asset management, and better status/recognition? appreciate any insight

Hi folks,

I have been offered a position on Senior Consultant/ Deputy Manager at Deloitte India for 4.5 years of exp.

Is this position/role normal for years of experience I hold?

What designation does UBS offer to a person with non technical profile with 11 years of experience?

I currently work in commercial banking and have been contemplating the switch to private credit / direct lending. Right now I’m struggling with where we are in the economic cycle as I feel private credit is less secure in downturns but would give me more career upside. Wondering if anyone else has dealt with a similar situation/has any advice?

What kind of role is CFO Advisory? I'm context to US GAAP. Please suggest. A captive center is offering this role.

Looking for referral in JP Morgan for credit analyst role . Location Mumbai/Bangalore preferable@jpmorgan

Hi A&M fishes. For PEPI whats the median or a good guess for base salary and annual bonus for a Senior Director. Do they get any equity too? Looking for realistic numbers, trying to make a decision.

Any news on vedder price? I’ve heard they didn’t fire anyone during COVID but have also heard it’s a sweatshop. Any insight to their litigation team would be helpful, thanks!

Can anyone refer me for Payment BA opening within BNYM

I made it through the first 2 interviews and I think it went well. How long does it usually take to find out if you move on to the final interview round?

Thomas J. Watson (IBM) said "the way to succeed is to double your failure rate" and that's always stuck with me

I have resigned and my agency is not counting my approved PTOs for two weeks. I put notice for 30 days, is there any way I can negotiate? Or is there any law that prevents companies to cancel hard earned PTOs?

So here in CA there is a lot of talk about certain jurisdictions doing virtual jury trials. As a firm we won’t agree to it and if push comes to shove we’ll take it up on. Writ. What is everyone else’s opinion?

London 🐠 or 🐟 with offices in London, looking for roles in digital strategy, social, or content. Anyone have leads?

Hi All, Anyone moved from GBS to CIO BU ?
If yes, what is the advantages and disadvantages for this.

Interested in SAP, as I have done a few ITGC testing and application control testing over it. Looking for some basic training, any recommendations?

Looking for your favorite educator podcasts??

Has anyone had a client they works with TigerConnect? I was recently approached for an interview but can’t find much information about them.

What do typical year end bonuses look like? In my first year here and have no context

Finding it fun and refreshing to help my little brother with his Con Law homework. #nolife #shouldabeenalawyer

Any Bostonians trying to hit the town tonight?

Recommendations for books and podcasts on business, strategy, management, etc. that have helped your career?

I'm trying to buy a bigger than normal whiteboard for my home office: any recommendations?

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

Why doesn't Sean Hannity call Sean Hannity and put this rumor to bed?

First year senior, thinking I was underpaid at 94k. Have 9 years experience in technology and web development

Best books on leadership and sales skills?

What are the BCG ring fences and how is each one? Can you join any of them or are you required to do the one closest to your home office

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

Are you seeing more beach time recently at your firm?

Wtf is up with this smog in Seattle?!? Its like the cities sky turned into LAs 😱

Has anyone moved states and changed their home office / region? (Personal choice not project driven)....If so, what's the process? What approvals are needed?

How do I connect with a PPD after a team dinner without seeming douchey or like a suck up? I basically want to say thanks for everything, holla at your girl, but I can't figure out how to word that.

what does the bonus range look like for a new band 4 at bank of america?

Thoughts on Wealth Management as an industry? Offered a role to work under a senior FA and eventually take over the book (~$800M AUM and growing). It sounds great, but I am worried about the disruption this industry is facing with Robo advisors and other low cost, DIY options. I’d want to make sure the clients stay through the transition, and I don’t want to join a dying industry. Thoughts and advice?

I feel stuck as a Strategy Manager and want to make a career pivot at 35. But have no idea what i should do? Any suggestions, resources or books that I should read to help with my existential mid thirties crisis? I have experience in technology consulting, corporate strategy, freelance consulting and law. Do I go back to being an Attorney, or do I retrain and become a financial advisor or something else?

Help me 🐠Thinking of buying a home. With all that is happening politically wondering if the current govt will create an unstable economy and dip real estate prices. Should I wait a year or 2?