Any presentation tips for “big” presentation? Whether pre rituals, actual advice during pres and everything in between.

Hello Sharks,

Welcome to the bowl. Your suggestions are welcomed regarding the name change and bowl descriptions. This bowl belongs to all of us. We can utilise it as a space to share our knowledge, CTC and trending technologies. We can help our fellow Oracle practice professionals with their doubts and concerns. This is first bowl for Oracle ERP practice, hopefully we would use it for the purpose we are creating it for.

Thanks Everyone for your co-operation. Have a good day.

If anyone wish to re join IBM, what is the minimum gap one should have to take ?

Did any one implement semantic search on custom domain data? if so what is the best model is to generate embeddings. I am using DPR but still looking for better model

How many days in a week are you visiting office?

What will be the pay hike this year? I joined in June month..

Anyone knows how to open a non-profit company?

Is it common to negotiate software engineer salary at smaller companies? I know it’s common at FAANG, but what about for companies with around 200 engineers? I have a counter offer from my current company and on-site interviews scheduled for end of July with google and Amazon, but I’d prefer to go with the smaller local company if I can negotiate the salary (from offer letter) up another 5% or so.

Should I be concerned about abusing adderell? I was depressed/lacking motivation and needed to get some deals done and my hours up ASAP. Convinced my doctor I had ADHD, so I now have a legal prescription. I feel so much better, and am getting so much accomplished. No judgement please. We all know this is a high stress, high pressure environment.

How many skills do you list on your resume? Trying to cut the 20+ ones I have now down to 3, but not sure if this is enough.

F, 27, any ATLiens in here?

I drunk texted. It was bad. I wasn’t an asshole, I just said my feelings because I was frustrated about them being avoided. And then I got hardcore ghosted, which is expected but still harsh. Do as I say, not as I do. 💔

Why short people gotta take the exit row ?

What NFT wallet do you all use?

Hi. Got an offer from CTS . Had a mismatch in my relevant experience. How long does it takes for CTS to release the new offer. Thanks.

Are Bain expense policies same across levels? Are there any limits to meals/ beverages that you can claim? Is it in line with MBB?

Can anyone share some tips or suggestions for the Sr. Program Manager final rounds of interview? Trying to prepare as much a as possible.

I had a first interview last Tuesday with Amazon, which I think went well, although I still haven't heard back 6 days later and then got an OOO annual leave msg and a no response when I chased up the named colleague today. Is this typical behaviour others have experienced when dealing with the big tech company recruiters? I found Google and Facebook recruiters to be efficient and TikTok so-so, if not a little slow, but 6 days+ seems poor.

Is there any intel you would ask your recruiter before your loop that they may give you as help or advice?

Just got a calendar invite. Looks like I’m getting a no...

Having hard time finding right dress shoes that are wide enough to not pinch my pinky toe. Any recommendations? I am looking for cap toe or whole cut Oxford.

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.

Hello! I’m going to BSchool in August. Any recommendations on books / websites / videos to be more prepared for management consulting interviews?

How much money is enough money?
Interviewing with a bunch of companies but dont know how to make a tradeoff between the role and culture vs comp. How do y'all think about comp?

Any good book recommendations for new Managers in consulting ?

I am drowning in “stuff”- and my time is spent reorganizing and living in clutter. I have read so many books and can’t change. How do I learn to make do with fewer things? Does anyone battle this?

Traveling internationally for work while on H1B to a country I have a tourist visa for. Any considerations?

I’m sure you don’t get many of us industry peasants here but I’m looking for advice.. I’m 24yo in ERM, doing a M. Statistics, CFA L2 in June, what should I move into if I want to get to MBB in 5y?

Watched the cub win with the team in a bar in Chicago. Best experience 💖👯‍♂️👬👬

Best alt travel weekend from Seattle? Hawaii?

How hard is the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification? What study sources have you used and how long did it take?

Question from a newbie consultant - What are some good online courses/ books to improve consulting skills?

Was interviewing for a new role, 6 video rounds with multiple people went amazing, just before the seventh (they said it will be the last) round got a message the position will not be filled :(

Hi, I am a PhD student and I have recently started preparing for consulting. I have gone through basics of framework and have watched few YouTube videos. I am at the point where I am seeing diminishing returns by studying more books. Anyone willing to help or are there people in the same boat? Would love to connect with potential study/case buddies! TIA!

All I want to do is curl up in bed with hot tea and a good book. Recommendations for if I ever achieve said dream?

How important is title? Have good comp but honestly want better title. Tempted to take less pay for better title / opportunity at other firm. Just tired of catering to fickle partners who (cont.)

What does a sales manager for FAANG do vs a product manager vs operations manager? Is the day in the life that different?

5 days to spend in Greece on honeymoon. Is all 5 in Santorini too much? Didn't think much of Athens when there and don't want to island hop if it's all generally the same.