Anyone else feel like the experience they gain in consulting makes you know a little about everything but not competent enough at one thing to get a senior industry role? I don’t see why someone would choose me vs someone who’s done a highly relevant role in that field for the last 10 years.

Anyone can share some thoughts on FAAS (work, lifestyle, hours, pay, travel, etc)? Thinking of transferring from audit but need advice. Thanks!

How's Major Players for recruitment in a strategy role? First time to look into UK-based roles, so I don't really know who's a good recruitment firm

Hi, I’m new here and pretty much in the industry too , I have experience in food service and bartending (a year) in different companies but I do have a bachelors degree in hospitality and administration with a minor in events management and I would like to know how I can get a job that would help get up the ladder and make a good salary? Like which kind of job I could apply for and get hired that would help me to climb up the fastest?
Thank you in advance!

DM me if you’re looking for a referral to work at Dell Technologies. Global offices eligible

Any openings for freshers for BCA in CTS.. is Genc is still in progress?

Hi fishes,

I'm currently into analytics domain, want to get into front desk/quant role in investment banking/markets domain. Can FRM, CFA or CQF help me land there? Since I don't have any workex related to finance, any CTC ranges I can expect?
Or full masters is the way ? Anyone on that

I have 8.8 years exp in PMO domain can i get a referral for EY
Currently With 13l package . and also how much can i expect .

A reply would we much appreciated

Mckinsey fish, how is implementation practice? How does it compare to general consulting? How is the growth trajectory? Got an opportunity to join as implementation consultant but I am worried it will be a step down (will be taking a paycut as well).

Hi 🐟,
My team is growing (Human Capital M&A space)...
- senior director level M&A lead role, responsible for people related M&A considerations from due diligence through integration
- Sr. Mgr level People and Culture team member focused on leadership, org readiness, and EE experience for acquired entities
- Analyst for our HC M&A team supporting a variety of activities across the M&A life cycle.
DM me if interested. Great oppty to join a growing team in a highly acquisitive organization.

Curious for those in public accounting right now….are any of you open to leaving still with busy season coming closer? I know when I was in public, I was hesitant from 1/15 until 4/15 but wasn’t sure if this is still the norm? I want to be respectful and not reach out to people if it’s too late as to not tempt them if it would look poorly on their resume. Would love your advice!

Anyone here work or has interviewed for a data science role at DataRobot? Would love to get some insight. Third interview coming up.

Hi Fishes,
Can anyone tell me the questions that are asked generally in interviews for Senior BA role for data science and analytics in VMware?

Just got an offer for a Cyber manager role in Deloitte based out of Toronto. Transferring from US as M2. HR setup time to talk salary expectations. Any feedback on salary range for cyber Ms in Toronto?

Is the MBB name really worth it over Big4, T2, Boutiques in terms of exit opps?

Would love to hear from experienced hires who have insight into both types of exits (MBB vs other) to better comp and wlb (tech is ideal but any industry works).

I know type of case work factors heavily into opportunities but how much does the MBB name really open? Is that name recognition worth leveling down to grind for another few years?

Which company is good to join
Evolent health: 15+1JB , hybrid after December
Orion Innovation : 15 , pwfh
Skill: donnet, azure , angular fullstack
Yoe : 4
Really confused to choose one.
Please suggest in terms of wlb and
career growth

Is the CFE pretty easy?

Does anyone have any career insight for a tax associate in corp dev? Is it as lucrative as regular corp dev? What do you do on a day-to-day basis?

Any update on promotion??

Question about PTO - my contract says 25 days but is this inclusive of any office shutdown over Christmas/New years (if there is one?). In Sydney office if that provides some context. Thanks!

Although the market is open and lot of lateral hiring is going on.. Can see that 10+ years experience professionals in SAP FICO domian are not getting much calls & invites from the companies..

New to Fishbowl, currently working on a career pivot! I graduated in May with my MBA and have experience as a Director of Operations as well as recruiting and HR experience. I am looking to move more into Change/Project Management or Director of People Operations roles. I have been at the application game now for two months with only two interviews and over 20 applications sent out each week. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! Feeing a little defeated over here. Thank you!

Is it mandatory to pass Barclays GSC test after completing people screening and joining after 2 weeks? I got the email now.

When are promotions due in ACs

Are there any AGENCY folks at small/mid-size shops that are using CDP's? If so, how are you staffing the team and how are you integrating the CDP with your DSP's etc?

is it hard to get out of govt auditing into big4/top10? I started working in public few months ago (cpa in progress) in a small firm in dc (alot of govt clients) but wanna do commercial-cont.

I am sure it’s been asked 100 times but humor me please. Best office chair to add to the good I’m doing with a stand up desk? Lol.

Would love to stay in a reasonable range if possible (800 max)

Looking for advice! I was approved to work remotely but my salary will decrease 10%. I received two raises so the decrease brings me down to my previous salary. I was told that it’s due to the cost of labor in the area.

I’ve been with my company for 8+ yrs, I love my manager and the work I do (engagement, recognition, & wellness programs) but I feel like I’m limiting myself since I have the experience, an HRM degree, and SHRM-CP credentials.

Should I apply for roles outside the company?

How are experienced hires vs recent grads treated at top consulting firms? I understand that each branch of each firm will be different from the other and it depends on the leadership. But have there been any uniform truths that people have noticed?

Is Citi better than JPMC?
How is the job security? Citi is giving me 4 lacs more per annum.

Been seeing a lot of jobs being posted by OYO. Anyone have insights on their culture, benefits etc.?

If I get laid off, I have a previous colleague that started a cybersecurity company. I would love to get involved on the business side of it. Any pointers on skills that are attractive in this realm for a startup? Would be mostly (if not all) federal defense contracting clients. I’m currently in Deloitte’s cyber risk practice but my background and passion is in accounting and finance, and business operations. Graduated in 2017 so still early career.

What are NYE plans?

Guy 🐠 do you always/only wear leather soles? Or sometimes go with rubber soles if the weather forecast is not looking good?

Best business-oriented, but novel-style books with good writing, style, & interesting characters? Not really self-help/advise focused, more of actual literature with business themes/plots. Any recs?

Book recommendations? All genre welcome but I usually read nonfiction

Contemplating a career switch into consulting as I want to go non-technical. I don't want to pay 250k for ivy league MBA. I have a MS in computer engg from a top 5 engineering school. 7YOE at a top 3 semiconductor as ML/AI engineer.

I can get 300+ maybe up to 400-450k TC in FAANG but not liking technical stuff anymore.

Do you think aiming for MBB for a Management Consulting[tech domain] role is a stretch given I have no consulting background? What kind of compensation can I expect?

Planning to do a PRM or FRM qual. How useful is it to move from Big 4 Risk and reg consulting to industry? Finding it hard to get anything other than non-PM roles

Any book recommendations about human psychology / thought processes?

Does 125k in Bonvoy points get you much?

What are some solid daily wellness goals? 25M here - noticed myself getting quite lazy since covid. Some I thought of below:

Best consulting firms with best WLB? Do they exist? Young professional starting to think about where I'd like to work hard to end up in the next 5-10 years.

Worth it to move from KPMG strategy to EYP or Strategy&? Are exit ops any better? What about project work? Total comp seems to be more or less in line, so just wondering if people think it would be a good move for similar title/role

What are the best consulting firms in Europe to do AI strategy work in public sector? I have Canadian experience and I’m looking to move geographies.

People who have made it to the perceived “top/best” place in their career field/education (MBB, FAANG, top PE fund, HSW, etc): do you feel satisfied? Have you had to recalibrate your goals? If so, what are those goals?

How does PwCs reputation in the consulting market place compare to the other top firms (big 4, MBB, Boutiques, etc.)

Hi everyone, I’m in a medium size consulting firm started working since Oct 2021. I’m wondering is it good to jump to industry for my next move or move up in the consulting world to polish my resume better with MBB or Big 4 in my resume… any thoughts? I really don’t know what to do in life so either one works for me, but I’m just lost.

Thoughts on EW MBA from Booth/Kellogg/Haas. Currently SC at Deloitte and want to transition to tier 1 consulting firms