No replies to post-interview thank you emails = potentially a bad sign, yes? I did back to back superdays on Thursday and Friday, sent emails to each person. 0 responses 😐

I'm so happy to be raising my children in a decade when we've had breakouts of COVID, monkeypox, and polio. Hurray! Get your freaking vaccines, wash your hands, and keep your mouths to yourself, people.

Do we know if COVID is aerosolized or droplet?
Is surgical mask sufficient for “healthy” out patient clinic?

What are the perks of being referred when applying ? Does it really maximizes your chances of being hired or at least get an interview ?

How is Interview process Citi . After codeility and Telephonic round what is the process.For the position of C10. Tech stack. Java Spring boot microservice

Hi,
I have an interview for the role of Selenium Tester with Bosch, please let me know what to expect in the interview and how is the process.

Amex platinum corporate card — is this worth the $550 a year upgrade for an MBB consultant (entry level post MBA) given the COVID situation? I’m thinking of keeping the green card since there’s no traveling due to COVID and don’t think I will be expensing much due to WFH. Wanted to get your guys’ thoughts though, is it worth it even when traveling starts up? Anything I’m not taking into consideration?

Hi, I had applied for senior associate role in PwC Canada and got an email for the first round of interview which is through hire vue were I have to record my answers for the questions asked.. this is totally new and I have no idea what would be asked so anyone has experience on this? Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.

Looking for advanced stage case partners for coming weekend. Have upcoming interview with McK.

My friend has an interview for a senior position at deloitte next week, could anyone please share how to prepare for it?

What would be considered going the extra mile for a FDD case study interview? After given the financials, are there any specific ratios (apart form the basics like EBITDA, NWC, inventory turn over, etc.) , formula use, or presentation of your data that would stand out?

Partners & Associates: What type of work do you find yourself doing if your deal workflow has dried up during these COVID times?

Hi guys,

I have an interview this week for Brand Specialist role in Amazon. There is a round for excel case study ( about an hour). Can anyone please guide and help me out how to prepare for this!

Thanks in advance.

Anyone have any tips on conducting productions via zoom? We’re hiring small freelance crews in other countries bc covid travel is a no. Wondering what to expect. Will be conducting interviews.

Why did the narrative around Covid suddenly change so drastically? It seems like just a month ago we were all freaking out about Omicron and suddenly it's like, "no big deal, everything can go back to normal." My head is spinning.

Hi I just lost my job due to Covid-19. Can anyone help? I have 10 years of experience in FP&A worked for Goldman and BMO

What would you say to your 75yr old mom if she: went to a wedding saturday 5/7 where people then got covid, went to a funeral that tuesday w symptomatic people from the wedding (knowingly), the people then tested positive, then my stepdad tested positive, and the next day my mom insisted she go visit my grandmom at her retirement place, where she fibbed the covid questions? Just ignore her blatant selfishness? Call her out? This is typical. I think she might be a narcissist. Just realizing this.

I am increasingly more dissatisfied each day working at my current company and of course I used that energy to apply for jobs. The process of hating my job and applying for a new job is so exhausting. I want to just quit my job right now and hope I get a job offer soon but I don’t like the idea of me being unemployed. I have been applying for jobs for about 2 months now with no luck. What is your advice to become mentally stronger in the job search process?

It’s been a day and I haven’t heard back from my phone case interview. Is this bad news?

I have an interview with Chemonics please share some advice or tips. Thanks in advance.

Leo Burnett these days? Yay Nay?

Salam family, a high school friend of mine that I hadn’t spoke to in 12 years randomly messaged me to ask for money a few weeks back. Subsequently there’s been more requests with various reasons for why more and more money is needed. Definitely we should give charity / sadaqah to who we can but sometimes there’s a risk of getting “played” I am atm contemplating ignoring subsequent messages, but at the same time would be happy to contribute if I knew there was a legitimate need.

Has anyone worked in federal consulting? Thinking about exploring that as a path going forward out of change work specifically @2YOE. Which would you pick and why?

Working on a long term brand platform, which had the potential to be a really stellar, powerful body of work.

Sadly, it's being driven into the ground so hard by stakeholders that I have no love left for it. It's slowly becoming an embarrassment.

How do you go about this? Do you just swallow your pride and just take the paycheck? Try to fight for it tooth and nail while you still can?

Does anyone have any good ideas for spicing up a high school back-to-school night?

Anyone from EY / Parthenon Dubai? What is the current situation? Any measures being taken by the firm?

Any folks out there interested in managed care jobs (National Payer) within the corporate strategy team? We have several roles open at our company.

So I held onto Blackberry longer than I should have and missed the time to sell. Currently am down about $200 on about 14 shares. Not crazy money but still eh. Opinions on whether to sell or think it will come back around at all?

Many agencies are allowing remote work as far as BA and Talent. But two places that won’t are Droga5 and Yeti. Just to save you some time in case you are looking for a remote opportunity.

Any recommendations for free websites with good contract precedents? Just moved in-house and the lack of precedent to work off is hard

Any insights on EY LLP Bengaluru projects and WLB?

Any podcast recs? Starting this thread for podcasts for young consultants who are early in our careers on topics including well-being, finances, career, etc!

What age/point should you get a financial advisor? What did you look for in an advisor?

How is commuting from Evanston into Chicago (the loop)? Specifically, if you don’t live in walking distance to the trains in Evanston is there parking at the train stations or is there a bit of walking from the parking to the trains? Just trying to figure out commute time if we I were to buy a house in Evanston not near the train. Thanks!

How is Novartis Management Consulting Domain? I have got an offer for 20.5L

YOE - 3.5yrs

Best perks/benefits of working at Google?

I need feedback. My bf of 2 years broke up with me because I lied about a certain friendship turned situationship I was in before we got together. The whole ordeal ended months before we got together but I kept contact with said situationship participant strictly as a friend as we had the same friend group during the early talking stages of me and my boyfriend’s relationship but I cut off all communication with said person as soon and things turned official.

Any thoughts or insights about Level5 Strategy?

Anyone else moving out of the city/GTA? Seems like this isn't going anywhere until early/mid 2021...

Does PwC provide a work phone? Or pay for phone bill?

Freaking out - I accidentally passed a school bus with yellow flashing lights. There was no stop sign out and I just blanked. Luckily the bus was empty and no kids getting on or off but can’t stop stressing about the fine.

Anyone have experiences or recommendations for a career/life coach that has experience/familiarity with demanding careers like consulting/finance?

Anyone have experience with Appficiency?

Tips for first time home buyer? (In Canada and in general)
Do I need a lawyer and a realtor?
Would love if you could give tips about Neighbourhoods, loan options and tax exemptions/liabilities
Thank you!

What bootcamp / credentials do you recommend to get a hiring advantage in tech? I have a background in civil engineering as my undergrad and ML engineering masters degree. Wondering what other credentials might be helpful in making it into tech. Additionally, any tips on what path in tech to take? (start as dev or aim for ML engineering positions etc?)

When quitting, do you tell your Partner where your next role is? Why or why not?

Rate my offer for a business valuations - litigation support associate role at a leading boutique firm in Toronto:
- $90k + ~7.5% annual performance bonus
- $5k in clawback reimbursement
- will pay all professional fees throughout term of employment (CPA & CBV)

My background:
- SA1 in assurance
- Master of Accounting
- passed CFE, qualify in about half a year
- enrolled in CBV program of studies
- 24 yrs old

Anyone put on administrative processing for a us b1/b2 visa?

Hi Toronto fishes, I have a qq for you all.

If my base is 100k in GTA and I max out my RRSP @18% how much pay will I get in hand? Based on some online calculators I will get 60k or 5k/Mo. in hand, just want verify if that is accurate ?

Anyone knows ways to save tax as a salaried employee? Now in the 43% bracket hoping to save on at least that top bracket amount

Anyone know what the COVID vaccine roll out for Toronto is? When can we expect to get it and is there a website to register?

Is anyones work place internet down?

Anyone have the legal/tax reference that companies are using not to let employees work from out of province/country?