Anyone have a consulting services sales training they recommend taking? Or books to read?

Hi 🐠- I have a data analytic background, and am joining a consulting firm’s fraud group. I don’t know much about accounting - any books/good sources to brush up on to get some general knowledge?

Hey folks, I’m about a year into my new SE career and looking to continue to invest in professional skills. I’ve obviously been thrown into the fire learning the sales side of things, but what areas (technical skills, certs, books, etc.) you all would recommend I look to invest in? I’ve been looking at some beginner coding boot camps and scrum product owner certs, but interested in what you all have done to further advance your career

Friday thoughts on Strengths vs weaknesses: I have been told that I am solid in quant, but need development on the creative side of things - brainstorming, strategic frameworks, maybe even writing. If this situation can be improved, what should I do? books or videos or exercises? This doesn't seem easy to tackle at all... If this just reflects how I am like, does it mean I'm not fit for consulting in the longer haul (looking at SC, PM max)? Or perhaps I should focus on DD type of consulting?

Best books to read about strategy consulting?

Books to learn more about how to drive sales in consulting? Any recommendations?

Thinking I could smash it in a sales gig after selling thousands of copies of my own books. I also have a large global audience. I’m looking to make a lot of money in a short period of time. I am hungry. I am a go getter. I have done everything. Who is ready to put me to work remotely or in Denver? Let’s talk!

I was asked by a friend for a few management consultant books (similar to liar's poker in the finance industry) to check out. The only one I can think of is Peter Drucker's Adventures of a Bystander (good but not too much consulting)... any suggestions! 😁

Anyone transition from consulting to product and have any real practical advice? I’ve read many boards, blogs, and books but maybe something that you learned in the process that would be helpful?

Trying to get a 45 y/o sibling in to consulting (was an entrepreneur prior in the restaurant industry). No college degree but willing to bust his but to learn. Books/online courses recommended pls

Is anyone running a small nonprofit on the side in addition to consulting? I am planning to start one to carry out some of my passion work. (Any books, courses, places to start?)

Hoping for help w/ studying. TRANSACTION CYCLES?? I see inconsistent lists online and in books: (Revenue, Purchasing, Inventory, Payroll) vs (Sales, Purchasing, Payroll, Financing) vs....

Hey all - early 30’s and feeling really lost in terms of trying to figure out what I want to do in life. I’ve been in consulting for 5 years and just hate it. I’m torn between doing something for the greater good and making good money. Is there any way to do both? Also if anyone has recs for helpful books or podcasts on figuring out life, I would appreciate any and all suggestions!

best books to practice quant questions for consulting and ibanking?

What are some good books or training resources that would help one excel in the consulting world?

Came from a developer background. What are some business books that can help me get better on the functional consulting side? Have nearly zero formal business education.

Looking for some material for a crash course in IT strategy consulting - books article etc. any recommendations would be appreciated

About to start my first PM job! Any tips to be prepared and ramp up quickly? Books to read, courses to take, etc.. any tips are appreciated! Currently in ops consulting. No tech background.

Hiya! I was wondering if anyone here has any good recommendations in terms of books or learning material that I can pick up to learn about sales and marketing relevant to the consulting industry?

Best resources (books, online courses) to learn theoretical part of sales process?

Is it unprofessional to send my client the montero album

Thinking about an exit to industry to get an MBA (part time/weekends). Anyone done it? I don’t see a way to get one while consulting and would like to get away from my current track of supply chain

Need advice - got an interview at a top PE firm for tomorrow morning. Not sure I even want to do PE and I haven’t had time to study any technicals or prepare. Should I just not waste my time at all and cancel the interview? Feeling afraid to embarrass myself

Have anyone taken flight lessons before?

Any ideas for a more fun or interesting way to revisit classroom rules and procedures when the new semester starts? I don't want to just stand up and lecture these high schoolers. I know they hate it!

Thinking of going to bschool. What is the starting salary and guaranteed bonus for a senior consultant coming out of bschool at MBB vs Accenture Strategy vs Deloitte S&O?

I put out a vacation notice 2 weeks ago for a week in december. Since then Ive gotten staffed in new deals thats been very busy. Can I still take my vacation? Im so burnt out..

For a strategy-esque (non-PM) career trajectory in FAANG/tech, what’s the comp trajectory look like? Can one ever reach MBB partner-like comp? MBB’s pay trajectory is too good to leave, but maybe I’m being naive

If I use gift cards in booking flights or hotels, can I expense the total amount including that is paid by gift cards?

Hello All, I am urgently looking for a switch in Project Management role. I have already tried applying through career portals, linkedin and naukri but have not received any call. Could anyone of you help me referring within your teams for Risk Advisory or Project management profile in Bangalore location. YOE - 3+ Notice period - 30 days

Is there a way to restrict character count, or note characters over X number, in a cell? (Ideally, like Twitter where you can see how many over and decide whether to proceed) — or is there an alternate to excel that does so/is meant for word processing (spell/gram check)? Context: client wants a template for copy input/planning that mirrors a defined UI of an internal L&D platform. The platform only shows a certain number of characters before adding “read more” — & the desire is to limit that

What was your raise and bonus like this year? Please add level and firm

5 more hours until I get to unleash the nastiest 💩💩 of my life back in the hotel room. Can't think or focus on anything else.

Epsilon is hiring for given engineering roles- Java Full Stack/Java BigData .Net Developer Scrum master Quality Engineer Product Owner UI/ UX Product Support Analyst AWS Devops If interested, DM for referral

What are the expense policies for your firms for fitness classes while on the road? For instance, deloitte let’s folks expense up to $20 per day to a general firm code for classes while working

Does Amazon in Seattle have the same comp level as CA does?

When you put your 2 week notice in at the Big 4 as a staff level will you be shown the door immediately? If so, will you get paid?

Any ideas on compensation range for program manager in GCP? L4–L5-L6 levels ?

Seattle 🐠 - what's your opinion of the South Lake Union neighborhood? Really like an apt for lease, but hesitating as there aren't many restaurant / grocery options within a 10-15 min walk 🤔

Travel in sweat pants and then try checking into your hotel...where you are told that you have no reservation for the week and they are fully booked. Happy Monday!