Anyone here who made an industry pivot via b school? Curious how you told the story in your applications. My mba “coach” is a bit concerned because I want to pivot into an industry that I don’t have any experience in, and that industry primarily does JIT recruiting. (Primarily biotech/pharma hoping to pivot to luxury / retail)

Lit boutique v. full-service statewide regional firm as mid-level commercial lit lateral out of biglaw. Things to consider? Pay and non-equity partnership prospects are similar with similar timeline. Regional firm has a much stronger presence in my city, while boutique would involve a more national practice and possibly more sophisticated work. Fwiw I know some people at the regional firm and the people seem awesome. The boutique is full of well-accomplished and super smart lawyers. Need advice!

Hi all! I’m currently a commercial account manager at an independent agency with 3.5 years experience….looking to move to underwriting. Any leads on where to start? I’m located in the New England area and would love to be remote.

Can anyone give me an overview of what to expect working for a family office? Would this be a good career move if I have a CPA and am looking to break into financial services?

Is there anyone who works for Google or Amazon and has a healthcare background with no tech skills? I have my MBA with a healthcare concentration and I’m looking to switch industries. I’ve started to take certification courses on Udemy but would love any insight on how I could get my foot in the door with those companies. Thank you!!

Best prep material for cissp?

Any good business/consulting books on amazon kindle that y’all have read that has helped you in your job?

Best analytics tools to learn? Know Alteryx but I've heard people say they don't consider it an advanced analytics tool

is GPA an important part of undergraduate MBB recruitment. And would it be impossible to get in with a low GPA?

Should I still go for the CPA if I’m planning to leave as a senior to go get my mba in something other than accounting?

PwC partners have any comments on the cohort model? A lot of complaints in PwC bowl arising from the disappointing adjustment and the constraints the model has imposed on career growth

Looking for advice: would you stay in partner pipeline at Big 4 or move to one of the MBBs as a principal? I am hearing that with Big 4 getting into strategy more, MBBs will be obsolete soon thoughts?

Increasingly see PMP certification as a preferred qualification in job postings.

Have been trying to get out of Consulting for over an year now (3rd yr M, 10 yrs exp). Should I get certified ?

Is it more likely to do the Consulting to FAANG exit or Consulting to Industry to FAANG?

Data analyst trying to break into data science. Anyone willing to network?

Hey Fishes,

Will ECBA (Entry Certificate Business Analyst) certification by IIBA be helpful to me in my career ?

My background-
* B.E in Computer science
* MBA in Systems and Analytics (2019-21)
* It's been 6 months I am working as an Analyst- Data science at Infosys

All else equal, is it easier to become direct admit PP rather than promoted to that role from SM or MD? Seems less obstacles. Thoughts?

Thinking of making the transition from Project Management to Product Management. Has anyone done it? Is it a smooth transition?

I want to change from marketing to interior design. Any advice regarding what might be a transitional job (ex. account manager in design firm) and courses that would quality me for a more technical job in the field?

Have full-time post-MBA offers from Bain big MCOL City and McKinsey small-ish M/HCOL city. McKinsey city is close to home and where I want to live long term, but I have really vibed with the Bain people.

How do I structure my decision making process?

Tiger Analytics has started firing their new joineers(freshers) as they don't have adequate projects. I don't know where the freshers will go as they haven't done any project as such.

This is just pathetic from organization. They are just firing people owing to failing a test of certification, for which other company gives 3 trials but they are giving only one try with negative markings

Seeking input on entry-level salaries for grant writers! Please share with your location if you’re comfortable. TIA!

I am working in ZS Associate and got offer from Make My Trip.

Should i join or not ?

Have people who struggle with public speaking (large audiences, conferences, panel discussions etc) found it easier doing it virtually?

I travel a lot and have about 50k IG followers with high engagement. How do I contact companies and see if they want me to make a sponsored post?

When will Deloitte USI Advisory receive awards?

EY FSO tax and the equivalents at other firms, let's start a chat!

What is your dream salary? Like your FU number!?

Hi Fisher,

I have an offer from Robert Bosch of fixed 25.3 LPA, and an offer from HCL with fixed 27.4 LPA.
Which one is best to go in term of wlb, company profile etc

The freeze on federal student loan interest is set to end on September 30th, do we think it’s going to get extended past then? It doesn’t seem like things are going to be much better come September, so it feels like extending to at least January would make sense?

Has anyone flown on long haul flights (10 hrs or more) since the pandemic?
If so, have you contracted or known anyone who has contracted the virus from the flight?

Hi all,

Does anyone have tips on how to setup a productive and engaging home office/virtual work environment?

My friend is VA and starting her own solo photograph business. She is looking for a good contract form for sessions, and recommends/ recs?

Any suggestions for a physical therapist trying to change careers? Having difficulty because I don’t have experience in anything else except working in an outpatient clinic.

Can anyone recommend any good recruiters that focus on the MENA region?

Do you prefer the Westin San Francisco, or the JW Marriott for leisure travel ? or any other Marriott hotels in San Fran?

How much time are PERM approvals taking these days??

Current valuation associate here. Was working on an advisory project rotation for 6 months and realized I liked that type of work way better. Is it possible to switch internally to core advisory from deals?

Who wants to connect me with an AD? Looking for my first Rolex. I’ve been trying to get my hands on DJ41 blue dial ideally fluted bezel jubilee bracelet. Been trying for a year and I’ve had no luck. Can anyone with a history with an AD connect me with them? Willing to fly anywhere in the country for it.

Are we secretly being judged on how many of these admissions events we are attending / if we are participating?

Admitted to NYU Stern and my post MBA goal is IBD at a BB at NYC. Should I consider this good enough given my goal?

My colleagues
Just to put some intro
I am 22 years after college experience and worked in consulting for 15 years and currently in industry for 7 years.
My long term goal is to go back to consulting more of a business advisor from a strategy perspective
Here is my question
Would MBA be any good for me especially looking at strategy side?
I don’t want to spend $200K and would probably go online MBA in a mid tier school. Are those any good?
Looking forward to your great input on this topic

What are my chances at M7?

White male, 3.6 GPA at top public school (like UVA), 700 GMAT, 3.5 years work experience (2y in big 4 MC, 1.5y in corp dev), letter of rec from HBS grad CFO of my company.

Left BCG 8m ago to start my own startup. 15m of experience but left with good performance - considering bschool for fall 22 - who would I go to for LORs? Everyone at current company I help supervise

Friend of mine just got a second interview with Boston Consulting Group (believe they only do 2 rounds). I am really rooting for her.

Anyone know if getting to the second round is a big deal? Or do they move a lot of people on and cut everyone after the second round?

Second round is next Friday, any tips I can give her?

How would you recommend improving this profile for GSB?

HYPSM ug in econ, 3.7gpa, GRE 169v/163m. 4 years exp (age 25) on matriculation (2 MBB, 2 int development). No promos.

ECs: founded social enterprise, journalism (on health, environmental inequities etc) at top pubs, published academic research, 4 yrs volunteering as advisor for social entrepreneurs. Recs good not amazing.

ST career goal = social impact VC; LT = social entrepreneurship.

Chances of convincing HBS to take me off the waitlist using offers and full tuition scholarships from all the other M7 (GSB, Wharton, Kellogg, Booth, Sloan, CBS)?

Anyone had their Sloan interview yet? Any tips or advice?

Is AlixPartners considered a T2? Or is it a boutique?

Hey guys, need some advice. I was fortunate enough to get the Consortium fellowship at Ross but am also stuck on the CBS waitlist and am still planning to apply to Wharton in R3. Assuming I get into CBS/Wharton, is there that much of a difference between them to forgo scholarship money? For context, I want to get into product management at FAANG/fintech with pursuing MBB as a plan B. Thanks in advance!

Anyone here apply at the age of 25 with three years of experience? How did it go? Wish you would have waited? Is there a significant advantage to waiting a bit longer?

Do we need to send the official score to all the scores or is unofficial schools enough?

Anyone know when Oxford will release interview decisions tomorrow?

I see a lot of the applications state that (in the event you can’t take the GMAT due to COVID) a minimum GMAT score will be required if admitted as stated in the admissions letter. Any guesses on what a minimum GMAT score would be for M7?

Hey all, when you’re in the semester is it possible to miss a couple days of classes? My friends are planning a trip that wouldn’t be during one of the breaks and I’d def like to join them

If my UG gpa was within the range, but I had a D- in a programming class, would I be asked about it specifically?

Should I lowball my income on MBA applications (Europe/ Asia) to increase my chances for a scholarship, or does it make no difference ? (*income bound in non liquid investments)

Pros and cons for LBS/INSEAD Vs US B-schools?

Hello, I’m looking to apply to London Business School. My GPA was low due to mental health issues(cumulative 2.9). Would it look better to take the GMAT vs the GRE to make up for my low GPA?