Anyone made the move from Accenture to McKinsey recently? If so, how are you finding it?

Context: ACN >5 years, experienced hire, Senior Manager (Senior Project Lead), EMBA.

For those of you who have had to increase soft skills as a means to grow and expand client relationships, how did you go about this?

Writing user journeys for a UX project is kind of like writing the world’s most boring Choose Your Own Adventure Novel.

Currently at an agency interviewing for client side. Next round is with brand managers- what type of questions would you ask/ skills would you want from the brand side when working with a media manager?

Name the most ridiculous micro-managing by partners that you experience.

I’ll go first: MP told me that on initial emails, I am always to start with “Hello [name],” but after the initial email, I am not to address her by name again in the same thread. Initial greeting can only be “Hello [name] ” because just first name is too brisk and a “Hi [name]” is too informal. Had a 5 minute, in depth conversation as to why she prefers it this way…

Hi, I came across an HR role for a company that offers consulting services for other employers. Has anyone work for one? My understanding is that it’s project base. Can anyone here share their experience in a similar role? What do you think?

So I worked from home yesterday and my husband had a sneak peak on my meetings with clients (which I’m very new to being a senior). He mention that I should read some sales pitch books of some sorts so I can get a process down and not be drain from having genuine conversations with every client. I think it’s a great idea. Anyone have thoughts or recommendation?

What kind of modeling is required in ODD projects? What are u actually doing on the project? It’s described as M&A strategy ODD type of work

I have an interview with Korn Ferry for an associate principal role and am curious about others’ experiences have been with work-life balance here. Also, I have an idea of what I should be compensated in this type of role, but any insights on how they pay compared to others would be helpful. Are you traveling during the pandemic or have client interactions been virtual? Lastly, if you are a consultant here, are you on billable hours? My current consulting role is not - so this would be new.

Hi everyone,

I wanted to leverage the hive mind in finding out how best to negotiate a verbal offer for a 100%-remote Product Manager role in NYC, with a IT infrastructure/digital services firm (MNC but non-American):

Base salary: 120k

Sign-on bonus:10k

Bonus: 15%

No stock options

How competitive is this, and what should I negotiate for please? The written offer comes after verbal agreement.

I've 10 YOE in tech project management; 7 in product management.

First time investor in the US. Any suggestions on books / blogs to read to get smart. Where do people typically invest given all the client related policies in place for consulting firms?

Going through a divorce and looking for advice. My wife called my employer and filed an allegation that I took client confidential documents out of my firm. I have had talent calls....

I am a personal injury defense attorney and I’ve never done plaintiff’s work. I have a case where I suspect the plaintiff is malingering and exaggerating his injuries. The plaintiffs attorney has sent me multiple demands for $3 million dollars and basically begged me to respond with some offer. I’ve told him the truth - my client has no interest in trying to settle if his demand remains about twenty times higher than the actual worst case (for us) jury verdict. More in comments...

Other than a client project, what's a good way to get trained up on cloud security?

I received an offer for 80k to work as a desktop engineer for TCS at one of their client’s locations. However, I have seen poor reviews for working at TCS and I’d like to get some feedback from anyone currently or had previously worked for that company. What is the environment like and has anyone been in a situation where the contract with TCS and the client ended and had trouble with TCS finding them a new role at the same pay?

I am a new grad in Canada with 0-1 yrs of experience. I am planning to build a career in project management and currently have an offer for a program coordinator position. Should I take it? How much salary should I expect in the industry as a beginner?

Is there a market for lawyers to add expertise In crisis management or reputation management? My goal is to counsel clients on how to respond to media inquiries without saying or posting something detrimental to a potential litigation while still maintaining communication with their client base. If so, how to break into that industry? Courses? Books? Certifications?

Hi Fishes Accenture , I need your urgent support / help / suggestion / advice🙏🏻

I have joined on 18th April, 22 as BA in Accenture .I have got a mail stating I have been rolled off from my current project on 19th.
I am very worried now as I am on bench. Request everyone to get me a project.
Exposure: Banking, Payment Card.
Thank you in advance 🙏🏻

Hello Everyone,

I need recommendation for a Project Manager role. I have about 4 + years experience managing projects and in consulting.

I am about concluding the google certificate in project management, and one unique think I bring into any team is my strategic thinking and ability to solve problems in record time.

I am based in Canada and a remote role will be great.

I anticipate your responses and recommendations thank you very much.

Can someone please help me to decide between Zee entertainment enterprise ltd and Deloitte for 3 YOE in NodeJs Developer ?

Is simplify healthcare is good company to join?

Yikes! Some days, I just can’t stand my job

Need a referal for automation testing openings

I have several years of experience working at an SEO agency and two years of copywriting experience. I also have an MFA in creative writing.

Does anyone have tips on how to find freelance SEO writing projects? I like my job but would like to be able to take on extra projects here and there when I have time.

Hi, what does .ext stand for in the email of deloitte consulting practice in India?

No matter how much and how hard I try organize my day, stuff just pops out of nowhere all the time and I end up stuck at my desk until midnight almost every single day.

What are some websites you use to find commercial directors? Hoping there’s a more searchable one out there instead of bouncing around from one production company site to the next

Help,I started a new career n the events industry and I think I have to quit! The person I report to is so disorganized and there are no other managers in the office to direct day to day operations of our department. On day 2 I was asked to go to a job site and perform a 12 hour day without any training, safety equipment or tools. On day 3 I was asked back to site to do general labor! I ended cutting my hand on an exacto knife and there was no first aid! Is this normal?

I’m an infant associate: what does it mean to “tie out a cap table”? Can someone ELI5? People at my firm are super nice especially because I’m so junior, but I don’t want to bother anyone over the long weekend.

Got an offer for M level at Deloitte UK for one of engineering teams. Need to know the wlb for folks at this level and any other advise that you would like to pass on

Should I take up this job?

Current - Consultant in Deloitte USI
Offer - Senior Consultant in EY India?
Hike offered - 30%

Role - Internal, EMEA Leadership Support

Please help.

Hi fishers, Can we renegotiate salary with Cognizant HR? If so what should I keep in mind as I am intend to join CTS only As the other offer which I am holding needs relocation I have already accepted CTS offer letter.

Cognizant -16. 4 LPA including variable--

Have another offer with 21 LPA all fixed.

Thanks in advance.


Cognizant Cognizant Technology Scientific Games Corporation Wipro Tata Consultancy

What band does managing consultant belongs to and what is the pay range

Is it worth to take a step back to get more consulting experience for the long run?

Currently S3 in international tax, up for promotion next year but the team is heavily focused on compliance and kinda have to fight for consulting work; got an offer from another B4 as a S1 with $95k base salary(NYC) but the team is mostly doing international consulting, would it be worth it to take the offer if I foresee myself in PA in at least 5 years?

Any good books or recommendations on sales? Sales tactics trips and tricks?

Recommendations for comprehensive books on the finance industry? I want to learn more about investment banking and modern financial instruments. Got a lot of free time during this lockdown

Can you get hired at any of the big 4 accounting firms without a college degree?

PPMD 🐠 - As a senior assistant I want to go above and beyond with my partners. I am lucky enough to know the teams very well and my PPMDs are amazing! What are some things that you would like to see more of? I handle calendaring, inbox management, event planning and will help the team with whatever they need. Is there anything else I can do to help? I’ve asked my people and they just say to continue what I’m doing, but i feel like i can/want to do more!

What are the simple things making you happy right now?

Anyone else hear that post-CRT partners will get fired this year in commercial advisory? How the hell does a partner get fired....

Best consulting firms for PE work (CDD,Value Creation)? Looking for the best firm for exit ops to PE ops eventually. Thanks!

Did anyone attend Amazon’s career fair yesterday? If so, how’d it go?

What’s the dating scene like at BSchool? Feel like it could be the golden ticket

New joiner. What should I get with my $250 wfh stipend? I already have standing desk, dual monitor, portable monitor, and good headset, not too sure what else I need, but it’s free money. Thanks.

Wtf is BizOps? When I was in industry, we just called it ‘Operations’

Sounds like a group name that was totally made up by consultants to make Operations sound different in tech? 🤦‍♂️

I have $20k in savings, I owe $6,000 to my 401k loan, that’s the only loan I got. I am debt free otherwise except for my house. Should I use my savings to pay off? Since people are talking about unemployment and being fired, I wanted to make sure I have enough, 👩🏾‍💻... What should I do? I initially took the loan to add to my home equity when I sell my house for a new house then covid hit.

Hi language learners, what are your best resources to learn Spanish? SO and I are practicing to become fluent. Started with duolingo but need more! Happy to take any recommendations you have

Nearing the two-year mark, and not exactly thinking of leaving quite yet, but has me thinking— if you could change anything about your 20s, what would you change? If you could do it over again, what kind of things would you prioritize?

Where is the strangest place you've ever take an interview call/ call from a recruiter?

First time in two weeks going to bed without a feeling of anxiety and piled up work ahead for tomorrow 😴

My client is telling me about how painful she finds PAID overtime. While she gets💰, I get %.. & utilization doesn't pay the bills!