Anyone who exited to PE ops able to speak to how their experience has compared with consulting?

Has anyone successfully switched from a claims management role to the risk side as a risk manager/consultant?

Hello fellow designers,
I am a self taught desinger who's working in a service based comp. My roles have included production support,automation using scripting,release support.
YoE : 2.8

What's the best way to go about in such a scenario. To try changing the role within the org or start looking out?
And if looking elsewhere,should I start as a beginner?
Google and IDF certifications in hand. Also have a portfolio

I want to further develop my BI and DE skills. Currently exploring paths of AWS certs with some others mixed in, does this seem like a good strategy:
AWS CCP>Tableau DS> ICAgile (ICP)> AWS SAA>AWS DA > PMI CAPM > and then maybe tableau data analyst or Powerbi.

Confession thread: What’s the wildest thing you did so far in your consulting career? Let’s hear some interesting stories!

How do physical science PhDs fair in applying to and receiving offers from MBB?

How do they do once they are there? Do they struggle to make the transition?

Is TOGAF worth it? Been coding for 13 years and want to stick to coding / design work. Is it worth taking the test now?

Two pending job offers as a Power Platform Developer, 1YOE in the specific technology, 2 total.

Role 1.
-95k base, no bonus, better benefits.
-Booz Allen Hamilton
-Senior Consultant.
-Similar position to now, better progression.

Role 2.
-95k base, 16% bonus, good benefits.
-National grocery chain.
-Slightly different role: more admin / training others / governance / custom coding connectors, etc.

Any tips for someone just joining an Oracle EPM implementation project? Wondering what the key skills to learn are and how I can pick up things fast and add value. I am apparently on the business side but I have no idea what that means 😅

I want to start learning DevOps, what is the right path to learn DevOps? Does TCS has good projects for DevOps.. Suggest me any combination with DevOps.

Advice Request: Started my career litigating. Switched to niche transactions (so about half and half at this point). Halfway through a year long sabbatical and reevaluating what I want to do (left before jumping to Senior associate). I’d like to get into litigation again in a practice group I don’t have experience in. Any suggestions on how to do this? How to approach firms and partners etc? Past 2 firms on my resume are top 30.

I’m a free-lance video producer wanting to expand more into social media content creation. Any advice? Feel especially weak on understanding analytics. Course recommendations? I have strong journalism background. Write, shoot, direct and edit.

I’m at a Fortune 500 company with an employee stock purchase plan but I’m unhappy with my salary and job title. I was offered an opportunity to make 30k more with the title I want with a smaller company doing the same role. I’m wondering if it’s the right career move to just jump ship…Any guidance is much appreciated.

Question from a newbie consultant - What are some good online courses/ books to improve consulting skills?

I have 7 years of work exp in Data analytics & Data engineering team. Right now managing a team of 12. Will PMP certification help in career growth ? Needed some view points.

Hi folks,

Can I switch my role from a Java Developer to a Salesforce dev in the company itself?
Need views on this.

Anyone here moved from EY to Accenture? Curious to know how was the shift, pros and cons for each company, any regrets? Waiting for an offer from Accenture but very conflicted on whether I should leave EY. Been there all my career and going to be a big jump.

Would an MBA be required to switch from Product Management within LS/biotech to Tech (faang or other b2c)?

I want to break my lease. Do you think it will be hard to find someone to take over the lease with all that is going on?

Other than salary, what other monetary benefits we get in ibm gbs

What is the probability of onsite opportunitues for an ibm employee.on what basis it will decide?

When ibm provides relieving letter and when they provide service letter??

Anyone from Accenture federal want to refer me ? Strong , high performing manager with sfmc background, top tier mba and 15 years of experience .

Anyone from London ?

Can someone from EY please refer me for job requisition id :183082

Recommendation: The climb
My take: A hilarious movie if you have the patience, is a little quirky but I thought it was a really fun feel good movie.

Guys — any suggestions on durable loafers in the $500 price range ?

Is anyone’s wfh office chair getting less “springy” over time? Mine just doesn’t have the same umph it had before, constantly lowering throughout the day.

Hi Fishes, Pls help,
YOE: 13 yrs
Cctv: 13 lpa

Have cleared HCL interview. Initially they offered 23 lpa (via proposed offer letter, to be approved by L4), but i requested to reconsider it for 25 lpa. After 5 days, they sent final offer letter of 19 lpa (stating they can offer max 50% as per L4 approval).

I don't have any other offer as of now. What should I do?

How long is it sustainable to talk to someone without meeting in person due to covid? I find myself getting bored because the meeting in person is what determines whether we actually vibe.

What is the best route to take to become an analyst? I have an RN, MBA in Healthcare Management, CPHQ, and 15 years of CQI experience.

Anyone else’s day get thrown off when you lose a chapstick? Just me??

How's work in industry as a senior tax analyst (specifically federal corporate tax and ASC 740)?
Work hours? Pay? Pros and Cons to leaving Public? Thanks for the help!

Hi all! I’m looking to learn how to conduct AB tests- I don’t get an opportunity in my current role, but I want to be a product manager so I’ll need to learn. Any tips on how to practice this skill?

Anyone have experience working for / interviewing with Silver Lake’s value creation team?

Anyone heard of Ten Oaks Group?

What are top reasons on why you want to go into PE? Buyouts? I feel I relate to all the generic stuff (ownership stake, more responsibility, greater skill set) but are there unique reasons?

What does comp look like for PE ops associates?

Where are my fellow family office workers? Do we have our own bowl (I’m new to this app as well)?

What are the best software / tech conferences? Less focus on the startup stuff, more mature buyout / growth preferred.

does anyone have any model practice / prep materials that they'd be willing to share? happy to contribute $ ... struggling to figure out how to practice in a structured way

What do you think differentiated you in the first few years of your career? What big picture takeaways in terms of both hard / soft skills do you wish you spent more time on? Current second year IB analyst curious to hear your thoughts

I just joined a MM fund as an associate... I have a birthday trip quasi-planned for December. What are y’all thoughts on taking vacation on the buy side. At McKinsey, it was very easy given u could just take time after the close of a project.

For those working on the PE deals side, how would your day to day be like? For instance, some exact tasks that you will be working on

If there’s any ex consultant, also wondering how it compares to consulting & what you like about your PE role

If you could have any PE seat, which would you choose and why?

Hey everyone! I’m looking to move out to London, I lost my projects due to COVID and if anyone could help me out with a referral in the UK or Europe I’d be very grateful! I can offer a good wine and dine in exchange! 🍾🍱

How much do people make on average in VC after 2-3 years out of undergrad in MBB/IB?

Currently in ibanking as an associate and want to see if I can make the move to PE. Is the CAIA viewed favorably at all?

Anyone knows what’s the best way to look up VC investment roadmap for maybe health tech or software focused VC firms?

When is 2023 on-cycle kicking off? I've been reached out to by a couple HHs to fill out intro forms

Folks - please share your thoughts on True Wind Capital.

What is the best way to look at historical PE investments? I am hoping to discover new PE firms for networking / sales purposes. Potentially a website specifically that tracks announced PE deals. Thank you!

What happens to carry if you move funds? Would your new fund “buy you out” or how should you raise this?

Is it possible to make a transition to VC (ideally senior associate / vp role) after a two year Associate stint in MM PE? I worry that the prior interest in moving late stage will be frowned upon by early stage investors among other issues