Applying to new jobs and need advice: how do you approach the cover letter section? If it says "optional" do you include one or not? #torn

UPDATE (RE: SoCal Assistant Controller Interview)

So after two weeks of waiting (and giving up on the idea of getting the job really), the recruiter got back to me.

They said due to month-end and quarter-end close they were busy and couldn’t get back to me as quickly for a “good update”.

The recruiter said the CFO enjoyed our call, she, the CFO, will call me next week directly to “discuss some final things”.

Not sure if Im hired or not, but are there any questions about the job, comp (cont.)

How often do you think you will be traveling in 2022 with COVID mostly behind us? In the final interview/negotiation stages with an agency focused on pharmaceutical marketing as an Account Manager. Offer states up to 30% travel (but was told 20% is more realistic). No further info given such as location of accounts I'd be working on or a baseline other AMs travel. Feels like a red flag. Not interested in much travel. Quarterly is manageable. Any insights from others in similar roles??

Cleared technical round of MPHASIS, what should I expect in client round(BlackRock)

Has anyone bought/ done the HRCI Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion in HR Management? I already have my PHR, but I’m looking to gain more knowledge/skills and beef up my resume. Is it worth doing? The course is $239 and you get 12 Recert credits with it.

Hello I am looking for someone who can help in a technical interview for policy analyst position.

Currently interviewing with EY NZ as a risk management consultant. 1.5 yoe and expat from US. I have a rough idea for cost of living, so what should my minimum salary expectation be in Auckland? The position would allow me to work from anywhere in NZ but I'd prefer to be close to the office for at least the first year. Thank you!

Hi Fishes,

I got offer Letter from infosys 2.5 months back, now when I am trying to decline the offer by sending a mail to HR, it was not getting delivered as HR left the organisation 1 month back, I forwarded mail to feedback team of infosys but still got the mail from onboarding team with joining details and WebEx link, kindly suggest how to proceed in this case.

Hi Guys,

I have completed my tech interview rounds with UBS and have received email for fitment round.

Can anyone share what happens in this fitment round on interview?
HRs have asked to submit documents even before this fitment round; which seems unusual. Is this normal for UBS and this is how they progress?

Thank you.

Any tips on how to get started on prepping for VC interviews

Interviewing for a Senior Analyst role in data science & analytics in Detroit. Any idea what salary I should be asking for? Don’t want to sell myself short, but having trouble finding market value. Thanks.

Wondering what people think about my situation. I’ve been offered a role with a company. The job description didn’t mention college degree as a requirement. On my CV I have a section listed as “Education” and under it I have “Business Studies” with the university name and the 3 years that I attended the course (2.5 to be exact). It’s a 4 year degree and under this I have my High School equivalent with the years I attended there. The education wasn’t mentioned in the interviews. Continued below.

Hey all. I have an interview with an investment bank coming up. I am currently a senior associate at big 4 doing financial due diligence. Can anyone give me interviews tips/what to study? I am very new to the diligence (less than 3 months), so am far from understanding a deal start to finish.

Hi everyone,
I have been shortlisted for a commercial banking operation profile interview. Can anyone help me about this profile and what questions I can expect?

Any one got the offer letter from PWC AC (Bangalore) from last 1 week ? ...if yes then please let me know how much time they have taken after documentation. Many Thanks!PwC Pwc AC

Does anyone know if any staffing agencies or recruiters that have leads to org development, training, and l&d roles in NYC? Applying through LinkedIn and job postings is super slow 🥺

I have interview scheduled with nielsenIq tomorrow for java spring boot position. Kindly let me know ehat questions we can except. I already cleared codility coding round.

Had several great interviews at a company. Reached out to internal recruiter a few days ago. No word back. Should I send a LinkedIn message to the person that would be my boss to check in?

How long does Deloitte usually take to get back after the assessment centre (experienced hire)?

Hi everyone,
Does the gap of one month will affect job opportunities or interview calls for IT jobs especially in current market scene?

Is it normal to not get a perfect review? Just curious . Does everyone pretty much get some sort of constructive feedback?

Been interviewing for two months for an in-house position. Is this standard?

Other than the weekly tech event, what are some good happy hours for meeting professionals? Really love that event and hope to find a few more. Thanks!

Anyone know anything about the deployment strategist role at palantir?

Anyone know the raise amounts for BCG yet?

How much Nielsen IQ pay to sr support engineer role with 7.10yrs of experience?

Let me know if you are interested in any openings in Plante Moran! We are hiring!! I can give you a referral!

Hi fishbowl fam, I work as a customer service advisor but I just started a masters program in data science (career change) is it possible for me to get a job in this field to broaden my knowledge while still learning? If yes, what title of jobs should I be looking for and does anyone have any idea of organisations I should target?

Thinking of moving from Big4 cyber to Accenture cyber. Any major differences (other than no channel restrictions).

Any suggestion on relatively cheap neighbourhood for a mid 20s couple in london? - - Preferably less than 30 mins commute to Green Park/ bloomsbury/ holborn area.
- Would prefer not to have to worry about being stabbed on the street.
- balcony or a garden would be nice
- dont care about schools etc, wont have kids for a while

Would 15k per month be a bit too low to live somewhere that ticks the above conditions?

Started at a big firm in July with high hopes- in the career path I wanted and I would be joining with other new grads.
After onboarding, it’s as if my team forgets about us every day. The training is non existent, there doesn’t seem to be any initiative to invest in new hires, my manager scolds me for not knowing enough yet gives no direction. I don’t want to waste time (colleagues mentioned it doesn’t get much better from here). Do I embrace the suck or look for other opportunities?

Newly single 27F and already tired of the dating apps. I saw a group in London called Thursday Dating rents out different bars every week for singles to meet “organically” - does anyone know if there’s something similar in Boston?

How do you decide the author order in publications?

“There are so many layers of Daddy. Book coming soon. How to get one, how to be one, how to keep one!”

How is ZS different from other healthcare consulting firms in terms of projects? What does it essentially specialise in?

thoughts on “net 30” payment terms? has a company ever not paid on time? what do you do when that happens?

Started a new job search about 2 weeks ago. Of the 14 recruiter screening calls I’ve gone through, all went amazingly well, and I’ve only heard back at all from 4 since the calls. Why?

Hello everyone,
I have recently moved to Long Beach, CA and I am currently looking for a Recruiting Coordinator or Technical Recruiter role close by. I am also open to hybrid or remote jobs.
5 years of HR and Admin experience, masters in business and management and currently reading towards my SPHR. Also looking for someone well experienced in the field to serve as a career mentor.
Any advice, criticism or suggestions will be appreciated.
Thank you.

Any AT&T users in Chicago? My phone shows 5Ge. Why? Not that I am complaining but data sucks. Nothing is opening in my phone.

I left EY 1.5 years back and now wanna go back, do I have to go through regular interview process or simplified interview ?

First day back in industry! Wish me luck! ❤️

EY, PwC, KPMG : which of the three is the most prestigious, good for building resume and career?

When you hear that staff 1s we're just laid off... 😳

Cornell or UCLA for MBA? Which has a better name, and which would be better for MBB?

What should I do in LA tonight? Staying around west LA.

Looking for some book recommendations :)

How old were you when you started making 180k+? What industry or firm were you working in? What was your job title ?

What are some of the first things you do when joining a new firm? I’m trying to be strategic & start off on a good note.

Also how do you structure meet & greets? Want to be informal but not too much

Why are TSA agents still working? Anyone else think that the government shutting down should have real consequences for the private sector as well? Otherwise we’ll see more of the same from the govt

Suggestions for which mutual fund to invest in for a first time investor? [Account in Vanguard | Region: US]

SM asked us to shifted client billing hours to non-chargeable code... Will significantly impact utilization... Sucks

Any audiophiles here? Looking for recommendations for a home receiver for my B&W speakers.

What are the best books on sales as it relates to consulting?

Interviewing with Mckinsey and they have a verbal and quant reasoning test (45 min each) along with the usual case interviews. Any advise on how to prep for these?

Did anyone read the top consulting firms to work for? 😂😂😂

Post interview email: is it okay to send via LinkedIn? I had a second round call today where everything was done through LinkedIn (I applied, recruiter reached out and set up calls etc) contd

To those starting the year on the beach: office or home office ...or actual beach?