Are there any good book recommendations on how to be a better consultant + successfully navigate a consulting career?

Please who knows about the advisory practice within the PwC financial crime unit (Canada Acceleration Centre)? I understand it is a client non-facing advisory role. Would it be a good career decision for someone coming from GRC firms like Kroll, Control Risk or Exiger? I am concerned about the negative reviews relating to the PwC acceleration centres in general, and getting stuck in a role which does not provide growth opportunities. Thank you.

Is ValueLabs a good company to join as per WLB and carrier growth, job security?

Hello and welcome to the bowl! Please feel free to post questions, share insights and provide anecdotes from your current or future careers!

Anyone tried the new Sanctions Certificate (CGSS) offered by ACAMS? Trying to see how difficult it is considering I don't have a lot of experience with sanctions compliance. I have CAMS & work in AML

I used to be a consultant, now work in product marketing at a health tech startup. My goal is to transition to a PM role in big tech. What’s the best way to do so? What are the skills I need to gain / demonstrate to be able to be a PM?

Is there special experience or knowledge you'd need to be effective at a GCD level in Pharma? Or is it like any other account, just different products? I'm considering making the switch from general market advertising.

Could someone take a look at my about me section for my LinkedIn pls. Would appreciate some feedback. Trying to transition from reception job to selenium or lean six sigma. Please dm me!

Are there additional responsibilities once promoted to Project Delivery Manager?

Any ex point b consultants or current with knowledge willing to share diff exit opportunities after Point B?

Do anyone has any idea about doing PGDM course from symbiosis Nagpur?

Hello! I am a recent graduate of a medical billing and coding program and I’ m finding it really difficult to get a job because most employers are looking for someone with at least 3 years experience. How do I get my foot in the door with no real time experience?

How is the Work Life Balance and growth in Axtria? Is it a good place to stay for a slightly long period( like 4-5 years)?

Which are the best portals for corporate career advice? Could you anyone please suggest?

Has anyone gone from a federal gov’t employee to private industry? I’m considering making the swap for better pay, I make decent money where I’m at and I know I have job security. Just trying to see if there is anyone else that was bold enough to make the leap.

Hi all, I have a question, is it a smooth pivot to switch to production (film, entertainment), creative production? What do i need to do(steps to take, improve a specific skill, gain experience to breakthrough? I have a creative background and also have experience in Ad production as Brand side.

What can I do outside the office to boost my resume and be a substantially more attractive candidate for top consulting firms in ~12 months time. Working in disputes and valuation role but want to go into management consulting next year (post MBA role). I feel like my job isn’t enough because skills aren’t considered as transferable outside this field.

I'm a Tech Risk SC, but have an accounting/finance background. I'm doing the FRM now for broader cert experience, is it worth doing CA long term in my area?

Currently iam working as a Senior analyst in operations. However, is it good to go for Data analytics rather than continuing in the same Supply Chain field?

planning to sell my 2 BHK flat in Rahatani , near kokane chowk..if anyone interested ping me so can share the details. Thanks!

I accepted a $115K base salary, 13% bonus, 10k sign on bonus (scientist supervisor) job and two weeks later, got a $135K base, 17% bonus, and 15K sign on bonus (Senior scientist role) offer from another company. Should I accept the new offer ? How do I tell the previous company about this? Also, I’ve already negotiated with the first company and the $115K base is the negotiated salary. I really do not prefer one company over the other. They’re both great! I’m very confused here. TIA🙏

How do you know if you have outgrown someone? Known my boyfriend for 2 years but have dated seriously only for 6 months. Confused as why i’m feeling this way.

BBW got my number.

Using Manhattan prep for gmat. Any other recs to super charge Verbal scores? (I particularly struggle with Sentence Correction speed and modifiers)

I am looking for remote opportunity in Canada as I am planning to relocate to Canada. I have PR so do not require any work Authorization.

I am currently working as solution architect for Novartis.

Anyone from Société Générale , can confirm from their experience whether SG provides Expected Salary after HR round or they get into Negotiations before rolling out Salary Breakup Letter ?

Here for the summer and looking to meet people. Does anyone know of any great volunteer opps in Boulder?

Do you think it is easier to overcome cheating in a relationship that has or does not have children involved? Listening to an interesting podcast and would love to know peoples take on the topic

Could we get reimburse for taking the ITIL exam ?

Amex folks,
Do you use your amex laptop for your personal work? Accessing gmail, social media, OTT platforms, etc.

Dealing with my firm's Foreign Accounts Payable team and keep snickering at the FAP acronym 😋

Not sure why the execs keep their jobs and layoff production. Do we need all top-level operation staff when there isn’t much left to operate? I have ahead time seeing C-suite doin any production work

a question for my fellow asian women - moving there in a few months and wondering how safe you all feel? i know it’s been a scary time with increased hate crimes. open to hearing any insights, tips, experiences. stay safe ❤️

Is it viewed more favorably to go through a recruiter or personal referral for MBB?

Best consulting firms for the retail and CPG industries?

Any men wear diamond studs (on ears/lobes) while on the clock?

Here's a question I wish I never had to ask. Is it better to use the code for bereavement leave or just burn pto I'm going to lose anyway? Does it make a difference from a utilization standpoint?

Can someone please help me calculate my Utilization? The Client Service Hours on ToD seems to be confusing. When does the utilisation for the year start? April or June?

Anybody at the Westin Michigan Ave this week? Drinks?

Double rainbow at DCA is making the flight delay a bit less painful. 🌈🌈

It's funny to me when people don't join calls when it's led by a junior staff (me). Like who do you think has the partner's ear when he wants to know who has been participating 🙄

What is a consultant II from protiviti equate to at a Big 4. Is that a good promotion from entry or a time table promotion ?

Books you would recommend for consulting or personal development?

To those in non-MBB: Would you rather have an offer in hand right now for MBB or FAANG pm? Assume it’s a lateral transition.

What are the weirdest reasons you have heard for people being laid-off? I have heard someone getting laid off because they missed submitting their time-sheets for 3 times in a year.

Looking for sciences, market access role - currently being offered 130k at GH for a senior consultant role, coming in w 6mo consulting experience, 4 years clinical/healthcare experience. Would like higher pay but seems like wlb is pretty good at GH LS group.

Which other consulting firms should i be pursuing? Am i being underpaid?

Does anyone have the AWS Cloud Practitioner certificate and does it hold any value? I’m non-tech looking to get some certificates under my belt to be more marketable in my job search

If I get laid off, I have a previous colleague that started a cybersecurity company. I would love to get involved on the business side of it. Any pointers on skills that are attractive in this realm for a startup? Would be mostly (if not all) federal defense contracting clients. I’m currently in Deloitte’s cyber risk practice but my background and passion is in accounting and finance, and business operations. Graduated in 2017 so still early career.

Confronting colleagues? Yes or no ? On a side note, any book recommendations for handling workplace situations

Do I need to buy a car if I get a job with Slalom consulting?

Thoughts on calendar being double booked? What are the etiquettes to be followed. Often people double book and it feels like “ my meeting is more important that whatever you have booked time for in yours”. If both meetings are same urgency/importance - what’s the best approach ? What are the expectations of leadership - to throw everything away and jump on to calls based on seniority ?

How do I know what my credit score is?? I'm 1 year out of college, no debt, but low spending as well so my credit limit is also low. I want to be sure I'm preparing correctly so that I don't get...