Best book recommendations? Recently started with the firm and wanting to continue to expose myself to as much as I can to be successful in my career and mindset in consulting

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I agree to be successful you need to expose yourself as much as you can

funnylike

48 Laws of power. Robert greene

The Very Hungry Caterpillar 🐛

Teaches you about having hunger for success

funnylike

Ya got me

like

The art of war

like

Gone with the Wind

likefunny

Avoid all business books

upliftingsmart

Anything by Michael Lewis - starting with Lair’s Poker

like

Twilight

like

Related Posts

If looking into making a move to corporate/start-ups, how would you suggest looking at what’s out there and deciding the areas you’re most interested in?

like

Hi fishes, What is genesys training in Infosys ? Does Contact center training in Genesys will have any career growth? Infosys

like

Anyone know of any banking analyst lateral opportunities in Chicago? Looking to jump to BB/EB. Any insight to the shops around here is much appreciated!

like

What made you realize that science was the right path for you?

like

Would would a senior product manager do over and beyond a product manager. We don’t have any seniors at my startup and I’m trying to figure out what I need to do/achieve to get promoted. Any advice would be much appreciated.

likesmart

Hlo guys,
Which are the certifications that can add great value to our CV as An IT employee ?

Really confused with choosing careers-
Product management as next step or Remain in Strategy Consulting of an IT organisation and switch to pureplay strategy firms?

Could anybody please guide what factors would you deliberate on and what kind of personality would suit for these roles?
I come from Research, Financial analysis background and recently moved into Consulting. I love deliberating on macro solutioning and solving business problems. My current skillsets are more aligned to Financerole

like

Hi all. I’m looking into potentially transitioning to PE with a background in Finance Transformation consulting @KPMG of 4yrs. Do I stand a chance? Any advice on how to best approach this would be super helpful, thanks.

like

Looking for thoughts.

I have 13 years of experience as a Business Analyst at various capacities (Regulatory, Data Verticals) in Banking with Bachelors degree in Accounting & Semi Qualified management accountant

Currently pursuing PGP in Data Science and in verge of completion.

Alongside I have got certifications in Cloud & Visualization tools.

Now I want to move completely to the Analytics/ML side. Will the companies consider my BA experience in Data & Regulatory experiences?

like

Hi All,
I am working as "Engineer I" and have 3.9 YOE in manual and automation testing. I have knowledge in selenium using java, cypress with js, Api automation using Cypress, also learning Webdriver IO.

What is the CTC that I should be expecting with these skills if I decide to switch?
Current CTC is 8LPA fixed.

Please do let me know.
Thanks.

like

I started a job with a restaurant as part time they hired me at a higher wage but after working for one week the other manager came to me telling me that they can’t afford what the other manager and I agreed on so now i have to work at less or I could look for another work options, she meant I should leave otherwise. What should I do?

Screw CFA lol

like

How to get Workday Certification? Can anyone help?

I want to know how difficult workday prism certification is? What is the passing rate for this exam.

I have received an offer from Mphasis but client is DXC ...is it a good option to consider. Are there chances to get development. Stack - .net angular

like

I am starting a new job where I will be investigating sexual discrimination cases. Employment law will be a new practice area for me. Do you have any recommendations on good learning resources? Any treatises?

like

What is your go to response in an interview on why you are leaving a big4 when going into industry or going to another big 4?

like

currently tossing up between staying at a global company (who is in the process of some positive changes) with an amazing manager who supports my career and flexible working … however comes with the inherit issues that come with a long standing global company

compared with a role at a smaller mga, higher salary (around 30%) more , more visibility career wise and some great employee benefits , management seem to be supportive and low staff turnover

which would you choose here

like

I want out of the Insurance industry looking to go into tech as a Data Analysis or Project Manager

like

More Posts

Hi

Does anyone know, In citiusTech. Is it possible to shift to different technology..
Currently working in ETL Testing.. I want to shift to Data Engineering domain..
If possible to what will be the process ....

like

Hi everyone I had recently joined tcs on 10th August. Can anybody let me know what is the procedure to fill the timesheet allocated to the project yesterday but the task was not assigned yet.

like

Which offer should I accept? Currently staff 2 at big 4 in Tax with CPA license. I want to leave tax ASAP. Both are public companies +1B in revenue and same salary. Offer 1 - staff revenue accountant so reading contracts, speaking with the sales team and legal team, a lot of work at the end of the months to close books and reconcile transactions to make sure we are ASC 606 compliant. This track usually leads to director of revenue. Offer 2 - internal audit staff so SOX and compliance projects.

likefunny

Do you have a mentor? I’m in the autumn of my career and I’ve had a  modicum of success in production and it’s time to give back.

like

Yaaaaaay about time this bowl exists!

like

"There were several strong candidates and we had to make some tough calls in the end"... Why can't you be direct and tell me if the candidate you move on with has more experience, more skills, asked for less salary, you felt more connected when you two spoke, etc.?? Man, looking for a job is so tiring and discouraging

like
like

I'm currently making 45k with 10 yoe in a MCOL city. I took this job just to tide me over during the pandemic. I really need to change my situation, but I'm wondering what a reasonable salary to look for is?

like

Anyone know salary expectations at Clyde & Co in Miami? I’m a second year.

like

Anyone else feel seriously misunderstood?

likeuplifting

It has been almost 2 weeks since I joined KPMG Global Services, but I have not been assigned any project yet. They are telling again there will be client interviews. What the hell is this? I mean I just cracked the interview to join KGS. And now again why do I need to attend interview? What happens if someone cannot crack client interview?will he not get project and will be asked to leave?

I’m overdue for a raise. On average, what percentage increase should I ask for?

like

Hi all Can anyone please refer me in Delliote for the profile of Salesforce Developer.
Thanks.

Looking for job opportunity as business analyst / product management in banking / payments domain. Experience of 5 plus years and understands technology well enough. Please help sharks.

like

SO said he couldn’t receive letters during Ranger School, but finding info online that I can send. Any insight? Maybe he doesn’t want the distraction?

like

Looking into bringing PM into Engineering projects instead of each engineer running their own projects any advise on how to make the transition?

Has anyone ever experienced a sharp stabbing pain on the left side of your chest (under breast) that lasts for a few seconds and goes away?

Could this be a type of heartburn?

I’ve been to the doctor and she didn’t think I should be too worried because I’m young and healthy and it doesn’t hurt to the touch, but still can’t figure out what it is.

like

Anyone can help to get referred for roles in Barclays Bank? (For Mumbai and Pune location)

like

To be honest, has anyone found that working for a male supervisor is much easier than working for a female supervisor? It’s just me?

like

What’s an acceptable salary for a entry level customer success manager role in cybersecurity? Coming on with 3 years related experience.

Additional Posts in Consulting

What were your parents TC at various stages of your life and how do you compare?

Elementary/middle school: 75-150k

High school/college: 200-250k

Me: 120k TC (1 YOE)

funnylike

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

like

Why are you so many people leaving Deloitte and coming to Accenture? What makes it better as Accenture people are leaving to go to Deloitte? Wondering on both sides why and what is leading to the change?

likefunny

Any recommendations on books to get up to speed on leading/managing teams as a new manager in consulting? Preference towards tangible case studies etc. vs. high level concepts.

like

Can you still succeed in your career after getting laid off?

like

Bain & Company Can someone recommend a good starting point on how to go around solving case interviews? What frameworks should I follow? I am kinda new to case interview and want to develop skills to solve them. Any books, online sources would be really appreciable. Deloitte EY-Parthenon Strategy& McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company

like
like

What does Kearney vs OW comp from associate up? How do they compare?

Have offers for both that are currently the same but curious how it’ll look couple years down the line

like

Not sure if there’s a better bowl for this question but if you get a drastically different haircut than shown in your ID and passport does it make traveling internationally a major hassle? Shaved head verse normal length style for context

like

How do I check my actual utilization (not the effective one). Mybusiness only tells me the effective utilization

like

Bain & Company Is Bain & Company London still hiring directly into its PEG practice? Keen to connect with anyone open to discussing referrals

like

Any book recommendations for someone looking to get into a Product Owner / Manager role?

like

Which top consulting firms, if any, will pay for your MBA?

like

What does bench life look like for you?
For me a typical day looks like this
9 am- sign in and check emails
930-11 : look for a new job
11-2 lunch and nap
2-3 : sometimes meetings, mostly begging people for billable work
3-4:30 - proposal work if I have it or more job hunting
5-9pm family time and dinner
10-3am - netflix, videogames, cry myself to sleep

likefunnyupliftinghelpfulsmart

Anyone work in PwC Strategy& ‘s Healthcare Tech Strategy or HIA Advocacy Transformation areas? Would love to get more insights on the culture!

like

Wanted to hear from others if not a lot of new projects are being signed lately because of the economy or if its just at my firm. I’ve been on the bench for a month now and I was roughly 100% chargeable up til now.

like

Any word from Accenture on raising base salaries across all service lines, due to inflation like the rest of the B4?

likefunny

Is getting the FRM (Financial Risk Manager) Certification worth it? I could see it opening many doors but should I just shoot for my MBA instead? Have about 3 YOE

like

Signed the offer with a competitor, but multiple bosses tried to persuade me to stay with the planned growth opportunities in sight. Still decided to leave, and got "wishing you all the best". Guilty much, I love working with the team, but just want to get better progression and pay.

Anyone feels guilty in my shoes? Is returning to the firm a common scenario? Just worried that things might not work out in new firm

like

Boston Consulting Group: "Climate change is not a future threat" 🧐🤔

Post Photo
funnylikeupliftingsmart

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal