Biggest pet peeve of more junior staff (Manager and below)? What thing do you wish they would stop doing?

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Turn down opportunities because it doesn’t fit with their “brand”. What brand do you have as an analyst?

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Maybe they are trying to politely decline. They don’t like you or they don’t like the opportunity or think getting staffed on that project means they won’t get one they want coming down the pipeline and do not feel empowered to be that blunt.

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Commit to shit and not do it (with no communication timing will be missed). Don’t make me follow up!

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Long emails explaining things that should never be written down. Pick up the phone or come talk to me!

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Oh, to be in a world where the only thought about something you shouldn't write in an email is about writing off hours

Asking everyone to be their mentors

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Any tips on how to negotiate salary?

I stated my desired income on the very first call and this response was "keep in mind the sign on bonus".
To me that meant the will not meet my requirement.
I did get a job offer from them.... 8K less than what I asked for.

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Trying to maneuver to interview while you are the main POC for a client is annoying. one last interview hope it’s good.

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I'm transitioning from my firm job to a fellowship. I'm leaving (after 6 months) because I hate my job. Hate it to the point that I wake up hours early to convince myself to go in. I can barely get my work done while in the office. Any advice on how to stick it out until I leave?

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Any opportunities across Kolkata for Biz Consulting/Biz Analysis/Sr. biz Analysis roles?
YoE ~ 2.8

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Although I advise in numerous states, id looking for a merge or buy opportunity in the Midwest (I'm Ohio). Currently hybrid but very close to the decision to go all RIA. Would love to video chat.

Can someone pls refer me in PWC ?
Tech - Java, Spring Boot , Angular etc
Years - 3

Note : I was selected for a different role last month but I dint accept the offer.

I am really willing to join as a java dev

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Recruiting for a data engineering and architecture manager (technical) for a boutique firm. Great projects and amazing growth opportunities, small firm and on track to 2x in a year. US based. Any leads or interest? Please IM. Thank you fam.

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Moved to the Indy area with a remote job 1.5 years ago and have loved it. Wife and I plan to stay for the long term with a growing family. I’d like to change jobs to something local. I’m currently in healthcare consulting and looking at pharmaceutical companies in the area. Anyone work for Eli Lilly, Roche, etc. that would be willing to connect or answer some questions?

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I am looking for a job (Remote, Work from home preferably), I am a French Language Expert, currently working as a Speech Analyst. Have more than a year's experience working on CallMiner and worked on Nexidia as well.

Looking for an entry level position in finance/accounting. I have 5+ years of experience in mortgage lending and analyzing financial statements.

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Anyone from deals, deal strategy, FDD or valuation teams Bangalore? Need help/referrals. Been trying for a long time now. Any help appreciated.

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Officially booked travel to home office location in over two months. Depressed. Been traveling to see family and don't want to go back 😓

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Can someone please explain how malpractice lawyers sleep at night?

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Thinking to buy a nice automatic watch for the upcoming promotion. Any recommendations?

Anyone making bets for the super bowl!? I’m thinking a parlay +1 for bengals and the over +1

Hi,
In Wipro employee separation portal HR name is not showing it was showing before.

I have recently resigned, will it cause any problems?

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Hi Everyone,
I have around 4+ years of experience in testing currently serving notice period (30 days remaining )
Skill set - Java , Selenium , Functional testing
Can anybody refer my profile to their respective companies for any open position related to my skill set would be beneficial.
Thanks in advance .

I’m a pharmacist and currently doing an MBA. I have only 2 YOE as a pharmacist and I’m trying to find a career path that will suit me. I completely regret choosing pharmacy and I want to reorient myself. Any advices as where to start applying? ( FYI I particularly enjoyed finance during the master)

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Has anyone applied to SEC NY office recently? I did so a few months ago and got silence except a couple of emails last month saying my application was finally referred to a human hiring manager

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Additional Posts in Partner One

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What’s the market sentiment now that it’s been over 5 months from the initial lockdowns and impact.l? What are your clients saying and their prospects for the next year?

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How much do you make as a partner/which firm do you work for? I’m also interested in how your TC has changed from the start of your career to now

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Partners: what car do you drive?

Asking as a genuine car person.

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Partners will you promote an Analyst after one year? If his/her performance has been good but the general practice on the team is to wait for two years.

Any partners on here that would consider themselves happy and successful that have struggled (or continue to struggle) with mental issues (e.g., depression)? How do you consistently perform well?

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How much all in can Big 4 MDs and Partners expect after 5 yrs at the level? Director at PwC at the cusp of moving to the next level. Evaluating if I should stay in consulting vs. moving to industry.

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Partners, at B4 I’ve heard that after 10 years you become fully vested in the partnership. What all does that mean with regards to shares / other benefits (vs. say a 9-year partner)? Thanks!

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Partners - absent the paycheck, do you enjoy your job? Regardless of yes/no, did you enjoy the path to getting there? If you didn't, what convinced you to keep going at it?

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Great discussion board

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I’ve done a few searches but feel free to rip me a new one if this has been asked before:

I’m planning on reaching out to a partner at a firm I’m targeting. They’re aligned to the industry I’m currently in but there doesn’t seem to be any roles available at my level (consultant/associate), only EM roles.

Is it worth reaching out via LinkedIn or am I just going to appear a bit desperate?

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Have you ever provided introductions or otherwise helped staff find a new job outside your respective firms? Eg. staff decided consulting is not for them long term, or cannot travel / other reasons

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Hiya! I was wondering if anyone here has any good recommendations in terms of books or learning material that I can pick up to learn about sales and marketing relevant to the consulting industry?

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P1- do you discuss insights from Fishbowl with other Partners or firm leadership? If so, which things?

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This is meant as a compliment to your superior ability to balance your life: How do partners have time for fishbowl? It seems so small compared to yalls lives?

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For homegrown partners (ie, you remained at the same firm since entering consulting after college), at what age did you become partner?

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many posts here suggested “ guard your reputation fiercely.” I wonder what do you mean by that. How did you actively manage other people’s perception of you?

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When do we typically know if we made it to Destination in PCLDE?

And what is worse - getting another lap now before going into destination or going into destination and getting another lap then?

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Partners - how do you feel about the forced retirement age at many of our firms? Are you counting down the days or trying to find a second/third act to your career? Would you stay longer if you could?

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