Considering a position with Sapient. Any inputs about how big 4 people who switched have fared? Also seeking input on brand perception and work pace. Move is for a higher title/role (SM and above).

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Have been with the company a few years. The overall portfolio is growing due to the acquisition from Publicis. Consulting remains strong in some geographies while others fall short, but overall the integration with a behemoth agency has been difficult and will likely continue to be

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Would recommend against. Those who haven’t left are looking to. Great culture but work has shifted mostly to staff aug

Thanks SC1 - if you don’t my asking, how long have you been at P.S? I had understood they are growing significantly... thoughts?

I think deloitte is better of the lot for big 4 consulting ; the only other firm closer is pwc I would make a move to internal corporate roles vs service provider the others firms are glorified staff augmentation companies

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B3. Package 20.3 inclusive of hike this year. Staying at home town with no rental expenses, ( Kolkata) . 11 yrs of exp. Wipro 1st company and wasian. No technical role since last few years. Is it ok or should I look for other opportunities?

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Any ideas/ guidance on how to go about it? Are there are templates for this?

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Are any Consulting firms hiring H1Bs in US? Came across job postings from OW, Alix but they all mention they don't want any H1Bs. Want to move from Deloitte.

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How is the Business Operations (BO) team at ZS?
Particularly at AC level.

I have couple of more questions:
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2. Salary range for the AC role? (I have 3+ years of experience post MBA, before MBA 0 years, transitioning from big 4)
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4. How are other perks at the organisation? (Apart from fixed pay)

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Anyone else thinking of switching to SWE?

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Is it possible to find a good exit in a less populated area? I don’t want to be near a big city — I want a house and a big yard. But every single job that would be a good career move is in a big city. Do good jobs in small markets exist? How do you find them?

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Alright everyone, I’m on my exit path from Big D and looking for someone to take the bowl leader spot. Pls DM me if you are interested. Thank you

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Anyone have any insights into Big Law firms opening in Salt Lake City (Kirkland & Ellis, Wilson Sonsini, Greenberg Traurig, Foley, etc.)? I was approached by a recruiter because of a past connection to the state, and I’m trying to determine whether it would be a good fit.

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Do all firms share utilization reports for all staff with everyone? I feel like it’s awful for our company culture to share everyone’s stats office-wide. Just breeds anger and bad vibes all around.

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Need Serious Comforting advise.

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Any one relocating to banglore?

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Can we switch internally within Accenture India?
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I am a lateral joinee in accentureat level 11 with 3 yrs of exp .In sep 2022 I have completed 1 yr at accenture. Do I get hike now?

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How common are credit checks for roles in accounting or finance positions? Will high utilization on credit card balances and low credit score be a deal breaker? I’ve been irresponsible and made mistakes, but wondering if I can switch jobs now or if I’m best off waiting 1-2 years and cleaning up my credit first.

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Do you negotiate before or after the offer letter?

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Base for qualtrics is really low - can someone assist?

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I've become really jaded about consulting. I find all so often you need to tell the client what they want to hear to keep their business and I feel like so much of the what I recommend doesn't actually get implemented. I'm looking to make a career switch so I can both create and execute on my strategies. A product management path seems very promising for this.

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