Covid-19 pandemic has taught us that in times of crisis the world doesn't need consultants (unless in industry)

Very few buy strategy on zoom

Is this the end of vanilla consulting and left to core areas where clients would need help like Private equity commerical due deligence, operate and technology strategy

Anybody have any tips on how to go about the relocation conversation? I’m looking to move out of the city with our main office to a city with a much smaller office. With post-covid office culture I can’t imagine it’s that big of an ask. That said, I’m in a junior role and have been with the company for less than a year so I don’t know if this is a question I should really even ask at this time.

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.

My mom visited India for 2 months and got stuck there due to COVID. Can she apply for unemployment while she’s in India? Her company has reduced of hours due to COVID also. Please advice. Appreciate it

I feel lucky my family didn't catch covid19 from me- there is no way to really protect them

Just got offered to join potential project that would relocate me to LA for 3-4 months for onsite work. Their office is downtown, I’m single, 29 have the flexibility in lifestyle for this kind of move. Is it worth coming to LA rn? There are obvious Covid risks, but anything else I should consider when looking at this move? Thank you

There is almost nowhere to find reliable bonus information on Canadian firms. I’ve heard of year end bonuses ranging from 10-50% this year (not including Covid bonuses). Let’s start a thread posting year of call, rough billable hours worked and bonus as a percent of salary.

5 year call. 1850 hours. 10%.

Zoom meetings have been fantastic. I can highly recommend my home group SOS. 7:30 daily. Great way to get grounded as you start your day.

Does anyone have Skype for Business installed on their personal device to receive notifications?

Is anyone spending an abundant amount of time evaluating and tracking quarantine cases, attending internal Covid updates and other tasks associated with Covid at work ?

Moved to Raleigh during COVID and have been working remotely since. Looking for local Audit manager/internal audit manager/risk management type of roles, anyone knows any companies are hiring?

Anyone buying a place during Covid times in Denver? How's it going?

Sooo who’s working on Pfizer’s covid vaccine?

How is anyone surprised that people like Caputo are highly politicized pieces of the COVID response

How are people making the most of dating in Covid? Has anyone met someone through the apps and started dating during this time? Thought it would be a great time to find people who are looking for something serious and less distracted by a busy routine but haven’t had much luck.

Has anyone figured out OneNote? I’m trying to get organized...again.

What do I do if I’ve only worked one job (the one I’m currently at) and another company is asking for references? I could do professors from college but not sure if that’s a good idea. I wish I could give my current manager’s contact but I don’t want her knowing :/

Hi Fishes,

I Have cleared frist round and now I have hr round what package should I ask??


YOE 6.1
CTC 11

Anyone knew or worked with Karen Ward?

Where does the Customer Insights and Growth sit within the organization? What roles do folks there do? And how does the career track look like?

My mom visited India for 2 months and got stuck there due to COVID. Can she apply for unemployment while she’s in India? Her company has reduced of hours due to COVID also. Please advice. Appreciate it

I’ve been in therapy (off and on, but mostly on) for almost three years now. My therapist suggested I try a low dose anti anxiety med to help manage. Have you tried one? Did it help, why or why not?

I’m hoping my anti-depressants will help give me a kick to start looking for a new job. I honestly don’t have anything else left and I’m still sad.

Any leads for a room/1 RK near ZS gurgaon office, have my joining from 5th so need to shift ASAP.
Please help.
TIA

Moving to London next year! In my mid twenties and wondering what’s a good location to rent central London? Safe neighbourhood as I’ve heard of quite a few stabbing incidents 😭😭

Hey guys
What's a good birthday present for my 30 year old wife ? I got her something sentimental but I want to couple it with a few other things.

How much time does novartis take to reach back with offer after salary discussions round where I conveyed my expectations ?

What is work mode right now? WFH or Hybrid?? Any notice from Novartis about initiation of its onboarding process at office?

Given that a lot of ZSers ate joining Novartis, do you think that we can have a whatsapp group for the same? Thoughts?

I have almost a years worth of experience in wealth management at Merrill Lynch, I have accepted a full time consultant position at KPMG post graduation this semester. Would I be able to pivot with that experience into Goldman Sachs later in my career?

Any consulting moms in the area? Desperately in need of in town friends.

Looking for a lawyer for get prenup done. Any recommendations will be helpful

Looking to get into some volunteer work - any ideas for a good cause in the area?

Any recommendations for Harrisburg? Starting a new engagement there

If you’re in the final stages of interviewing with multiple companies at the same time and they inquire about other offers and interviews, should you tell them? Obviously not who the other company is but at least that you’re interviewing / expecting another offer?

Getting an offer to do change management at a credit asset manager making ($200k+). But am also looking at M&A teams because I’d like the pace and a switch to learning a new skill. Advice?

Is it possible to take any of your work from your company computer with you when leaving without triggering an alarm?

IBM - Official cloud and AI partner of the US open.. for all other BS, we are here.. #greendot

Had anyone gone from consulting in to diplomacy/International organization like the UN/EU or similar?

Got an email today from a recruiter at Google about an Associate Account Strategist position. It’s not what I’m looking for in my next step but would be happy to refer to someone. DM if interested

What are the chances of Amazon (or FAANG in general) allowing you to apply/interview again for a position that you did not get in the past?

Finished final round interviews and got notified I moved onto the final step - references. Is it safe to think I’m the only one at this step? Or is there typically multiple candidates still considered

Life / Career Advice: I applied to medical school since my MCAT score was set to expire, ended up getting into 1 program. I also have an opp to join a well funded/well established Healthtech Startup (6 figure salary w/ equity + benefits) as a BD professional. I enjoy the business side of things and am unsure if I would end up practicing Medicine (medicine is also a long arduous path). At the same time, having an MD holds a lot of clout/authority in HC. Any thoughts on what I should do?

I am looking to get involved with strategy on the staff level and have contacts in Accenture and Deloitte. I am hoping for some work-life balance (having most weekends available, not working past 11..

Any MSFT Customer Success Account Managers can give insights into the role and how interviews would be run for it?

How long is normal to wait to hear back from a final round ?

Any insight into finance manager role at Microsoft? Total comp, growth opportunities, WLB?

Interviewing for FAANG job requiring some SQL experience. I have used it at work but in pretty basic ways, what would interview questions on it look like?

Just had a panel interview with 3 people. Should I send a thank you note to each one?

Currently on H1B. Trying to decide if I should pursue full-time MBA, or get part-time MBA while working. Just got MBB offer with 30% salary increase. Both MBA programs are top 10.

Best way to find work in the US without MBA or company transfer? (As a foreigner)

Any insight into the Product Development Specialist role at Facebook? My goal is product management and I am currently a strategy consultant with 3 YOE (not technical), but this seems like a possible path toward that goal. The initial total comp brought up was only $110K (base, bonus, stock), which is barely more than I am making now, though they said there was room to negotiate on the stock portion.

Interviewed with Facebook last week which went pretty well. It’s not an immediate need role but does anyone know how long it takes to get and offer or not after final interviews? It’s non-technical