Currently working as a fund accountant, pursuing CFA destination, also going to Queen’s master next year. Really want to find a job related to financial analyst or anything closer to capital market. Does anyone want to have a coffee chat with me and give me some advices?

I start my journey of being more technical today. I am giving myself 2 yrs. I started a role doing IT controls, Identity and Access Management work. I have prior experience in UAT, business process controls (A-123). I am planning on passing the Security plus and CISSP certs within 2 yrs. Have a TS clearance. Any advice or reality check is welcome.
I will like to do cyber work in the Intelligence Community.

If you exit after your first promo (~2 YOE), what level roles can you expect to be competitive for in industry? Analyst/sr analyst?

What does it mean if there’s a NEP at the firm who’s been there for a long time (20+ years), but never got promoted to EP? Never held leadership roles too. Does it usually mean EPs does not like the NEP enough to get promoted?

The NEP has a book of business, though no idea how much it brings in.

Looking to transition to a new career, possibly to SWE. I have a physical science background with some student loan debt. Before I dive into more student loans, I wanted to check out some Software Engineering boot camps....

Any recommendations? What's your personal experience? Are they worth paying, or is college the way?

Hello,
Can we get promotion after the mid year review in CitiusTech?
Or the promotion for the mid year already done?
I see for many people the designation has changed but for me it's not. I was under the impression that the promotion happens after the mid year discussion or after the year end discussion.
Can someone please tell the details and when we can expect the new revised letter mentioning the new designation.

Pros and cons on getting a designation? Been considering going for the CPCU designation to gain some professional development. Which designation did you go for and why?

Has anyone on here moved from IB to management consulting as an experienced hire? How do you view the decision in retrospect?

Is the Google UX Design Professional Certificate worth it? Trying to make myself more valuable.

Any good book recommendations for new Managers in consulting ?

I am currently working in PayPal India, have completed 2 years in my role.
My career goal is to move to US, that's where all my friends are.
how can I make an internal switch to US office ?
Any suggestions are helpful Thanks.

For all the 🐠 that switched from consulting to product, which role provided you with more tangible skills? I know I’m making some broad strokes here, but thought it might open other discussions as well

Hi fishes,

I'm currently into analytics domain, want to get into front desk/quant role in investment banking/markets domain. Can FRM, CFA or CQF help me land there? Since I don't have any workex related to finance, any CTC ranges I can expect?
Or full masters is the way ? Anyone on that

What’s the ideal YOE in strategy consulting to hop to a PE firm? 2?3? Out of UG if that helps

Got an offer from Kantar Consulting to work on their retail/cpg product.
Currently working with IBM with 10+ yoe having joined IBM 10 months back. Currently at 25 lpa and getting an offer of 32 fixed+15% variable.

Now my question is - Is it worth the gamble to leave IBM and join Kantar consulting which btw is known for market research and not consulting.
Also would leaving IBM after 1 year look bad on CV?

Hi Fishes
I have got offers from PwC AC Bangalore (EA) in Management Consulting vs Accenture Capability Network as Management Consulting Analyst.
CTC almost Same

Which would be better considering WLB and growth?

Workex :Pre MBA 3 and Post MBA 1 (in consulting)
Tier 1 Bschool

Recommendations on the best podcast, book, or other medium to learn more about “entrepreneurship through acquisition”?

Any tips for someone trying to move from engineering to finance? 4 years of experience in mechanical engineering.

I am manufacturing engineer with 4+ yrs of experience looking for a career switch. Please suggest

Hello fishes,
I am am into web developer with 5 years of experience. I want to do a transition to UI UX developer. I am looking for good ui ux certification course with reasonable price which will be helpful for getting placed in a product based company.
Secondly, Let me know what is the average payscale for ui ux developer?
Also, anybody can advice me if I am taking the right discision to move to this field. Thanks in advance. Looking forward a valuable response.
Thanks.

Do you have Personal Branding Qs? Im in the STARTUPS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP bowl all day today!! (9am-5pm EST Wednesday June 8)

This will be a great opportunity to ask your Personal Branding Qs and to learn from others too!

Any recommendations for grow lights that can be moved around?

When is a H1B eligible to initiate H4 ? Also what's the suggested time (when) for such initiation? Please help

Thoughts on rental properties in Atlanta? What areas should I look into?
Trying to branch out of Texas (Dallas/Austin), which is a it overpriced now.

What will be in hand salary per month for fixed pay 20 LPA in EY GDS after tax deduction?

Hi Fishes, Got a call from SAP for functional role .I have 10 yrs exp in SAP functional skill , how much can I ask for compensation. Since when I asked 50% hike recruiter behaved abnormally and denied it.
What's job level and avg compensation for 10 yrs exp resource in sap labs.

Hi fishes ,

Is there any openings for Adobe experience manager AEM?

Hi, is there a buyout option in TCS? Is it possible to reduce notice period to 30 days ?

Is retention discussion happening currently in bfsi? Its 10 days i have resigned, but nobody called me yet!!

For getting promotion who take the main decision? Manager, Supervisor or HR?

Has anyone been offered a status buy-up for 2021. ~$1700 short of United 1k this year and think my travel will increase a good bit starting next year. Think it could make sense, especially given the 2021 thresholds

Does ibm GBS send hacker rank test for recent candidates(java)?I joined 2 years back at that time there was no test at that time.Any one has an idea?

Hello,
If anyone can answer ,
On how time it will take normally for HR discussion and final release of offer after clearing the interview?

Copywriter, 30/M/NYC/5 year’s exp. Currently at 90k. In-house at major global brand. Hoping to ask for raise/promo soon. What’s a realistic number?

I have an offer for Consultant Specialist GCB5. Not sure what the role is..is it a team lead role or is it a junior role? I have 10 yoe .. is it apt? Pls help Thanks

Managers - do any of you have the ability to check in on your direct reports’ webcams without them knowing to make sure they’re working? The green light next to the camera keeps lighting up on my company computer and I’m getting paranoid haha

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

Anyone know how long you typically have to wait to re-apply for a job at Big 4? Friend got auto rejected last month but wants to apply with a referral from me and new resume format

So I jump ship in Hong Kong and make my way over to Tibet...

So many recruiters are contacting me for sell side opportunities. Any sell side people here that wanna share their thoughts?

It’s 2020. Is a small dainty nose ring still perceived as unprofessional in the workplace? I work in the finance industry.

Starting a role at 60k/yr, 3k signing bonus but have to work in Florida ie West Palm. Should I do it?

Something you do that's outside the norm of coworkers / finance crowd. Ex: buy inexpensive underwear, listen to heavy metal, stay-cations, eat Popeye's regularly, tattoos

What the likely impact of MIFID2 on Equity Research?

You know you've made it when a typo can lead to a global meme frenzy #covfefe

Anyone here who had worked in Deloitte. They contacted me today for a job

We have a big project going on and I am the only point person(initiate it, did lot of work, and knows the deets well), seems like my mgr wants to get a headcount. But I want to use this opportunity to get promoted, how can I get this across? Mgr is new(they fired my old mgr), mgr’s mgr is new too(re-org). So not sure if I should/can make a case, or how.

When's the last time you've left the office at a reasonable time -- say by 6 PM ?

Can someone give me a real answer (more than just "it's KYC stupid") as to why it takes 2-4weeks to open a bank account for an institutional client?

Is $152k base for an associate a respectable salary?

I have a meeting tomorrow to sit down and network with an MD mentor. Anyone have any good conversation topics/ questions? Trying not to appear green and naive...

Would anyone consider their senior colleagues to be their genuine friends?

Did anyone have a hard time transitioning into a full-time job/adulthood after college?

What's your favorite industry to work a deal and why?

Best GMAT study plan?

HSBC LevFin? Can anyone speak to the culture, deal flow, and exit opps?

Ladies, where do you shop for versatile work outfits?

How do I get into the job I really want if everybody wants experience but employers are not giving me the opportunity?