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

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Yes, I think the worst part was not being constantly surrounded by friends and events.

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I totally did! That was many moons ago but I remember just feeling like I was serving a life sentence to work and pay bills when I got my first real job.

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Hello 5 years of software development experience, looking to crossover into cybersecurity. Recently graduated with masters in cybersecurity from Georgia Tech. Anyone have any leads or willing to take a chance on a "new grad" I would be greatly appreciate any advice or help. Thanks

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KPMG India Hello fishes,
Im an associate consultant in DT-CDSG
What are the career options available in Digital Trust - Cloud security? (DT-CDSG)
Can someone share some insights please?

Thank you in advance @KPMG India KPMG

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Any one ever used a career counselor service before? If so what was your experience with them? Did you find it beneficial to your own career transition? And which companies would you recommend? Or if you hated it or think it was a waste of time I'd like to hear that too and why🙂.

Just looking for some tips and advice, any help is appreciated 🙂.

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What are the pros and cons for working at your consulting firm? (salary, benefits, culture, growth opportunities, international projects , etc). Trying to figure out where I might want to go next.

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Hi folks! Starting my cloud journey this year. Looking to get certified ACP by Feb end and starting my study now.

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I am looking for the job change in ServiceNow profile and having a experience of 4+ yrs.

Currently I am trying to create network in linked in and naukari but still not getting the response from some companies like JP Morgan or mindtree etc.

Can u help me to understand what is the best way to create a network to some major companies.

I know applying directly to the company site mostly doesn't have any benefit or will take long time to schedule the interview.

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I've been working in TCS from last 5years as an Information Process Enabler. Now, I want to switch the company.

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Itna bada bada emails send karte hey we did things in 2022 blah blah
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Hi,

I wanted to know if in Google India offices, do people get to work on projects like Machine learning/ Deep learning in Healthcare? Like for example Dr. Lily Peng is working as a Product manager for Diabetic Retinopathy diagnosis with ML.
If anyone from Google can throw some light on this, that would be really helpful.

Thanks!

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Need 11 likes for DM, please help

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Hi fishes,

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Hello Fishes,

Are there any openings for Functional testing?

Skill set: Functional testing 6.5 Yrs
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I will be able to join in 30 days. Please let me know if any!!

TIA!!

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I need 11 likes?

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Hi everyone,

After working for 12+hrs on a regular basis I've finally resigned in infosys for better or for worst.
And I'm looking out for other opportunities.

LWD- Feb 2nd

YoE- 2 years

Skills- AWS, postgreSQL, Ruby on rails, node.js, HTML/CSS, python

Offer in hand 6lpa

Please let me know if there are any job openings in your organization to which i can add values.

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