First Tech Talk Tuesdays is today in the Black in Tech Bowl! The topic is “transitioning into tech”. We will talk with Eric Jones— a military veteran and a data engineer with Oracle! So exciting. Can’t wait! 6 pm!!!

I’m working in a large fund; market neutral public market strategy funds; am about to be recommended for a promotion to associate. However, an analyst position just opened up internally in Credit, which is where I aspire to be for the next ten years. More growth and more intellectual challenge. I’m conflicted about applying for a lateral transfer and losing out on a promotion. Will I be missing out a promotion or should I negotiate a promotion as part of my application to this role ?

What are my chances of getting into APM programs at companies like Meta and Uber as a student from a non-CS background and little experience?

Currently working on my MS Finance degree, graduating in December. Working on my resume and was wondering if I should include a projects section (which would be projects/assignments from classes)?

I don’t have much experience as I went into grad school right after undergrad (graduated December 2021).

How realistic is it to land an AD position as a fresh grad (with a doctorates) and a handful of pharma & FDA interships? Context: I'll have over a year of (consistent) work experience at a large pharma company and I have prior leadership/mgt experience (< 10 yrs) in a gov't role prior to changing careers and pursuing a doctorates.

Also, whats the pay difference between Sr Manager and AD at a large pharma company? TIA!

What is system Integration Advisor, Grade 10 in NTT data comes in hierarchy and can I know the hierarchy

Anyone works for Humana um administrative/support . Would like to know salary,day to day job duties. Any advancement opportunities?

Heard that in a Zoom call with all 2024 PE candidates today, the head of CPI was encouraging everyone to sit out of oncycle if it’s this early. If true, that’s huge given that CPI basically runs the game

I recently graduated with a BS in Management and working in the healthcare field as a Referral specialist. I want to continue in this career path but unsure want Masters program would be best fitting. Please suggest a Masters programs/certifications that will align with this??

I’ve been an art director for 10 years and I want to switch to become a commercial director. I’ve studied acting for 5 years. I have 6 videos on my reel, all commercials. Any advice on how to start?

Hi Fishes,

I am currently having an experience of 3 years. I want to get into Data Science field. Have been preparing with the concepts mostly through self study. Will I get a job without any experience in Data Science field

I'm trying to choose between IBM Corporate Strategy and Innosight. I like both opportunities. Innosight pays more, but I've never had a big brand like IBM on my resume. Additionally, I'm worried whether Innosight's exit opportunities are slimmer than IBM. Would anyone have some advice on what I should pick / how I should think about this?

Currently a Practice Manager at Pediatric office and non-trad pre med student majoring in computer science and I want to break into Tech now . Mainly Data Analyst . Does anyone have any suggestions on any courses or routes i should be taking besides finishing my bachelors degree?

Which has more job openings python with django or python data engineer and which is more easy and money wise good for 3 years experience?

What are some roles that change professionals have left consulting for? Would love to know org, function, and pay range if possible. TIA

Does anyone have any career insight for a tax associate in corp dev? Is it as lucrative as regular corp dev? What do you do on a day-to-day basis?

How hard or easy is it to transfer groups within EY?

how in the world are people passing REG?? i just got to R4 and i feel like i legitimately know nothing like I’m doing quite horribly on all MCQs so far

Hi fishes,

This annual appraisal I have got a good % of appraisal increment on my salary but I was not promoted to a senior developer (although I have been mentoring a junior dev in my team and been part of building the project by implementing new technologies and tweaks) and my total YoE is 3.5+ years. What could be the reasons? What should I do now?

Thanks in advance!!

Make 235k tc in tech consulting. Is there a role on the sales side where i can transition to and make more? 9 yoe.

Anyone move from big4 tax to private equity tax? What’s your experience been like?

Need sincere advise on this
I recently resigned from Infosys (still on probation) - while discussing with my manager and lead both of them told me that - they cannot give me hike as the current in hand offer - however chances of on-site is possible… but I need to complete at least 1 year in Infosys.. Current offer in hand is from a Captive & they have fixed ctc - what to do?

Thoughts on CVS Health?

Do you have any book/video/whatever recommendations for how to be a good manager/lead? I'm trying to make the transition and get more responsibility

does anyone else feel pressured to go to grad school if they want to become a data scientist after analytics consulting?

Favourite Super Bowl spot?

McK associate equivalent at Accenture consulting?

Did first set of redlines for a partner. Have ten years experience doing what this partner does but I am new to working with him. Said I did about a 7 out of 10 on that job. Not sure how to feel about that. What say you all? :) Keep in mind I asked for a 1 to 10 because I cannot talk to him about it for a week or so.

What's the best job in FAANG companies for an IELTS instructor with 6 years experience?

My fiancé just made Aliyah for med school. Long distance is hard but I love my job/firm culture. I wish I could stay, but I’ll need to switch to a firm that allows working abroad in a year at the latest. In a year, we get married and I make Aliyah too. I’m afraid to tell anyone at my firm. I’m also looking for American companies that pay well and allow employees to live in Israel. Thoughts? Advice?

Hi! Would you be kind to spare some likes? I want to start putting this app to use! Thanks in advance:)

I want to get my masters in HR, but I also want to get my phr.. is it better to get one over the other? Or should I do both. Are there any masters hr program someone can recommend?

I really like finance, but I want to be a sole proprietor. Any ideas of what I can do besides making my own hedge book?

I have got one good opportunity.
They need me in one month where as current employer asking minimum two months.

What will be the way so I can tackle with them.??

We in here!!

When do you plan to move back to settle In your home country? And if you don’t plan to, why not?

Omg so happy to find this bowl!!

Any African / carribean spots I should check out in Boston?

Drop your flags! 🇨🇩

How bad is racism in consulting?

What r y’all doing for Naija independence ?? 🇳🇬

Anyone doing Carnival in Notting Hill?

Anyone here from NYC? We should all plan a happy hour or meetup! DC and Atlanta blacks always doing something lol

This diversity thing is almost a joke....seriously. A lady says her goal is to focus on promoting women and she is celebrated. What if a man said the same thing regarding men....? where is fairness?

Thank you for creating this bowl! It’s refreshing to hear about topics other than racial rants.

Feels like home; I can mingle freely without worrying that my statements/questions would annoy others.

Anyone celebrating NYE in Accra? I am looking for events

Any Jamaicans in the NY area?

Which cities have the largest foreign (Carribean, African, Afro-Latino) populations in the US?

Who’s going to Trinidad carnival 2020?!?