@FirstNewYorkSecurities User. How long have you been studying & testing for the CFA?

Is there a way to gain some modeling skills from FDD? My plan is to exit as FP&A or Corp Dev but I heard they are looking for modeling skills. I know that working I can try to move to IB and then try that route but IB hours seem to be too brutal for me.

Is anyone currently in FAAS Digital Analytics practice that can share some insights of what your work experience has been like? Really interested in learning more and potentially pursuing this. Thanks!

Anyone ever transitioned from account to integrated production? Any tips or suggestions?

Got offer from BCG for ECT. Read numerous comments about ECT being not attractive compared to Generalist track. Also heard challenges about billability/utilization. Any views/ guidance appreciated!
I am not super keen to become a partner (selling) and main reason to join will be working with different clients, smart talented people and a good brand. End goal (at the moment atleast) is to stay for few years and return to the industry. 15 YOE

Art Director.
Sr. Art Director.
Art Supervisor.
Group Art Supervisor.
VP, Group Art Supervisor.
VP, Associate Creative Director.
VP, Creative Director.
SVP, Creative Director.
SVP, Group Creative Director.
EVP, Group Creative Director.
EVP, Executive Creative Director.

Seriously: why so many levels? Sounds like a lot of BS… basically should be: Art Director, Creative Director, CCO. Agree?

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.

Does anyone who switched from consulting to product management have any recommendations of h helpful PM books, courses, or programs?

How possible is it to build a US-based career doing global public sector work while not being in New York or DC?

Currently a Manager at Accenture in Public Sector. Living in a progressive US city with a few direct flights to Europe, but definitely not New York or DC. PhD in public affairs. Actually I'm on the hiring roster for a P3 role at the UN.

Considering some life choices that would keep me living where I am though. Debating if this would kill hope of global work.

Boomerangs, did you guys come back to a different firm and/or group after your industry detour? How hard was it?

Tips for bankruptcy associates who eventually want to move in-house? 3rd year associate in bankruptcy/restructuring group doing mainly bk lit but a few deals too. Need to stay in BL for at least another year for the money, but eventually want to move in-house. The path to in-house seems more straightforward for general commercial lit or more standard transactional practices. Any tips for someone who’s practice is a bit of a hybrid (and who will never likely do discovery or handle a depo)

Hi all! Looking for some advice please!
I am looking to stir my career into a Project Management role. I have some work experience in managing IT Projects but don't have the title. Is working towards a PMP Certificate worth investing time and money in worth it or should I just apply for a PM role?
Thank you in advance!

How do PE exits look like for emerging market funds in Middle East (e.g Abraaj group type firms)

Hello Fishes

What's the future of SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) I have been offered this role.

How do I get a job as a Mechanical Engineer if I dont have experience?

I couldn’t get an internship while in school. I have a BS in ME and projects from school under my belt. I’ve also passed the FE exam. I’ve been mostly just doing CAD for a company for the last year by creating minimally dimensioned drawings and moving parts around in assemblies. I want to evolve in my career and be doing more. I worked so hard to earn my degree and I feel like I’m not even using it. But who will hire me?

Knowing what you know now, would you still have entered the industry?

I graduated with my Associate of Sciences in Health Information Management in 2021and I obtained my RHIT this past February.
I am transitioning from 15+ years in customer service/retail to healthcare/HIM.
I recently moved the New Orleans area and I am having a really hard time finding a job away from direct patient contact.
I am currently in a Medical Receptionist role that is drastically underpaid, just so I can gain experience.
Any guidance to navigating healthcare career field in NOLA?

26 male, been offered a Corp dev role for about 140 comp incl. bonus (about 40% raise), F500. Currently been doing FDD since out of college. Smart career move or too early to jump Corp dev?

I was a software engineering consultant and moved to industry last year. To keep things short, I can’t see long term growth for my career and exploring options to be proactive.

My friend just offered to refer me to Twilio “when I’m ready”. When would be a safe time to make the jump? 1/3 of stocks vest in a yr. All vest jn 4 years ($180K). Base: $205K

10 yoe w/ avg 3-4 year tenure. Was at last job but left after 6 months. Current job for 2 months. I work best in a technical/mgmt hybrid role.

I heard more about pwc and the work culture is nice as a new grads....
I am a fresher passed out last year i want to join pwc ...
I am personally into cybersecurity and i just do part time bug hunting and i want to achieve this as my career...
So are there any freshers jobs at pwc ...

What do you wish you knew before becoming a Pharmacist/Starting Pharmacy school? A new tech asked me this after I agreed to mentor her.

What kinds of opportunities are there for senior managers trying to get out of public accounting? Going from mid sized firm to industry. Been through one too many busy seasons. I’m done!

I hope you don’t mind, but I just have to brag. I QUIT MY JOB TODAY. Farewell, Karens.

It’s time we collectively stop agreeing to be abused by customers just because management thinks we should.

Hi Team,
My name is Gaurav Sharma. I'm 28 years old and I'm looking for jobs in TL or AM OPS profile.
Please let me know in case of any vacancies are vacant for the same.

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How does delta upgrades and waitlist work? Do all medallions check in 24 hours prior to boarding? What determines who gets what?

Can anyone please share working experiences till now working with Deloitte India? Deloitte Deloitte India

Hey fish: what are some of your favorite business/self-help books?

What are some sourcing avenues you will use to hire niche positions?

Any tips for someone trying to break into consulting in the GCC from the US? Applying blindly hasn't worked out. Head hunter recommendations would be great as well!

When you say your salary jumped __x, how is that exactly calculated?

Mine was $16k (minimum wage before joining corporate) > $40k (contractor total before getting laid off) > $150k (current FT)?

Is that a 260% jump or 2.6x from $16k to $40k?
And a 375% jump or 3.75x from $40k to $150k?

Or do I calculate it by hourly rate?

How do you transition from big 4 consulting to big law? My clients are all funds, and I do international tax consulting. I have used my connections to refer me into probably 10 big law firms and it’s not working. One most recently came back and said they aren’t interested bc I have no law firm experience. How am I supposed to get it though? I can’t go to lower ranked firms bc my clients are all “big.” … any suggestions appreciated!

I will resign in coming few days. I want my notice period to be reduced from 60 day to say 30days. I am not occupied in client project currently. My question is to whom should I talk to get my notice period reduced? What is the process?

If you relocated from California (LA) to Washington state (Seattle), what will be the compensation adjustment? Will it be significantly lesser as Seattle is a MCOL vs LA an HCOL? Also, will only the base be adjusted or bonus/RSUs as well?

Need to travel to Canada for some urgent work, can I do the mandatory quarantine at a friends place? He’s got an empty apartment. TIA

How do I work 55-60 hour weeks and have 50 percent utilization?

Thoughts on that cfa institute email today. Are you changing test center location? Currently registered for DC but I think if a location is going to close that’s probably up there in likelihood.

Seriously need to up the study game rn

Has anyone without any financial experience taken the CFA? I work in a different industry and I want to take the CFA in order to get hired into a bank. Has anyone done it?

Highly recommend this one cfa your Dm me

Who believes the whole 300 hours of study rule of thumb?

Thinking of getting a CFA; would appreciate recommendations on test prep providers.

Registering for the December Level 1. Any suggestions on the best place to get study material? Is there a problem with buying used materials from last year for less from a private party?

Any recommendations to get through L2 FSA? The materials are so dry....

Anyone have level 3 practice exams they can share? Willing to work something out

Anyone done level II while working tough hours? How’d you manage the time?

Anyone else doing the level 1 CFA final review with Kaplan? It’s like a workshop from the 22-24th?

Have people started studying again for the exams since the new dates have been released?

How far did CFA take you? Is it respected within IB? Would love to know if it was worth it for everyone

Want to give myself a whole year to prep for L2 to prevent burning out with studies & work - wise or dumb plan?

Thoughts on computer based vs paper based? I’m taking L1. Time being shorter def sounds like a plus. Are we gonna be the collateral damage of a fresh experiment lol?

Anyone feeling ready? I'm on LIII and have yet to take a mock ...

Has everyone just stopped studying and pushed away their books after the exam delay announcement?

Did anyone ever try to do level II and GMAT at the same time and passed / got a good score?

I got 2021 CFA level 1 materials from Kaplan last year. Am I okay using that to study if I plan on taking the test in February, or do I have to plan on buying new materials again?