For anyone struggling to find a job in sales, I wanted to share my personal experience transitioning into small business. I started working in HVAC sales in April of this year, and it’s going great. This was after 10 years working in Fortune 500 B2B sales. The industry standard for commission in HVAC, is 10% of gross sales. However, the there is no salary to fall back on. But, if you’re struggling to find a job at a big corporation, give small business a try. Look up HVAC in your area.

I am in process of National Board Certification. I am a preschool teacher but can’t seem to find other preschool teachers who have gone through process. Anyone out there in process or completed their certification as early childhood generalist?

CD salary in SF? Mid size shop

Any insight into compensation at Gunster in Miami? Is it lockstep? What does it start at?

Anyone here works for Johnson Controls? I have heard mixed reviews about the company. Not sure if I should make the jump based on what I’ve heard so far. For context, I am looking at a security account executive role.

Just wondering if I got lowballed, should a software tester get paid 65k, entry level/straight out of college with a CS degree in the DC area

I work as a marketing consultant and I love my job. It’s the career for me and I want to advance my career and climb the ladder. What are some of the typical positions that are pursued after a marketing consultant role? What are some pointers that you can give to someone who wants to advance their career? What are some things that I can do now to prepare me for that next role?

Hi Fishes,
I will complete my Masters in Information Systems from Georgia State University this fall. Banking on my prior work experience of 5.5 years in SuccessFactors implementation (Deloitte USI), I am targeting similar kind of roles at Deloitte and PwC.
Interviewed with Deloitte for SCon position but the offer has not been released yet. PwC interview is scheduled next week.

Can you please help me with the latest pay range for Atlanta location?

Dynamic strategy consulting background (6 YOE) looking to shift to sales/BD.

I know how to sell and build relationships/report.

Does that sound interesting to anyone? Hoping to get to work soon.

Can anyone tell if SAP SDC renegotiates offer after releasing if I have a greater offer from somewhere else.

Is an SDR in tech sales for a saas company typically a very challenging role? Do you feel a lot of pressure? Can the sales skill be learned?

Whats the appraisal cycle period at lti and is there any mid year hike happening in 2022.

Also when do we get the bonus amount? And is it in whole or bifurcation happens ?

I am currently working with fiitjee ltd kolkata as marketing manager. I have done BE in computer sc. And MBA in marketing and operations. I have total 8 years of experience. I want to switch from education industry to IT. I need help.

Hi Fishes,
Accenture offering 20 LPA( 16 fixed + 4 Variable).
YOE : 9.5 yrs
Role : Application development specialist

my questions:
1. Is it a good deal?
2. what is the role of Application development specialist in accenture? will there be any team under me? or I'll have to do task alone?
3. how is the WLB in accenture?
4. Will they revise offer letter if I'll get counter offers?


Thanks in advance

For those who are established, what steps did you take to ensure consistent growth? One thing that has always deterred me is how often businesses fail. I'm looking for an exit opportunity and have been considering building my own thing for a while. Thanks!!

How much salary does jp pay to promoted associates in India? Which are not in tech

Respected fishes need info on starting career in Cybersecurity space..
How and from where to start?
I work in IT Reporting area and want to switch in Cyber .. have around 15 years and exp and handle Team..
Any advise appreciated

Hello Everyone,

I have received offer letter from Optum Global Solutions India recently and I am seriously considering joining it(I also have offers from Deloitte USI and Verizon).
My breakup annexure mentions 4 components apart from RRP and PF. Basic, HRA, Flexi, Special Allowance. Either the Special Allowance or the Flexi is not included in the CTC mentioned in offer letter. So I want to understand how the Flexi and Special Allowance are paid monthly. Can someone please help?

Can you share first year salary for midsize firms? I'm in NJ, but curious to hear other markets. Also billable targets? Thanks!

How is rnd department for java developer in netcracker?

When will the salary be credited in Optum.

Do any programs besides HBS heavily utilize the case method?

DBS Bank vs Bank of America (BA Continuum India Pvt. Ltd.) Agile Business Analyst role,

Which one to join?

Culture, Learning and Growth(Knowledge +Financial) wise?
Offered CTC is approximately the same

I need a mentor to discuss which career path I should choose between prod mgmt and consulting. I am confused and need help. Can anyone help me?
Thanks in advance

One of my client is the greater Philadelphia area is looking to fill two roles: 1. Senior Manager Category Management, 8+ YoE
2. Procurement analyst 2-4 YoE.

When you think a CD you work with couldn’t possibly be a bigger smug fake hipster cartoon of adworld douche arrogance, and then you find out he worked for... Fyre Festival.

The pump is too much of recent- I'm afraid of pump and dump scenario

Hi all,

What to choose from below:

LTI: 21.2 Fix + 10% variable (Role: Specialist: Software Engineer)
Infosys: 20.4 fix + 15% variable ( Role: Senior Consultant)

Experience: 8.3 Years
Skill set: SharePoint, O365, Power Platform

Is it possible that HCL technologies employees can work from any other HCL company office like HCL infosystem.
One of the recruiter told me that you can work from any of the nearest HCL office whether it is HCL technologies or Infosystem.

It looks like PWC has the “worst” paternity leave policy out of all the big 4 with only 8 weeks off then another 4 weeks at 24hrs per week. Anyone think this might change soon? EY and Deloitte give 16 weeks and KPMG gives 12 weeks.

What is project specific BGC in TCS?

How long it'll take to get promoted from P3 to P4 for a leteral entry in LTI?
How much hike is expected for the same?

How can I practice on the “so what” part of my recommendations/discussions with clients? Any particular books or articles that have helped you improve that skill?

I did not get my Salary for this month ie September when will it be credited??

What kind of training do you receive as Instructional Coaches? Do you get a stipend?

Is Salesforce on a hiring freeze for all positions? I feel like I still see postings for openings going up?

Who is looking for a new sales opportunity?
I have openings on our sales team. High intensity environment, startup culture. Great for someone looking to build new skill sets or recent grad looking to move into sales. Holding brief 10 minute calls to go over more details. $60K base, full benefits, uncapped commission. Must be NY based. Comment if you’d like a DM to discuss more

I have a panel interview for a ASL position. It’s in the beverage industry. What would you put for your 30,60,90? Or suggestions for your SWOT? I am green to this.

Anyone else in “I’ll do my job description and nothing more” mode? I’ve gone above and beyond for my company for a while, and all I got was my quarterly bonuses and remote work taken away without explanation. Owner says he wants more “team building” from his florida mansion (we’re in the northeast). Half the company remote, half the company in the office with 0 explanation why. You want us cracking new accounts? Banging out 100 calls a day? PAY US ACCORDINGLY. Don’t piss on us and call it rain

Hey FishBowl Friends, so I’m currently trying to break into tech sales/FinTech and I feel that due to my previous work history, I might not look like the ideal candidate on paper but I’m an extremely fast learner and very coachable. I’ve been a manger at a gym, got my degree in finance, worked as a client advisor at a top 3 auto dealer in the nation and now I’m a project manager at a solar company. I really want something that’s remote and steady, any recommendations on how to spruce myself up?

Anyone have any advice on how to transition from AE in tech sales to Customer Success?

My new company is offering MAC laptops but I’ve never used one before. Will it be easy to transition? Any tips?

I’m concerned that my latest job have been less than a year each on my resume but I’m at my wits end and need to start looking. Do you think I will be overlooked because of the length of time at each company?

Has anybody approached the job search process by rounding up a list of dream companies rather than certain roles? Would love to hear some input.

Anyone here works for Johnson Controls? I have heard mixed reviews about the company. Not sure if I should make the jump based on what I’ve heard so far. For context, I am looking at a security account executive role.

I left my job about a year ago to relocate, make sure it was the right decision and start a side business in the mean time. Now I’m actively looking for a new sales position, have tons of experience, but am struggling to even get a response from job apps. I am wondering if this is because of my employment gap? I don’t have my side business listed on my resume because I don’t feel like I have enough positive “stats” to report yet given it’s new. Any advice or recommendations?

Just finished my degree in managerial science and have a minor in marketing and a Sales certificate. Have had 4 different management jobs. Just accepted an opportunity as a district manager for an Insurance company. Not 100% sure about Commission-based only. Would love to manage in the sales world, and would love to travel on a weekly basis. Any advice or am I aiming for something unrealistic at the moment?

Looking for licensees banker to join chase bank in clearwater area?

If asked this in an interview, how would you answer?
What is the one unique quality that makes you an effective salesperson?

Hi Gang, really feeling the burnout a bit heavy now after ~5 years in SaaS and Consulting Sales. What are some of the most transferable roles AEs can move to post sales?

Howdy Sales Fishes - I’ve got an interview coming up and the recruiter prepared me by sharing that the interviewer may be low energy intentionally. Does any have a best practice for tactfully responding to this behavior or should I just persevere?

“We are fully remote”

Me : Awesome so no travel required at all?

“Well you need to come to the office 3 times a week and the other two you will be popping into potential customers on site”

Me: So not remote at all…?

“No we’re remote, you get two days traveling not in the office”

Boomers and Gen X HR teams are FUNNY.

Hey fellow professionals, how do y’all feel about cover letters? Are they truly necessary or should I only do them when required?