For KPMG PPMD, how long did you spend at the director level before making it to MD? How long at MD to Partner?

What should I be reading or researching? First gen lawyer here, always been small firm. I’m at a 2 attorney firm now and was just approached about becoming a partner. The boss wants to clean up the books so I can review them and we can discuss. Other than professional connections, I have no idea where to turn for info/insight. I’m definitely interested, but obviously this is a big decision, so I don’t think a “partner? Sure, I’m in” is appropriate.

Made M1 this year.Advisory practice. Secret to fast track SM? Utilization vs Selling work what should be the focus? Any tips who made M1 to SM within 3 years?

I’ve worked in sales for 12 years (8 years retail sales and management, 4 years inside tech sales and management). I’m feeling the burn and looking for something else in the tech field. I’m making $140k. I have a college degree but no marketing, engineering, or product experience. What other departments/jobs could I jump to and still keep close to my OTE? I’m pretty good at Salesforce and have thought about a SFDC admin type role, but that’s all I’ve thought of so far.

Time taken to become a partner in any of Big 4's?

As per my knowledge in EY it is 15 to 20 YOE

Any advice on how to switch from big 4 to tier 1 consulting firms like BCG and MCK?

Hello all. I need career advice. I'm in my 3rd year Bsc(maths). I want to start my career as Data analyst/Data science. I have limited programming knowledge. I saw this IIT M - Bsc data science course, it is worth learning? Will they provide any placements or job offers after the course ?? Or any other courses I can learn more about data science???? How can I kickstart my career in this field. #help

Hi Fishes,

Do any one of you have sap Ui5/fiori certification questions dumps. Please DM.

I don't know if this is a recent change but I’m seeing postings for junior copywriter/community manager roles. Have these roles always been attached or posted at a junior level? Is this merged role worth considering as someone young in the industry with more traditional intern and freelance copy experience.

I am a sophomore at University of Arizona and am a Public Health major while getting a minor in Marketing as well. Do you think this is the best route to get into Pharmaceutical Sales by getting both the health/science and business/sales background or is there better options out there? Thanks!!

Hi Fishes,

I have a 7 year of experience in Service based IT Company. Is preparing for Maang good ? What roles and expectations should I be having?
Or should I consider working in service based itself or any other product based company.

I am really confused and concern about my future

Thanks in advance.

Hi Fishes, I'm in a huge dilemma now. Im currently working with TCS and my CCTC is 10.29 LPA and I hold 2 offers, one with with Bank of America for 17.5 LPA Fixed and with CTS for 19 LPA.
My last date is Dec-30 and I received a call today from TCS HR for retaining me for 16 LPA max.
Earlier,before the call I had Bank of america in mind ahead of CTS for its work culture ,hike %, job security and other benefits. But here in TCS also I have very good role, job security and comfort.Please suggest!!

I work as a Solution Specialist (sales rep) at an Authorizer Verizon retailer. Phone/wireless sales is not something I want to do forever. I have 4 years mobile sales experience and 3 additional years of niche sales/ customer service experience. I’m feeling stuck and every career/job move fells it is a step backwards. Does anybody have any advice on how to power through this or what other routs I could go?

I'm with one of the big 4 and keen on design consulting, HCD, DT. close to 10 years of work ex. How do you think I should go about it?!

Anyone have any tips to transitioning from CRC to CRA? Is a CCRC necessary for leveling up?

Hello All. I have 7 years of work exp in Data analytics & Data engineering team. Right now managing a team of 12. Will PMP certification help in career growth ? Needed some view points.

In a serious relationship for the first time since starting with the firm. Advice on how to balance career and personal life? I promote to manager this fall and want to succeed in both realms

Does anyone have any suggestions for business writing courses?

How can I help people in an impactful way during this corona crisis? My bonus hit and I found out I’m getting another raise amid all of this and I want to help people who are struggling. TIA!

Book recommendations? All genre welcome but I usually read nonfiction

Any company providing opportunities to a BC functional to transit for D365 ?

What do you think of Billions last night?

What will be in-hand salary for 43L base component.

What is salary fo ther quality analyst and software process training clients total experience 4 yrs

How is Specialist - Program & Program Management-640 role in in BNY Mellon?
How is the band hierarchy.

Let’s get this discussion going with…what are your thoughts on this op model change?

Hello, I have a final panel interview coming up for a Strategic Product Consultant role at Procore (Construction SaaS). It’ll be 3 separate interviews, 30 minute each with a Team Lead, a Senior Consultant, and a Customer Success Manager.

I’ve already completed 2 interviews; 1 screening interview with a recruiter and 1 with a hiring manager.

I’m currently a PM for a General Contractor looking to pivot into tech.

Looking for advice to prepare for these final rounds of interview. Thanks!

Currently, onboarding at HCL is conducted offline or remote(online) ?

Hey fishes , To ones who joined recently - I have my joining coming up and I was asked to come to office Location to pick up laptop.

Anything else apart from laptop collection that happens on day 1 ? If it’s just laptop collection , I am planning to ask them to ship it to my home

Basic interview questions for 2 year experienced ui ux designer. Anyone please?

What kind of ratings are you supposed to give your counselee in LEAD feedback? Should be give one less than gold standard to everyone

When do you know that it's time to get off of an internal project? I dont want to let my team and network go but I simply dont have the capacity or energy to do a great job anymore

Anyone know where to get free covid testing near west loop with fast turnaround time for results?

Any 40F interested in connecting?

Help! Need an intervention - what are your proven secrets for managing receipts when travelling? I'm in paper hell...

Where can I play some pick-up soccer/join an intramural league in the city?

New to ofc… no Frnd’s at c2 Bangalore location…. Team is distributed across diff locations.. Ping me if in same boat and want to catch up.,..

Partners, what were some life changes that making partner brought about. Thinking mostly in terms of pay increase, additional security of retirement...but interested in other impacts to your lifestyle

Executive presence - what is ONE thing that helped you the most in significantly improving your executive presence during workshops, town halls, kickoffs etc.

For the Partners and really anyone in a leadership position: how do you motivate your people to take initiative? i.e. inferring next steps and taking action without waiting to be explicitly told to

Big4 Advisory Partners/Principals - how much do you make in your 1st - 4th year as a partner/principal?
Trying to make a decision whether its worth continuing.

Anyone invest in franchises and in particular has anyone used a company called FranChoice to help you match w a franchise?

Question for some of the senior partners on this bowl: do you mind sharing what does the the top end of partner comp look like? Is it like 2-3M annually? And how many years it took you to get there after becoming partner?

Curious what % of partners/MDs have spouses who also work. And regardless of non/working spouse, what do you do to feel a work/family balance?

Big 4 Partners, what is your take on mental health breaks? If an employee in your team takes a mental health leave would they be looked at unfavourably/ would someone’s candidature be shelved if they say they’re returning from a mental health break and looking for a job at your firm?

For those that are home grown (at least 2 levels) into the PPMD level, how has your relationship with juniors that you’ve been close to from the start evolved? Have you had to pull away from them (intentionally or not) or are you just as close? Is the saying “it’s lonely at the top” rung true for you?

Does the concept of local and high value role exist is Deloitte, Accenture or PWC?... been consulting for 13 yrs

How is a Partner’s sales bonus at your firm calculated? Also, what if multiple Partners have connections at the same client when a sale is made? How is the bonus fairly distributed?

Partners,

My firm is immature in guiding development planning. I have energy to accelerate to the next level of responsibility.

What evidence distinguishes an analyst as ready for the next level?

What’s the hardest things you find about being a partner?

How do you identify potentials in people?

Negotiating an offer with MBB. How should I negotiate for unvested RSUs? I have about $400K with a vesting schedule over the next 3.5 years. Thank you!

I thought this question would be best for partners who’ve been in the industry for awhile...

PwC is getting a lot of hate out there :(

Looking for advice: would you stay in partner pipeline at Big 4 or move to one of the MBBs as a principal? I am hearing that with Big 4 getting into strategy more, MBBs will be obsolete soon thoughts?

Would you say being a partner is more demanding than being an industry exec?