Good morning consultants! Friendly reminder: please don’t gaffe the usage of excel like these silly U.K. researchers.

Do not store data in columns (16,384 limit) and do not store data in .xls format (only 65336 rows)!

How do you evaluate or follow up on a vendor that utilizes cloud providers for data storage but claims to not have an internal network?

As LTI is giving posting to people in Kolkata recently, can someone tell if good projects are present there? Is there any onsite opportunity as well?

Ladies any recommendation for lash extension in Boston?

Any insight into Ogletree Atlanta?

Currently a Sr. Designer finishing my masters in marketing/pr and am being offered a job as a pr & marketing manager. Is it a bad move to leave the creative side for bit? My goal is creative director.

Senior revving up to manager promo. Only nervous about one thing at the manager level which is having to answer pointed “Why??” questions from higher up clients on live calls. Any one else work through something like this? I’d appreciate any tips or suggestions as I really suck at dealing with unexpected push back.

What are the drawbacks of the firms that have earlier tracks for income partners (i.e. Kirkland, McDermott, etc.)? Is the pay pretty much the same as “associates” your year making market? Do you non-billable admin and business development expectations go up?

Hello,
My skillset: Oracle Identity and Access management, Java , YOE:3.5

My current CTC is 8lpa, i have an offer from VFISLK 11lpa, and expecting offer from Accenture 12lpa.

Can Wipro match the offer?

Considering wlb and job security, i can stay in Wipro if they match the offer.

We need to STOP glamorizing overworking. Please.

The absence of sleep, good diet, exercise, relaxation, and time with friends and family isn’t something to be applauded.

To many people wear their burnout as a badge of honor. It’s time to consider pivoting.

And it needs to change.

Looking for suggestions what the are the critical recruiting metrics Amazonians use or asked during the interview process? Are they anything different from reqs load, screening, interviews, offer hire, time to hire, DEI etc…looking for some great examples.

Going through first full cycle with EY as Advisory PI Manager in Tier 2 city.

What in your experience is average raise for high performer vs meets expectations?

Hi All,
Looking to automate a manual process for the client and thinking of creating macros for with VBA. Has anyone done anything similar?

In the process of learning but wanted to reach out for any tips, tricks and advice anyone may have.

Thanks I’m advance.

What origination % are insurance defense firms giving to the attorney that brings in the file/client?

Manager Ratings: Generally speaking, in consulting, for a long term project, if there’s a team of 6 people (1 person managing everyone, and below that person 5 different people who are associates or senior associates) is there pressure on the manager to give at least 1 of the 5 associates/senior associates a bad review? Assuming everyone performed anywhere from good to great, would a lot of managers feel it would make them look bad to let all 5 have a good review?

What are the cheapest study materials to study for the CFE? I didn’t want to pay out 1k+ for the prep course from ACFE.

Recommendations on emotional intelligence/leadership books, trainings, classes, coaches?

When they say utilization doesn't count for the month of May/June what exactly does that entail? I'm assuming being on the bench for those months will still show on personal utilization reports...

How do you guys start an email when sending an attachment?

Looking for new running earbuds. Has anyone tried the Powerbeats Pro? Thoughts?

Does anybody have good electric standing desk recommendations? Ideally in the $200-300 range.

Do any of the top consulting firms hire into the Engagement Manager level after an M7 (if they had manager experience elsewhere)? I know MBB probably doesn’t but what about other tier 2 firms after that - and asking for US or Canada

What does FCST w/ ghost mean

To those starting the year on the beach: office or home office ...or actual beach?

How many delayed flights in a row until you'd consider calling delta and saying something. I spend so many hours every week in the dang airport 🙄

Im interviewing for a partnerships managers role at Facebook. Anyone have experience with this role and what type of case questions they ask? I’ve made many final rounds at tech companies in the past but have always failed in their case interviews. Is there a resource that is best besides case in point?

Just jumped from 60K —> 110K after 2 years of being very underpaid although being considered a “top performer”.

If you’re on the fence about jumping to another firm or starting to look elsewhere, realize that loyalty is often only skin deep in consulting. Prioritize your career goals, whether they be financial otherwise. Praise and appreciation are nice, but don’t let ANYONE make you feel bad about choices you make for your happiness.

Hilton has the worst rewards program.

Manager Ratings: Generally speaking, in consulting, for a long term project, if there’s a team of 6 people (1 person managing everyone, and below that person 5 different people who are associates or senior associates) is there pressure on the manager to give at least 1 of the 5 associates/senior associates a bad review? Assuming everyone performed anywhere from good to great, would a lot of managers feel it would make them look bad to let all 5 have a good review?

Wanted to thank... everyone.
We complain a lot here but still, thank you for all the answers and support we all provide here.

Always helpful to be able to ask and receive advices.

Enjoy this nice weekend!

Recommendations for books and podcasts on business, strategy, management, etc. that have helped your career?

Wifey is considering starting a YouTube/IG vlog type thing (first mover advantage, I know) - any good computer/tablet things for video editing? I’m thinking something like MSFT surface. Not look to spend too much.

Hello! I’m a clinical healthcare worker and am currently working on a master’s in finance to pivot to healthcare consulting.

I’m trying to get an internship next summer (I have the time off work) but am having difficulty finding internships for non-MBA master’s degree candidates. (I have a clinical MA and doctorate & it’s been an auto-reject from analyst internships.)

Would anyone be willing to connect for internships or work for companies that love non-traditional candidates? Thank you

Recommendations for a wfh office chair? Preferably on the lower end of the range with good height.

How did the mbb 2020 revenues go ultimately? Double digit growth slowed? Just curious