Got a first round of online assessment from Bain (AC) in the London office. Kind of worried, any recommendations?

A little humor sprinkled in a resume. Yay? Nay?

Wondering if anyone has had experience with the tech excellence program at Booz Allen? I was hired a month ago in commercial consulting and now they are asking me to do the tech excellence program. I read some pretty bad things about it and am pretty confused

Hey Fishes, I feel the RTO policy in not getting enforced rather it is getting imposed it seems (in ZS across offices). Suddenly from being employee centric they have shifted their focus to ZS culture and values. Let the thoughts pour in!

In my application to McKinsey, do I include past unpaid internships as Work Experience?

I'm 6 months old at D! Planning early promotion next year.. counselor and pm both are backing me.. I need to go to India for at least 4 weeks in Dec ... most probably would be rolling off from current project by then .. would this vacation hurt my promotion chances coz of utilization etc?

Partners- joining a new firm next week at the manger level. Small group (~80 across US), what are some important things you think I should do to set myself up for success? I.e. what would impress you

how long it takes to start with project in global logic?

How can I add names/a legend to this chart? After I add names, I will want to distinguish between two types of companies via color (eg, old companies vs new). Any ideas? On a Mac if that matters

What year of practice did you start handling closings on your own?

Hi Fishes, Almost through with all the formalities. Who thinks Omnicron virus could delay offers at one of the BIG4 management consulting offers in India?

Hi,

I’m approaching YE compensation discussions and was curious to see what folks/the industry are paying for institutional middle-market sales/distribution/business-development roles. I have 3yrs of experience with the same firm and am currently working as a sales analyst for the institutional sales team in NA. I have experience with traditional long only solutions, real estate (primarily value add funds), and a sector specific hedge fund. Any and all feedback is welcome!

What are things to know about buying and operating a laundromat?

Not a big firm, I know. But does anybody have insight in Cowan Debaets?

I want to get out of ID so badly. I don’t mind the work but the hours are just killing me. I just started at a new firm less than 6 months ago and I am already desperate to get out. It is not the firm or the people. I just hate the high billables. I have been applying to other jobs but I think I may need a recruiter for help. Any recommendation for a great recruiter in NYC?

Any other integrated agencies working in Agile across the full agency? Trying to understand how this plays out as we roll it out.

Has anyone taken the SHRM-SCP? Any study suggestions and impressions of the test?

Good for Clemson, glad to see Bama fall. I still think they play in a poor conference.

Anyone have any recommendations for personal trainers in Houston? On maternity leave and looking to get back in shape.

Would now be a good time to start investing and buying stocks? They are on sale but also this thing coulda go on fire a while.. and cash is king. Also, what brokerage firm do you recommend?

At PwC(S&) are evaluations (career roundtables) driven primarily by utilization? How much do reinvest and snapshots play?

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

My mentor gave me great advice today : “Every time I talk to you, you are stressed out with work. You care way too much about your job. It’s just a job. Stop letting work impact you so much.”

Gonna resign today. My lead has been very supportive and helped me grow tremendously. What’s a good way to resign? What points should I cover? Thanks.

Those working in consulting - would you class yourself more of a doer, thinker, or connector?
Generalist vs specialist in nature?

How does your nature hinder or support your role/career...

Hi fish, hope you are having a good weekend.

I'm wondering which skills from consulting would be the most versatile/transferrable and key to learn, e.g., strategy, for consulting or general business acumen. I currently have had experiences in RWE data analytics and management and wanted to see what I can target next. Feel free to provide granularity in your response. Thanks!

Notice there are so many people with debate experience in consulting. Kinda impressed. Any highly recommended books related to debate or communication in general?

Going from government consulting to commercial healthcare... thoughts?

Accenture Strategy T&O - any fishes in this group? I’m interviewing for a role and curious about culture, type of work, interview process, personal experience, etc. thanks!

Is severance taxed higher? I got 1 month of pay but seemed to be taxed much higher

Outside of M7, what is the best MBA program for consulting exit opps? Looking at employment reports, it’s looking like it may be Ross —> ~70 MBB hires

Anyone know what types of viruses are going around other than covid in the NE right now? Been sick but tested negative for covid and didn’t think it’s flu season

Any EY friends willing to provide a referral lol for the a pursuit strategist role?

Recently received feedback that I’m too “transactional”. I take on my tasks, get them done, and take on new ones without ever enjoying the “little things”. Basically I’m a machine but don’t show enough emotion. Can anyone relate and/or coach me how to resolve this?