Graduated with CS degree. I work in cyber security. What is strategy? I hear everyone talking about how great it is.

Anyone have the CFF from the AICPA and willing to share their studying/exam experience? Curious about required effort, study plans, exam structure, overall opinions of the cert. Thanks!

Trying to chart my next move and not sure what direction to go. All I know is I’m tired of being always “on” in a client-facing environment.

Any podcasts, books, etc I can read for insight into more internal roles like biz ops, corporate dev/strategy, other??

4 YOE total all in consulting. Currently a SC. Clients/work have been commercial healthcare implementation & public health strategy, risk, process imp etc.

I currently work at a medium sized firm and have about two years experience in personal injury litigation. The billable hours and lack of work life balance are really getting to me and I am looking to switch to something else out of litigation, preferably in house. I am also looking to relocate to a different state. How do I go about properly marketing myself to companies that might not take my relocation and minimal experience seriously?

Anyone switched from B4 audit to advisory (ex. management consulting, deal advisory)? How did you start networking / get the opportunity? Any advice?

Are there any tax professionals in the Lancaster, PA area that are looking to leave public? The recruiter for my company says there's no one out there and I get that a LCOL area in Pennsylvania won't have the applicant pool as a bigger city but I find it hard to believe there are no tax people available for the jobs we have.

Looking for advice in context of being a EY SM that will be part of NewCo if it goes through. Would I be better off shooting for MD this year vs waiting 2-3 years for Partner?

I’m working in a large fund; market neutral public market strategy funds; am about to be recommended for a promotion to associate. However, an analyst position just opened up internally in Credit, which is where I aspire to be for the next ten years. More growth and more intellectual challenge. I’m conflicted about applying for a lateral transfer and losing out on a promotion. Will I be missing out a promotion or should I negotiate a promotion as part of my application to this role ?

Recent PhD in life science looking to get into biotech VC. Can’t find much information on applying for these roles. I’ve heard that it’s not uncommon to go in without business/finance experience, but is it actually rare?

Does Lebanese diaspora really command more power in the MBB and T2 in the region? How can others navigate a career here?

Hello everyone. I will be transitioning from the Navy soon and want to work in the cybersecurity field. I have an active secret clearance, BS in strategic intelligence, working on a masters in cybersecurity, and taking Security+ in December. No work experience in cyber, just my education and bootcamp course for Security+. Should I still apply for job that want 2-5+ years cyber experience and/or an active TS clearance?

I’m leaving Big four and heading to a regional firm in DC practicing in Tax. Any advice on the transition?

Recently obtained my aPHR and I’m considering next steps in advancing my career. I am eligible to sit for the SHRM-CP presently and will not be able to sit for a PHR until 09/2023. Any pros/cons with either certification? Should I wait to sit for PHR or go for SHRM-CP now?

Hi Fishes,
I have an experience of 6 years in Production and Application Support. I have worked as middleware administrator as well for Jboss and Weblogic.
But due to the diminishing demands of the role in IT industry , I am planning to switch my career in Devops or AWS which would help me grow.
But I am not sure without any practical knowledge, will I get a job at this many years of experience in a different profile.
Do companies hire for AWS profiles with good packages at beginners level?

Hi Fishes,

How is KPMG digital lighthouse in terms of WLB and career growth? What are the perks of joining KPMG India?

Please give some advice as I have an offer from PWC India as well.

Best companies to get your six sigma classes and how to approach your boss about you taking them??? Fairly new to an engineering position and would love to get my six sigma license. I know the yellow one is mostly free and easy, but I'd like to get into black belt and such. Then I can get more into lean or kaizan

Anyone make the switch out to IT type work? Just not enjoying the BS in accounting and want something more chill.

Currently looking, and I’ve had a few recruiters/shops reach out to me, but they’re all looking to fill Sr.AD roles. Problem is, I’m trying to move up to ACD. Do I change my title to ACD on LinkedIn?

Interested in pivoting to Venture Capital from Fintech Sales. Anyone willing to offer advice and insight?

Working on the tech side of the bank, looking to transition into finance (not IB) & came across the IBI course that helps gain skills like modeling etc. Anyone taken the course/know someone who did?

If I reject Accenture Technology offer, will I be able to appear for Accenture Strategy interview later on? I have an MBA.

Hey guys! I’ve been getting emails from Cisco every week to fill out a form to ask if I am still interested for security solutions spring internship. I’ve clicked Yes each time but I never get contacted for anything further. Should I be holding out hope for Cisco or should I move on? @cisco

Preference and viewpoints on B2B vs B2C ?

What are some realistic exit opportunities? I’ve been doing insurance/damage loss this whole time. Wouldn’t mind doing the same thing either but I just need a pay increase

Hi all,

i got a call today after accepting the offer that there is an automation drive happening in infosys and they want me to enrol to that. should I attend it? it's over the weekend. anyone got such a call. please let me know

Got offer and accepted but other firm that I applied ask for additional interview. Please advisd how to tell them "no" nicely ?

Book recommendations? I’ve been reading atomic habits, and have moved onto Traders guns and money.

Hello fishes,
How is shell project in cgi? How is the wlb in that project?

I’ve interviewed at Tuck, Ross, and Fuqua — is it common to get rejected at all the schools you interview with? And if so, does that mean your application was strong but your interview gave them pause? To be clear I haven’t heard any decisions yet, just anxiety

PwC 1 again, we are live at Craft 🍻

If I'm going through the process with a VC fund and decide I don't want to do VC now (but want to leave the door open in the future), what's the best way to drop out of the process? Don't want to waste their time but want to keep the door open as well

hey, I joined Deloitte in June 2020 as an GPS SA analyst, I just staffed on internal project only providing me adjusted utilization. Now my standard util is 40 and my adjusted is 105... and this project last in another month... by then my standard util might be 20.. will my promotion be affected by this? My target promotion year on TOD is 2022. My manager said we might sell to client and extend this project in September but nothing guaranteed.

Has anyone taken ITIL 4 foundation test?

Bette and Tina or Bette and Jodie? Discuss

Why is PWC looking for so many people in Denver? It looks like they have 70+ new posting s in the past week alone. Just keeping lines in water or what?

Anyone ever have luck cancelling an Airbnb after the full refund deadline passes? I know they have extenuating circumstances and you can get out of one, but what’s the probability that works?

Recommendations for jumping between firms as a C?

What is everyone’s top 1 or 2 favorite books on personal finance? I’m always looking for a new one to bring into the fold of what I’m doing

Have you ever overlapped your last two weeks somewhere with you first week somewhere else?

Never understood or appreciated the value of managing up until very recently. I wish this was a skill I learned from day one. If you learn nothing else in consulting, this one skill is key!

I am currently waiting for the job offer for a consulting firm but I was told it could take several months. Between now and then, I have plenty of time for myself. What should I be doing to prepare myself for the new job? Any recommendations for newsletter/industry reports/books/ coursea courses? Thank you all!

Attending a full day meeting remotely from the other side of the world.. any tips to stay awake and engaged in a meeting in the middle of the night?? Especially for someone that goes to bed early

After 2 years my boyfriend still has no idea what my job is. He introduced me to his grandparents as a financial advisor 🤦🏼‍♀️ close enough I guess

If your role is being closed/being laid off (not due to performance issues) just firm downsizing, do you tell the companies you are interviewing? How to phrase it?

What kind of industry opportunities are possible after 5yrs in Federal Consulting ? (non IT/Cyber)

Anyone working from home feel like they don't really work?

Can anyone compare indochino/suitsupply/enzo/etc to tailors in Thailand? Price point seems to be about the same but will I get better (or worse) quality in Thailand?

So what’s the best consulting firm to work for in the Seattle area? ie who has the best presence with local clients?

Any good books recommendation on effective client communication/business writing?

Deloitte donated $5,000 to that racist woman in Mississippi. Many other companies have asked for their donations back. Who can I reach out to in order to encourage D to do the same?

Advice or Book recommendations on how not to get bothered by others/ friends/ peers? What they think or what they do!
Been struggling lately

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...

I’m switching from pwc to Deloitte. Best and worst changes to overall benefits (insurance/coverage wise and just firm environment)?

A) Is it worth living in SF with the high cost of living? B) I need to save for my MBA in 1-2 years but I really want to move (esp to SF). Just started saving. Should I move somewhere cheaper?

Can any of you Accenture Fish share with me how is the final interview with a Managing Director?