Has anyone attended the national black mba conference in the past? How was it and was it worth it?

Best GMAT prep books/ material ?

Is it hard to get into Salesforce? Big 4 consultant with 10 yoe, mostly in ERP/CRM implementation and program/project management, have Salesforce Admin cert but not much hands on experience due to mostly management exp, looking into Director TPM roles - should I apply? Or should I wait until I somehow gain more hands on SF experience?

Hi fishes,
I need guidance for EY GDS SaT_Strategy Hub_Senior Analyst. I have 1.5 Yoe but the role mentioned 3-6 yoe.
Is it still worth applying or is there any analyst role for this?
PS: experience post Tier 2 MBA

I only applied and was accepted to one deferred MBA program (Darden) my senior year. It comes with a $30k scholarship, but at this point I only find an MBA to be worth it if it’s mostly covered. I have a 710 gmat that’s good for a couple more years, is it worth retaking to see if I could be eligible for more scholarships? At that point, should I just apply to more schools if I retake?

How much should a procurement analyst make in New York City?

MBA
2 years at a big 4

I am a graduating senior with a CS degree about to start my job in IT (low code, mostly using data tools) at a biotech company. My goal is to be a solutions architect within the next few years. Besides sol. architect cert and other AWS certifications, what can I do to put myself on the path to becoming a Solutions Architect ASAP?

Looking to apply to manager positions at S& and ATK, 7 YOE strategy consulting at a boutique with top 10 MBA , just curious what is rough range for comp? Thanks

What is the obsession and appeal for MBB among MBA grads? Is it really that amazing - from afar it seems like it may be romanticized (maybe not the right word) among applicants. I know it’s way better than the work I do now, so I’m not knocking MBB at all. It’s super impressive. Maybe a better way to phrase it is that MBA applicants seem to have a fairy tale view of consulting as a whole. I get the impression that people think a job in consulting is a magic ticket anywhere

Ok NOW I can finally say I passed all four parts of the CPA exam. I can’t even begin to tell you all how hard of a journey this has been for me and how much sleep I’ve lost throughout these past few months. It was all worth it though. I see people are announcing they passed on LinkedIn so just practicing again until I finally do.

What industries is the CFE certification used for? How does it compare to CPA in the length of the material and difficulty? Do most firms pay for It?

Hi Guys, I am on a Systems Engineer position at TCS working in middleware technologies in integration area with 3 YOE, having GCP certification . Now I want to switch. Can someone suggest me for which job position I should apply in Capgemini?

Does anyone think that UK Consulting significantly differs from US Consulting? For instance, there seems to be far less emphasis on an MBA in the UK for career progression

Hi everyone.

I need valuable suggestions from you all! I want to migrate to Canada and settle the after getting a PR. I am an associate looking for masters degree in analytics or management field. Budget is limited but can extend it till 35L INR. Tam only considering courses with duration of atleast 16 months so that I get PGWP (Work Permit) of 3 years which would improve my chances of PR.

1. Is this a approach correct ?

2. Any suggestions about course or university ?

Interview with Deloitte for Healthcare Ops transformation Senior Consultant. Wanted to know what salary range i should expect. Candidate with post 6 years of experience with Top 20 MBA degree. Currently at a competitor.

what’s the return offer for non MBA GSAPers?

I’m 1 year post-MBA and was just let go despite top performance results—firm is not acknowledging COVID layoffs, though. Given 5+ YOE w/background in tech sales could BizOps be a fit? TIA!

What is your plan B if you don’t get into any of the schools you have applied to? I don’t have one

Hey Fishes,

I'm looking for a job switch in HR domain. Having 4+ YOE and holding a master's degree in MBA HR.
Looking for your support.
Also, I don't have sufficient Likes to DM so struggling to unlock the same.

Is Marathahalli a good place to live with family? Will relocate there from KOLKATA 🙂

So I've been noticing that when I get moving in my body, my mood changes almost instantly to a better one and my sleep at night is so much better. Would you all be interested in a 5 day challenge this

How do you explain a small resume gap?

Is there any requirement for Senior Software Engineer?
I am looking for a job change.

Just signed my offer! Is there an internal bowl I can join?

Any off beat documentaries to recommend? Just watched the Barkley Marathons.

Do you think if Buick just stopped advertising that their brand value would go up?

So I’m charging jobs due to unforeseen situations to another company as a assistant manager and I wanted to know is it unprofessional to turn down a job after you already accepted the offer to take another companies offer if the pay is better by $5000-?

Thoughts on 3-page resume?
I come from a very varied background and can't fit it all on 1 page

How does WLB/hours change as you progress within McKinsey(BA->EM->AP)? In other words, do you work less hours at McKinsey when you become more senior?

I got a an offer with 12.45 as ctc from cognizant. What is the in hand salary?

I just got married and my wife is a US citizen. I need to file my green card application. Does anyone have experience on filing on their own or lawyer recommendation ?

Planning on getting married in a temple in the US. Does anyone know what all paperwork (eg marriage license, certificate, registration) I should be thinking about and how to get it done?

How do we think COVID-19 is going to end?
A. Vaccine is found
B. Testing, social distancing stamps it out
C. We develop herd immunity to it
D. We learn that it’s not as lethal as previously thought

✅

Please share templates for writing: a good thesis statement , hook, evidence, visual analysis, functional analysis, contextual analysis, comparisons of works of art, attribution of unknown works, art historical interpretation, argumentation

What are your favorite groups and dramas? I’d like to start a list of things to explore.

Job referral- Eide Bailly is looking for remote bookkeepers, accountants & tax professionals. Let me know if you need a referral.

In your opinion, which top firms offer the most support for Black accountants?

Anyone at Microsoft? My dream is to work for Xbox. Would love for some guidance. 🖤

For us, what’s the best big four firm to work for and why?

Are there any entreprenuers in this group?

Would you ever mentor a junior accountant at your firm? Do they reach out to you? I really would like to help more younger people get into the industry.

Anybody work in ethics and compliance? If so, what’s your current role and previous experience? I’m curious what my career path could look like in this area. I previously was in public accounting

Curious how everyone is doing with their coworkers these days amidst the current political climate. I know our field tends to lean conservative so just curious how you're dealing.

Now that the holiday season has arrived, what's on the secret wish list for Black professionals in the accounting world?

Anyone in transactions advisory at Deloitte, KPMG, PWC or Valuation at Duff & Phelps? Would like to understand the culture there. EY is not working for me.

Happy Juneteenth y’all. While I know we have a long way to go, we’ve also come a long way. Stay blessed and I’m rooting for y’all.

Self-Promotion Alert: In association with my upcoming personal finance blog, I have a draft of a blog post about paying off my car that I would love to get some feedback on

DM me if you’re interested

Work-Life Balance Thread 🌱

What are ways that you separate work and personal life? Tips, practices, resources?

Drop them in the comments below, help another user!

Promotions finally announced to all staff and bonuses in the this pay period. How's it looking for the rest of y'all! Generally happy or more ready to bounce?

2020 and this first full week of 2021 were the pushes I needed to finally get a therapist. How are y'all holding up?

Any thoughts to the group on the states opening up?

AZ here - I think it's too soon

Come on peeps, let's show the world accountants aren't boring..... or are they?

How far into your career did it take before working at a place that had black people in leadership positions? I have yet and it's making it hard on me to seek out mentors or even friends