Has anyone transitioned to MSFT into non-software engineer roles? Did you feel that a referral was critical in getting noticed or not? Found an interesting role, but haven't had much luck in the past

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Of course a referral is critical. I went to a no name undergrad, at this point networking is the only way I get anywhere

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PwC 🐠, I interviewed with the firm about 6 months ago for a Senior Associate position on the forensics team. I wasn’t extended an offer because the position was given to an internal transfer, at least what I was told. I tried reaching out to the recruiter I worked with last time but the email bounced back and wouldn’t be delivered. I was hoping to see / reapply if the group still was looking for seniors.

In your opinion, would it be best to reapply as a cold application?

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Happy Monday fishes!! What are the best job posting sites in your opinion and which ones have a higher success rate?

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I am working with a startup as a Business Development Manager and currently based in Delhi.

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for data science position .

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Looking for a new role - Sr Mgr Corp digital marketing Chicago (reorg things are changing). Any leads or ways of networking with other firms? Please lmk! I’m a top performer, would love a referral 💕

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Hi, anyone from PwC here and ready to provide a referral for my wife for a testing role posted on LinkedIn? Thanks in advance.

Hi All,

I’m looking for testing openings. I have around 3 years of experience in both manual and automation testing.Could you please tell me do you have openings in testing roles?

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Hi Fishes,
I am looking for a referral in TPM/ Senior TPM role. Kindly let know if either of you can. TIA

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Folks with a MPH, where you at? Comment below what role/industry you’re in. I’m interested in exploring new fields.

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Can anyone provide me a referral to Linkedin?

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