Has anyone utilized admissions counseling for b-school? Is it really worth the $4k+?

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EY1 do you ask your clients “are you really up for this project if you need to hire consultants to do it?”

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You got me there. Well! They have better things to do and are ready to pay for our expertise. If you have better things to do and feel comfortable with someone else making decisions for you, go full steam on it!

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Question is that are you really up for B School if you can't do the research yourself?

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I didn’t use one but if they can get you from a lower top-20 school to a top-10 school the payoff is likely to only be a few months after graduation. (See salary on graduation data.)

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My parents did for undergrad and it was a total waste

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MBA is usually hyped up on here....Anyone have a bad experience with leaving a good consulting job to go back for MBA? Loss of salary, loss of network etc.

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For utilization for PY and YE review, does it go through 3/5/2022?

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750 GMAT. Works at MBB. Sub average college GPA. Broad chances of some scholarship $$ from Kellogg or Wharton?

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What is your ytd utilization and Company? Mine is 98% as of the end of june. @ Kroll

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Hi! I’m doing some research on employee benefits (medical insurance, 401k, HSA/FSA, commuter benefits) and was hoping to connect with People specialists or HR professionals in the comp & benefits space. I’m trying to better understand any pain points or challenges you might face with utilization/enrollment. Anyone interested in connecting? Thank you!

Is Design and Innovation Management a worthwhile degree?
I will complete the degree at 30. Focus is on design, project management, sourcing materials, marketing - In the college of business. I have a back ground in purchasing, felt very limited without a degree. Ideas?

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Is an MBA really worth it for a career pivot?

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Is anyone employed at AIG or has gone through their interview process and can provide some insight? I just applied for the early career - strategy & ESG analyst this weekend, and I am wondering what to expect. I just received my MBA this month, and I have a certificate in data analytics as well. No prior relevant experience though.

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Hi all,
Need an advice. I am confused between doing masters or learn tech stack and increase experience and salary.
*My primary goal is to earn more.*
If masters I have to do in US or UK, so GRE, GMAT.
If for learning and tech experience I can learn tech stacks.
But I am confused between this.
Could you please tell or suggest what would be a better choice? Is doing masters in US or UK is a better ROI or be in India and gain exp and earn more by switching?
Currently I am a Java developer.
TIA

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Hi Folks, My Friend wants to switch from Tech Domain to Project Management . Is PMP Certification(1LPA)/Distance MBA(1.4LPA) good or my friend should go for proper MBA?

Tech implementation folks, what is your utilization target (hrs/week)? How many hours do you actually work per week (incl. admin/non-billable work)?

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Any Monitor Deloitte people in here based out of Southeast Asia? What is the avg. salary raise (base + performance bonus) should I expect from 1st year Consultant to 2nd year C? Current performance scatterplot is at highest top right, utilization rate 90%. Thanks!

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Looking for tips. College was not for me while I was young. Since then I have built a great track record at my previous job in sales, succeeded in a project manager internship, and have exceeded at the role for a year now. Unfortunately, I do not like the direction the company is headed in and want to move on. I have gazed at new companies but the lack of “education” seems to be a reoccurring obstacle. Being in the bay area competition for these roles can be a bit tough. Any tips or tricks?

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Hello UXers, PDs, and PMs….
Been considering looking into a Masters degree in CS.. looking to level up my career as my end goal is to be more in a product management role, staffs product lead role. In doing so, it seems that a much more technical background is preferred and requires to succeed.

Is the MS degree worth the $? Or is it just a fancy stamp to put on your LinkedIn?

All feedback and comments appreciated

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If a job posting specifies certain education requirements that you don't have, is it still worth applying or will you be automatically skipped over? I truly believe I have the experience to make the degree irrelevant, but if the system will just skip over me, I don't want to waste my time on these.

What would make a candidate profile stronger for M7 MBA: Deloitte GSAP or 2 Years at Deloitte followed by Product management?

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I am a Tech Consulting Senior at PwC but my primary skill set has been in consumer and retail advanced analytics 5 yrs exp and I have a masters in the same. How should I go about moving to MBB. I am working on data management technologies and its not my thing. Not willing to go the MBA route. Any suggestions on how I can make the leap.

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Has anyone in management consulting taken Day 1 CPT program after an MBA? What school / program did you go for, and were you able to convert to h1b successfully?

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Hello ladies, pls suggest a long lasting, waterproof foundation + powder. Currently using MAC Studio but not very happy with the patches it creates.

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Hi everyone,
I am looking to switch and it would be great if anyone can provide referral for BCG, USA.

What happens after i485 is sent off? Just waiting?

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Anyone got a beat on a great freelance illustrator? Specifically looking for line art that will be integrated into video. TIA!

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Bain & Company Bain & Company fish, could you describe how the referral process works? Does it occur before or after applying? Any caveats? Thank you :)

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Has anyone taken a leave of absence for mental health/suicide/depression? I’m getting there but I’m also the primary earner in my house.

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I'm not sure if I have the willpower to become "successful" in this industry.

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Anyone else think the newfronts and upfronts are pointless and a waste of time? It shows this industry is built on flash, and not substance

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Hi,

Hope you all doing well.

I was working with Mindtickle. And recently got laidoff from Talent Acquisition team.
I'm looking out for change as Talent Acquisition, would you mind to refer in your current organization please Or can refer in your connection if someone has the opportunity.

Thanks
Aditya

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When you give notice of leaving in consulting - do you tell your performance manager or project manager first?

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Hi fishes good evening. I joined CapG on 26th may 2021 as a Associate consultant.  Till this date i got appraisal as well as promotion also.
But this is not sufficient  for a 5 year experience Data Engineer. So i resigned on 12 th june 2022. My current CTC is 9 lpa and i asked them 15lpa for retain. Everything is fine from my Capgemini manager and client manager. Only i am expecting HR Call and that will happen next week as my manager said. Any suggestion what will be next CTC ? Thanks All

What is the best waxing or threading place for eyebrows in Northern Virginia?

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Me when my manager mumbles incoherently

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Am I horrible wife if I don’t get my husband anything for his bday. I have no idea what to get it’s too stressful. He always gets me stuff.

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Has anyone been rejected at the H1B interview in india?

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Is it just me, or as an industry have we just given up on true mentor ship and learning. Seems like we want better talent, and people who understand concept vs tactic, but we don’t do much to make sure that’s happening.

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Post your work from home battle stations. I’ll start:

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How do you deal with being on an engagement with people who are very simply not fun to work with? And not even just not fun but actually unengaging and/or irritating to work with. Starting to see how spoiled I was with first few managers and directors.

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Similar concentration techniques to Pomodoro timer?

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How to best help a new manager from industry that doesn’t “get” Consulting? We keep missing timelines and there seems to be a general lack of plan.

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Hey BIG 4 (and similar) fishes with CPA, interested in remaining in a top notch prof service firm but want WLB more similar to industry and less travel? Miserable at big 4 or similar? DM me! I can refer to internal accounting roles. Best of both worlds, including employee stock, solid benefits, career growth. Join a strong team team. Need CPA, 3+ years and a positive attitude. I am not a recruiter, just tryna help folks out here and happy to refer.

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Not sure if this is the best bowl to post this but I got an interview for UMich Ann Arbor MBA program. Would love to learn more about how to prepare for this, and what the rest of the application process looks like from here. TIA!

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McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Has anyone worked at Kearney and an MBB? What are the differences between the firms? Are there drastic changes in terms of work, comp, and benefits? Kearney McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group

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How do you get recruiters to reach out to you on LinkedIn?

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Anyone ever do a pricing strategy for software? Any insights? Anything would be helpful 🙂

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What are JFK lines looking like ? Would Arriving 30 mins prior to boarding be okay ?

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What firm would you say has the worst work life balance?

A bowl for "thirsty" consultants on travel a good idea or nah? Kind of like that movie about an elite hook up ring for working professionals who don't have time to date

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Looking for Seattle opportunities.. Have almost 3 years of Oracle functional experience.. trying to do something with cloud.. Taking AWS SAA in 2 weeks. Any recommended openings or referrals?

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Are MBB exits really that much better than B4/Accenture? I have recruiters from 4/5 FAANG, a few PE firms, random startups here and there and lots of other consulting firms reaching out daily

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How important are finances and wealth in choosing your husband / wife? Marrying rich, in particular seems like a great plan.

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Question, if you get fired or laid off within the sign on bonus repayment period (normally 2 years) do you have to pay it back? Or would you only have to pay it back if you leave voluntarily?

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I feel like I am getting more judgmental and a bit less compassionate as I get older. Can anyone relate, and any tips to help stop this way of thinking?

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Starting a new job next week. How soon is too soon to ask for tuition reimbursement? 😅

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