Has the job market for IBD gotten better? I have been waiting for close to two years to move from my current role. My group doesn’t promote anyone unless you fight tooth and nail and I’m paid extremely below street. I’ve become so depressed and really want to switch firms and cities. I did a bunch of networking calls with EBs and MM firms last year. I got very positive responses but no one was hiring last year. Should I even bother or wait a few more months?

What books would you recommend for someone wanting to get better at sales?

When discussing a first technical interview with a recruiter how much time do you ask them to give you for preparing for the interview?

How did you go about finding a therapist and/or coach to support you in your career transition? What value did they add, what would you do same/different if you had the time again and any other tips?

Would you take a freelance gig that would be a promotion (with potential to join full time) with a smaller company whose values you really agree with, OR a full-time offer for a lateral move with a larger company with teammates you know and trust? Of course factoring in all the nuances of covid. TIA!

Anyone has any idea about A&M Dubai interview process

Upcoming interview with large tech company for biz ops go-to-market role. Any book recommendations to learn about go-to-market / sales op strategies for tech?

Deloitte Fish - how much quant is there in your experienced hire cases?

Anyone volunteering with the upcoming CFE exam this week?

Any McK people out there who would be willing to have a quick chat? Considering applying for the associate role. Would love get some feedback/guidance on the application/interview process.
TIA

Hello, I am getting interviews for the tech roles but unable to clear the final rounds. Any suggestions? Mostly, I apply for BDR roles only

Hi! I have 2.5 years consulting experience & 4 years industry (B2B Sales) experience. What level should I be targeting for in cloud S&O. Is IC-5 too junior?

Are we allowed to dish on how ineffective recruiters are? I’d really like to Yelp bomb a specific recruiter for being so ineffectual, unresponsive, negligent, and ghosting

Interviewing for a Director role soon. Wondering how the questions will be? The last time I interviewed was for a Specialist position and the questions were the typical “tell me about a time when xyz happened and how did you handle it?” But maybe these questions are to elementary for Director level? So anyone know what I can expect so I can best prepare?

This is the great resignation, right? Thoughts on jumping for the fourth time in seven years? I’m chasing the pay to get to where I want to be and have an offer but am getting reservations on making a move within a year. Appreciate any similar personal experience.

Western nc CTE interview questions? How do I prepare?

Anyone else feel restless - I'm happy with my job / money but this restlessness surrounds me, want to do something else, something creative, something bigger than a job...

I’ve worked in sales for 12 years (8 years retail sales and management, 4 years inside tech sales and management). I’m feeling the burn and looking for something else in the tech field. I’m making $140k. I have a college degree but no marketing, engineering, or product experience. What other departments/jobs could I jump to and still keep close to my OTE? I’m pretty good at Salesforce and have thought about a SFDC admin type role, but that’s all I’ve thought of so far.

Hi everyone,

I have got the ey hr mail stating i should provide him with aadhar card, information sheet and latest resume for a audit and assurance contract for 6 months as iam a semi qualified CA.

Here my question is should i take this opportunity. Cause since this is only for 6 months. After that, what i can do, where should I try to get the job?

In mid size firms, people won't pay as much as big 4 pays.

Should I take it or am I making a mistake by taking this.

Anyone work in the Healthcare industry? I'm looking into joining Healthcare. I'm currently a Senior in tax compliance.

Answering the "conflict in your team" behavioral question: I feel naive because honestly with my teams, interpersonal dynamics have been smooth because people are generally mature and good natured. Can y'all share some examples that would satisfy this question? I might be thinking too narrowly of "conflict"

Is it acceptable to reach out to a Hiring Manager of an org for a position you are interested in/applied to once you’ve connected via LinkedIn?

How are the mulesoft projects in LTI?

What is the one thing you would change about your firm if you could?

Word on the street about another Big4 Global Mobility practice in contact with another party … a huge deal going to happen … but who, when and how much?

How is the variable payout generally in Accenture?

With the way the economy seems to be going/progressing, what do you see as the future of fintech? How will it be impacted by a potential economic downturn?

How hard is it to get accepted now? I've heard the acceptance rate has gone down in the last years

Hello Everyone,

I have received offer letter from Optum Global Solutions India recently and I am seriously considering joining it(I also have offers from Deloitte USI and Verizon).
My breakup annexure mentions 4 components apart from RRP and PF. Basic, HRA, Flexi, Special Allowance. Either the Special Allowance or the Flexi is not included in the CTC mentioned in offer letter. So I want to understand how the Flexi and Special Allowance are paid monthly. Can someone please help?

Am searching to hire a digital sales rep on a contract base(in the US) experience from 3 to 5 years. Fully remote, Base 36k, current sales rep is making between 4000 to 12000 usd per month from commision only. It is an evening shift. Let me knkw if you are interested or know someone who might be. It's urgent hiring so you can start immidiately if hired.

Hi Doordash 🐠, has there been discussions of layoffs? Is DD planning on doing any? Thanks, from a potential hire

Hi anyone here working for google client through cognizant, refer me for google process (Risk analyst role)

I have pretty strong social phobia and am worried about making friends. I'm going to be working for an engineering company so I imagine I don't have to be really up on the latest trends or anything but how can I talk to people without making it sound unnatural?

Has anyone done Uber as a means to keep bills paid while in transition? wondering if this would be sufficient financially

Best school districts? I looked online but have seen mixed reviews

Just want to say that I've learned a lot in this bowl! Really grateful for people posting questions, do's and don'ts and for the community responding!

Any recommendation for a public place to watch the US F1 Grand Prix together with other folks who couldn’t get a COTA ticket?

Need a new suitcase. Should I go with a Tumi or Rimowa?

Ask media agency for traffic sheets all week. Media agency finally sends @ 4:30pm on Friday. Media agency rep - “If we can get by EOD today, that would be great! Thx!”

3 sheets, 600 rows each

😐

Looks like some bonus numbers are coming out for bankers, would appreciate any insights!

Anybody willing to help a broke kid out with some mock interview prep?

Any staple brands for a first year analyst’s wardrobe?

Does anyone know about Sage Group? Seems to be a boutique firm but not sure about their culture and overall dealflow in the market.

When is external hire IBD recruiting season?

Left IBD to quickly - VP1 opps?

Long story short - was lured into an opportunity to do BD for a large PE PortCo… better work/life balance, but honestly miss the deal cycle.

Anyone know of open VP1 opps right now?

Quick background - former MM banker (think Raymond James, Piper Sandler size) doing FinTech and Asset Management within FIG, but also open to other sectors.

Thanks!

Has anyone who lateraled for an experienced IB role gotten moving expenses reimbursed? If so, how much was it? Thanks

Any advice for moving from being a lawyer to secondary advisory or private fund groups that combine this with placement/fundraising?

Any thoughts on BNP M&A in nyc

Any recommendations on brushing up on PowerPoint?

I can really use some direction. My background, I've worked 2 years in strategy and am currently coming off an exhausting year 2 in investment banking. I didn't particularly enjoy either role and am not interested in moving over to the buy-side or some monotonous FP&A role. Everybody says there's exit-ops aplenty, but I find myself with less options and even more picky than I did as an ambitious T2 undergrad student. Where do I go from here?

What are some great investment banks to work as an associate in the Washington DC area?

Difference in A1 stub bonus when joining in March vs. summer as usual? I’m joining early, but still part of the 2022 Class.

I just graduated from a nontarget in Dec 2020 & am currently interning at PwC before I go back to do my Masters. My initial plan was to accept my full time offer and slowly work my way into IB.

I see postings right now for FT IB analyst programs. Should I even try applying online?

Ik recruiters don’t really read cover letters, but I learned about banking rlly late into college. i’m the daughter of blue collar workers who don’t speak English so I never really knew what jobs were “prestigious”

Have technical interview (pen and paper only) coming up with a BB, can anyone offer advice/resources/suggested way to practice?

Interesting all the noise about these PPT, my take:

The pandemic took all the upside of an IB analyst life (client meetings in person, fancy trips, suit up, worshiped at networking events) and left all the juniors with the downside (long hours, monkey-like type of job, aggressive work environment).

Not that the complaints are not sort of legitimate but you may need to revise the decision-making process that led you to accept a return offer. Specially if you were looking for less hours.

Nyc based. Is it at all possible to make at least 200 base in corp dev or strategy at a tech company? Super burned out but don’t want to take a paycut in base. I realize I’ll never make all in comp the same in tech but if I can match base I’d be content.