Have about a month before starting new job, any certs/things you'd recommend learning? Thinking of getting an AWS cert of something

I have a friend who spent the last 4 yrs as a stay-at-home dad caring for his special needs child. He’s ready to get back in the workforce and make a career change to IT. How does he get started?

Hey Fishes,

Will ECBA (Entry Certificate Business Analyst) certification by IIBA be helpful to me in my career ?

My background-
* B.E in Computer science
* MBA in Systems and Analytics (2019-21)
* It's been 6 months I am working as an Analyst- Data science at Infosys

How far into implementation and execution do you get as a strategist (and what's your specialty). I notice social strategist tend to get way more into the executional portion, even writing copy etc. whereas brand strategy tends to roll off once the briefing process is done. Does brand strategy ever go on shoots or vendor/production meeting and are they responsible for it? Just had an unclear moment where it seemed like I was expected to vet production partners and I didn't realize I should've .

Hi guys, I have got one full time job for 14LPA from 10.5LPA in Coforge for BA role. On the other hand, I have one more offer for Canada and the job is on 2 years contract basis with 80k CAD per annum where I have to sign 2 years agreement as well that I can’t back out once I get the offer. I was interested to go CA but scared in terms of job security, economic slowdown and a big change. Is it worth going to CA on contract basis job declining the full time opportunity in India.

Anyone here done both international tax and M&A tax? Which did you find more interesting/enjoyable with better opportunities? JD/LLM.

Serious question… if I am interested in becoming a CTO/CDO one day, what should I do for the next 5-8 years to prepare for this? Are there specific roles in tech that prepares you for a CTO role? I am currently in sales engineering with over a decade in consulting experience.

I’m geotechnical engineer, but I couldn’t get a good position to allow me to learn more especially, I want to turn to design and softwares , any recommendations please

Hi Fishes,

I have 7+ YOE as a SAP Functional consultant. I am trying to learn and switch in SAP BTP.

Can someone advise roadmap to transit to BTP? Also how much coding involved in BTP?

Is it easy for engineers to become TPMs?

Would an MBA be required to switch from Product Management within LS/biotech to Tech (faang or other b2c)?

First post, not sure if this is the best bowl to use but here goes. I’m wondering if anyone can share a bit about their experience working at MongoDB. I have seen they are hiring for many roles and am curious to hear about their experience. In particular, I would like to hear about software engineer roles. Currently I work on database engine C++ code and have seen some roles that indicate continuing down this stream would be possible with my skillset.

Do PE funds have in house tech DD teams? Currently on a tech dd team that’s aligned to PE transactions and trying to figure out what exit opportunities there are. Thanks for your insights!

Hello I am looking to pivot careers. I’ve worked in warehousing, shipping and logistics my entire life. I don’t have much experience else where. How do I find the right move to make?

Feeling under-qualified for non-FAANG tech product counsel role. Final interview upcoming. I'm a BigLaw junior and pivoted to data privacy/cybersecurity a year ago.

Is this just normal impostor syndrome? Does anyone feel truly *prepared* to go in-house? I have little to no experience advising on product and do mostly incident response, but this seems like a unicorn-level opportunity I can't pass up (great comp, role, and willing to hire me, a junior).

Any insight is deeply appreciated.

Do any of you have side-jobs or maybe hobbies that you make money from? Alternatively, what do you think sounds like a good one to look into?

Any tips on leaving a firm “correctly”? Was about to go “of counsel” with my firm of 6 years, but then another firm whose partners I really respect (and personally like) offered me a partnership position. I predict my current bosses will *flip* (cut off file access immediately, try to beat me to calling my clients, etc.), so how do I set myself up for a successful transition?

Got an offer from Capgemini for 10LPA fixed and also I got an offer from HCL for 11LPA (includes variable pay but mentioned it will be paid monthly basis) , which one is good to join to develop my career growth. Having 4YOE in network security , vulnerability management and selected for the role of vulnerability management in both the firm's
Please suggest me.

Hi Everyone,

I am currently working at Meta as a Recruiting Coordinator under contract. That contract will soon come to term in July. There hasn’t been any talks about extending my contract, so I am getting very nervous about potentially being out of work in July. I am a first gen corporate worker, and I have about 5 years of experience in recruitment. I have also recently finished my Masters in HR Management, so I wanted to jump on here and see if anyone has any tips for landing a new role?

Hi guys,
I have got offer from rakuten symphony SW1-16LPA
And Philips India sw1-12lpa.
Xactly corp ASE-11LPA

Yoe:1.6years
Tech stack:java backend

Which company should i join considering growth,learning and job security.

Does anyone work for an organization that doesn’t complete its background check until after you’ve been hired and joined the organization?

Anyone else feeling like everything is on a one week delay? I’m barely getting through my days

What salary can be expected for an Associate technical Architect with a 6 YOE in total, at Quantiphi ? This is for AI/ML

Thinking about lateraling to Dallas as a PE M&A third year associate from NYC. Which firm do larger deals? Public M&A? KE, Sidley, Gibson, or VE? Can you survive at any of the firms doing 2000 hours?

So apparently the human error was PwC fault for announcing the wrong best picture 🤦🏻‍♂️ I could just see a an EY MD trying to swoop up the Oscar account right now

I've been biking to my home office everyday so I've been wearing gym clothes and bringing a change of clothes with me. When I get in the morning how long can I sit at my desk before going to change?

Considering the FRM certification. Those who’ve taken it, how quant heavy is it? I have a compliance risk background and don’t have a deep math or statistics background. However, I want to expand my skillset. Any thoughts?

Cleared client round and got email confirmation from HCL PM on offer. HR discussion is about to start.
6.8 yrs experience in Automation Testing and currently in Test Lead position. Getting hired for Implementation Analyst/Manager considering my previous responsibilities held and aspirations. My current total CTC is 15.5. How much can I expect? Also do HCL provide joining bonus?

What are the perks offers by PWC for SA roles other than monthly fixed salary

Pre-tax 401(k) or after-tax...thoughts?

Just found out I got laid off. Cheers to the weekend 🍺

Hi Team,

Few days back I had a post stating that I would be joining one of the consultancy by end of this month, my question was will my joining date be impacted due to the current tech layoff. Is there a way that the new employer can monitor the post and take necessary action?

I recently cleared all rounds of interview for Mindtree and waiting for the offer letter. However, since Mindtree has been recently acquired by LTI, is there any layoff expected to happen in Mindtree?
Kindly pls give me an idea about how the situation is now in both companies.

Recent cases of PERM approved within 5-6 months? Submitted in early June, hope to get approval by EOY.

Hello! I’m a clinical healthcare worker and am currently working on a master’s in finance to pivot to healthcare consulting.

I’m trying to get an internship next summer (I have the time off work) but am having difficulty finding internships for non-MBA master’s degree candidates. (I have a clinical MA and doctorate & it’s been an auto-reject from analyst internships.)

Would anyone be willing to connect for internships or work for companies that love non-traditional candidates? Thank you

Lady at the front desk, "Congratulations, this is your 100th stay with Starwood Hotels!" Also, I referred to hotel as home earlier today. Don't know whether I should be happy or sad lol

Sitting here in office and wondering , What can be plural of a computer mouse !

All I want to do is curl up in bed with hot tea and a good book. Recommendations for if I ever achieve said dream?

Notice there are so many people with debate experience in consulting. Kinda impressed. Any highly recommended books related to debate or communication in general?

Preferred airline and why?

I'm thankful for my guitar and the one slayer song I learned when I was in in 8th grade every time the person in the room next to me is being loud. Literally works every time.

ACN fishes, when are we getting paid? Today or tomorrow?

What are you currently reading? How would you rate it?

Best consulting firms to work for that will allow 100% remote work indefinitely regardless of what clients do?

Why is Southwest's code WN?

How do I say to my counselor, "be prepared to see a big fall of my utilization because of things out of my control" without sounding like complaining or having a lot of negativity?

Starbucks cashier: "Do you work at the airport?" Me: "No, I'm just here a lot." *sigh

Started my first job out of college ~1month ago and am only at around 50% utilization. Before I fully ramp up, what would be some good skills or certs to work towards? I’m working for my firms management/tech practice and am also open to expanding my coding skills (currently pretty basic)

Has anyone been in a position where they racked up 5-6k in amex expenses because they were late submitting things on time? Did u have to eventually pay it off? Did the firm hold your neck?

Experienced an international airport lounge for the first time in my life and let me just say it is a game changer

Watched the cub win with the team in a bar in Chicago. Best experience 💖👯‍♂️👬👬

A first for me, after 1.6 million miles. Thankful for a delay. The delay on the connector saved me a night at ord Hilton after the ludicrous delay on the first leg.t. Truly grateful united

New Orleans trip- best time to go and best things to eat/see?

Any advice on how to switch from big 4 to tier 1 consulting firms like BCG and MCK?