Have my sights set on FP&A. What skills or certifications do I need to make myself a competitive candidate?

Leaving the food industry after 20+ years as consultant for worldwide restaurants. I'm considering to switch career, Product Manager , Data Analyst or similar ones. How did you change career?

What are some of the best paid medical fields that don't require a doctorate? Certifications are absolutely fine. I just can't afford to go into doctorate-level debt

Hi folks,

I have been offered a position on Senior Consultant/ Deputy Manager at Deloitte India for 4.5 years of exp.

Is this position/role normal for years of experience I hold?

I'm being asked to be involved in product pricing for the first time, and lack any knowledge or experience in that area. Any suggestions on courses or books or websites? I'm considering the Pragmatic Marketing pricing course, so would be interested to hear from anyone who has taken it.

I am a 25-year-old first year associate fresh out of law school at a small civil litigation firm. I went to a good law school and work hard. I’ve been in this position for about 5 months now and I keep messing up. Losing track of tasks. I have never felt dumber. Any advice? Should I be doing better at this point? I’m a licensed attorney!! Is this normal?

Hi Friends, I have 3 years of experience in non technical role. But there is no growth. Planning to do AWS solution architect course. Is it possible to shift to a job without experience. Any suggestions.

Thanks in advance.

I am in a tech IC position. One of friends switched to FAANG by converting the profile to consultant profile. The friend who might have less tech knowledge than me is now in FAANG and earning more. If the end goal would be that the friend might one day be a product manager and me an engineering manager taking instructions from the same friend, isn't consultant profile an easier path to growth. I had been practising DSA for years and the competition is only ever growing.

For those who have passed the CIPM exam, what is it like (and how does it compare to the CIPP/US exam)?

Is being a radiation therapist a good career? I have a nutrition and exercise science bachelors degree and was thinking to do an associate’s in radiation therapy. Would I be able to do a bachelor’s in radiation therapy if I transfer over some of my credits? is this a career with good status?

Just graduated w a FT offer at a T2 (S&O, OW, LEK). However, full time start date has been pushed to next year. Is there any way to recruit for MBB in the next coming months? (Realise that hiring is low because of COVID)

Had two final rounds w MBB during UG recruiting and if I have to wait several months to start FT. Iwould rather start a career w MBB if at all possible.

I have a business idea in the VR/AR space utilizing AI. However, I lack skill sets to evaluate viability or to create an MVP. Neither do I have a network to tap into.

My plan is taking classes to deepen my knowledge while joining and actively participating in communities to find collaborators.

Does this approach make sense or do you recommend other approaches? If it makes sense, do you have any recommendations for classes or communities?

Look forward to hearing your experiences and wisdom!

Received an offer with Parthenon in London for AC role. Is it a good pipeline for PE exit (in the UK or India)? Any thoughts and examples will be highly appreciated! Cheers!

Currently working as product owner with a tier 2 Product organisation with a CTC of 33 lpa and company is quite stable and old. Just got an offer of 48 from a series B funded startup in AI, is worth taking risk ? My yoe is 10 years in Product management.

I have worked in four different types of pharmacy and I don’t really like anything so far. I don’t know what to do anymore. Right now I don’t feel like I can do any of these jobs forever. The types I have worked in are:hospital (pediatrics ), retail, specialty and a call center.

When it comes to the digitization of healthcare, how important is it to have tech exp vs. healthcare exp? I understand it’s ideal to have both, but healthcare seems so far behind other industries. Is it better to go into tech for a few years and then go back to healthcare and try to become a change agent?

I want to get into AAS 😭 CMASS said I didn’t have enough experience to enter as a senior and FAAS is doing a hiring pause 😭😭😭😭

Anyone go from SaaS / licensing sales to services (strategy & implementation) sales?

I'm thinking of moving from large cap tech to large cap consultancy firm to help build the resume and round out my experience. I enjoy and do well in licensing, but I'm fairly young in my career (<6 years) and received a great offer to make the move.

Big fan of the org and team I'll be joining as well.

Thanks!!

TC ~$300K

Do you count internships towards your years of experience? I did 20 months all together interning but not sure if that moves my needle from mid to senior when job hunting.

Recommendations for books and podcasts on business, strategy, management, etc. that have helped your career?

New York folks:
Are you aware of the CPA exam credit extension to 2021 for NY CPA candidates impacted by COVID19? It’s on a person-by-person basis and you need to request the extension. Has anyone tried doing this yet? Can anyone shine more light on this? The extension would really help me, but I’m not sure what more to tell them in my email than the fact that I couldn’t sit for the exams this Spring/Summer due to test centers closing in NYC.

My ECD keeps changing our work before it goes to client and it's cost us making good work. Our books are suffering because he can't get his hands off the tools. Our books are only full of spec now.

What's the best way to switch from sales to completely marketing domain? Have been taking up product marketing initiatives and content management as secondary KRAs to develop a base(My primary KRA is business development). Can someone suggest how we can go about the switch and how can we show value to recruiters when switching jobs?

Any reference for Alteryx Developer? I’m advanced certified.

What are some questions you always ask during your interview? I feel like I need to be asking more.

Hi all,
Anyone working in Nineleaps company Bangalore?
Please share your working experience? Hows the working environment and about work life balance?Nineleaps

I'm a licensed civil engineer, in project management. I have over over 18 years of experience. Working in land development as a project manager as well as doing design. What is an appropriate salary, in the Durham/ Raleigh area?

Can someone please tell me...once documents submitted in coforge candidate portal...how many days will take to offer release...HR is not responding to the mails..

Can anyone give salary insights for IR / PM / Client relations roles for associate positions? (All in, bonus/base) if personal experience, please state the type of firm! TIA!

Abused and isolated as a kid. I have terrible memory. Like I don’t really remember the past few months except in broad strokes and memories of my childhood are more non existent than existent. I’m working through this with my therapist. Does anyone have any experience with emotional and memory repression? Curious on your advice

Anyone else experience of a lack of passion for the job in this Covid world? I just feel like I’m excited about what I’m teaching because so many techniques are not at my disposal. I also feel exhausted by the mask. I’m all for wearing them, but wearing it all day drains me. Any helpful ideas to reignite the passion?

Does Accenture give any extra days off as a result of COVID-19?

Does EY GDS and EY Global have separate sets of clients or does GDS aide Global in its operations ? I have an SAP offer from GDS but worried if I'll actually get any direct client exposure.

How long does is usually take to get staffed on the first project? Joined 11/15 and still no project... Fyi, I am in the commercial side. Should I be worried? Ive contacted my RM couple times and am reaching out to my network 😢

Hi folks,

Can I switch my role from a Java Developer to a Salesforce dev in the company itself?
Need views on this.

Hi Fishes, Need to refer a CV. Currently having ED TECH experience. Skills- Secondary research, correlation, regression, SPSS,using power BI for presentation, Stakeholder Management, KPMG DeloitteNewcoTata ConsultancyInfosysZS AssociatesEYPwCBoston Consulting GroupBain & CompanyBooz Allen HamiltonBDOUnitedHealth GroupDXC TechnologyWhiteHat WalmartEricssonRoland BergerRSMNielsenS&P Global

HCOL audit SM looking to leave big 4. What should be my comp expectation?

Had an interview yesterday and the interviewer wanted to understand what I did - even 1 month gap between jobs - from 2009 to present 🤪 Not interested in the job anymore tbh

Have my first call with a recruiter regarding a job they reached out to me about on LinkedIn. First call I’ve ever take regarding industry. Any helpful tips on what to ask? I don’t know the company

Looking through big 4 transparency salaries… does Baker Tilly just have awful pay for tax or is it just too small of a sample? Why do they pay 10-25% lower than all other firms?

Can anybody speak to how much they pay tax managers MCOL?

What are some of the more common exit jobs that audit managers take?

Any recommendations for an accounting recruiter with a national job database? Finally taking the plunge and want to use a recruiter. I'm looking for a remote only role as I don't know where I want to live.

Looking for an accounting job in industry (remote). Any recommendations for someone with a tax background?

Very new to being headhunted by recruiters on LinkedIn, should I be concerned with sending recruiters my resume or anything along those lines if they’ve messaged me?

83k in industry senior accountant, is that bad? When I said $90k they said they can’t do that and told me $85k is absolute max. Should I keep looking?

Anyone make the switch out to IT type work? Just not enjoying the BS in accounting and want something more chill.

Anyone switch from core tax to either advisory or an HR/IFS (internal firm services) role?

Has anyone heard of Lurie LLP I’m seriously interested in their private client service/wealth advisors

I’m in my 2nd year in audit. I want to pivot into management consulting within a big 4 or MBB. Has anyone seen someone make this lateral movement? I’m not sure how feasible that is and what steps to take. I’m also down to discuss further with whoever is comfortable in connecting.

Is applying a few days before the “Apply by” date too late? Do most decisions get made early on/they don’t wait for all applications before interviewing/hiring?

Anyone have or know of any fully remote opportunities? Assurance/Advisory preferred. I’m an experienced staff in assurance for context. Would love to connect if you can help me out. TIA

How many years does it typically take to become a controller at an investment management company? What’s the salary like from your experiences?

Anyone pursued a MSL in Taxation degree? Did it open up additional opportunities? Trying to get into tax planning/structuring but don’t have a JD (not interested in practicing law). Currently CPA/MST.

I've decided to leave public for an Accounting Manager position in private. What are the different types of companies to consider and the pros/cons? What are the best ways to get the position? I'm leaning toward GL accounting at a publicly-traded company. My background is 3.5 years audit and 2.5 years technical accounting advisory.

I am financially secure (husband now has a high earning job) and looking at what options for "moon shots" at chances of real wealth generation with my years in Big 4 (10+). Month to month cash flow isn't a concern anymore so i can focus on opportunities for bigger pay days. Ideas from the hive mind?