HBS Applicants - How did you differentiate roles and responsibilities from key accomplishments?

How do you be a good manager when you have no idea what you are doing? I was good at delegating and managing staffs when I was in another SL because I knew the material well. In new SL, not as experienced so delegating and managing staffs is so much harder..

Has anybody approached the job search process by rounding up a list of dream companies rather than certain roles? Would love to hear some input.

Turning 28 and hit $300K NW today. Never formally FIRE’d but want to set out a plan for here onwards. What’s some good material / easy reading to start with?

Those of you who have left consulting for Program/Project Management at tech companies (not Product), what do you think of the switch? Have heard anecdotally that work can be uninteresting and career progression suspect, but seems like a very chill, high paying exit. Does this differ greatly if it is technical PM? Would love to hear thoughts.

Hi Pharmacists!
What were your raise percentages in 2022?
I’m very disappointed with my 2.5% raise considering inflation, my good review, and all the extra effort I put in this year for a good raise. Should I ask for more?

I heard a lot of people talking about Colorado becoming the next biotech hub. Is this true?

Anyone in the New York area going to the Seiko 5 Sports x Worn & Wound 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Launch Party??

Is EY GPS not in EY Parthenon?

Anyone have insight on Business Transformation, Digital Strategy Practice in FSO?

I got the impression this was a small but fast growing team on the west coast, and the work sounds like a combination of product, agile delivery, and roadmap dev. But, as an outsider to the firm, I’d be curious for EY-ers’ thoughts/perceptions on the practice. Is it generally well regarded? How is the practice leadership & culture? Is it truly a hot/growing market like my interviewers have portrayed it as?

I am a C3A (hence QVA is dependent on Unit's quarterly performance).
Assume I have 100% allocation for Q1 (from Apr-Jun), and if I put down papers in June/July, before Q1 results are announced, will I get Q1's QVA component in my July's payslip.?

Pros and cons on getting a designation? Been considering going for the CPCU designation to gain some professional development. Which designation did you go for and why?

How much should an entry level underwriting manager make? 10 YOE U/w. Personal lines

I am preparing for the CIPP/US exam using their official textbook (3rd Ed). If anyone has a good outline, would you be willing to share? I tried to create one myself but it is taking way too long :/ Thanks so much in advance!

Hello Fishes, Just curious to know anyone working with any gaming companies (EA Games,Activision, ubisoft, Sega,etc)
Like how do they hire?
Which tech stack they would be looking for?

Only worked at my new job 60 days and I’ve had an epiphany. I will be quitting this new job in 2 weeks to move my life elsewhere. Should I feel guilty? I actually feel very relieved.

What level Azure certification do recruiters start to express interest in? Administrator? Dev? Anything more advanced than fundamentals?

Does Deloitte India give goodies and joining kit ? Though people are posting with pics in linkedin. I have joined Deloitte. But I got only laptop and bag. 🥱🥱

How did you deal with bad impostor syndrome when applying for jobs even though you know you are more than qualified?

Has anyone tried to take an in-person GMAT recently? Are they allowing in-person tests or have you been rescheduled?

Tips to improve on IR (GMAT/EA)?

When should I tell my manager / “recommendor” I am planning to apply to bschool? Applying R1 this fall

Which m7s are known for consulting and/or tech as exit opps?

Holiday gifts for your study group? Yay or nay? In an Exec program if that helps.

Rate my chances: 3.4 GPA, went to top 10 public university, 700 GMAT, URM, female, 1st Gen? Just want to break into UCLA (top 25) and above

Will switching from kpmg into industry before I apply for MBA hurt me? I'll m considering a role in IT risk but I don't want my resume to look weak when I apply to b-scbool

Am I behind the curve if I plan to apply this fall and haven’t finished/started my essays/applications?

Do MBA student clubs use Teams or Slack? Do they use just the free tier?

I just found out that tuck reviews R2 apps on a rolling basis and so it’s better to get the app in ASAP. Does anyone know if other schools do this too? I was feeling good about getting apps in to several schools by the first week of January but now I’m all stressed out about rushing it

As a Deloitte sponsored mba I’m prevented from interning at another consulting firm. What would be the best industry to intern in to set me up best for MBB in the fall of the 2nd year? IB? Tech?

If I go to a non-HSW M7, what are my chances of getting a post-MBA offer from MBB? Just looking for offers/applicants numbers (ballpark is okay).

Anyone who’s started on their essays - how have you gone about brainstorming, especially for the more personal essay prompts? E.g., what matters most to you and why, when do you feel most alive, etc.

Feel like I won’t be ready for R2 this year, any downside in waiting until R1 next year with a much stronger application (ample time to write essays, improve GMAT, etc)?

Aiming H/S/W/Booth

How long did it take y'all to prep for the GMAT? I would need to start from basics for all of the sections just so I can get my fundamentals down.

How accurate are the GRE practice tests?

Is it ok to take a gap year premba? How would that appear to future employers?

From the US but can claim citizenship to one of the European countries through family (I'm first generation and the country makes it a lot easier to get citizenship if you have a recent familial tie back) would that help any for my MBA?

What’s the difference between a 750, 760 and 770. I just took for first time and got 750. I’m confident I can bump it up. Is it worth retaking or is there no measurable advantages of 10 extra pts

Does anyone have a helpful recommenders guide I could give to my recommenders?