Hello biz dev folks! How are pitches going? I know summer is upon us but curious if the threat of recession is affecting anyone. I had my first client say they were holding off on an initiative due to that. But it could just be a good excuse. 😂.

Starting to get more involved in the project sales process - any recommendations for books or resources to develop skills in this area?

Is there an appropriate way to turn down an assignment because it is non-billable? Two of the partners I work for keep asking me to write client bulletins and articles with them, which is great, but now I’m starting to worry about meeting my billable hours requirement.

Wipro UBS vs HSBC project ? Which to join for development?

What can be expected CTC for 7 yrs exp level 9 in Accenture for application devloper project role . Current CTC is 13.92

Hi All,

I have offers in,
Fidelity Investment (equity sec) : 20.5 LPA + 3.0 L (variable) = 23.5 LPA
Wipro (Apple project) : 25LPA
Verizon : 26 LPA
I have got my retention proposal for 23.5 LPA at my current company.

Do anyone have idea on wlb in FIS and verizon. Is it a good idea to accept retention..
Which one to choose?
YOE: 8.0
Teach stack : java, Spring boot,Microservice, docker..

Share your worst client experience? New hire here, just led a bad meeting. 🥵

I am getting a freelance project to create an introductory website for an organisation. How much charges can I quote for the project? The organisation is Bangalore based.

Is it possible to move to the client side from the publisher side?

How is the HSBC project at Capco with respect to WLB and work? And what are some good employee benefits that Capco offers better than others. And also benefits that Capco does not offer but most other companies do?

Hey Fishes,
Been working at D India as a Manager (Not USI) for past few months.
Ask me anything as there are very few reviews available online.
To clear few misconceptions
1. Global projects are available here
2. They've started mentioning Bonus, Gratuity amount etc in offer letter
3. Work life balance depends on Project and managers you work with
4. Inside opportunities if you're the creamy layer
5. PF amount in offer letter is the total deduction and not just company's contri

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Are there any books or other resources that mid levels/seniors/counsel/partners on here have found helpful for the project management / managing junior attorney aspects of your job?

I am not finding a lot of stuff written for lawyers specifically , but there is a lot directed at “managers” in business generally that I imagine could be applicable.

I’ve very fortunate to have a new job. I wanted WFH, but I guess it wasn’t in the cards. Do you think people who work from home are that much happier?

Unreliable coworker help - There’s a coordinator on my team who assists me and the other strategists but literally every time I ask her to help with something she says yes & then waits until the last minute to tell me she wasn’t able to do it/makes up an emergency excuse. Trying to be understanding but this is getting ridiculous- she/parents/dog/boyfriend are sick (8x), forgot about another urgent project (10x), WiFi is down or power is out RIGHT when I ask for help (5x).

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Hi guys
Recently made a switch to Data Analytics space.
Here i am working on Power Bi.
Can anyone please tell me what other skills i need to have.
My current project is enhancement project
I know SQL but i hardly use it in my day to day work.
Do Power BI people really use SQL or only while creating OLAP views or please tell when do you guys use SQL?
Need to know if I am on the same page or not.

SVP group client partner in NYC, Health agency. What do I ask for?

Can anyone recommend a good headhunter that has experience in placing agency strategists on the client side (not just agency only)?

The mornings are when I’m most productive and it never fails.. my one friend/coworker comes over to talk to me about meaningless BS every time i start getting momentum. Nice guy.. but leave me alone.

Ladies in Denver, do you have any favorite groups or associations for professional women? Trying to get more involved in the community and meet great people.

I am devastated. Ive been with my boyfriend for almost 4 years we were taking about getting married and having kids. Then I discovered he was also in another relationship - 2 years in.
He promised her all the same sweet stuff. I'm trying not to be too hard on myself but I'm not sure I can recover from this.

Hi, any tips on leading/having a post mortem with a new client? Articles or first hand experience appreciated! Thank you!

Wow, we are up to 53 silent members! 👏

Is it ever actually a problem for engineers in other parts of the world that US measurements are done in the imperial system?

ELA teachers: when you do read alouds, do you read a whole chapter to the class each day, or do you just read for a set number of minutes?- I.e: 10 minutes a day. (Please factor in books like Harry Potter that have pretty lengthy chapters)

Has anyone moved from B4 to a startup biotech? Position seems really interesting but overall seems risky. They’ve only had a Series A financing

To NYC members: Anyone here planning on sitting for FAR in December or January and would like to join a weekly (or biweekly) study group on the UES?

Anyone know where in NYC could I get one of my pieces iced out?

Verizon or new T-Mobile+sprint

If I lost my wallet and I found out the next day my AirTag GPS on my wallet is at some random house in queens, can I ask the cops to retrieve it for me?

Does LTI not send welcome goodies to all employees ? I just got laptop, charger and bag😐

Hi all, I have offer from IBM with 21LPA and 1l joining bonus and offer from LNT of 24 LPA with 10 percent variable, please suggest which is better

I have completed 8 months in the current org and my Notice Period is 90 Days.
If I resign and serve notice , my tenure at current workplace will be 11 months.
Should I work for one more month and resign ?
Or should I resign right away and serve 2 months notice period and buy out one months notice ?

Please guide.!!

Has anyone successfully used an education benefit? What's the process?

Im interested buta little nervous about my firm because you have to pay up front and then get reimbursed.

Does anyone know where to source an updated list of search consultants. My 4A’s list is terribly outdated.

Thinking about biz dev on the media agency side: How do you find newness in strategy to get clients excited? Isn’t it 100% data now? As if media wasn’t unsexy enough.
How do media agencies do it?

What is the pandemic version of "let's grab coffee". as a biz dev person I am struggling with how to make that initial connection. I offer up calls and/or zooms. Let us know if you have a good tip on how to break the ice with new biz/ get new potential clients interested.

How do you NewBiz pros say “no” to doing work for free as part of the pitch process? What’s your “script” for saying no (all my past efforts have only pissed prospects/procurement off)??

What do you guys think about consultants that charge agencies for their services? I’m new to the model and curious if it ends up being worthwhile?

How do agencies prospect for leads? Is there a database that allows companies to submit an RFI/RFP and then agencies just submit to it? How do agencies know when a company wants to be pitched?

Any McCann NY new business fish in here? I see you have an opening and would love to get the inside scoop.

Hello! Anyone using Covideo or BombBomb to do video email? Or is this too lowbrow for our business?

How can I develop new business as part of the analytics team?

Anyone have any intel on who led the last review for Wolf/ sub zero? Shot in the dark here for some intel.

Anyone going to Mirren next week?

Has anyone ever attended one of these events put on by companies like Richmond events? These are the events where they invite CMO types and agencies and other industry suppliers get one-on-ones.

Anyone have any experience landing a porn account?

Hey! First timer. I’m moving over into biz dev and am trying to get a better handle on how you all do this thing!
Is there anything you wish you knew earlier on? Any tips for this new comer is very appreciated

Thinking about trying to change into a career in new biz dev. What is the earnings potential of top new biz dev people in the US? For example “Head Of” or CMO level at well known agencies?

Anyone know of great junior talent looking to get into New Biz? We’re hiring

I've been starting to work more in new biz at my agency and the president said in a meeting this afternoon that he wants to increase our close rate to "at least 50%" once we're at the pitch stage.

What kind of digital (design, platform) RFPs are you seeing out there recently? Looking for some digital new biz trends. What keeping digital marketers up and where are they investing in 2021?

Besides the infamous google sheet and Glassdoor, where are you all looking to make sure you’re been compensated appropriately? I feel like our little niche is tricky to do proper comp research on, but it’s possible I’m missing something…