Hello - does anyone have some time to give some advice or mentor me to getting a career in international development consulting? Would be grateful.

Does anyone have any thoughts on how up and out culture varies between the London MBBs? Also after how any years people typically leave for PE/VC roles vs industry jobs?

Hello Fishes,
I have an offer from Deloitte USI for Assistant Manager role.
In the interviews they precisely mentioned the role is for "SAP Solutions Architect" and not a normal SAP development role.
Can you please help me with what generally Assistant Manager tasks in Deloitte USI are?
Any details or inputs are helpful.
Note : I have 7 yoe, currently Application Development Specialist at Accenture.

Wishing to open my own small business. How did you transition to focusing on you small business full time?

I’m in asset management sales and keen to accelerate my learning in alternatives (private equity, private debt, real assets, liquid and semi-liquid alternatives) so I can have more productive discussions with clients. 1) What are some good news platforms to stay updated on alternatives space in Asia? 2) Besides CAIA, any educational platforms to learn more about alternatives?

Year 1: Should I be applying for analyst roles and studying for CFA if I know I don't want to stay in audit or work on getting my CPA and wait another busy season before I apply/request for transfer?

Hi all,
Does Consultant specialist designation GCB 5 come@under the role of AVP?

I’m interested in reaching for a position as manager for a local retailer, but I hate having to play the bad guy. How can I become more comfortable with fulfilling that role?

Hello everyone! My co-worker and I are preparing for the SHRM certification exam and Hoping to take it in December. I’m looking to purchase the SHRM learning system books from someone that has already taken the exam this year. Can someone point me in the right direction?

I am possibly going into a cyber security role where I would be leading internal and external content. Thing is, my career has mainly been in fashion which I am trying to move away from, to get into the tech space. This is a great opportunity that will definitely teach me a lot and help get me further into tech. Problem: I’m scared. I’m scared I won’t enjoy it, scared I’ll be bored!!!, scared I’ll fail, scared I’d be making a mistake. Any advice? Has anyone pivoted like this? I want to be open.

I joined on Nov 2020 in EY GDS as Senior 1,so when I will be getting progression for senior 2?

What is the process for moving from SM to D in IFS? Does it very by team? Are business cases part of the IFS process?

I was a software engineering consultant and moved to industry last year. To keep things short, I can’t see long term growth for my career and exploring options to be proactive.

My friend just offered to refer me to Twilio “when I’m ready”. When would be a safe time to make the jump? 1/3 of stocks vest in a yr. All vest jn 4 years ($180K). Base: $205K

10 yoe w/ avg 3-4 year tenure. Was at last job but left after 6 months. Current job for 2 months. I work best in a technical/mgmt hybrid role.

If you weren’t a biglaw lawyer what do you think you’d do? Been wondering as of late about what else is out there.

Hello Friends, Please help me out which paid online platform is best for java full stack developer. I have 7 years of experience in java and want to enhance my skills more. There are many in markets like:- upgrade, great learning, scaler, simplilearn and many more. Please suggest which one is best. Or anyone here joining any of these platforms yet?

GS 2023 New Analyst Program. Is this a good program to apply for someone looking to start as an analyst? How easy is to get into this program or even GS overall? I have 1-2 years of experience and some Finra licenses if that can help me somehow. Looking for some opinions about the program. Thanks

Hi fishes,

Can anyone here give me an insight about the benefits of getting an executive mba degree after law and how it can help me accelerate my career growth and which profiles would be best for me. I am legal professional with 7 years of experience. I am pursuing an emba from FMS.

Your feedback will be highly appreciated.

Hello, I am in USI GES tax at DUSI. I love my job but not my team and mgmt anymore. I'm a performer and I'm dumped with work of 2 ppl while others are searching for work. I am burned out.

I resigned and accepted a job with EY GDS with a huge pay bump that DUSI can't match but I also gave up my potential promotion for 2023.

I've been feeling bad about putting my papers down and letting go off my promotion but I am really tired. I took up this job as an escape.

Did i do the right thing?

Tips on getting a job at Wing? Im finishing my masters rn and would love to join after im done

can someone share a screenshot of CTC breakup from wipro.

PwC Canada 🐠
Are there any investing restrictions (using wealthsimple) on Canadian ETFs ? I’m offered entry level role (consulting dep) and wanted to know before I deposit into TFSA. Thanks !

How do they check to see when or how much I gain on investments that I take on my brokerage account? I have never filled taxes nor really taken any gains from my account?

Hi i lost majority of my money in the stock market. I married and promised my family that I will not make the mistake I made 7 years ago. Gambling. Is this an addiction I have. I keep selling stocks and taking loses buying other stock hoping it will recover but never did and sell again taking loses and buy again. It now sink in to me. I borrow personal loan hoping that the market will do k and I pay it back but I even lost that. I can't stop crying that I hurt the one I love the most my family.

Any female fish in Downtown SFO, want to grab a drink and bite? 30M here

Hi Fishes,
I have below offers, having 9 years of it exp.
1.CTS. - 24 lpa 2. persistent systems 27lap 3. ATOS 27lpa 4. Tech mahindra. 28 laps Sueggest me which one is best to join for work balance and job security.

Has anyone tried Pre-Seed lubricant while trying to conceive? Any thoughts?

I accepted an offer from Cognizant for a consultant position a little less than a month ago. My joining date is 5th September and I would need visa sponsorship. I have completed my pre joining formalities and background verification. The thing is I haven’t heard from HR in a while and no update as yet on visa sponsorship process. Should I be worried?

Discussion post: I feel almost all consulting firms are the same. Mbb, big 4 etc. if you are paid enough there is probably less wlb. If there is good wlb there is not much money. Can you single out a company that you can confidently say pays very well and also has good wlb and also has good opportunities etc.?

I got offer from "writer information"
As a assistant Quality Manager (8lcs/year)
Can somebody share this company experience
And shall I join ?

What does it take to get into strategy? Creatives have portfolio school, is there a similar prerequisite to start in strat?

Hi
Anyone working in TCS Bayer project? I want to know about WLB and on-site opportunities.

Legit question. Any companies pay your student loan? I don’t want tuition reimbursement, I want to pay for the degree I already got.

Hi everyone, does anyone work for Chemonics? I would love to get some insight into their interview process.

Does anyone have tips on starting a career at the World Bank? Does anyone know of equally prestigious positions?

Any advice for writing a PhD research proposal in international development?

Hello, has anyone here worked for the UN as a Program Management Officer? If so, what has been the experience. Knowing that it is indeed a huge institution, can you provide any insights on the UN work culture (even from a local perspective)?. Thank you!

What aspects of international development are you most interested in and what plans do you have to make the switch (for those that aren't working in this space yet)?

Does anyone have insights into the interview process at Dalberg?

Hi everyone, I am a development professional with 12 years of experience across climate change, sustainable development, CSR, livelihoods and M&E. I am looking for M&E, project/programme management roles in international development organisations in India and in Africa ( particularly Southern Africa and East Africa as I’ve lived/worked there before). Academics wise I’ve an undergraduate degree in economics and a masters in economic development.

Hello there, I will be starting a masters in global management with a focus in trade and investment. I’m located in the southwest, and I’m looking to enter something centered around US-Latin American trade/development. I am looking for an internship. I have applied at the world bank, haapag lloyd, international trade administration, and the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce. Any ideas or tips?

Thanks for starting this!!

Hi, this may sound like a very greedy question, but my circumstances necessitate asking it.
Which firm do you think pays the most for International Development work, and hires in Canada? I have the experience and credentials, just looking to be paid what my work's worth.

Hi fishes. I am social work professional with 6 YOE in international NGOs. I am looking for opportunities in CSR / INGO /Consulting firms / Impact organisations. Please share if there are any leads.
I have worked in Education, Skill development, Child protection, Health and Adolescent and youth empowerment domains.
Preferred location : Bangalore, Mumbai

Hi all, is this bowl still active? I am a public health professional (MPH) and couldn't find much relatable on fishbowl. I am working for an INGO in the national team, would love to connect with fellow PHPs. Additionally, would require 11 likes on the profile for DM. Thanks

If you could choose any organization in this space, which one would you want to work for and why?

Anyone with luck in London at the Economist, Amnesty International, IRC, or Human Rights Watch? Curious if the hiring process typically happens through referrals

Anyone can opine on HKS MPA-ID? I have MBA admits and want to continue working in ID post-MBA but this school just came up on my radar. I dont have money but just thinking long term if I should invest in applying and going. Dual citizen. Thoughts?

Any tips on getting a great internship? Starting a masters in global management near the US-Mexico Border. Reached out to several chambers of commerce on both sides. Any consulting firms which deal with this sort of work?

Hi fishes, I am currently working in Technology Consulting at Deloitte USI. Can I get a referral for Dalberg/FSG?

Has anyone done an MPhil+DPhil in eg economics in Europe? What are admissions standards like at Oxford, Cambridge, LSE?