Hello everyone, I'm working on a presentation and I'm conducting an informal poll. What do you think the main benefits are of reading business and professional development books and articles?

Seeking advice ...
Currently working in Due Diligence and looking to switch to either IM or Consulting. I’m really looking to grow and I recently got an offer for a TP role at one of the big four. Should I take the offer and then pivot to a management consultant role from there or should I stay in banking and try to get myself into IM? What are my options? Thanks!

Hello 🎏🐠,

Off topic!

I want to learn SQL / Excel (functions etc) for companies like Amazon, which sites or resources I should go through?

PS: I have beginner level knowledge for both.

Any suggestions or guidelines are welcome.

TIA😊

Anyone exited from Clinical Pharmacy (hospital) into industry or Health Economics consulting? My partner is looking to leave and I want to help them pursue consulting if they want it, but I'm sceptical that it is their best option (vs pharma company role).

What are good pharma exits?

Best books for learning tactical business management, strategy, and growth? Looking for more meaty than "Playing to Win" - willing to read good textbooks. Have read plenty of leadership dev books.

Is senior manager level in an investment bank(RBC ) lower than manager level in big 4? If yes , which title will be same to manager level in a big 4?

How similar is recruiting to traditional sales work? For example I worked in property management/leasing and in retail for years and didn't care for it too much. I'm currently a recruiting coordinator and want to know how it compares to an average sales job. Thanks!

Hey Fishes,

Currently I’m looking for an opportunity with Big 3 firms.

Presently working with a Big4 firm.
Yoe : 5 years (before MBA)
Qualification : BE, MBA (tier 1)

Do you think culinary school is worth it? I've been a waiter for a year but really want to be a chef. The people I work with say to just start in the kitchen and work my way up but I think culinary school might get me where I want to be faster. The cost is pretty insane though. Any advice?

I'm not sure if I have the willpower to become "successful" in this industry.

Anyone else feel restless - I'm happy with my job / money but this restlessness surrounds me, want to do something else, something creative, something bigger than a job...

What do you wish you knew before becoming a Pharmacist/Starting Pharmacy school? A new tech asked me this after I agreed to mentor her.

Hey everyone! Could you recommend any good materials/books/courses on IT services, B2B marketing?
Thanks! 🙌

Currently controller at a smaller company reporting to the cfo. What are some next career moves back to larger companies or how easy would it be to jump to the consulting side?

I have been practicing as a patent prosecutor for 10yrs and I really have grown to dislike drafting. I've always had an interest in litigation but never seem to have opportunities at the firms I've been at to gain experience. Has anyone successfully taken a job as a patent litigator without prior experience?

Hiring alert! Two open roles within Weber Shandwick’s Global Intelligence in NYC but open for non-NYC candidates as well - 1) Sr. Analyst and 2) Team lead (seasoned VP or SVP). If you want to learn more, happy to share more Info!

What is the level of senior control management specialist?. What does the career graph look like in terms of promotion?. Help please

Hi fishes,

I got selected for sps T4, however I'm uncertain about the job role , if anyone could give insight about how the role is and what are the growth opportunities it would be great!

Thanks in advance!!! 😊

How did you determine what field to go into?

My problem with this bowl is it makes me want one of each kind of cat I see here and I have neither the space nor the budget!

Are there any disadvantages of joining a C2H role purely on the basis of high CTC even though it is for a big client of the contractor company?

If a job tells you the base salary range for a position is $95k to $110k, how much more can you realistically ask for? Does anyone have an experience where they negotiated a salary over the initial salary range max?

Can anyone please let me know the highest package for F grade in Operations Recon?

Hello Team,

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With the new LCA wage increase or whatever, only FAANGs would remain in US? 🧐

What kind of work does an architect C5 band have to do in mindtree? I have been offered architect position but i have no prior experience. I have been working as a developer only that too I will say I am average. Will I be able to cop up with the role?

Hi Guys,

Is it a good decision to switch from PwC to Mindtree as Guidewire Business Analyst? They are offering 13 lpa for 2 YOE.

And how is the work culture?

BOBF really turned it around. This last episode could have been a movie. Which one will he choose?!??

Deborah Chow with the grand slam on Kenobi episode 6 - that is all, a must watch!

Roles in the Pittsburgh area? Current Human Capital Consultant.

Hi, just wanted to know will those who were promoted to Consultant in January 2022 get any hike at all or no?
Thanks!

Anyone have Chairman's club status with Avis or Platinum with Hertz? How are the benefits compared to Presidents with both Hertz and Avis

Anyone knows how to get a Hyatt status match?

Best hotel in NYC with a decent gym?

Which are the best forex card for an Indian travelling to UAE for a 2 months work engagement?

Ya’ll take ya vitamins today?

Best pot roast sides... Go!

In 2023 I'm wanting to help make my management more effective. So, I'm looking for a book or a couple of books to gift my team this holiday season. I would like books that focus on communication and taking ownership. Any recommendations?

Just starting out in consulting right out of college. Any book recs?

I loved Rise. It really helped me understand the difference in necessary skills and mindset across different leadership levels. Anyone else read it?

Loving this new bowl! Please share your favorite business books with me. Topics of interest are personal finance, career, entrepreneurship, and life-work-balance and joy.

Looking for something to help with soft skills in management. Any suggestions?

Just read Super Pumped!! Made me realize only a madman like Travis could’ve upended the taxi/ car industry. Anyone else read it?

Thinking of writing a book.
I started as a housekeeper and now I’m a Data Analyst. I’ve learned a lot along the way.
Anyone have any tips?

Has anyone read the Pyramid Principle by Barbara Minto? Is it a good read?

Putting together a reading list for 2023, and reading more business and personal development materials is going to be one of my resolutions. Can anyone recommend books that should be on this list?

Any book recommendations on how to tame/work with being an overachievers? I'm assuming a lot of us have a hard time switching off the problem-solving voice in our head (I know I do!) and wonder if there anything good to read about this.

I’m moving from implementation consulting - where details are super important - to a strategy role, working with C suite executives. Got the feedback that I need to think and work less detailed and way more high level/abstract. Any book recommendations to train this skill or get insights how to best think on an abstract level?

Any books to recommend on mental strength?

Favorite books on leadership styles and mindset training?

Do you read multiple books at once? Power through one at a time? Do you set a page or chapter daily/weekly goal? Only do audiobooks? Please share your reading habits so we 🐟 can borrow/steal like artists 🎨.

For me, I set 20-30 pg min/night and listen to a different audiobook to/from work. The audiobook thing is new as I've never read >1 at once. Considering 1 chapter/night w/ 3 different books (3 ch/night)... I just want to read them all though not sure - may muddle if one > others.

What book has changed your life? Looking for personal growth/motivational books for summer

Looking for good books on investing. Open to anything- real estate, stock market, etc. please leave any suggestions on what to read and anything to avoid - thanks fishes!!

Anyone have good books on private capital? Tradtional Private Equity, Venture, Growth, Search - even negotiating in the space. Just interested and looking for audiobooks. Thanks!

I am reading "the 48 laws of power" by Robert Greene and wondering whether it still applies in today's corporate world.

I thought it would be good to have a bowl where we can post book reviews / recommendations.