Hello! Thinking of taking the CFA, finished undergrad (Dec. 2022) and landed a role in Finance. I did not study finance or business which is why I think the CFA could be beneficial.

Have heard that if you’ve already landed a role in finance it may not be worth it. Regardless I’m leaning towards doing it anyway, interested to hear others thoughts on taking it/benefits for professionals already in the world of finance.

Thanks!

Hello everyone! This is my first time posting since joining this platform. I’m interested in connecting with someone who is open to HR mentoring. I’ve been in HR now for about six years and have never had a mentor. I’ve been relying mostly on SHRM and other people in the company for feedback. Even if it’s for feedback, I would really appreciate it. Thank you!

Hi there! I work for a tech start-up and I've been tasked with revisiting their compensation philosophy and propose a better structure. I think this will also require me to revisit job titles, existing talent and tenure, performance, career paths, and the organizational structure. Any useful tips as I tackle this big undertaking?

So, I landed a Customer Service Advisor job at Sitel in the UK. But I heard that they fire you without any prior notice or end their campaigns abruptly, leaving us with no job. Can’t be facing the risk of no livelihood, right? Can anyone who worked with Sitel give me the real truth? And does Sitel sponsor Tier 2 Visas as such? I am surely looking for stability, security and growth.

does anyone else feel pressured to go to grad school if they want to become a data scientist after analytics consulting?

Any tips for someone trying to break into consulting in the GCC from the US? Applying blindly hasn't worked out. Head hunter recommendations would be great as well!

Hi Everyone, seeking career advice. I am working as a Market research analyst with an expert network firm similar to GLG.

We recruit C level executives and connect them with consulting and investment management firm. I am looking to work as a talent acquisition /recruiter ?

How can I achieve this or make a career change?

Has anyone left big 4 or other PA firms tax transaction service groups for industry (or know of anyone)? What was the role and salary bump, how are annual bonuses/raises in industry, what is a typical work week (hours) like? I don’t think I can take this always on just to stay afloat life much longer. For context I am considered a high performer, am near the top of the salary band at my level and have a great supporting network at Deloitte. It’s just not worth it to have zero personal life.

Hi Guys,

I have offers from Amadeus Labs, and Powerschool similar roles, same package. Any recommendations based on work culture, growth, salary hike?
Thanks in advance.

I did it! I got an in-house Paralegal position after years of working and being burned out at different law firms. I was going to leave the legal field all together because I was so burned out and depressed, but I decided to give the field one more chance if I was able to go in-house. Prayerfully, this transition will be a good one.

PwC partners have any comments on the cohort model? A lot of complaints in PwC bowl arising from the disappointing adjustment and the constraints the model has imposed on career growth

M7 part time vs top 25-30 full time for career pivots and network?

I've been a cashier for like 5 years and want to move up the chain, what do I need to learn to become a supervisor?

Been on project for 2 months and manager said he doesn't know if I am ready for promotion yet (next talent discussion is July/Aug 2018). Any help on how to right the ship?

I don't know if this is a recent change but I’m seeing postings for junior copywriter/community manager roles. Have these roles always been attached or posted at a junior level? Is this merged role worth considering as someone young in the industry with more traditional intern and freelance copy experience.

Hi Fishes,
I am new to EY. What is EY GDS promotion policy in general?
Where can we get those details to check the required and expected things to go the next level?
How many levels in Staff? What is the min YOE is required to be a Senior?
How many months/years minimum we need to spend to be eligible for promotion (ex: minimum 1 year a person need to spend on one grade like that)

Did it happen with someone in the last quarter that although you got nominated by L1 for band progression but the promotion did not happen?

Hello people,

Need some inputs!

When I file my ITR, it is auto-populating the 'income from other sources' by 40k and increasing my tax liability by 10k however form 26as shows no tax liability.

Should I edit the header to Rs. Xx which is below 10k hence tax exempted and stick to info as per 26AS?

Thanks a lot!

I got H1B visa and 83K USD petition amount as annual package. Here I and my wife both are working and earning 50LPA together. My 7 yr old daughter and my wife will be on H4 Visa and she won't be able to work initially. I am confused whether I should opt for US or stay here only. Thoughts? Suggestions?

Travel - didn’t see it unless I missed the thread. What’s the travel % right now for SM/P and does it depend on capability team or same % across the board?

Rumours of mass defection if the split goes ahead. Who in this bowl is planning to leave? And if you're thinking of staying, what is your rationale?

Started as product manager in a start-up with a too nice culture- it's all groupthink and the product direction is suffering. Need to get people to be assertive without being an asshole- need advice

Anybody here at Barclays Corporate Banking in NYC? Need advice and numbers..

NEXT MOVEMENT: PUT AN END TO UNPAID EXTRA HOURS!

How long can you go without having anything to do before you get laid off?

Having a hard time dealing with how incompetent and lazy my business director is. Any tips?

I just offered an intern a full time position as an account coordinator with a starting salary of $50k. They have only been an intern for 2 months and have no prior experience. They acted like $50k was a huge slap in the face. Am I crazy for thinking $50k is reasonable for entry level in Toronto? I am not authorized to negotiate so they will have to take it up with HR, but I am still just shocked at the reaction. Please tell me if I’m totally out of touch!

How is John St these days for accounts?

What’s is like going from social strategy to brand strategy? Advice for making that career jump?

Best place to score moving boxes?

Any one working btis eds du4 project in HCL?
Need some help please reply asap?

What's the best 529plan? Heard Vanguard Nevada plan is popular due to low fee, or NY state one gives tax benefits upto $10k (but not sure if it matters for NJ residents working in NYC). What's the criteria for deciding 529?

Anyone been to crew club in DC?

Helloooooo PwC BS

Anyone done level II while working tough hours? How’d you manage the time?

I got 2021 CFA level 1 materials from Kaplan last year. Am I okay using that to study if I plan on taking the test in February, or do I have to plan on buying new materials again?

How early do you start studying for Level 3? And is it harder than level 2? I’m a little nervous since there’s a written part now.

Hey does anyone have the 2017 Schweser Level II books they want to sell me?

Anyone feeling ready? I'm on LIII and have yet to take a mock ...

Well there are more people on my floor this weekend

I think it went okay

Any recommendations to get through L2 FSA? The materials are so dry....

Is it true the Feb exams are being postponed now?

Has anyone without any financial experience taken the CFA? I work in a different industry and I want to take the CFA in order to get hired into a bank. Has anyone done it?

Highly recommend this one cfa your Dm me

Anyone got Wiley material and how was your experience with it ?

Who believes the whole 300 hours of study rule of thumb?

Taking L1 on December 5 (if it’s not cancelled before then). I’m extremely nervous & do not feel ready at all. Any advice on how to make the most of this last month?

Anyone have any feedback or review on level 2 prep providers- I learn better by watching videos than by reading.
Mark meldrum vs Princeton review vs Nathan ronen

If anyone needs private tutor let me know. I tutor all levels. Dm me.

Feb 2021 L1 candidates how are you keeping yourself motivated to study with holiday season upon us...thanks

Has anyone successfully deferred their exam for the august window? If I defer now can I sit the exam in November?

Seriously need to up the study game rn