Help! I want to become a Financial Analyst! Currently a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley and I want to transition into a Financial Analyst role at a different company. I don't like talking to clients for 8 hrs a day, it's mentally taxing. Would anyone be willing to provide any help on how I can transition? Can you recommend any programs that I should be learning and any skills that you think would be necessary to know?

I have around 1 year of experience in Java and total 5.5 years in total.

I got a lead role in a company with good package.
The role is of java fullstack, microservices.
I studied hard on spring boot and microservices but my hands on experience is less.
Would I be able to survive,I am a quick learner and deliver projects on time....but first time switching so asking.

Partners - when you see someone on your project that has been with the firm a long time and is basically a career consultant how do you view that?

currently debating if i should work on the hill or accept an IB role. i feel like working on the hill is invaluable experience that could get me into IB but maybe i’m wrong? Which opportunity gives me best resume experience?

Hello Folks,

I am currently working at Ericsson and I have experience working with microservices based application deployed on openshift and kubernetes. I want to switch to DevOps domain and have done cleared my CKA certifications recently. Kindly suggest what skills and certifications shall i focus next to switch in to a Devops role ?

Hey all, having issues with interviewing this year. I’ve been passed over every opportunity I really want and I’m unsure how to regroup and move forward. I’m really trying to break into method development roles and I haven’t had the opportunity to do so with my analytical experience. A lot of my HPLC and LCMS experience is with already established methods. Any tips?

I just graduated with a concentration in Environmental Policy. Any advice for someone who is interested in breaking into corporate sustainability/a related field?

How long a fresher required to be in the position of becoming a team leader or equivalent to that position, just want to know because here in Citi one need to spend at least 4-5 years in order to become a team leader.(considering his work and performance is among the top 3 every quarter)

I was put in to SAP when I joined my firm. I got SAP FI certified (associate), but have not done any configuring or implementation work at all (gov't consulting). I'm functional, and do use SAP (cont)

Currently working at a large enterprise company and I have taken a role as the 1st AE at a startup expanding to the US. What would you look to accomplish within the first 60 days and how would you approach improving as your tenure grows?

Dear legal recruiters who used to work as attorneys: are you glad you made the switch? I think recruiting could be fun but I know how much I ignore recruiter emails daily so it makes me think it’s touch to place people and make a consistent income. Thoughts?

Looking to get into privacy law at a Fortune 100. Have a JD/MBA and working in the healthcare area for the past 10 years. Any tips on how to break in.

I’m a recent graduate in a cyber analytics consulting role with a traditional business background, is Security+ a must have certification? Would you consider Network+ a critical prerequisite?

Trying to get into the block chain industry but not getting any bits so far. Any suggestions?

I’m a defense-side employment attorney with 5-7 years of mid- to large firm experience. What would it take to pivot to an employee relations-type position? MBA? MHRM? Come as I am?

What skills to have to make it to PO/PM in Faang?

What are the best software / tech conferences? Less focus on the startup stuff, more mature buyout / growth preferred.

I am feeling hopeless. I’m a tax senior been through 4 busy seasons with Deloitte. The tax I’m in is pretty niche and I kinda wanna leave tax all together since I wanna start a family and personally can’t do it with another busy season. I don’t know who is willing to hire me because I feel pigeonholed. I’m just hating every moment with this firm right now. Any advice on what positions/companies might be best to look into?

Thanks everyone.

New fish looking for career guidance.

I'm a corporate recruiter with 3 years of experience. Finishing my degree in HRM 5/2022. I'm thinking of getting my SHRM -CP shortly after graduation.

I'm not sure of where to go after that, but I doubt I will stick with recruiting or my current firm.

Has anyone here started off in recruiting and branched out to other HR functions? Do you like your new role? Do you wish you stuck with recruiting?

Hi All

Looking for recommendations for the SHRM-SCP exam; going the self study route…thanks

I don’t see too many Marketing Manager specific requests here so thought I’d take a crack. Any advice or interview prep insight for marketing roles. Specifically for Amazon Music. I made it to the first chat with a HM. Any guidance on possible questions would be awesome.

How is PWC deals strategy over Accenture Strategy CN?

Curious what other junior associates at PR agencies are making off the bat? I earned my master’s degree last year and accepted a JA role for $36K. Recently, my salary was adjusted to $40K due to having been on the lower end of the pay spectrum for my role. Wondering if my new salary is more aligned with others at my level.

Favorite books on leadership styles and mindset training?

Hi everyone! I’ve been a Retirement Representative for two years, with a HS Diploma. I am having a hard time being able to grow in the company, along with other gripes I’d rather not go into. What jobs in finance can I apply for without a college degree as long as I’m willing to get the required licensure? (That I would have a shot at getting hired).

Should i join s&p now, I heard some bad news of its merger..

Hi Guys,
Recently selected as SRE in Cisco for security business group (umbrella team) need to know how's the work life balance in SBG.

MBRDI, how is the work culture? Hike and job security?

Is it a service based company?

Deloitte business tax services ? What is the best sub group@to join in terms of hours etc.

How does one get on at a family office?

Have an interview with BDO today. Can anyone advise what their busy seasons are like? I know they’ve been growing like crazy through acquisitions. Thanks!

Which Tax Technology team in the B4 is known as the best?

I’m a new manager and got added to a new engagement. Everything is overmy head. Usually I catch up within a month. But this engagement is very very different. It will take me a while to get a hang of. The positive is that there is a lot of learning. But I had goals of being a sm in a year or 2 and I don’t see that happening in this engagement. What do you guys think, should do? It’s a huge engagement so it’s room to grow. Should I just suck it up and try?

Hey Fishes.. any idea on Monthly Overseas Allowance (MOA) . Is it part of Fixed salary (net as mentioned in Offer) or and addition to it.

Hi, I have 6 years of experience as a developer and have offers from, Harman Connected Services(WebAPI Developer - 20 LPA), bank of america(Senior Developer II - 20 LPA), Siemens(Desktop developer-20LPA), NSR Information System(Senior Software Engineer -20LPA), Tech M, Cognizant, Kellton Tech, FIS Global, Mind tree. Packages are in the range 20+. Which company should I join for good projects and good wlb?

Out of curiosity, what percent of your work/analyses are Excel based? And what other softwares do you use the most (Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx, etc.)

My work has been 90% Excel based 10% Access/SQL based and friends at other firms seem to be using way more advanced programs.

Has anyone made the transition to a partner/alliances/channel role after having experience in direct sales? I've worked with SIs, resellers, and channel partners for most of my career and looking to make a potential pivot.

If so, do you have recommendations on how to approach job search and/or companies to research who might be hiring?

If I had a penny for every time I had to look up millennialisms...

When do my licenses transfer to my new firm? Start date or after I sign the offer? Still interviewing before the start date...

Stock market right now. Do you think it looks bubbly? And are S&P puts the best way to hedge?

Working at a private equity firm as an associate/analyst is similar to that of investment banking.

Hi guys, I am working as an Investment Analyst for a boutique asset management firm in Toronto, Canada (4bn AUM) making 70k annually. I am 5 months into this role. Credentials: 6 months of prior experience in this industry at a small startup + 2 years of work exp in retail banking, CFA L2 candidate, part time masters of finance student, bachelors from outside of Canada. I want to find out if I’m being paid fairly or I should aim higher. I don’t know my bonus yet (discussion in Dec)

Curious. What's everyone's all in tax rate at year end (first and second years). Thanks. Looking for a percentage.

How do I keep my sanity? Weekly massages. Expensive? A little? Worth it? Absolutely.

Suggestions for good coffee in midtown? I don't care for the ambience, don't care if there's a little wait time. Just looking for good coffee. My current favorites are Cafe Grumpy and Blue Bottle.

Trading stocks. Anyone notice hedgefunds going HAM with energy stock purchases since November 2021? These bank jobs aren’t about doing pivot tables for some bozo. It’s about looking at the data and conveying a message. Financial Forecasting. Try it. The answers to retirement is out there.

How do you guys stay up all night working and still look as fresh as a daisy? Meanwhile, I'm here looking haggard and a good ten years older than I actually am.

Which firm do you guys think has best work life balance?

What's your Sunday routine to get ready for work on Monday?

Best home office chair? A bit late to the WFH game and just getting set up

Who else has to deal with urinals that splash all over the damn place? Any solutions?

Charter holders, any advice on level II studying? Just started going over the jumpstart material and feel like it’s pretty intense. Any pro tips from those who have conquered it?

Is your job congruent with who you are? In terms of your beliefs, life goals, etc.

That Friday feeling...

Anyone here work as an analyst at Fitch Ratings and can speak on the work life balance? I’ve interviewed with 6 people now and it’s getting exhausting, I don’t even know if I’m done yet. Trying to figure out if it’s worth it

FRM is has narrow focus, demands depth, quick to complete

Any one have any advice on how to deal with lack of focus and concentration? Been having trouble concentrating the last 6 months and it's bringing me down.