Hey Fishbowl community! Feeling a bit nervous here! I've got a HR interview next week (Big 4 firm in Canada) for a transition from Indirect tax to transaction services. Honestly, not sure if I'll clear it!Any advice on where to begin and what to study for a smooth switch? Your insights would be incredibly helpful! Thanks in advance.

Has anyone switched to product based company after 8 years of working in service based companies?

Hi Fishes,

Pls help me choose between Renault Nissan - RNTBCI ( internal projects) and HCL ( client is CBA) both are offering 11LPA.
Role: Business analyst, YOE -3.10yrs from banking domain.

WLB and learning are my priorities. I want to join RN for WLB but not sure if i can learn anything technical there.

TIA

What’s the best way to break into a developer role in the US if you’re not authorized to work there?
I’m an Ecuadorian/German student currently working at a startup in Paris looking to work in tech in the US.
Do startups sponsor visas or do I have to join a rather large company? Are there any alternatives?

Any thoughts on changing fields of law? I have been actively networking and trying to get a position with an admiralty and maritime law firm. This is a niche field of law and it has been really difficult to break into (almost no job postings and everyone knows each other)any suggestions?

What's the difference between a manager and senior manager in your opinion? Other than years of experience.

Hi guys,

Could you please recommend some courses to learn that do not require much coding.
Currently, I am a QA working on manual testing. Automation testing is not something I am interested as it requires Java.
I am terrified of java coding.

I had recently attended the interview at IQVIA for sql developer position, but when I received the offer letter the designation mentioned there is "Software engineer- technical operations 130'.

Just wanted to know if this is some kind of a production support role.

Can anyone please help me understand this?

TIA !

Hi everyone. I was a solution engineer at Oracle. I graduated from college in May and this was my first job out of college so the lay offs were pretty rough. I majored in Supply chain management and I have 2 internships under my belt. Do you guys have any advice or tips on what to do moving forward? I would like to stay in tech and I’m giving it a few weeks before I start pivoting to more traditional supply chain roles. Thanks.

I am an inventory control manager with 9 years of inventory management, purchasing, and warehouse management (7 yrs military 2 yrs private). Looking to transition to supply chain management such as planning or procurement but having no luck. Any advice or suggestions on how to move forward in my job search? Any recommendations of positions I should be applying to?

If you’re 4 years into consulting will it be tough to win offers on deal teams? And typically are you set at the same comp and promotion cycle as others typically entering with 2 years of experience? Trying to decide if recruiting for Associate roles will still be worth it…

Thinking about doing my own CPA practice. Any books or other suggestions to help with getting started or deep dive personal finance/ tan planning?

If you were not consultants, where would you go based on:
- prestige
- learning opportunities
- money making?

I am especially keen on EU FS risk management consultants’ opinion

Hi fishes,

I need an advice.I'm working in non technical, support team YOE 1.6years. And I'm from non technical background, but I know to code and I'm interested to solve the challenging task.I'm trying to make a switch to AWS devops/python developer. So I'm preparing for that, and I have the required basic knowledge for devops domain. The problem here is, no company is accepting my application mentioning either about my YOE <2 or the I don't have any relevant exp. Wat can I do? Wat wrong I did

I would like to transfer my career to Healthcare Data Analytics. I’m gaining my data analytics certification by the ending of November. I’ve also worked and still currently working for great healthcare company’s. I also have lots of great healthcare data experience. My only concern is no degree. What can I say to recruiters that will WOW them or replace the fact I have no degree because that’s what most of these company’s require.

In our current job climate, is it possible to get a foot in the door at a biotech investment firm without an MD or PhD? How?

Capgemini campus offer holder.
Got a mail recently from superset platform asking for language certifications if available.
Can anyone give any insights on it? What if we don't have any foreign language certifications?

Interested in learning more in-depth about all thing tech sales from a B2B perspective. Any mentors or persons like to share their perspectives? Looking at salary ranges, work-life balance, TradeShows, networking oops, and sales cycles.

Hello there! I currently work in billing at a medical office. I got my Bachelors in Psychology a few years ago but I couldn’t find a position that seemed like a good option for me that was well paying and fulfilling. I tried working as a tech at an Applied Behavior Analysis clinic but it wasn’t a good fit. I’m hesitant to try case management or social work because I worry I won’t like it but I want to use my degree in Psychology. Does anyone have any ideas for me?

business valuation vs CRE (commercial RE) valuation/appraisal. which line of work pays more and has better exits. coming from college - don’t have experience in either yet but i understand it’s hard to switch after starting

What’s the consensus here on using lavender essential oil/ lavender scented soaps during 2nd trimester and beyond? I’m seeing so many mixed opinions re safety.

Can anyone refer me in Capgemini India?

Please note that I'm on notice period and looking for urgent requirements.

Capgemini

Can people who work high level clerkships (circuit courts, SCOTUS, etc) negotiate signing bonuses when starting big law?

Suggest some happy shows!

Life is in a weird phase right now. Major breakup 6 months back, best friend moved out of the country, and I will be moving to Seattle from NYC for a new job (I love NY). The job is something I have..

IT Audit staff position available in Denver. DM me if interested

Hi All,

My current experience is 7Years with 15L CTC. I've recently cleared wipro technical rounds and waiting for HR round. I need some suggestions to negotiate the pay.

If X owns 100% of the equity interests in Y, who signs the pledge agreement?

Does anyone who works for TikTok in Europe know if it’s possible to move to the US with them? Wondering if I take a role in Europe if that will be a future possibility

I am employed by a company with great benefits and prospects but with recent changes nd culture and I'm not sure if its direction is inline with my future. They changed my role, not the pay There has been a lot of turn over to IQVIA with salary of acct managers at base of 90k and unlimited PTO; is that true? Anyone from IQVIA can comment on culture, work/life, and base pay for account/clent managers? research shows regional acct managers make base of 96k but I'm making 76k with MBA, 15 yrs exp.

Should I invest in property in Riverdale or somewhere in the city?

Hi everyone, really sorry to hear about the recent layoffs. I would be happy to refer to KPMG—please DM me if you’re interested.

where do you realistically see yourself in in 3-5 years?

Down to 158lbs from 167lbs in Dec. 5’7”, 34yrs. 😊

How to get from 18 LPA to 50LPA, presently have architecture exposure along with DevOps and Operations for microservices with automation
I can guess few replies , still checking :D

Hi ,
I am having an offer of 14.5 LPA in birlasoft and 17LPA with Capgemini.
I like the job profile offered by Birlasoft. But CTC is less than Capgemini.
Can I renegotiate with Birlasoft for the new offer. ?

Any insight on Mizuho’s leverage finance group in nyc? The good, the bad and the ugly please and thank you!!

Since JPM is increasing salaries for analysts in CIB, does this apply to analysts in strategy too?

Do you need to be sponsored to sit for the Series 7, Series 65, and Series 82 exams? I’m hoping to become an accredited investor by passing one of them.

Any great resources or tool recommendations to learn financial modeling? I have a cpa so acquainted with financials as a whole. Thank you!!

Good morning
Does anyone know if one (dependent) can do stock trading while on H4 visa without EAD?

What are the best consumer PE/Growth Equity funds in NYC? What search firms do they work with?

Hi guys, I am looking for an entry level position in wealth management/advisory in Canada. Any leads will be very helpful.

Do any bankers know of a place that you can pay to update your resume? (Specific to I-banking).

Short on time and would like to outsource this if possible! (Posting for my partner so ignore the title) Thanks!

Hi 🐠, question on CFA / CAIA- are either worth pursuing if you want to “up” your professional bonafides? I don’t come from a background in finance, but work primarily w/ PEGs like so many of us.

For marketing profs working in finance, is it easy to convert from one area in finance to another, even if different niches (i.e. does having a background in banking allow easier transition to fintech, or DeFi?)

Hey! I currently work in sales, have about 3 years experience, and a Bachelors degree in Business Admin/Mgmt & Marketing. I’m looking to pivot to finance and aim to get a Jr. Financial Analyst position. Is it possible to do so through online certifications like LinkedIn? Or does anyone have advice on a path I should take to pivot sooner rather than later? Thank you!

Hi, I am wanting to pivot to finance but am unsure of the proper route to take. Any advice?

Hello all. I have an interview coming up at BlackRock in their alternatives/credit group. Transitioning from consulting. Any guidance on first round with someone who will be my direct boss? This would be a dream career move for me so any advice is appreciated!

Anyone at BlackRock willing to connect?

Do companies value a Certified Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)?

Hi! Looking for recommendations on knowledgeable and connected venture capital/PE recruiters in NYC. Preciously in London, so a bit foggy on how to navigate the job market overseas. Much appreciated!

Curious how do BB banks view big 4? My new ex-UBS sr manager just compained how useless our buy side FDD reports are to industry and am feeling worthless...

Anyone here work in the Dealership F&I space? 🚗 Looking to connect with likeminded professionals. Cheers!

Anyone in Corp Dev willing to answer a couple questions? Curious about how one could pivot from FP&A to Corp Dev.