Hey fishes,
I am working as a Strategy Consultant at a boutique consulting firm working across food, agri, healthcare and life sciences. This was my first job and i have gained excellent hands-on experience here.
I have reviewed my CV from multiple colleagues and peers from industry, they say that the CV is great. But when I am applying for Big 4s it is being repeatedly rejected, even though the skill set is 90% matching. Can anyone please help me understand why this is happening?

Does Deloitte negotiate on salary for undergrad Federal BTA?

Do you have off for Juneteenth? How will you be spending your 3day weekend?

I am doing my MBA on side. I am looking for ideas on what workshops or session series I can conduct that relates to exciting non work topics or work related (this would be boring though). If you have any other ideas throw it my way.

I have a tentative job offer for kindergarten. They are so separated at the school I work in I’m not sure if I’d be out of my depth. Can I get some input on daily routines to help me consider the job?

Looking to find housing in SF this summer beginning June 1 for 10 weeks. How does one find a place in SF for short term? It’s been a struggle so far with everyone I know at MBA...

How do MBAs feel about doing one year consulting then a year in industry strategy analyst role vs 2 years consulting?

Suggestions for MBA aspirant !
Is MBA valued in AUS job market as it is in UK ? Target colleges ?
4 YOE - Big4 TechConsulting

Intention is to stay after graduation - great weather + peaceful life

New to the city and looking for people to hang out with!
23F, if that matters!

What books would you recommend for someone wanting to get better at sales?

Which would you rather? Internal at MBB or client-facing at Big 4/ACN?

Looks very windy at cota…

Insights into the best consulting firms for public service/ nonprofit work?

Those who want to join FAANG: don’t you think that the upward mobility is limited? Thousands of super ambitious MBB background people with top credentials joined these firms over the last decade.

Why is Splunk Bowl so silent? Unhappy Splunkers? 🤨

how can i get hearts on this

Hi everyone! I started a bowl to talk about negotiating strategies and pay! Want to make sure we are reaching our financial goals! The bowl is called “occupational therapy pay” feel free to join in!

Anyone worked at multiple FAANG companies? I’m trying to choose between 2 and can’t decide.

Hi fishes . Recommendations where to join?
Ey -20 fixed plus bonus- senior consultant 3
Tcs - 25.50 (including variable)- Asc

Fishes..pls help...s there any change in the salary structure...where our in hand salary s less now n pf amount contribution will be more...

For an MBA graduate of 2018 batch (new IIM), is 25 lpa current CTC decent or is he underpaid?
2 years of pre mba work ex as well.

Of anyone needs reference at Amazon. Let me know

Partners: Hey HR, we are short of resources and looking to hire a self starter candidate, with good analytical mindset, and should be a hardworker and should not hesitate to work long hours. Also forgot to mention, we are totally short of budget. But since the projects are high demanding, we need someone to get going.
HR: Hmmm... Challanging situation. Let me get back to you in 2 weeks
After 2 weeks...
HR: Happy to welcome, xxxx to the team. xxxx has joined the team as an Analyst

Do partners at top consulting firms have better WLB?
An Associate here contemplating whether all this is worth it.
Thanks!

Hi Fishes, Wanted to know the work life balance and culture at Fractal Bangalore location . Got offer as an Analytics Consultant in the SupplyChain team. If anyone worked in the past or currently working please comment and hit the like button too 🙏. Thanks in advance ☺

Want to transition from operations manager role to consulting role, currently doing tools like Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, SQL and pro in excel. What package can I expect for this transition. YOE: 6+ years in US Mortgage out of which 2 years are in management role.

Anyone needing references at pwc ?

Hi all, anybody here working with State Street, I have been offered a position of team lead, there, wanted to know what is the hierarchy there and inputs about the organisation?
State Street

Dear Connections,
I am a Chartered Accountant have 3.5 years of post qualification experience in M&A Tax and 1.5 years in Audit. I am looking for a shift. Please let me in case you come across any opportunities. My preferred location is Delhi NCR. Thanks in advance.

How to switch from Accenture technology to Accenture strategy?

Hi Fishes,

Do these 2 points in the JD allude to modelling requirements?

• Prepare transaction specific and marketing materials (teasers, information memorandum, pitch books, corporate profiles, and industry data and analyses)

• Perform in-depth company and industry research supporting specific client engagements and marketing opportunities

Can anyone refer me for IT Strategy and digital transformation consulting role?

LWD is 29th November

YoE is 6.7 is relevant in this area.

Want to enter in management consulting role

10 years in the company where I started, working my way up from jr. analyst to present Manager M2 - Market and Tech Insights (5 levels), handling 2 major global tech/consulting clients. Next level is Sr. Manager.

I'm at Kolkata. Started off with 1.8LPA, currently around 11LPA. BTech+MBA. Always get scores of 4 out of 5 (exceeds expectations) KRA YoY and pointless praises about how well I managed projects, yada yada. I get good work-life balance.

Is this fair pay or am I exploited?

Getting an opportunity to move from ZS Associates India to IQVIA UK. Can’t compare the pay because they are quite far apart (ZS pays much more than IQVIA). Thoughts on moving from ZS to IQVIA in the long run?

How do people get interview call from Accenture Strategy & Consulting? I am an MBA from tier 2, 5 YoE post MBA in Financial Risk. Currently working with a Big 4.