Hey guys, so I am super interested in finance and all things business. I have a knack for learning skills and love long hours of challenging work. I am a workaholic. Unfortunately, I transferred from Aerospace Engineering at UCSD to accounting at a small private school because of a full-ride volleyball scholarship. Due to this, I was not able to get a degree in finance.

I want to get into the finance field after I get my CPA. Does anyone have any suggestions on the route to take?

Looking to get into SAP- specifically its finance module.

Is the SAP finance module still called fico or is it simple finance? I am Trying to get certified- thank you for your help.

Any advice?

Hi all. I am looking to crack into the pe value creation space. Any tips or recommendations? Mckinsey senior EM and LBS grad with some early tenor investment banking experience; currently based in the middle east working for a public sector infrastructure player.

With two years of work ex as Data analytics and constant upskilling from Coursera / Scaler towards product management domain how do I align and prepare for roles in Microsoft in the big picture atleast an year or two from now?

Not asking for referrals when I'm not worthy yet, but I'm willing learn until i do so any guidance is appreciated. Thankyou.

When should a stub start getting worried about not having much work and low billable hours?
I’ve asked for work but no luck. I know they say this is normal for a stub but when should I start getting worried and consider looking for exit options? Fyi, I like my practice group, so I don’t want to change to a different group within my firm, hence would have to lateral, if I have to. Also, other co-1st years are churning in high hours.

Hi Fishes, I am a Consultant with approx 11 Yrs of exp being offered Senior Consultant II within IN3 and I want to understand if this is appropriate as per my exp. Can someone please explain how many levels exist within IN3 ?

Anyone know how to get a position as an HRBP without HRPB experience? All positions I've looked at want previous experience. Would over 5 years of HR experience and a PHR suffice, or what skills should be added to that?

Any pharmacist in industry and willing to give some advice on getting in? I’m a clinical pharmacist looking at roles in industry and wondering what positions fit someone who has practiced as a clinical pharmacist in oncology, critical care, and internal medicine who has not done a fellowship? I’ve seen medical science liaison, scientific associate, and market research, any other roles to look into? Thanks.

Hello, which is more beneficial Master’s in Human Resources or PHR Certification?

I’ve worked in sales for 12 years (8 years retail sales and management, 4 years inside tech sales and management). I’m feeling the burn and looking for something else in the tech field. I’m making $140k. I have a college degree but no marketing, engineering, or product experience. What other departments/jobs could I jump to and still keep close to my OTE? I’m pretty good at Salesforce and have thought about a SFDC admin type role, but that’s all I’ve thought of so far.

What are the best exit opportunities after working in ODD, CDD, valuations for a few years? IB? PE possible?

What kind of roles do you guys recommend for a pharmacist trying to pivot into pharma? Where can you go to see all the different types of roles available? I graduated with my PharmD in 2019 and I did a managed care residency and am now at a healthcare startup so my background is primarily on the health plan/digital health side

Any advice for a CD team who wants to move to pharma? We’ve freelanced in the space, but don’t have work in our books. Currently we’re running a large CPG brand, FT at a network agency in NYC.

What kid of job role is Sales and ops manager? Is it something that I as a Senior Salesforce Administrator should look forward?
The JD has all responsibility matching an Admin job but the title ka confusing

Will internal transfer to Deals as A3 (2 busy seasons under belt)

standard promo in new group is 2 years staff.

Possible to make senior next year? (3 years at firm) or stuck staff lvl for 4 years?

Laid off, any tips on how to gain experience/sharpen resume while job searching? I was in a project management support analyst role/ Venture capital sales role. I’m thinking of getting certifications to increase marketability

Is an MBA necessary for the CPG industry? I’m still on the fence

How did you choose this area of law? How do you know when it's time to move to a different one?

I start my journey of being more technical today. I am giving myself 2 yrs. I started a role doing IT controls, Identity and Access Management work. I have prior experience in UAT, business process controls (A-123). I am planning on passing the Security plus and CISSP certs within 2 yrs. Have a TS clearance. Any advice or reality check is welcome.
I will like to do cyber work in the Intelligence Community.

What made you go into law enforcement?

What are the best websites and youtube channels you can recommend for interview preparations ?
Tech : Java microservice developer
Yoe : 9

Thanks in advance

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How is IT audit at Baker Tilly? Looking to change from a big 4.

What do you do to fight burnout? Got a raise yesterday and will get another in September, for dealing with a lot of stuff, but I can't shake the burnout.

Any recommended books to read prior to beginning a summer associate position? Transactional/ Corporate & Finance

KPMG TRM folks - how is the job you do different than IT audit? How is the work life balance in TRM? Would you recommend a co-worker to move to TRM from external audit?

Reading Untamed by Glennon Doyle and I want my own Abby!!! Sigh.....

Anyone familiar with sobi? Interviewing for a dir role in the US and curious how the company is and the culture is like.

Weird Sunday night existential crisis.. Idk what to do next (cont’d in post)

Since starting in January I have:

Spilled water on my laptop and backed into a parked car less than an hour apart.

Got a ticket for a rolling stop vs. full stop.

Can I start January over?

Does anyone have any fun online games to play with the team for well-being breaks?

Operations and Strategy Manager - Google Cloud role in Chicago. What is the level, base and tc for this position? Tiy

If you're a government HR strategy, I/O psych, talent management, organizational design/development professional or consultant, we need you!

Have you heard of OPM's team of strategic HR consultants? Within OPM Human Resources Solutions' HR strategy, there are strategic consultants who operate on a reimbursable basis, similar to a private sector consulting agency.

We have current, developing, and future vacancies for human capital strategists and consultants at the GS-12/13/14/15 levels!

Hi Guyz,

I went through the entire recruitment process and got selected for IBM ISL. Now I am being told by the HR that they are unable to release offer as there is a hiring freeze.

Can any one please tell me if its correct or just an excuse not to give me offer. If its true, when will this freeze be removed?

What’s the typical salary for an Associate Account Director in NYC working on Pharma?

Anyone who gave data analyst interview in UBS , have you received offer yet or waiting ?

A2 Role in Capegemini refer to What level? And what is the package for the same at entry level resource

What is the salary for Amazon Business Analysts (level) in indian? I have recently received offer from Amazon and they are asking me for CTC expectations.
Please help Amazonians!

Can you leave as an A2 to an audit client that you’re not on the team

Anyone switch from core tax to either advisory or an HR/IFS (internal firm services) role?

Has anyone made a pivot from PA to finance/IB? I’d like to hear your story if you’ll share. Thanks.

What does the Tax Reporting & Strategy Deals team at PwC do? Do they have busy seasons or all year round busy? What’s the pay like compared to other tax specialties such as general compliance or M&A? Thanks in advance.

If anyone is looking for opportunities in NYC - I have an amazing and honest recruiter whom I can connect you with. DM me.

Putting in my two weeks with no job lined up to spend some time with my family and volunteering. Anyone have experience with a gap in employment? Will this ruin my chances of getting a “good” job by January? Have I gone completely insane?

I started a position a month and a half ago at a large holding company. My manager left after 2 weeks of training me, and his replacement is likely going to be another senior accountant. I am so lost and don’t have the guidance I had signed up for. Is it bad to ask for an internal transfer to one of the brands instead?

Is applying a few days before the “Apply by” date too late? Do most decisions get made early on/they don’t wait for all applications before interviewing/hiring?

How much would the expected salary be for a Senior 3 in NY TAS be at EY?

Any luck for US CPA in Canada?

Anyone make a cross country move as part of a job switch during covid? Wondering if the company expects you to be moved/have a date planned in mind if you aren't already living in the area

Tax Manager - what type of stuff can I exit to? I mostly has flow through entity experience and no income tax provision experience at a Top 15 firm. Been here 8 years and am a little nervous to even consider non public accounting because it’s all I know, but I want a less stressful work/life balance. Also I feel I’m overpaid and am afraid I’ll have to take a pay cut.

What are the most boring jobs out there?

Anyone move from big4 tax to private equity tax? What’s your experience been like?

Anyone pursued a MSL in Taxation degree? Did it open up additional opportunities? Trying to get into tax planning/structuring but don’t have a JD (not interested in practicing law). Currently CPA/MST.

What is IT Due Dilligence? Is it more IT Audit? Better? Worse?

Is it just me or are behavioral questions really stupid? I always feel like they're either way too open ended or they're asking about something that's never happened to me