Hey! I was affected by the recent tech layoffs (at Stripe) and was curious what others have done to get back on the horse quickly. Open to any and all suggestions! Currently I’ve been scouring Builtin which has yielded a few interviews here and there, but overall I feel like I’ve been moving too slowly . Thanks in advance!

If I aced one case and did eh on the second but impressed all 4 of my behavioral interviewers, how likely is if that I’ll get the job? Interviewed at a boutique life sciences consulting firm. I really loved meeting the team and it seems like a great cultural fit for me, so I’m anxious to hear back.

Has there been any layoffs in paypal India. Does anyone have an idea about this?
Sae a few news articles online and it's worrying me.

What are the tax manager salaries in Dallas area? Has anyone interviewed recently and knows what the market is? Also, are the big 4s remote or hybrid and is it going to stay that way?

Interviewing at PE/VC firm for controller role. About 30 people total at the firm. They said part of the compensation is being paid in carried interest. How does this work? Based on what I understand it is supposed to get worth more the longer I work there. The firm is about 1.5B AUM but don’t have much info yet about their funds to review.

I’ve been at my SaaS sales role for 3.5 years, have been a consistent top performer on my team and have been able to navigate the continuous changes that come with a hyper growth company. In the last couple of months I’ve felt so burned out that’s it’s taken a toll on my mental and physical health. I’ve decided to put in my notice in the next week to take a 3 month sabbatical before I start working for another company. What is the best way to explain this as I start interviewing for other roles?

how many rounds of interview do i have to go through for cloud architect role in Deloitte Ireland.

Is it normal to get fired for missing things in corporate/m&a due diligence doc review?
- Associate with less than one year’s experience

Recruiters, honest opinion about this reply I just wrote in other bowl in which someone asked about the most frustrating things regarding job searching:- Having the exact experience they’re looking for but in a different country… haven’t got an interview just because I’m Latino although I’m a US citizen. All the job posts include this “equal opportunity” disclaimer, though all I receive are rejections via automated ATS messages.- Is your equal opportunity policy real?

I started interviewing a few weeks ago and finished up an interview loop with one company on Friday. Today received an email from hiring manager that she would like to chat tomorrow. Is this a good sign? Should I gather up my references?

Hey, I'm looking for an interview coach for Product Management at several FAANG companies.

Requirements:
- $150 or less an hour
- Availability in the next two weeks for multiple sessions (8am-4pm or 7-9pm pst)
- Great at helping to hone stories with tailoring for Amazon and Google
- Estimation and product design questions
- Technical system design experience

Anyone have a specific coach or service that have helped them? Thanks in advance.

What should I expect during a ZS case interview? Tips/advice appreciated. Thanks!

I was a month in as Workday HCM Consultant with Accenture. They immediately throw me into the HCM courses to obtain my WD HCM certification. There are three parts HCM Essentials, HCM Applied, and HCM Practical. The passing score is 70 or above. I scored a 62 on the Essentials portion, I passed Applied, and at the end of this week Practical. During class, I received an “immediate connect” Team call and I was fired because of my low score. I'm devastated, and shocked. Yesterday was my birthday.

I am really good at live coding for mock interviews or companies I don't care about. But as soon as I care about the job, I fall apart. I don't know what to do.

Has anyone interviewed with EYP’s PE strategy practice recently and willing to provide insight on the process?

Does anyone else feel like the job market/current number of open positions is a farce? If there are 1.8 jobs open per unemployed adult, why the hell are most of us job seekers having a hard time even getting an interview!? Are companies REALLY hiring?

Interviewing at EY for brand / comms role. Can someone explain to me the titles? Associate director-is there then director?

This whole market is making me think of like when you drop a dead cat on the ground and see how it bounces

Pwc peeps, are you traveling for deals these days?

I can’t believe companies pay millions for me to Google for content.

Top 3 shops for a creative in New York. Annnnnnnnnd go!

Hi Everyone,
My Brother, having 11 years of experience in Chartered Accountancy is seeking suitable opportunities to showcase his talent.
He has hands on experience & expertise in following finance related platforms- O2C,P2P,R2R,Revenue assurance,Consolidation,RPA,Pricing,Auditing,FP&A & ensuring Financials intact as per 606/IFRS

If anyone knows any opportunities or any lead or if can refer to any organisation, please do let me know.

Hi Guys,

How much can i negotiate for 3.4 yrs of experience into devops in epam?

Any cool places still hiring for 2023 full time starts?

I’m leaving my job soon but I’m wondering if I should be truthful when I hand in my letter of resignation. There’s a ton of reasons but it boils down to: I’m worth more than they can pay me and I need to pay off these student loans. What should I say?

I want to take my SO on a surprise trip. If I purchase the ticket on Delta without putting her skymiles number in, will it still show up in her app?

Hi fishes,

How is Venturiq interms of growth learning and wlb ?

Does it make sense to go to a company that you dislike just to get into the field you want and more money.

Guys can anyone help me to get the best refund or filing for tax for 21 LPAfixed 26LPA CTC.
I know my in hand salary will be 1.3 by any chance can I make it more ??

How friendly are you with your coworkers ? I have this one colleague who just has verbal diarreah and calls me whenever she encounters a situation. Either work or personal life related. I giver her advice but I'm realizing now I have to draw the line somewhere.
Do you guys tell your boss EVERYTHING your coworker tells you ? I also don't want my boss thinking I'm throwing her under the bus? It's never anything serious but still..

Which firms pay managing consultants the best? Specifically, health system / medical group strategy and ops.

How much time does the whole interview process take at ACN? And how many rounds are there in total?

How are you all dressing on your return home? I see so many folks in business attire on Thursday and Friday, why? I’m in shorts and t-shirt. It’s a little awkward in business class.

Anyone have trouble relating to all these attorneys here? I feel like a peon compared to your fancy biglaw lives and salaries.

Hi Sarah! I loved your tips in Julian’s latest newsletter. I recently moved abroad & became a manager for the first time. I’d love your advice on how to excel in either aspect of this new chapter? Ty!

I'll switch to a startup as the only data engineer and will closely work with all the Head ofs + the CTO.

Any advice/books/... on stakeholder management at that level? Especially when things fail/discussing budgets/new hires etc.

How to answer the question why do you want to move? I usually answer for a new challenge but a couple of time I have been asked that we already have things in place and a major portion of work is to keep things working how is this a challenge? This is true for most companies, haven’t found a good answer to this.

What is the true reason to get your masters in CS? I am a Java developer at Deloitte and I have my bachelors in CS and I wanted to know why would it be beneficial to get my masters when I can just get years of experience and certs to show my value as a developer. Anything to get some clarity of why to get a masters would be truly grateful.

Starting new job in 2 months, notice is 1 month. Are there any issues with giving a 2m notice? Can the company force me to leave earlier?

Is your company laying off employees?

I’m seriously enatkng to get into an SE role and have been searching for Associate Sales Engineers that do NOT require SE experience since I’ve none. It’s proving to be difficult. Most companies for some reason are requiring 2-3 years of experience for the Associate role. 😭 Any Sales Engineers who know of companies hiring those with no experience? I am in tech as a BDR already.

Anyone know what the NDA terms are for TCS / Tata? Their HR refuses to provide the details and no one honestly knows including the client.

Anyone who moved to tech from asset management (RFP team)? Any advice on how to make the switch and what roles to focus on? TIA!

Gut check: This is a good offer, right?
Sr. Manager (IC), Engagement Management at major DevOps company 162k base, 41k bonus, 111,000 RSUs/ 4 years. 203k OTE and 231k total comp. 100% remote, LCOL area. Current comp details are in the comments.

Was talking with a friend about the biggest scams or failures in tech. For me WeWork has to be #1 (even tho it's not really tech). What are some others that come to mind?

@Snowflake Inc. Any velocity seller that don’t mind sharing total comp broken down by base/commission/RSU’s?

I'm afraid I made a mistake in my career path, and I know it's a bad time to look for new jobs, but it also seems like a good time to make some life changes. Do you have any thoughts?

Hello! I have an opportunity to review my boss and provide that feedback to his boss. Boss’s boss is a McKinsey guy, and I want to get straight to the point at my dissatisfaction without being a disgruntled employee.

Does anyone know how I can try to phrase the review in a way that will be most productive to an ex-McKinsey?

Currently in a SysAdmin role with almost 2 YOE here and I’ve been trying to break into a Cloud Engineer or DevOps Engineer role for almost a year now. I’ve gotten a few interviews and most recently made it to the final round of interviews at a company but unfortunately didn’t make it. Any pointers or possible referrals? I’m really trying to find a place I can soak up knowledge in the field and learn.

Hey everyone! I’ve completed my Masters in Vancouver Canada right now with 2 years work experience in tech. Looking for referrals in Canada for tech . Thanks in advance. Also likes would be appreciated for the DM feature!!