Hey y'all shameless plug for a project I'm working on:

ChatBot that helps you find the perfect Exit Opportunity in Tech, based on your unique skills/experience etc.

Used to get a lot of people of asking me how to exit to Tech so figured I would try to build something to help!

Anybody have idea of how much YOE needed to get promoted to Senior Software Engineer at Qualys ?

Hired as SA1. if my utilization is low for round table but I’ve gotten good Snapshots will I go up to SA2 or SA1B, which I don’t want of course.

Starting to get more involved in the project sales process - any recommendations for books or resources to develop skills in this area?

How long as a senior associate at EYP till Consultant? Have a ex colleague who moved over with 3 yoe and is now a senior associate

How can I break into transactional practice from a litigation background?

What designation i can expect iat Capgemini of joining as a Lateral?

I have total 11.5 YoE

How can we shift from SCM to Project manager? Thoughts ?

What are your thoughts about OMSCS course by Georgia Tech?

Does industry have billable hours? At the big 4, we are required to work a certain number of hours each week and if we spend too much time on anything we are questioned on why it took so long. Is that a thing when you go in industry?

Hi fishers,
I am a fresher, I have a chance of getting AWS or Sailpoint (Cybersecurity)technology to work on .. kindly suggest which I need to choose.
Also ,If I get Sailpoint project now, can I switch to Cloud in future?

What is a typical exit opportunity for a Director in FDD? I’m over the stress, but I feel like the monotony of industry will equally stress me out. I have only done FDD my whole career so the PE exit route is likely not going to happen (I’m realistic 🙂)

Hi Fishes,

I am B.tech graduate and currently working in BPO sector in Accenture. I am looking to switch to an IT profile but having zero experience in IT sector. Please suggest how can I switch.

Best resources for platform dev 1? I failed in 3 times and have to wait until spring. I’ve got 9 other certs(5 yoe) but this one is kicking my butt

Happy Sunday fishes

Please anyone guide how to switch to Consulting and Strategy roles in big 4, Accenture consulting etc. I'm currently working as a consultant with 1.5 yoe after mba (total 3.5).

Any strategies/interview preparation suggestions from all the consulting fishes here 🙂 Deloitte USI Deloitte India EY KPMG PwC India Accenture India

Would love to connect with someone from Google as I'm targeting Product roles. I've over 7 years of experience in growth centric roles including user journey orchestration, CRM (in-app messaging , push notifications), usability research and user acquisition through paid channels. I don't have direct PM experience (haven't held the title formally).

#product #PM

Hi fishes,

Can anyone here give me an insight about the benefits of getting an executive mba degree after law and how it can help me accelerate my career growth and which profiles would be best for me. I am legal professional with 7 years of experience. I am pursuing an emba from FMS.

Your feedback will be highly appreciated.

Are there any scrum masters out there willing to take me on as a mentee? I recently received my CSM, but I know that is not enough to get a job. I am looking for someone to show me the ropes and help me apply what I learned in the CSM course so I can start applying for jobs within the next 6 months. I am currently a business development consultant dealing with enterprise accounts. I want to stay in tech but I HAVE to get out of sales. It’s just not for me. Thank you in advance!

Has anyone made the transition from non-profit and small firm practice to federal government, big law, in-house? I’m a special education parent attorney at a small firm and I’ve spent my legal career in the education and juvenile areas of the law working for 2 non-profits before ending up at the firm. However, I’m just exhausted, unmotivated, and and looking for a change. At this point (6.5 yrs of practice), is that type of transition even possible or am I stuck due to the practice area?

Don't mean to be rude. Plz tell me if this is rude. But whats your religion? Assuming it's ok to ask since we're all anon. I'm a non-practicing but was born in a Muslim country. Agnostic maybe?🤷🏻‍♂️

I already have the SHRM-SCP. . would it be a value add to go for the SPHR as well?

Hello! I’m looking for study materials for the PHR. Does anyone have recommendations for cost effective resources or perhaps willing to part with your study materials?

I just learned that I get to argue all of our pre-trial motions and do a direct examination at an upcoming trial. What are your best tips for preparing and setting yourself up for success? I want to hear them all! I’m beyond excited for the opportunity. It’s for our biggest client, so I really want to impress!

Hi, just wanted to know will those who were promoted to Consultant in January 2022 get any hike at all or no?
Thanks!

I have worked in marketing for about 6-7 years. First few years were in social media management. My goal is to work at a big tech company.

I’ve heard mixed results about the ROI of earning an MBA. My near future goal is to move into a Marketing Director (or senior manager) role.

1) How much does Google, Amazon, Microsoft, etc. value MBAs in the hiring process?

2) Anyone currently working at the companies above with only a BBA?

Current situation: Marketing Manager, 90k, NYC.

I don’t get paid to write advertising. I get paid to sit through meetings like these. Kill me.

Any intel on life in the King and Spalding corporate group in Atlanta, particularly the specialty groups (e.g., tax, benefits)?

I heard and saw lot of bad culture, work life experience in PwC India. People working 12hr a day, weekend works, bad management etc. This also almost same in other big4 India operations. How it is different in PwC US. Is they also have bad work life balance as other big4 base out of India.

Hi,
I am working as a Senior Mulesoft developer with a total of 6.5+ years of experience (tibco bw 3.6 yrs and Mule 3 yrs) and I was applying for European companies from India.
I had a screening and a little bit technical round with a company from Lisbon, portugal. They have asked me to provide the expected salary.
I need your help.

Solos - what does your day look like? Do you work traditional hours? Do you take breaks during the day for personal things such as errands and working out?

Anyone looking for WOSB sub? I have a team of experienced data scientists with years of experience. We want to pad our past performance to go after more prime opportunities.

Hii looking for job as accountant in gurgaon location in one have any reference please help me with this. I have 5 years of experience in same field.

Two more weeks until the new year. Is anyone else struggling to finish the year off strong?

Hello All,
Is Atos better than Concentrix Catalyst ?

I am supposed to join Atos in July.

Books on human psychology that have affected you. I'll start: influence, sales Bible, on killing.

I got a new job about a month and a half ago. I have a head hunter I did not accept a job with ask me how my new job is going. Anyone know why they are following up with me?

Hi Fishes,

Can any one let me know what benifits we will get if we join/work in ADP india?.
#adp #wfh #wfo

If I applied to BCG in a different country and got rejected from final round - should I still wait to apply within Canada for a cooling off period?

Have an opening at a bank for a SAS analyst. Need solid sas skills. Reach out if interested. Know the HM

Has anyone here left tech consulting for SWE at big tech (FAANG or others)?

Interested in grant management for education /non-profit organizations. Gut check?

Anyone have insight into working at Square? Or know someone there I could connect with?

2 yoe and want to move to a strategy and operations role. Where do I even begin lol - have been searching at companies I want to be a part of but it seems like there are 0 roles out there

I have very little technical skills, just been making PPT and light excel analysis. I want to continue doing this type of work outside of consulting. What roles should I be looking for?

Weighing 2 options: going abroad to work for a growing startup in an emerging market or working for fast growing VC firm in my industry of interest. Any suggestions?

Currently exiting after one year post-MBA. Any tips for someone with 5 YOE who wants to use the consulting experience to advance as far as possible? Target is tech, either big or startup.

Started applying for industry roles. Wish me luck 😬😬

Does anyone have insights on cyber advisory at Cognizant and how it compares to Cyber at Deloitte in Canada?

Hi Fellow Fishes,

Anyone willing to refer to Starbucks? or provide more insight into the culture and work? I think I found a dream role with data science and coffee.

Kindly,
Red Swedish Fish

anyone at uber willing to review my resume and maybe provide a referral? interested in a role

Anyone have any advice for VC case interview? Have one coming up. I’m just prepping by running through some consulting strategy cases related to if you invest in a company, product, market, etc. but any other guidance / material would be greatly appreciated!

Get. Me. OUTTTTTTTTTT

Those who left with < 2 YOE, can you share your old TC and new TC?

Currently interviewing and have been rejected by a lot of companies. This is either because I failed some assessment of theirs or fucked up their interview. I feel rejected and super depressed.. Any advice?

What’s it like to work at DoorDash Strategy & Ops? Wlb, pay, work, etc.?

Has anyone made (or know someone) who has made a switch to a strategy or project mgmt role in pharmaceuticals?