Hi all. Hitting the job market after about 10 years climbing the ladder at IRI, a SaaS consumer packaged goods analytics company. I started in the Technology division, pivoted to operations in 2017, and have been focused on Product Technology Operations management since 2019. I'm finishing my MBA from a Big Ten program later this year, and looking to connect with a good executive headhunter, but don't know where to begin since I've been out of the job market for so long. Any recommendations?

I am into customer service from past 6 years and I want to change my field now, I'm extremely tech savvy and can learn almost anything. I have bachelor's degree. Can you fishes please suggest me some high paying skills that I can learn?

Does anyone feel like an MBA has helped them move into higher level leadership roles? I see mixed reviews. I feel like I’m hearing mixed reviews where certs are king up until you’re out of the IC world. Interested to hear your thoughts!

I just found out I’ll be getting laid off in a month. I’ve contemplated freelancing for a while but haven’t worked on more than 1-2 small clients at a time on the side of work. How do I know when it’s the right time to take the plunge into freelancing?

While I want to do something more fulfilling/aligned with my interests, work has been pretty chill and I’m afraid of jumping into the fire so to speak without any guarantee that an exit opp will be significantly better. Any thoughts on sacrificing good WLB for potential growth opportunities?

I'm a Canadian AD and I'm thinking of working in Europe. Does anyone have any advice on how they've gone about making their first leap to an agency outside of their own country?

Any advice for moving from being a lawyer to secondary advisory or private fund groups that combine this with placement/fundraising?

I know we are living in the COVID Era and things may be different but as a self-taught designer that’s been employed for the last 8 years here in the city, I’d like to be able to make myself attractive to the advertising world.

I usually operate on the fringes of the design community and I don’t know all the cool kids (outside of interning at 3st).

What can I do besides have a great portfolio?

I'm an in-house counsel at a national company. Our GC is leaving. I’m the only other in-house attorney, and I’ve only been here for 4 months. I like the job. Previously, I was a 6th-year associate.
The CEO asked me to stay and implied a larger role, but doesn't have a clear picture of what that looks like. Asked for my help in redefining. Even unsure as to timing or whether we'll hire another GC. Questions for Fishbowl: (1) benefits or pitfalls? (2) questions or requests you'd have for CEO?

How to choose between CSM and PMP?

For those who transitioned from Agency to client side pretty early on in your career, how did u do it?

I work in a fairly new role of Alliance Manager, I manage GCP , Microsoft and AWS cloud player alliances.. I wanted to learn more about being in Alliances domain and what kind of growth it may have. I work with Pre-sales, Marketing, Practice and solutioning team. I know Accenture and other big companies have alliance department and wanted to learn how they operate and what HR policies apply to them. Can anyone help me?

I have a burning question. I have been teaching for over 18 years, which nags me.

Suppose you agree that the provided professional development offered through our districts is ineffective. Why not invest in your professional development by seeking a coach or mentor or even pay for professional resources that would help? To put it plainly, why don't we educators invest in our professional development?

After nearly 20 years in the military serving in T&E and HR roles, I’m considering moving on and have been conducting lots of research into consulting. BS, MA, and SPHR cert - no MBA. I’m looking for suggestions or advise about transitioning. DC Metro area is likely landing spot.

Anyone go to product from data science? Any thoughts on your transition?

Any in-house antitrust counsel willing to offer up some advice? I just started in a firm's well-regarded antitrust group. What do I do over the next few years to make myself most marketable to move in-house? And when is that move actually feasible/ideal for antitrust specialists?

Seems like I can pull work from the whole discipline (merger clearance, civil lit, criminal) — should I spread myself across all of it to maximize my skillset/marketability?

All thoughts and advice welcome. TYSM :)

Regional Public Senior that left to be a Senior Internal Auditor at a bank. I have a really good reputation here, my CAE tells me regularly he’s glad I’m here. I don’t do any SOX, I only do operational and compliance audits. I also manage an enterprise high risk issue validation process. There is opportunity for me to progress to a VP over 5 years within IA, or 2 years in another department. But I don’t know if that’s what I want to do. What roles could my experience get me in the market?

Hey there, currently a 1LT IN officer with a TS transitioning in early 2023. Looking for a consulting internship this fall in Boston that I can use to transition to consulting full time. Any recommendations on programs/companies I should be looking at. Thanks!

Hi everyone!
I am a 8 YOE Manual QA . Everyone is telling me to switch to automation. Please tell me how to start ?
And also I think it's too late for me now...should I look for QA Lead position or pursue automation only?

For those of you who successfully “pivoted” into a project manager role … what specialty (technical Pm, Marketing PM, social impact PM, etc) did you find was the best to get your foot in the door ? I really enjoy marketing but lack concrete experience so no luck….

I can’t stand work from home and can’t wait for it to be over. However, I dread losing my 24/7 bidet access. The return to Scott one ply is gonna be ROUGH 🥲

Hi currently working with zs.

Offer from fractal for data engineer
Offer from Nagarro for zs cleint on revo software project.

Which should I choose, any suggestions?

Overheard in an integration meeting: “yes, we have a prison strategy."

I am very keen on joining BA Continuum.Can anyone help me ?I have 1 YOE and looking for opportunity in Chennai.
I can DM the further details.

Hello All,

After clearing 2 rounds CitiusTech offered me conditional offer letter mentioning it is subjected to selection in client interview.

Has anyone faced such scenario here ?

I have 2 years of experience in .net core and angular . Any lead would be helpful. I am looking for job change.

Incoming EY SM. Can anyone tell me who EY’s pension provider is please? thank you!

What is the pay cycle in IBM. Do we get at last working day of the month? And if we join before 20th do we get salary of 10 days in the same month or next month?

How much Valtech can offer for yoe 6?

Any Alvarez & Marsal people in HIG located in Nashville?

Looking to reach out as a new hire.

At what point is it acceptable to request a transfer to a different office? I have about a year and a half in and want to move to a larger city.

Have majority of us started our teenage years in retail?

If you were to build a company from the ground up today, what would it look like?

Join fishbowl below if you’ve started your own agency before...

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Hi guys,

If anyone can refer me to contract drafting related job role in Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, EY or KPMG in Mumbai please let me know since there are openings. I have done LLB and BCOM and looking for a job change desparately.

I'm looking for a recommendation for a ski resort/ski instructor for my 6 and 9-year-olds, any suggestions would be great.

Im 31, I work as a customer success manager in a Cybersecurity Saas company. I have no degree.
I never completed major in management due to having depression after losing a parent 6 years ago.
I'm better now and I'd like to go back to Uni but my former major, Civil engineering is something I'm not interested anymore.
Thinking of studying computer science or management. I enjoy scientific and technical subjects but If I had the chance I'd also like to study philosophy and politics.

Any advice?

Can anyone tell me how much programming part is there in Data Engineer role?

I’m in the process of completing a UX/UI certificate to pivot from marketing design. But I’m so burnt out from my current role is it to early to apply to ux/ui? Has anyone transitioned from in house design to ux/ui and have advice?

Oh Friday: verbal offer from head of department, but ask recruiter for salary
Me on Friday: asks recruiter for x amount
Recruiter on Friday: ok will let you know Tuesday if we can do that
Recruiter on Tuesday: still waiting for approval, needed to open a new requisition will send you link to apply
Recruiter on Wednesday: same thing as Tuesday
Recruiter on Thursday: same thing as Tuesday
Me on Friday: I see you are going on vacation, any updates?
Recruiter: silence
Is this normal?!

Anyone hiring for remote analyst roles?

Currently on the market and looking! Business bachelors and masters, I can talk more about my experience as well. Associate level if possible

Hi! I am a clinical researcher looking to pivot into consulting. I have 3 YoE within the research field. Would love for a referral at MBB+Big 4 companies! I would love to chat more and share my resume. Thanks in advance! I am open to relocating within the US (and also open to positions in London and Canada)

Hi there. a bit of a vent so if no one reads to the end, that’s aok. But I first interviewed for a general finance role for a startup about a month ago with the CEO. I’m early in my career and he knew I didn’t have a ton of experience but I was excited/willing to learn. Since then, I’ve had conversations with 7 others for this company of <50 and even used some PTO to visit their office. I’m a ‘great fit’ but just got rejected for a lack of experience; am I missing something?

Is it normal to be ghosted by career coaches? I mean, they are recruiters technically? I’m trying to find one in tech

Moreso sharing my story than an earnest ask, I feel compelled to share:

I got my job via a series of lucky coincidences. I am a former art student who winded up working for the print production dept of a major media company in what was supposed to be a weeklong gig, and then ended up as a data analyst in the same org.

When I think of what I would be passionate for, I think of a creative field, like fashion, even if I was a similar, administrative role. I’m not sure there’s room to grow here.

Just sort of did a career pivot. Moving from a safety role to a detailer role and changing companies. Had an interview today and absolutely crushed it. Got an offer, now to determine if it is the right move for me.

I am looking for project/business analyst roles.

I decided to graduate a year early, double majored in Health Policy & Economics and Global history.

I don't regret that decision. Being at Vanderbilt wasn't the best experience, esp for an immigrant w/ low SES status.

While COVID impacted my plans for the two summers I had, I made the best use of the opportunities I came across. I know I am skilled, more than competent, but sometimes seeing so many rejections makes me question my abilities.

I’m a 30yo college grad who spent most of my 8 years in nyc in the food industry. It was comfortable and I liked it. But after being on unemployment during covid and making more than I ever had as a barista, I can’t go back to food. Seeing what that extra $600 a week did for my life and stress has changed me and I want to make that much money all the time.

Does anyone else have experience transitioning from the food industry to an office job at an older age?

Hi all! I am looking for inspiration from folks that pivoted from cyber security consulting to a new field! Which area do you work in now and how is it going for you?

Would love to know how I can prep for McKinsey & Company Associate interview given I have 2 months

Well didn’t get an internal job I applied to after two interviews and waiting over a month with anticipation. Where’s the bourbon??

Does anybody know about life at LAM Research? Or anything else an outsider should know? I am interviewing for a senior director role. Thanks!

As someone who did not finish college due to finances, but has done extensive amounts of self learning fun everything from excel to data analysis. I am wondering how to stand out as an applicant moving from construction management to something different with more opportunities for growth. Any ideas of other to take or careers with similar skill sets? I am still unsure which direction to go.

Hi! I've spent the last year trying to break into UX research and/or a Jr design role. I have 10 YOE in DTC Customer Support / Experience management. I am certified in UX Design by General Assembly. Since then, I have picked some small freelance UX research and design projects, but I haven't been able to get my foot in the door at a larger company. Anyone else make the jump? All tips and leads welcome!