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Just wondering if you guys could give some advice on any best practices/ tips + online resources I could look at ahead of starting relating to FP&A?

I have the accounting knowledge, but not sure how to build FP&A skills?

Thanks so much

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Non Btech
Current package- 5lpa
Total companies- 4

Hello Fishes,

So far I received offers from PwC India, Capgemini and Lexmark for Data Engineering.

More are in pipeline from KPMG GS, TechM, Accenture.

But one peculiar thing is happening. I have appeared for 4 Cognizant interviews but in all I have been rejected. Whereas most of my friends had easily cleared Cognizant. I am switching tech, so I am a bit concerned like whether my knowledge is too shallow😐

Is it sign of an Imposter Syndrome 🥺

Pls help🙏🏾

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Can you please suggest which would be better in terms of WLB, flexibility, growth, job security.

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Tech stack: Azure data factory, data lake, Azure databricks, Logic App, SQL, Pyspark (basic)

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LTIMindtree: 11 LPA Fixed only(can revise the offer based on the latest offer)

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I got 5 rating.

Thanks.

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Hi,

I have recieved an offer from cognizant and they have sent link of their portal to accept offer and complete document formalities. Can I go ahead and do this, even though I might not join the company later?

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