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How to tackle gap periods in IT interviews?

New to startup ecosystem. What are some resources, books, podcasts that help you along the way? Are there any communities you interact with regularly on Reddit/discord/meetup?

*Manifestation thread* What is your dream firm you'd want to work for?

I’m going to be going luxury handbag and shoe shopping in Paris and looking to spend around $10K total. What are some classic things you recommend I consider? I am looking at YSL, Dior lady bag, Ferragamo loafers, etc. I want classic items that will never go out of style and are worth the cost

Hi All,

My friend is looking for change in QA for location Gurgaon/Noida.
Skillsets are Manual testing,Sql,OOPS concept,TestNG,Jira,Git, Intermediate level selenium knowledge,Mocha.
YOE-4 years.

Please let me know if there is any leads
Thank you.

Anyone on pros and cons of A&M PEPI group?

I can’t keep up with the pace of consulting. Is there something wrong with me? Is there room in this world for someone who just wants to slow down?

Is buying a used, low mileage Maserati Ghibli really that bad?? Not paying that premium msrp and being able to capitalize on the depreciation seems like a win and they are fun to drive imo

Anyone have experience with side streams of income that they’ve used to supplement their core salary?

Interested to know potential earnings/managing time etc.

Quick thoughts about @Globant please

Hi fishers,

Current: 20 lpa
Yoe : 7.5 years
Technology: automation java selenium api
Cleared ofss interview
Can u please suggest how much should i ask depending on my current ctc and yoe.

After 1 month of BGV doc submission I have not received any communication. HR says to check after some time.
What to do? Is this usual?
Do I get any confirmation on completion of BGV?

Lost 16-18lbs since WFH. I’m back down to 200lbs now. Hoping to hit ~185 and stay that way! Starting to see my abs again:) and I feel soooo much better.

Can we talk companies? what companies are known to take care of employees versus toxic ones either from those either who recently graduated or in an internship

Any recs for insightful and well written books on entrepreneurship? Friend is trying to launch his own startup so I’m thinking of sending him a relevant book as part of a thank you gift

How would you rank in order of prestige/ease of getting in: UCLA, Cornell, and NYU ??

Looking to transition to MBB if that matters.

Trying to get my GRE Quant score from a 160 to a 165. Feel like it’s a harder jump than when starting from a lower base - will appreciate any strategy tips or suggested Quant resources!

Does anyone have a good recommendation for Verbal tutor? Native English speaker scoring in the high 30’s / low 40’s and looking for some help

Do schools ever admit applicants without interviewing? I didn’t get invited to interview at SOM/Darden — does that mean it’ll 100% be a rejection?...

What is the obsession and appeal for MBB among MBA grads? Is it really that amazing - from afar it seems like it may be romanticized (maybe not the right word) among applicants. I know it’s way better than the work I do now, so I’m not knocking MBB at all. It’s super impressive. Maybe a better way to phrase it is that MBA applicants seem to have a fairy tale view of consulting as a whole. I get the impression that people think a job in consulting is a magic ticket anywhere

Any tips on getting to 51 on quant for GMAT? Stuck around 47-48.

2 in 1 laptop needed for MBA? Helpful at all?

In need of advice: I am starting a full time role (Senior Consultant) in an industry that is my post-MBA goal. I want to start MBA Fall 2022. Does it look bad to AdCom if I apply R1 having been in my job for 1 month? (Will have 1 year when I attend). Thanks!

Are gsb invites done?

Leadership role in my state university’s alumni group vs leadership role at my firm’s early career group? Want to develop ways to show leadership for MBA applications in a few years. Thoughts?

MBA background check: do they do detailed reviews of your essays? Like check anecdotes? Some of my verb choices likely give myself a bit more strict than I deserve. Do they call other managers?

Need advice—torn btwn Booth and Sloan.

Already work in mgmt. consulting but looking to do either consulting or ibanking post-MBA (have only been at company for 1 year so not sponsored and may or may not return to my company).

Have $60K scholarship at Booth, nothing at Sloan. However, I already went to UChicago undergrad and live in Boston so have an established network here. However, concerned about lack of soft skills/leadership development, focus on academics, nerdy culture at Sloan.

Anyone apply to an eMBA, taking advantageous of the GMAT/GRE/EA waiver? Did it work out for you? Any regrets or other thoughts.

Boston people - I have a set of GMAT veritas prep books for sale for $50. DM me if interested.

Targeting 2022 matriculation and will be recruiting for tech. Currently at IBM tech consulting and have an offer to lateral to non-D big 4 tech advisory. What’s the best move for both MBA application and MBA recruiting - stay or leave? TIA.

Anyone who can share their experience with the Harvard Extension School?

Did you use admissions consultants? Who was it and was he/she worth it? Advice on selecting one?

How do I convert my UK university score to GPA?
Scored 83% (First Class Honours)