Hi, fellow Account Community!
I’m looking for a solid, entry level account management boot camp for my new Assistant Account Executive to attend to learn the basics of Account Management. She is brilliant & very motivated, but very green as she’s fresh out of college. I welcome all suggestions both virtual & in-person trainings/camps of great value you’ve seen! Many thanks in advance.

To those involved with business development and sales, how has your network helped you in achieving sales targets? And in this case network means your black people network.

4th year financial services associate - have an offer for a 9-5 knowledge management role at a competing firm for 94% of my current base salary. Enjoy my current role but am getting burnt out with the hours - has anyone made a similar jump? I’m worried that the km role would be less recession proof than current position.

Hi fishes,
I am currently working as Branch Manager (scale-2 officer) in one of the leading public sector banks and have 5 yr experience in core banking. I am having 2.5 years experience in the IT sector on vision plus as a software engineer (before joining the bank). I have knowledge of core banking as well as good knowledge of banking tools like finacle, caps, imac etc. I want to switch to private financial institutions.
Any suggestions about such institutions and the domain for I can apply

Hi Fishes,
I have 6 YOE in financial reporting, if an opportunity in Morgan Stanley in fund accounting arises, should I go ahead with it or would it be a reverse step career wise, would appreciate insights on same and also of MSFS Fund accounting culture, WLB, if anyone can help with the same...
Thanks in advance, would appreciate your help

I’m a recruiter who would like to eventually pivot to HR but I don’t have an HR degree. I’m considering pursing a Masters degree however am torn between HR or Org Psych/Org Development. Would love to hear folks’ perspective of either degree!

Looking to make a bit of a career shift and hoping to stick with nonprofit/public sector consulting. I’ve worked with nonprofits but I know I can give more. I’m a great writer and feel that PR could be the spot for me. Any ideas or companies I should be looking at?

Looking to make a career move. Pros and cons for going into the music space- go

Which ERP has the highest potential for a new Analyst? Feel lost between Salesforce, ServiceNow, SAP, Workday, etc. Currently staffed on a major SAP project.
Want to make an informed career decision.

Looking to pivot into healthcare consulting. I come from a MHA background with a two year Administrative Fellowship following it. Any experience breaking into one of the top consulting firms with this type of background?

Hi Fishes,

I have 7+ YOE as a SAP Functional consultant. I am trying to learn and switch in SAP BTP.

Can someone advise roadmap to transit to BTP? Also how much coding involved in BTP?

Considering the FRM certification. Those who’ve taken it, how quant heavy is it? I have a compliance risk background and don’t have a deep math or statistics background. However, I want to expand my skillset. Any thoughts?

Anyone here who left fed job and regretted it?

Do any of the top consulting firms hire into the Engagement Manager level after an M7 (if they had manager experience elsewhere)? I know MBB probably doesn’t but what about other tier 2 firms after that - and asking for US or Canada

Those of you who have left consulting for Program/Project Management at tech companies (not Product), what do you think of the switch? Have heard anecdotally that work can be uninteresting and career progression suspect, but seems like a very chill, high paying exit. Does this differ greatly if it is technical PM? Would love to hear thoughts.

Best firms for talent side entertainment transactions ? Then other wise entertainment transactions? Doing a bit of it at a big firm but would like to make the full time move.

Is principal consultant equivalent to senior manager in pwc? @pwc

Change Management consultants who exited consulting, what roles have you taken on in the industry?

Does anyone else here have a hospitality management degree? Do you think it was worth it?

Has anyone had a good experience in your career progressing from larger agencies to having senior roles at smaller agencies? I've worked at large NYC and LA creative shops, and now many years into my career, I've had more opportunities at smaller/regional agencies. At first, they welcome your experience with bigger clients and campaigns, but soon enough they want you to align with "how we do things around here" and "we know better" even if their approach has not been particularly successful.

My dilemma… I am an injury adjuster at a carrier experiencing high inventory that’s barely manageable. A competitor offered a higher salary and manageable workload. BUT, I would like to get into underwriting. I applied for UW position w/ a different carrier and they’ve made an offer. It’s lower than my current salary and significantly lower than what I’d make by taking the first offer. Do I take the high salary and stay in claims or go for UW in hopes it will be best in long run?

Competitive exit comp packages for senior business analysts? MBB with 2 YOE

Hedge fund or VC route?

So we just had a brief where the strategy is just a big pile of nothing. How do I explain to the planners what we need from them?

Anybody did the apics certification in logistics ? I have the choose between the cslp and cscp but not sure which one I should be doing

Star Trek: Prodigy is apparently coming out this year. I liked Lower Decks but idk about us having two animated series at the same time

Please suggest companies to apply to for product management roles? Currently into consulting and serving notice period

I'm remodeling my apartment and am debating on heated floors (kitchen and bathroom). Worth the spend?

What's your "I'm in Finance stereotype" moment?

Compared to FRM, CFA is tough because it requires an enormous commitment to complete all three levels

Hi Fishies,
Can you please comment on aspects like wlb, learning in hsbc client at Virtusa? I have been offered QA lead position.

Any scientists or senior scientists here who work in the consumer goods industry in Toronto?
What does the payscale look like?

Hi fishes

I am having 7+ years of experience and I have also done my MBA 3 years back. Wanted to know what CTC I should ask for if my current CTC is 17 LPA for a BA role

What are your companies doing for covid now? Are you expected to just use sick time or is there separate paid time that can be used for vaccines, testing and time needed if you are sick and get positive results?

I’m currently an ERP implementation consultant with 3 YOE at Deloitte. I want to get into strategy at MBB entry level. Can someone give me a referral at McKinsey, Bain, or BCG. Thanks! Please DM me

Ppr league....Cory clement / Latvius murray / lamar Miller / Sony Michel / Adrian Peterson which 2 running backs should I start this week. Also should I play Chris Godwin at flex or one of these RBs

is CRISC worth it? dont see it coming up as much as others

Hello Friends, Please help me out which paid online platform is best for java full stack developer. I have 7 years of experience in java and want to enhance my skills more. There are many in markets like:- upgrade, great learning, scaler, simplilearn and many more. Please suggest which one is best. Or anyone here joining any of these platforms yet?

Any thoughts on Laundry Service?

I have overall 3 years of post grad experience but 2 years of AE experience. Is it unrealistic to apply for Senior AE roles? How about Account Supervisor?

Looking for candidates interested in an Account Manager job in NYC or Atlanta on the publisher side of the business. DM me if interested.

How long do you spend on monthly reporting for your clients?
My 3-person team spends about 15+ hours a month each writing monthly reports for our clients (99 small retainer clients). We’ve received feedback that they’re too complicated and the clients just want to know - are we on the right track, what action items are there, and what any next steps are in their strategy.
How do you simplify without losing value?

To the clients scheduling meetings over the inauguration: get over yourself.

My boss’ boss told me she wants to hire me to account Sup. I’ve been with the agency for three months. I know ppl will be mad they didn’t get it. Not sure if I should follow up?

How long were you an SAE before promoting to AS?

For those of you who have had to develop a "thick skin" how did you do it without becoming a robot? In the beginning, I just cried at work all of the time. I've gotten better but I'm generally sensitive so kind of an outlier. Could use some advice, thanks

What are some good workshop classes for improving your presentation skills?

I was promised a promotion, then was told I wasn’t getting promoted, started applying to other places, fought for it and ended up getting promoted and a raise. I was just offered a job at another agency for $15k higher than the raise I just got. My mom was just diagnosed with cancer and was told to stop working so now I have to cover all of her expenses as well as mine and my husband’s (he’s back in school). I’d like to stay at my current agency but NEED the $. How do I navigate this?

I am looking for an account executive with production experience to work on a fun national beverage account. 3-5 years experience. Located in nyc. Dm me for more info.

When’s the best time to go client side? Wait till I get a promotion or try to switch sooner rather than later?

For those you went client side, what pushed you to move from an agency to brand management? What do you like more working in house?

I'm currently an SEO Analyst/Web Developer/Digital Marketer. Looking to be more client facing in the future. You think I have a chance in an Account Management role?

I’m pretty passive when I’m disrespected by creative but I think it sets a bad example for my team. If any of my reports were spoken to the way I was I’d raise hell...how set example?

Anyone have any advice/best practices on the best way to collect feedback in a workshop?

Transitioning to become an AE - how often do you guys typically travel (pre-covid)?

How much are my fellow VP Account Directors out there making? Just trying to gauge if I am being paid fairly. Don’t forget to state market and YOE. I am making $135k, 10 years of experience and in Chicago.

Right so here’s a bit of a dilemma I work to a much higher standard at home and it’s this high standard that means I’m in line for a promotion. I’ve grown so much and I feel really strong in my role I’m also busier than ever. The problem is we’re going back into the office and I don’t want to go in if it’s just going to be senior management in asking me to get them lunches for client meetings or fetch a glass of water and cutlery for meeting rooms. Definitely not ready to go back to that….

What are some good practices during the sales phase of a potential project to execute before the contract is signed? Seems obvious but would love some ideas on standard operating procedures that help with seamlessly handing over a signed contract to the account team. For example, speaking to the potential client explicitly about their role in staying on schedule, reviewing scope creep consequences, etc.