Honest question for HR folks in tech and finance.

Do 6–7 rounds of interviews, case studies, coding sessions, and take-home projects actually lead to better hires?

By the time round 6 comes around—usually 7–8 weeks in—I’m already burnt out.

Wouldn’t it make more sense to hire after 3–4 solid interviews and see how someone performs in the first 60–90 days in contingency?

Looking at my closet, I feel like there are 5-10 dress shirts I never wear but are in good condition. Probably paid like $30 for each. I feel so wasteful. Am I alone?

What are some of the least value-add tasks in consulting? How can we eliminate these so we can work more manageable, efficient hours?

Okay, what does a month of groceries look like for two people? Doing my budget for a move, and I have no clue how much an LA avocado costs.

Anyone with financial due diligence/deals experience successfully get into a top MBA program with a post-MBA goal of pivoting into VC? How did you sell it? It seems the advice I keep getting is to apply and say I want to go into consulting short term since it’s less of a gamble for schools

Any of you finding that the MBA admissions process is taking a toll on your productivity at work? Trying to perform at the same level while also focusing on applications/essays seems is proving to be really tough.

Hello, looking for a project in Atlanta.Please let me know if your projects are ramping up. I worked as a tester, test lead, Project Coordinator, Scrum Master and worked as Jr.AWS Solu Arch

I am interested in getting the AWS Cloud Practitioner cert (foundational). I’m tech-savvy, but have not been involved in Cloud work. Any idea on how difficult the exam is?

Does anyone know how I can get into HR? Particularly recruiting? Is this common?

Too lazy to post the article, but Microsoft’s RTO is 2/28. 50/50 split for in office/wfh

Do Bank of America or frets work from home policy, if no is there any exceptions considered?? Thanks in advance

i joined s&P global recently, I didn’t like the project, how easily can we switch the project here and after how many years?

SM asked us to shifted client billing hours to non-chargeable code... Will significantly impact utilization... Sucks

Hi Guys,

I have an OL from LTI with a CTC-20 Lpa..As my mother had brain surgery, i need to be with her. i have asked HR to provide WFH. Does LTI support in these kinds of cases?? I have also asked HR to set up a call with the Project Manager.

Comments pls ..

Hey everyone! I’m considering an offer in the hardware group working on AR/VR products and the compensation is very heavily stock based so I wanted to get opinions on how risky do you think it is?

Especially curious how y’all felt when the stock fell more than 50% this year and did Meta do anything for the employees in order to make up for that huge loss?

Thanks!

Is there anyone out there working a job related to Accounting that you’re actually passionate about? Something that you enjoy and feel like you’re making a difference?

Which Mckinsey office in the Middle East is hiring? Does Dubai office still hire experienced hire now?

Current 8.85 as Security Consultant
Accenture 15.82 (13.3 fixed+2.5 variable)
Aujas 16 all fixed
HCL expecting 16/17
EY expecting 17
YOE 5 (relevant 4.2) Security Consultant

Which one to choose for wlb and career growth?
Is earning potential good at 17?

Selling 2 tickets to Billy Joel at Notre Dame Stadium for this Saturday June 25th at 8pm. Please dm me for details!

Best place for some authentic Indian food?

It’s snowing today and I’m not ready for it, mentally at least.

Let's post salaries, I'll go first senior 2 ITS 83k big 4

Thoughts on DDB Chicago, more specifically the Army account?

Is having a pet in the city too much of a hassle? Thinking of getting a pure bred Husky

Hello, looking to to grow family real estate / property management business and looking for an attorney to join our payroll to work on real estate matters full time

How you guys feeling about the Bears this season?

Where are some good neighborhoods to live in Chicago? What salary range is comfortable to get by on? Received an offer and required to relocate.

Come on Bears we need a win!

Any place in the chicagoland area to get soup dumplings that compare to Joe’s Ginger/ Joes Shanghai in NY, i’ve tried Ming Kee and Qing Xiang Yuan. they aren’t even close

Did yall hear about the Chicago mom who had her kid taken away because she wouldn't accept that her child was transgender? As a parent, that's actually kind of scary that the government would that with no basis of abuse or neglect. Smh

Do you have any favorite places to order catering for lunch meetings or events?

Any recommendations for mechanics near River North? I have a Toyota Prius that I’m looking to get serviced at a reasonable price.

How do people afford to buy $1M houses in Chicago? Surely not everyone buying them is rich (which is somewhat of a subjective term). My wife and I are 30 and have a combined income of almost $300k and trying to buy something that expensive seems asinine yet people do it. Am I missing something?

That guy who posted the backpacks post got ratio’d in to oblivion and deleted his post.

Glad to see cool heads prevail

Anyone work at Revantage?

Looking to book one night at a Marriott property in chicago to celebrate anniversary with my wife - mostly deciding between the Gwen and the Ritz. Which would you choose? (Assume price doesn’t matter)

Where are the dark skinned male professionals in Chicago? Where do yall hangout? .. dark skinned SINGLE men 🤪