How do you answer “Tell me about yourself”...during an interview. I try to keep it short and sweet but end up rambling. Is there a certain format you use to keep your elevator pitch succinct?

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Write it down and then read it back to yourself. Easier to cut down stuff when you can see it imo.

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I throw in a bit of personal and professional.

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Write and memorize a personal branding statement. Have a long version and short version. You can pick and choose what you want out of it so you don’t sound rehearsed but it will help you be succinct.

Work on your story. Why have you done things and why have you joined in certain roles? Try to be authentic and don’t oversell. No one wants to hire the person who thinks they made the right choice by joining their current employer. Just my opinion...

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Can someone share interview experience for DevOps Engineer Today i will be having interview with hpe

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HR : There is GAP in your resume
Candidate : Yes, I was in jail
HR : Why so?
Candidate : I killed the HR who said, "we will get back to you soon".

***Selected on spot****

Bogus warning - satire only, Try on your own risk in your next interview 🤣

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What are your thoughts on applying for positions that prefer 6 months to a year more experience than you possess?

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I recently had an initial interview for a technical recruiter position. The guy on the phone stated that this is not a 9-5 job and long hours are expected. I proceed to ask how much PTO is offered and he said that is not recommend within the first 6 months of working and the harder you work the more PTO you receive. From that conversation, I saw instant red flags. Any thoughts?

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Why is it so difficult to make the next career move within your OWN company. I have over 7 years of experience across multiple departments and yet an external company is more willing to give an interview to select roles than your own home company for the same role internally!!

Where is the loyalty in that !!??

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What’s a good Corp Dev headhunter? Looking to leave M&A strategy / PE DD type of work at manager level

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What are the chances of Amazon (or FAANG in general) allowing you to apply/interview again for a position that you did not get in the past?

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Is the amazon application status of active vs archived (not in consideration) accurate?

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If you were thinking Consulting Cases were bad here is a hedge fund interview 😂

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Hi Fishes,

Need some suggestions. I gave interview on Tuesday, will it be right to ask feedback tomorrow or should I wait till the end of week and then ask for feedback on Monday Morning. Today, I didn't got any response from them.

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As going through the interviews process as an experienced hire, do recruiters just email you with the offer or call you first and then email you details later on?

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I have cleared CTS interview and have asked for 21lpa with 6 yoe in automation testing. Do they give that much with the yoe I have ?

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So, 100% of the times I’ve got further in the interview process and I’ve got an interview with the ECDs or CCOs, I got the job. Always.

Except for the 2 last ones. And the only difference was...cont

Currently applying to federal clerkships. Is there an average amount of time before you hear back (if selected)? Also, is it proper to call to confirm receipt of submitted apps outside of OSCAR?

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Got a random email from a supposed Amazon recruiter for a SDE position (which is not at all a fit). The email is amazon.com domain and there are no red flags in the body but it doesn't feel like an Amazon recruiter due to the tacky signature, etc. Has anyone seen this kind of cold-calling from FAANG recruiter?

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Hi Folks, Please any one let me what is R2 round in pepsico?

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Is there any benefit (or detriment) to applying to a job via LinkedIn/Glassdoor over the company’s website?

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Got flaked on twice in a span of 3 hours by a recruiter.

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Hi,

How much variable pay will we get in Virtusa? Please consider the average case

And one more thing any idea about yearly hike % ?

Thanks.

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What’s the attire for the privacy + security forum? Would untucked shirt and ABC pants cut it? (I’m in biglaw, by the way)

Has anyone had any luck with connections or jobs through linkedin?

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Any notable examples of agencies taking a chance on relatively young talent propelling them into exec-level or C-suite roles and it working out?

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Is anyone hiring anyone over 50?

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Hi fishes can some refer me for fraud investigation or compliance

Currently are we getting work from home for new joiners??

How does your program/school handle internships? (Prerequisites, paid/unpaid, duration (hours), paperwork, etc.)

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Is there any kind of consulting/advisory job for those with science degrees (chemistry) + accounting degree + year experience in audit. I really want to do something related to science Bc I miss it

I am an RN looking to get into the non-surgical cosmetic field (Esthetician). Any advice?

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Partners, At IBM we have Band 8, 9, 10 (AP). If the three banded people were to apply for an opportunity in BIG 4, what levels will they typically be slotted?

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Say I work in tech and have a decent finance experience. Would my 3 yoe of domain "expertise" in tech make me an attractive bet for the banks Tech coverage team? In other words, does having experience in Tech make me more hireable for IBD?

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Are you guys planning to attend the Scon-Manager connect on 30th?
I am feeling extremely lazy to attend it in person.
Might skip it. 👻

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What are some tools you use to track progress (IEP goals) for high school students? How often do you track?

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I have been giving a few interviews lately and every Company is asking me to confirm if i can get my NP reduced from 90 Days to 45 or 60 Days. I'm still under probation but assigned to a Project already. Should I ask my Account Manager and HR about it or its unethical to do so. Am i making a mistake to ask and confirm about NP even before my offer letter or its ok to just enquire what's the process and possibility to reduce NP as we have buyout option too.

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Hi everyone! I have an interview with Morgan Stanley next week in their private WM division. Any advice? Anything I should know going in?

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Anyone has idea about any reliable consultancies to file fresh H1B from India?

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Ever turned down a job bc of the commute?

MD: "Why the fuck does he have to stay home and watch the kids? If your wife works at a nonprofit, you definitely make more than her."

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I am currently finishing up CFP course work. Does anyone have tips or tricks for studying for the actual exam? I am particularly concerned about the investment planning section. I have 12 plus years in the industry and CRPC. I do planning literally everyday but a test is a test and this is the module I have had the most trouble with.

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I just received a verbal offer as a program manager at vp level from a US BB in London. Unfortunately the number was a round down of my current pay. I’m currently a business manager in banking and thinking to move to the program manager role as a step towards more broader opportunities in the future (COO, consulting type of roles).
Should I accept the offer?
The HR told me that there will be opportunities for promotion in the next 12 to 24 months.

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Are internal lateral moves always a huge pain?

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Married fish, when did you meet your spouse? Pre-career, when you were first starting out or when you were a bit more establish (at least a few years in)?

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I’m keen in getting into a finance role (DF&A Analyst) at
Apple - would anyone be able to refer me to their office in London?

Happy to connect and share a bit of my background!

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Woke up with my clothes on from the night before. Thank god my alarm woke me up, but my head is spinning. It’s going to be a longggg day.

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Morgan Stanley friends - how are your bonuses looking today?

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Is retail quant trading on a massive rise?

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I love that my 401k gets $200 in dividends every quarter

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Anyone deal with this before: I inherited a severely under developed team including a sr analyst who clearly was doing the bare minimum, if that. Over the last 6 months I have had to coach him and correct simple mistakes in his work and recently it got so bad that I told him he would receive a low rating in his evaluation. He lashed out, involved HR saying he doesn’t understand why, and now my review points out stuff that I would have let slide.

What is everyone’s percent salary increase this year? (No new jobs included, please).

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