How do you guys study for certifications? I feel so distracted

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That’s why I don’t study for certifications.

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You have to set your date. Like actually pay the money so you have a hard deadline. Very motivating

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Never. I’d rather spend the time and money go traveling

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Okay hear me out - been wanting to start a side hustle/business/startup for a while now as it’s a cool learning opportunity and I want that kind of passion. just don’t really have any good ideas....how do I brainstorm and come up with meaningful ideas?

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Deloitte audit Vs. Grant Thornton Tax. I have an offer from Grant Thornton and From Deloitte as an Intern this summer. Deloitte is the bigger name and pays a bit better but Grant Thronton has way nicer people and known to have a way better cultre and work environment. What should I do? Where should I go?Deloitte Grant Thornton

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Trying to get a 45 y/o sibling in to consulting (was an entrepreneur prior in the restaurant industry). No college degree but willing to bust his but to learn. Books/online courses recommended pls

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Amazon Web Services Hi Fishes! I'm a fresher with 10 months exp currently working in Oracle as a cloud analyst. I'm not really enjoying my work here in OCI, and have been exploring and learning about AWS lately. Looking for opportunities to switch to AWS. Am I going in the right direction? Can anyone pls provide any valuable suggestions/resources/contacts? Thanks!!Amazon Web Services Amazon Oracle IBM Consulting

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I used to be a consultant, now work in product marketing at a health tech startup. My goal is to transition to a PM role in big tech. What’s the best way to do so? What are the skills I need to gain / demonstrate to be able to be a PM?

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I'm thinking I won't be getting promoted if not laid off at the end Q2 or sooner. What are some good exit ops for an associate with 2 yoe in tech consulting? Exp in Cloud, PMO, IT Risk, and SoD.

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Anyone know of any banking analyst lateral opportunities in Chicago? Looking to jump to BB/EB. Any insight to the shops around here is much appreciated!

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Your favorite resources for learning just enough UX?

My baseline is a data scientist background: stats, data visualization, storytelling with decks

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Anyone have advice on getting your foot in the door at Google or Meta for a Sales Role? I’ve only got 3.5 years of experience but have achieved Presidents Club and have had success at 2 “blue chip” organizations.

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For those of you who made the switch to in house/corporate law, what was your experience like? Did you have to take a lower position to gain the experience or were you able to argue that your soft skills were transferable to in house? I’ve been in litigation for 15 years and I’m looking to make the switch. Ultimately, I’d like to get into Legal Ops, but feel getting some in house experience first would be beneficial.

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How does one get CPAs to sign off on your license if you are going from PA to industry? Currently going to industry but haven't finished the exam.

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Just switched firms, in hopes of greener pastures....and I’m miserable. Not totally sure where to head next, debating some non-traditional means of employment/next steps. I def can spin the story but am I risking my whole career if I say, took less ‘prestigious’ role for the next year? I just need to mentally recover...feels like I’m losing time off my life longevity for $$$. Just looking for others thoughts or real life examples

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What should be the designation for 11+ exp in Oracle India?

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Hi Fishes,

Do any one of you have sap Ui5/fiori certification questions dumps. Please DM.

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Interested in SAP, as I have done a few ITGC testing and application control testing over it. Looking for some basic training, any recommendations?

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I need everyone’s help😭 Money aside, how did you finalize which idea to pursue? I’m struggling to narrow it down from 4. Focusing is not an issue for me once I’m locked in, but I’m struggling to get there because I haven’t finalized which idea to focus on. Open to any recommendations please (books, personal stories, etc).

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What title for this job description?
I want to switch roles from a creative director who oversees all aspects of the company’s creative (marketing campaigns and brand building mostly; also production, performance marketing ads, product design, managing design team) to focusing 100% on building our brand, educating both customers and employees about our value prop. I hate managing people or logistics and scheduling. What would this role be called? Do you see it as demotion from CD?

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What are some recommendations for getting out of the SDR role and where can you go? Typically takes 18 months to become an AE but spending each day making 80+ cold calls is not very fulfilling. Asking on behalf of a friend.

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EY folks, anyone get their Invisalign covered by insurance?

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Does SuitSupply do discounts if you buy 3 or 4 suits in one go?

If I am having 15.30 Lpa offer@LTI, how much I will get in hand salary.

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Has anyone met their significant other on salams or Muzz? Or any other apps? What’s your experience been like?

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Feeling bit scared after closing on first home, yet to be recorded in registry and receiving keys, please advise few ‘To Do(s)’ before moving or just after moving immediately, it’s a new construction in Boston suburbs.

Also praying that this turns out to be a decent deal.

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Twitter Trust and Safety Manager here with experience in consulting and at another FAANG, looking to leave as Elon Muskifies Twtr. Any leads anyone ?

I appreciate the help

Twitter

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Am searching to hire a digital sales rep on a contract base(in the US) experience from 3 to 5 years. Fully remote, Base 36k, current sales rep is making between 4000 to 12000 usd per month from commision only. It is an evening shift. Let me knkw if you are interested or know someone who might be. It's urgent hiring so you can start immidiately if hired.

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I’m doing a presentation on coming out in the workplace and creating an environment that champions diversity. What are best practices by your coworkers that have helped you or you have observed?

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Any creatives impacted by Forsman Bodenfors layoffs? That agency does beautiful, powerful work.

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We’re hiring across the board at KPMG for cyber / cyber risk work - shoot me a DM if interested. (Pays well!)

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Hello, can we use this thread to share job openings? I thought this might be a great way to help each other out!

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I have just started my journey in Salesforce and I have started working on Salesforce Vlocity. Order management to be specific. I wanted to know what are the opportunities and what kind of job market is there in Salesforce/Vlocity.

Also is it good for learning to start off with Vlocity/Order Management right off cause it is a bit confusing for me.

Some guidance would be useful

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Chances the BA.2 Variant will push back return to office date plans?? Currently set to return to client site for the first time next week.

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It ain’t wrong...

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Let's say you work remotely full time in private/group practice. Mental health or Wellness.
What's your maximum client load for a week? 20? 30? ... 10?

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Things are apparently going to get better after a client will be leaving, I’ll get to work on different brands but I am feeling pretty burnt out from the agency I’m at. Will new clients help? Or should I look elsewhere. Been at the agency almost 3 years, I feel like I need to switch things up for my sanity.

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Every walkthrough that lasts longer than 2 hours makes me want to quit

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Best / Biggest Happy Hour City in the US?

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Friend’s company wants to fly them out for 2 weeks for a project without paying for their flight home during the weekend in between. This is ridiculous, right? I feel like this is absurdly unreasonable, esp given the additional hotel stays would add up to a similar cost of another round trip flight anyway

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From a book written in 1993, when Kodak was a Blue Chip and Walmart was a Growth stock 🧐

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What exactly do you guys do in consulting?

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What are the work hours like for EY infrastructure advisors (part of SaT)?

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Anyone knows how is the hiring process at LEK Consulting for an Associate role?

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If I just chill on the bench for long will I still only get fired at the end of the year?

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Started my day with a good ole “Well this is how we’ve always done it” after suggesting a process improvement.

So 👏 thankful 👏 only 👏 managers 👏 get 👏 to 👏 make 👏 decisions👏

🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃

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I wish firms had special HR teams to work with prospective candidates outside of typical work hours. Have had a couple interviews (technically) that I’ve botched from just general fatigue or fire drills at work

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View from the wing. I’m going to start taking photos and make a scrapbook for when these days are behind me. Just FYI, I guess.

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Hey everyone,
I have a BSc degree from a semi-target university in the United Kingdom, and I currently have around 2 years of strategy consultancy experience at a Big 4 in one of Africa's most competitive economies. I'm looking to step into consulting in Dubai/ Abu Dhabi (MBB, Tier 2, boutiques, etc.).
Any referrals?
Thanks

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Any good book recommendations for new Managers in consulting ?

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How long does it usually take for Deloitte to get back to you after the first round for consultant position?

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Oliver Wyman what is your parental leave policy, specifically paternal leave?I ’m going through this benefits handbook that was shared along my offer and I can’t find anything about that.

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Was interviewing with a hiring manager whose team happened to be all-male. When I asked what a candidate could do to be successful in the role, he started the sentence with "He would need to..." 🤦🏻‍♀️

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EY what is annual increment % at senior manager level in cybersecurity

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The consulting club in my MBA program is toxic. So weird it’s driven by 2Y MBA students who have only interned with consulting companies this summer yet managed to bring along the toxicity of the firms they interned for. I worked in consulting pre-MBA so I can recognize the same style 🤡

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Hello, anyone at EY FSO data and technology willing to refer me for a senior consultant role? EY TIA

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I make $4000/M after taxes and max 401K and spend about $2400 for all fixed costs (rent, utilities, etc). With roughly $1600 left, and with a strong goal of saving as much as I can, what are some recommendations on how I should allocate my money better. I know this is vague but need some better financial planning.

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