How long is it recommend to stay in your first firm.
Cuz right now I have 2 YOE and I'm thinkin of switchin.

How can I break into transactional practice from a litigation background?

What is private equity accounting like? I have seen people exit to PE accounting and job postings but don't work in financial services. I would imagine the pay is pretty solid but not too sure what the work and how the experience is viewee

Late stage analyst 1 at a mid-market heavy TMT focused M&A boutique in London. Keen to increase exit opps and realise it may be worth trying to lateral to a BB / name brand. Any opinions / advice on achievability? If low, what’s the best move here.

I'm about to graduate from uni and have sadly just realised that the creative industries I like aren't going to pay enough, so I want to get into consulting. Ideally in areas like marketing/branding/digital rather than MBB

I have no consulting experience and I have accepted an internship offer at an advertising firm for this summer. What steps would you advise me to take to get into consulting? Also, I get to pick between strategy and accounts for the internship - would either be more useful?

Recently accepted a temp role as an HR admin for a former employer. Previously interned there & left because my supervisor did not have any growth opportunities planned out for me; this was in spite of my stellar performance, as reflected in my 90 day review. She has since left the company, but there’s crazy turnover in the company & in the HR department in particular. Just that an HR coordinator resigned. Is it worth going back into a dumpster fire w/ no leadership to gain experience?

how to decide between firms? they seem so similar. deciding between bcg & mckinsey in chicago. are exit opps & brand value actually different between them?

Looking to get back into SaaS sales after a few year hiatus. Any tips or recommendations to ramp myself back into SaaS sales? Any podcast or books, etc?

Hi all! I’m inclined on taking up the CIPM training and certification exam. I’m already a certified Data Protection Officer in the Philippines. I intend on skipping CIPP as it applies to the US and EU.

How difficult was the exam? Can you share your experience studying for the CIPM exam? Is it advisable to skip CIPP?

Many thanks in advance.

What are the best consulting firms for PE and VC exit, please include boutiques not just obvious ones

Guys, Is 40 lpa cctc very high salary for 15 years experience person in IT/Consulting services in erp oracle/sap? Whatever few calls I get do not come back and say that the budget for 15 years is max. 40 lpa so they can't give any hike....(not talking about big4)...is it the end of growth for a 15 years erp consultant!!!?

Working as a Product Manager in industrial sector, want to transition into tech Product Management

Do I need to have any certifications related to tech?
Any suggestions?

I got a promotion a year and 3 months ago, and got a pay raise 5 months ago. Could I still ask for a promotion to SAE if I have been supporting a team more as one? Promotions are hard to stab with.

Graduating with my finance degree in about a year. I took a part-time healthcare position fill my employment gap but most of my previous experience is in manufacturing logistics and customer service. With my background, how do I break into a finance or accounting role? What positions do I apply for? I would like to make at least 45-50k a year min starting if possible.

MIS Junior here. Should I graduate next May and start working or get my Masters in MIS and have 1 more internship? I have had two internships already (Business Analyst & QA/Automation Scripting) and I am interning in Cyber this summer at a Top 10 firm. Should I get my masters and try to intern with b4/MBB in cyber consulting or just graduate next May?

hi guys! i wanted to ask for advice if anyone can help. currently i’m a scientist at a CRO and i’m doing work that is at least a title or two above mine. feels like im overworked and underpaid. i keep getting rejected to positions i feel like i can fill due to my years of experience. i technically only have been working since may 2020. but i have learned so much so quickly, im already doing method development/discovery work. should i settle for a job title below my current in pharma?

I've been in merchant sales for a large bank the last several years looking to do a pivot. Any suggestions for a sales position for someone who's done outside sales for years but not in the tech industry?

I’ve been dabbling with the idea of getting into copywriting as something to soon the side but I have no experience doing it. What steps should I take (books to read, gigs to start with or pursue, etc) if I want to go from $0 and next to ) experience to $40k or so a year?

Right now I’m currently unemployed and taking a break from my fine art stuff to try to get back into tech sales, but I was looking to expand my skill set and also generate extra money at the same time.

Hi fishes,

This annual appraisal I have got a good % of appraisal increment on my salary but I was not promoted to a senior developer (although I have been mentoring a junior dev in my team and been part of building the project by implementing new technologies and tweaks) and my total YoE is 3.5+ years. What could be the reasons? What should I do now?

Thanks in advance!!

Can someone give me some insight on the CAMS prep process and exam? Time frame, rigor etc?

Do you ever just want to leave this industry? But what do people exit to

Dear Connections,

I am Milind Shirke from TCS- Mumbai, holding 12+ years of experience in accounts payable, Green Belt certified, knowledge transfer lead, having end to end PTP cycle hands on experience, automation lead, support role in business transformation, business consultant.

Thank you for looking out for opportunity for me in AP domain.

Regards,
Milind Shirke
Mumbai, MH - India

Want to get thoughts culturally on A&M vs EY in general - as I’m looking at different practices (OTS, PE) but also anyone who has done work in different practices

What kind of questions can one expect in interviews with the A&M PEPI practice?

This bowl has been quiet and I see partners commenting on odd posts around fishbowl so I figure you need more fodder: partners, did any of you have parents that travelled as much as you do?

What is an online MBA program you would recommend?

How would you go about asking a potential employer about working hour expectations, like being on-call or working 8+ hours a day? I don't mind working extra here and there, but if 50+ hours are required I plan on asking for more compensation. I plan on getting this in writing should I get an offer.

What are some of the best books you’ve read about people and investing? Such as dealing with people (business psychology almost) and then investing (real estate more specifically)!

I am looking for books that give practical advice, not just big picture theory and motivation.

If you could buy a house in nyc, would you pick west village, Williamsburg, ues, uws, or Astoria?

What is the exit formalities at PwC AC Bangalore?

As my new company wants me to join immediately

Will there be any issue they raise, if we waive the notice period (60 days)?

If so what should I do, to get smoothly exit with waiving notice period?

Hike expectations for someone who got mid year promotion ?con to scon

Is there anyone who works for Google or Amazon and has a healthcare background with no tech skills? I have my MBA with a healthcare concentration and I’m looking to switch industries. I’ve started to take certification courses on Udemy but would love any insight on how I could get my foot in the door with those companies. Thank you!!

I’ve been a nursing assistant for 35 yrs I just got a new job as a Lead care manager working from home but this job is not what I expected I want to find a new job working in a hospital or doctors office as a receptionist or administrative assistant or something but I have little experience does anyone have any ideas they can help me with please thank you

Can anybody please tell me What is the hierarchy level in eli lilly. Recently Received an offer for Associate consultant position

For those of you in your mid-20’s, how often do you go on dates with your significant other? In a serious relationship for the first time since college and trying to gauge what folks consider normal for dating frequency (excluding nights in). Context - we’re 25, dating for 3 months, live 5 mins away from each other, decent WLB

How is the usual work life balance of Manager and above roles in MC and SC teams of Deloitte USI, PwC AC, KPMG Global and EY GDS?

Difference between Core M&A Tax and Partnership M&A Tax? General work, WLB, Comp?

Hi All
One of my friend who has 8 years of employment gap can he find a job? Can someone help him to get a job?

What is something you wish your boss knew about you / your work style, which would make your team’s job easier?

Hi guys I had given two rounds in Qualys. Last round was on 17 august after that I didn't receive feedback. Silence in golden NO. Still I asked HR . She said you have cleared all rounds and application is in process. Our process is slow.

Now it's almost 15 days no reply from them .

Does it mean they got another candidate?

What happens if I don't join deloitte after accepting the offer letter?

Anyone who is working in NewRocket India? How is the work culture?

Hi friends ,

My friend is looking for change in banking sector. can somebody give some reference?

Does anyone know Amantya Technologies.
How is job security and career growth.

Why is it standard culture in Indian IT companies to make dev team help with testing when we have bandwidth and testing team has work? Why should we do their work when the reverse never happens?🙄🙂

Hello people,

anyone got L1 petition approved recently. Did you get RFE or without RFE. What's the next step and anyone explored the interview slots.
Thanks in advance for your comments.

I have 2 offers at hand, one at Goldman Sachs and one at PayPal, almost similar role and pay, which one should I chose and why

Thanks

Hey guys. How's the job security for Deloitte India?

Which course/path would you suggest to master in spring boot , microservices and AWS.. am a beginner

Management Consultant + Some part of Analytics is better for future, or pure Data Scientist role

Off-topic: Air conditioner

We don't have any ACs at home but going to buy one soon.
Can you guys please suggest some good models in split AC and also what points to consider before buying one?
I don't have any knowledge about ACs, so if someone can guide me on what are the parameters I need to check before buying AC?
Budget - ~40000
Capacity - 1.5 ton
Energy Rating - 5*

Hey Fishes,

Nerd your guidance in terms of job security. I have offers from Deloitte India and EY India, which firm can be relied more w.r.t job security.
Your support would help me in deciding as not many days are left in my notice period