How many consultants (perhaps at M/SM level) exited to big tech, and finds the scope of work is super insignificant & your consulting/management experience under utilized?

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I love this question...following! Most of the big tech roles I’ve been looking at (Senior PM / Program Manager) seem to be individual contributor roles. As someone who currently manages large teams, I’m worried I might l be taking a step back going into these types of roles.

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Right. It seems like the appeal is more about better WLB, comp, and brand recognition for future opps, but not sure how much I’d actually enjoy the work and develop professionally. 😕 I’ve recently started focusing my search on more senior roles at other companies where my managerial and people experience might be more valued.

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Can anyone talk about how Faang might be different than other tech companies. The 'start up' culture stage of the company probably affects the scope and maturity of management right?

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Are most companies paying for you to learn new skills? When acquiring new skills are you mostly self taught? What are your best go to sites for learning animation or video skills? Trying to gauge the norm on expectations for new hires who need to know everything from print, web, video, social and animation. Can you do it all?

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Hi fishes, need to know how is garner in terms of paying out annual bonus amount is it 100% payout or +- also please help me the hierarchy levels of gartner

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Hi all,
I graduated during Covid with a double major in business administration and business management with a minor in marketing and magically ended up in sales because I needed a job. I’m about to take a data analytics course to make an attempt to break into that field. I’m currently looking for a mentor to help guide me during this time. Also, if anyone is willing to look over my resume and give me tips on how to make it more presentable for recruiters in DA that would be very helpful. Thanks

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Has anyone considered shifting from consulting to teaching? Doing PhD from top IIMs and working as faculty?

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Would would a senior product manager do over and beyond a product manager. We don’t have any seniors at my startup and I’m trying to figure out what I need to do/achieve to get promoted. Any advice would be much appreciated.

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I am looking to product management from program management, any recommendations on books to read, courses etc

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Security Folks kindly advise please.!!
1. Is Comptia Security+ or Comptia Pentest+ certificate worth it.?
2. Should I prepare for CRTP or PNPT?
3. I should only focus on OSCP?

2yr experience in red teaming & preparing for my 1st switch in product based companies & FAANG

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What book have you read that was helpful for your career and/or that you would recommend? Could be a technical book, management, etc. For me, it’s a book I read a few years ago: The Phoenix Project. I never thought I would read and like a novel about DevOps but I recommend it to all my managers.

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I wish admin utilized Tier 1 supports with teachers. Smiles, appreciations and acknowledging ones efforts would do a great deal to boost morale and climate. I just don’t understand what that is so hard to do.

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take job with long commute or stay at b4?

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I’ve done some soul searching of late and established I’d love to be offered a FTE role in my current company. I think this is partly due to never having had a full time job which I’ve enjoyed and which have valued my contributions. I think this is due to wanting to feel accepted. I know acceptance needs to start with me etc but I think redundancy and workplace gaslighting has meant I’ve never achieved growth and status in one company where I can truly grow. Anyone else has this?

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I have been working as accountant for past 10 years at a logistics company. I want to change my route and join different industries for better challenges and opportunities. How can I approach new firms with this single industry background.

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I am unable to manage my work and GMAT preparation. I work in IT Risk Advisory and the work culture (India 🙄) and hours are crazy (10-12 hours avg). I am behind my targets as per my study plan (targeting ~750) - can only manage to get in 1-2.5 hours of prep daily/alternate days, I try to study on weekends but it's difficult as I am burnt out from the work. Need advice from people who have faced and cracked this. I like my work and would prefer to grow and be a top performer as well

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Anyone feel general anxiety that you won’t be successful? Seems like most people climb the ladder or reach career success in some way or another but it’s pretty intimidating just starting out

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I graduated with my bachelor's in HRM and I'm wondering if there are any certifications or trainings I could do before I lock down on the SHRM-CP. I recently became HIPAA certified for my company and that got me thinking about what else I could do to add to my resume. Looking for good stepping stone certificates.

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Should I get a CPA for Transaction Due Diligence?
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Hello Fishes,

Currently working as a Business Analyst with PwC. Got a call from Hexaware. Is it worth it shifting from PwC to Hexaware? Any suggestions??

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Can H1B holders filed unemployment when serving grace period for 60 days? D provided information in Separate Memorandum?

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How do you give back to your community?

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I just got an offer from Fidelity International for Application Support Role ( skill Java, spring) the Post they are offering is Analyst Programmer.
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Current ctc 4.35lpa

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Is it good to join as a Tech guy in FIL?

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Graduating in May and starting at a boutique commercial real estate firm mostly representing lenders. Is there any material I can start reading to help me get up to speed?

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Any attorneys successfully go in-house from big 4?

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How bad is it to sound shaky during the case interview? I got everything right and nailed the math but I feel like I sounded like I was about to cry even though I was confident 🤦🏻‍♀️

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Anyone from TA associates Strategic Resource group? How is it like? Work, hours, locations (given small number of offices, do you travel for strategic projects at portfolio companies? All distance?)

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Can someone suggest me which one is better.
Senior Associate in Cognizant or Senior software Engineer in TSYS.

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Does Cognizant reimburse monthly Broadband expenses?

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Hi fishes,need you inputs regarding Notice period and retention policy.
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Hey Fishes,

I am preparing for Google Cloud Engineer - AI role
I know there would be DS & Algo, Programming and ML Questions but
I was given a long list of topics to prepare by google - Web/Internet Technologies, Databases/SQL/NoSQL, Linux/Unix, Distributed Systems, System Design, Troubleshooting, Networking
Any suggestions on which topics to concentrate more on ,
any good resources that you can think of and any interview experiences would be very useful, Thanks in advance

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What advice do you have for building a MAKERS Club?

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Hello fishes need some ♥️, help me enable dm please

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Currently on H1B. Trying to decide if I should pursue full-time MBA, or get part-time MBA while working. Just got MBB offer with 30% salary increase. Both MBA programs are top 10.

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Hi Fishes,
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Job Profile: Development .Net Azure with 5.5 yrs exp.

Thanks in Advance

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How is Corporate VC typically viewed by those in industry? What makes a “good” Corporate VC over others? Coming from T2 consulting and was wondering if Corporate VC is an easier stepping stone to VC.

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