How necessary is an extracurricular for MBA apps? I work a ton of hours and don’t have a lot of time or interest in any activity that I could reasonably put on an app. I spend the little free time I have on activities I enjoy (spending time with SO and friends, working out, Netflix, etc). Would it be really bad if I had nothing in that section on my app beyond college extracurriculars? Or should I force some activity? I have enough time before I apply to make it look legit to adcoms.

For an MBA graduate of 2018 batch (new IIM), is 25 lpa current CTC decent or is he underpaid?
2 years of pre mba work ex as well.

Looking for roles on the Customer/Marketing/Sales Consulting side of things. MBA w majority of time in industry looking to make a switch.

Is there a "too old" stage to pursue a master's? Currently 25, 3 YOE

Is getting a cert every month or even every 2 months doable? In the analytics field and had goals to get a couple of specific certs this year (one is scheduled, and another I have to take within 2 months, and there were 2 others I had planned to get before end of this year) but want to make sure I’m not setting myself up to fail by doing them too quickly

I have 2yr at Big 4 audit right now and considering MBA with a GMAT of 710. Any chance for T15?

Guy,

How can I get into Microsoft without an MBA in a Program manager role?

I am currently an Associate Product Manager. Overall Exp 4yrs.

Is it possible to get in or MBA is a must...

Just had a great Zoom breakout room chat with a Bain Consultant who’s an alum the b-school I’m attending (Experience Bain). Asked a couple questions and really enjoyed the convo. Ok to connect on LinkedIn?

Applied for the MIT Sloan MBA/Harvard MPP dual and got into Sloan. Would this significantly increase my chances of getting into the MPP?

Would an MBA be required to switch from Product Management within LS/biotech to Tech (faang or other b2c)?

I just graduated from a nontarget in Dec 2020 & am currently interning at PwC before I go back to do my Masters. My initial plan was to accept my full time offer and slowly work my way into IB.

I see postings right now for FT IB analyst programs. Should I even try applying online?

Ik recruiters don’t really read cover letters, but I learned about banking rlly late into college. i’m the daughter of blue collar workers who don’t speak English so I never really knew what jobs were “prestigious”

How do people get interview call from Accenture Strategy & Consulting? I am an MBA from tier 2, 5 YoE post MBA in Financial Risk. Currently working with a Big 4.

What’s the most efficient way to get a functional associate cert for SuccessFactors Employee Central? Is their course the best way to learn it?

Looking for a remote/hybrid/onsite (Calgary,Alberta) job for my boyfriend who got almost 5 years of experience in proposal writing, RFP, RFI and bid management for a civil engineering firm. He also got an MBA, non drinker, non smoker, clean driving abstract and very polite. He gave out tons of cv in indeed job posters for the past 5 months, ends up becoming the filler candidate, took a huge toll in his mental health and we are going through some very rough patches. Can anyone please kindly help?

I want to get middle school cert (for ELA) My degree is K-8. My current cert. & EdTPA is K-5. What's the quickest & easiest path to middle school certification?! (I'm in TN, specifically Sumner Co.)

As a Cybersecurity Analyst I make right under 80k in total compensation (62k Salary, 17k Bonus). I have two years of experience, an Associates in Networking and a Sec+ cert, does everyone feel like this is a fair compensation based off my credentials and experience?

Does anyone post on this forum? Are there any LMSW/LCSW who are working unconventional SW jobs? Outside of private practice, case management etc. What are you doing with your degree?

Is it awkward to ask your second MBA recommender to be your additional reference for Sloan, such that they know that you are not using them as your 1st refommender choice?

For the context, Sloan only requires one LoR.

Also related, how often does Sloan contact the additional references?

Taking my GMAT in 7 weeks. Just finished the large Kaplan book and have done 2 practice tests so far. What should I do next? Worth investing in a GMAT tutor? Getting 600 on practice tests but want a 690~.

New here and as all newbies, I've come to humbly ask for likes to gain the ability to DM. Lol

I’ve been racking up a ton of Etihad Guest points (~300k) but have been having a hard time spending them bc the Etihad Reward chart is dynamic 🙄🙄. Any suggestions on how to spend those points? They expire in a year.

Biggest cons of vending machines?

My boss assigns projects with unclear expectations and provides no guidance on how to achieve them.

I've asked for help, and, to avoid a long post, she expects me to figure it out. Perhaps you go through this too, but when I don't have a clear guide on completing big projects, it paralyzes me because I don't know where to start. On top of that, I have anxiety, so "it has to be perfect".

How do you approach projects when your boss plays the "guess what's in my head" game?

Love how BS credit score is. Got my score up to 800 last month only to go on vacation so my credit utilization went up to 8% due to the increased spending and my score dropped 35 points because I didn’t immediately pay the balance after charging the purchases. I always pay my balance in full each month and have never missed a payment, how is 8% credit utilization determined to be that big of a risk that my score got immediately wrecked, I don’t understand

how is assesment at nagarro? what is the level and how is the hiring process?

Can someone explain 704(b) in simple terms?

Recently obtained my aPHR and I’m considering next steps in advancing my career. I am eligible to sit for the SHRM-CP presently and will not be able to sit for a PHR until 09/2023. Any pros/cons with either certification? Should I wait to sit for PHR or go for SHRM-CP now?

What are some good restaurants with outdoor space that is heated in the winter?

Those of you that love your job, where do you work? I’ll start - I have a part time job at a medical cannabis dispensary and love it - I finally feel like I’m really helping people.

Does BAE Systems consulting arm having much presence in public sector consulting? I see them working with a bunch of public sector clients but interested how they compare to the likes of Deloitte

Hello Team,

Please let me know how to remove CID from Accenture portal. I appiled in Accenture through a referral but now status is showing as " we don't have suitable position". Thanks

Went to look for my first Omega, think I’m getting a Grand Seiko “Winter” instead.

Thoughts?
I’ve been working at my current company for 11 years, for the past year I have been waiting for a promised promotion. I have been fully remote for 7 years pretty much good work life. Busy. In April they said I have the job still waiting. I am a project accountant III to a finance business manager.Could be long nights &stress. Still unknown pay maybe 20k increase.. Last week I was offered a govt job at NGA (Budget analyst) 40k increase not guaranteed remote. 45 min drive +retirement

Just a Lauren in CA looking for her Cameron 🙌🏽

Single book recommendation for user research?

Goal is interview prep. Ideally focused on applications in tech.

I know that people say it’s all about story, but with a certain gpa/gmat score is there a “floor” that you’re safe on? For example would someone with 4.0/780 (not me) be pretty much assured at least 1 M7? Or is there a reasonable chance that all M7s will reject them? Or is their floor just lower (T15 for example)?

Ross or Fuqua?

How would you rank in order of prestige/ease of getting in: UCLA, Cornell, and NYU ??

Looking to transition to MBB if that matters.

Anyone know if Fuqua starts phone calls a day earlier like most other schools or do they wait until the release date (this Friday)?

Just had my Kellogg interview and man was it LONG. Hour and a half...Gonna need a heavy drink to unwind

Sponsored folks, where do you plan to intern during bschool?

Use savings to (partially) pay for business school or invest and fully cover via loans?

MIT Sloan ($$$) vs. GSB (no $)? Post MBA goal is MBB or FAANG PM.

For those starting school this fall, how early is too early to start stressing about what you want to recruit for? Am a sponsored consultant but don’t think I want to go back 😬

How do I convert my UK university score to GPA?
Scored 83% (First Class Honours)

How do MBAs feel about doing one year consulting then a year in industry strategy analyst role vs 2 years consulting?

What is an acceptable age to complete an MBA program if the goal is MBB or T2 strategy consulting post-MBA?

What is the obsession and appeal for MBB among MBA grads? Is it really that amazing - from afar it seems like it may be romanticized (maybe not the right word) among applicants. I know it’s way better than the work I do now, so I’m not knocking MBB at all. It’s super impressive. Maybe a better way to phrase it is that MBA applicants seem to have a fairy tale view of consulting as a whole. I get the impression that people think a job in consulting is a magic ticket anywhere

M7 part time vs top 25-30 full time for career pivots and network?

Can we talk companies? what companies are known to take care of employees versus toxic ones either from those either who recently graduated or in an internship

If we take the GMAT online, does it actually take a full 7 days to get the results? Or do you have unofficial results immediately after?

Opinions on the INSEAD-Wharton Alliance?

Any recs for insightful and well written books on entrepreneurship? Friend is trying to launch his own startup so I’m thinking of sending him a relevant book as part of a thank you gift

What does the order of Stanford interview invitations mean? If you get one sooner (closer to 10/14), does that mean you’re higher priority?

Just for general edification, what do people read habitually? News outlets/educational publications/blogs/independent media?