How to answer the question “why do you want to change your career path” in graduate application/interview?

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Tell them that consulting exposed you to new fields that piqued your interest and after more research and conversations with colleagues, you decided to commit to a change.

Obviously that kind of statement makes some assumptions, but EY has some broad horizons, so I’m going to guess that it would apply. You just need to be prepared to answer questions about specifics to prove your interest in whatever new career path/field you’re pursuing.

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A question from a youngster. Is working at a big big company with slightly low pay better or working at a much smaller company with higher pay better?

In the future, after a few years, let’s say I’m at a small company and want to switch to big big company, will the “small names” hurt my chance to get into the big doors?

I mean big big company is like 10x bigger than the small one if this was a factor. Assume everything else the same, WLB, commute, teams, etc.

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Any good books or articles worth reading on product marketing and analytics? I come from more of a technical and general product management background, so I personally feel like I lack on the marketing side. Like Search engine optimization, etc. Thank you.

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Hi All, what should be the years of experience to get Software engineer II A designation in Bank of America ?

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This is my first job in a large corporate company, and I’m trying to gauge how long it normally takes to move from entry level to another internal position in the insurance industry. I have been applying internally for a year now and I am wondering if this is normal or if my company is just slow? I am a top performer, with great metrics, and I have some wonderful connections I’ve made who support me. I just can’t seem to move up. How long did it take you to move up? How many tries did it take?

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Has anyone does a course from New Law Business Model? If so, what did you think?

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which is the best data science course?
Edx / Coursera / datacamp OR do training from local institutes.
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A company was ready to extend an offer two weeks ago but no updates yet. Now another recruiter from the same company reached out for a slightly different role. I’m still interviewing with other companies and would be open to learn more. What would be the best practice when it comes to different roles at the same company?

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Waiting to see if I get an L7 EM role at Google. Should I move from Amazon to Google in the economy? And to be clear it would be a level and pay increase from L6 SDM at Amazon unless Google downlevels me.Google Amazon

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Senior counsel, retail furniture company. Going through interviews now for the role and I’m wondering what a typical compensation package is. My specialty is real estate, 2015 grad, been in-house my whole career except for a short stint at a boutique real estate firm in SF when I graduated law school. SF Bay Area.

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Thinking about switching in house jobs from one bank to another. Current job is great for work life balance but no promotion prospects and pay is below market. New job offers a better title and better pay but work life balance is a bit of an unknown. What kind of questions would you pose to the new employer/team when trying to ascertain what work life balance awaits? Any tips of setting boundaries early on without inviting judgment? Need flexibility to pick up my kids from childcare every day…

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I really like finance, but I want to be a sole proprietor. Any ideas of what I can do besides making my own hedge book?

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How can you get into consulting from tax?

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Hey Nurses!!

I’m starting a weekly podcast where I (a nurse) have long form conversations with other nurses. I don’t want the podcast to feel like a formal interview, but I down to earth, comfortable conversation.

I’m looking for 10 nurses who’d like their voice to be heard!

I want to talk about the problems in nursing, the solutions, stories, culture, what you want other nurses to know, everything.

I’d love to talk with ALL TYPES of nurses! Message me if you are interested.

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Any tips on leaving a firm “correctly”? Was about to go “of counsel” with my firm of 6 years, but then another firm whose partners I really respect (and personally like) offered me a partnership position. I predict my current bosses will *flip* (cut off file access immediately, try to beat me to calling my clients, etc.), so how do I set myself up for a successful transition?

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Had a final round at BCG last Friday. After the interviews they said that the would release results today. Then I got an email today saying they will only give the results on the next Friday. What could have happened?? I also know some people how interviewed on the same day as mine and got a rejection email today.

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What are some interesting non-tech/insurance/advertising/consulting careers where data science is applied? Thinking of epidemiology and economics

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Hey how do you add a diagram to a slide that is very wide and has a lot of detail? I don’t want to break it up into different slides but it’s huge. Any suggestions

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What is the hierarchy at Pune. What does a VP do and what are these A,B,C grades? Can a salary of 75 lacs be offered at a VP level?

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Joining BNY MELLON in few weeks.
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Also ,how is the overall culture and wlb in the organisation?

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What was your last rating ? Hike % & bonus % of CTC ?

Provide your input in comment.

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Hi Guys, Can someone help me with the referral at Mckinsey for the Junior Associate role that will be really helpful.

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Hi fishers, Has anyone bought a new vehicle and registered it under BH series of RTO? If yes, then what all documents do we need from our HR/Company?

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Looking to switch from SA360 to Skai based on the new experience basically being exactly what we get for free within the Google Ads UI current - any thoughts, forewarnings, experiences where you did this but ultimately went back to SA360?

Is it just me or do people drive like maniacs in the Denver metro? Constant tailgating no matter what the speed limit or if there’s traffic or construction. I’m appalled by how dangerous some people here drive. Relax, getting there a few seconds faster isn’t worth anyone’s life. Aren’t y’all supposed to be too high to be driving like this anyway?

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Anyone who joined ADP recently. How many days a week we need to go to office in hyderabad locatio.

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How difficult is it to get the top of the range listed in the job postings? Also, are what are standard sign on bonuses?

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Hi Fishes,

I have previously worked for Reliance Jio, couldn't withdraw my PF money. How can I get that now ?

Interested in pivoting to Venture Capital from Fintech Sales. Anyone willing to offer advice and insight?

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Is LLP advisable over pvt. Ltd. Company...
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Which agencies have good strategic media relations departments? I want to move to an agency where PR is seen as strategic consultants not yes men. And I've been doing biotech media relations for almost 3 years and want to continue doing it since I have a science and engineering degree. But I'm open to tech, healthcare and sustainability PR too. Any suggestions on where to look next?

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Columbia MBA Students - what are your living expenses (not including rent and utilities) like every month? Just trying to get a sense

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Currently at Strategy& and thinking about MBA in 1-2 yrs. I went to an HYPSM for undergrad but have a 3.4 GPA due to mental health issues senior year. If I hit average GMAT, is M7 realistic? cont..

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Hey! Anyone here work with Admit Advantage? I’ve searched the bowl and can’t find any previous posts. Met Erik last week and he gave me the best advice (of all the admissions consultants I’ve spoken too).

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Submitted cbs with ea score. Jheez. Yet to take the gmat for the other schools 😭

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Why do H/S dual admits tend to choose S??

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Does anyone have a helpful recommenders guide I could give to my recommenders?

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What’s the difference between a 750, 760 and 770. I just took for first time and got 750. I’m confident I can bump it up. Is it worth retaking or is there no measurable advantages of 10 extra pts

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Selling off MBAMath Account for a Discount!
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Those with a part-time MBA was it worth it for you? Did it help to have as a “backup” ? Any regrets from those who went through the part time route?

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Anyone had luck getting back a deposit? I got admitted to my dream program, but sent a deposit for a different school's earlier deadline.

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Ross or Fuqua?

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Anyone already interviewed with Haas that didn’t receive the mock class invite that clear admit is talking about? Apparently this was a closed invite sent out to certain prospective students.

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$$$$ to Booth or $$ to Wharton

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