How to get into investment banking when you have a degree in science? Should I work for a bit and going back for MBA?

For someone with CPA and CISA (with experience in both financial and IT audit) who is really interested in fraud/forensics what certification would you recommend? TIA for your advice 😊

Is Yale SOM worth the $$$ assuming I receive no scholarship? Post MBA goal is impact investing or Dalberg consulting. Just want to make sure it’s solid reputation wise, both in the US and internationally

First year associate in healthcare DD (market / strategy, non-financial). Would appreciate any insight (MBA, industry jump to x) from those who began in this area and moved elsewhere 3-5+ years later

Looking for someone who has insight on how to break into Life Sciences/Healthcare consulting? My friend graduated UG with a bio/life sciences degree and doesn’t want to go the MD/PA route anymore.

On leveling up: any suggestions for managers leveling up their value in marketable areas? I know about PMP certification, but was wondering what skill set is needed if you need to change to something new. Training / coursework suggestions? Thanks!

Planning on applying to Ross for an online MBA. Coming from cyber security background with 10 yoe, I do wish I had the management degree to navigate through higher ranks at firm. What do you all say? Worth it?

Hi Fishes
How am I doing? Should I look for
better opportunities?
if yes thn
how much i ask for ?please suggest !!

Current in-hand: 6LPA
YoE: 4Y
Position:- Business Analyst ( smart city
project)
Skill:- Knowledge of DB,SqL, ERP,
Python, little bit of Java, also preparing for CBAP certification
Location: Client side (US based
company)

I have a BA in business administration and I have 3.5 years experience in investment management / equity research. I’m looking to pivot to either marketing or consulting but I’m not sure which one. Is this realistic or do I need to get my MBA to make a change? Also any insight into either consulting or marketing? What are they like?

Is the SPHR or PHR license necessary to pivot into human capital? I have a MBA from a Top 15 school. Any thoughts?

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

Hey everyone, i am looking to make a move into investment banking from management consulting. I have a degree in Finance and have been working through the wall st prep modeling certification to sharpen my skills. Has anyone made a move from consulting into IB before? Any insights would be helpful i appreciate it

Hi Sharks,

I am a product owner and want to learn all aspects of product management and to transition as a product manager in leading Tech firms. I had completed my engineering and mba but never worked as a software engineer. I started my career in sales and am now working as a PO. So I lack technical knowledge as well. Can some experienced product manager guide me and PPL like me here on this fish bowl a step by step plan to achieve this goal. What courses we can join, what books to read

I am thinking about getting the Level 1 UiPath certification and I am currently going through the UiPath Academy online. Anyone has any advice for the tests (tricky questions/focus areas)?

Hey all, new to this bowl. Currently a Tech Recruiter and eventually want to make the transition into a HRBP or HR Generalist role. Would love to hear from anyone who started in recruiting then transitioned into another area of HR. Have been thinking of either working on PHR certification or MBA with focus in HR mgt. Thanks!

For Supply Chain, do professional certifications make more sense than an MBA?

Hello, I’m a Physical Therapist (DPT) and am considering going back to school for my MBA. I’m hoping to pivot out of patient care and into a more corporate/leadership role. Is there anyone here with a similar background? Any insights as far as opportunities an MBA could afford for someone like myself? Thank you

Hi fishes, I'm an MBA grad working at PwC US as D365 F&O functional in india, any referrals for D365 positions in Canada?

Is it possible to get into Strategy and Ops at a tech company without an MBA/strategy consulting experience? What kind of skills can I build up and showcase to make myself a more viable candidate?

Once you submit resignation at CTS, what are the next steps and processes.
Does it go for manager approval?
When will we get to know the last working day?
What further actions needed from our end?

Thanks in advance !!

I'm being forced to write copy and make a social media calendar for my company suddenly after a bunch of consultants took over.
I understand everything is a learning curve but it's high time they hire resources.

Pointing my copy mistakes all the time won't help a multi million $ company.

Is there a way to explain this professionally that my forte is design and not social media management.
They want two weeks content in advance sure I can visualize moodboard and

How hard is CFA level 1 comparing to the CPA exam?

I feel like I’m at the point where I have too many credit cards and it’s becoming difficult for me to manage to optimize points. Should I close some of them that I don’t use (because I have better point options on my newer ones)? I don’t want to ruin my credit score by decreasing credit limit but I also have a few which I pay $95/year but definitely do not use at all

Where to live in Seattle if working in Redmond? Coming from the NE so used to public transport and rarely drive. I'm thinking Capitol Hill or downtown for good food, transit and walkablility, though I'll have a car. Any other neighborhoods to consider?

My husband says he feels interrogated when I ask questions. How do I learn to take off my attorney hat at home / be gentler when asking him questions? I didn’t even realize I was guilty of this…

What is the notice period at American Express?

Probably a long shot but does anyone have their Wharton TBD on Wednesday Nov 10th? If so, can you please switch with me? I’m on Monday Nov 8th

Anyone visited Maldives.
Planning a trip need to tips which resort to book how much it would cost or anything that can help

How about some valentine’s gift ideas?

Interviewing for a Saas role and looking for strategic account manager salary benchmarks. Private Equity backed company in growth mode. Is $175 - $200 base normal? Bring the benchmarks on!

Does anyone want two Boston Red Sox vs Phillies tickets at Fenway on Friday July 9 at 7:10pm?! Bleacher 42 row 30 seat 13,14

Hi everyone. I was trying to get my foot into the computer/tech industry. I’m more of a hands on guy than a coding guy. Would searching for help desk jobs be the best way to start? I also started an A+ course on Udemy too. I’m in Maryland, in the DMV area. Anyone knows how that market is looking in this area?

Marriott platinum ambassador worth it? I’m ~$400 away from the spend requirement but not planning any hotel stays for the rest of the year

Have first round interviews for BCG in 2 weeks- already did the pymetrics. Should I go through all the case studies available as prep or is it too soon? Sounds like first round is a behavioral and online case study- no live case. Confident in my behavioral ability, but want to make sure I am prepared for online case. Any recommendations are helpful. Thanks!

Any courses on Linkedin Learning that u would recommend?

Finally decided to move to SF this year! 25F and will be really active in dating with the goal of finding my life partner - anything specific you would recommend doing in SF besides dating apps? 🙏🏻

Just started IB. Prior to this I was in valuations at deloitte. Today I worked 11 hours and im getting texts from coworkers now. I already feel burnt out. Can someone help guide me and explain to me how people do this?

Lazard PCA: Anybody know what culture and Associate comp is like?

Anyone know anything about DAK investment bank and what exits are

Any non-US investment bankers, can you share salaries and bonuses ? Did the bump happens across the world or just in the states?

What are your base salaries as analysts like? Mine is 105K.. curious to hear market for a first year

Thoughts on JMP Securities M&A?

Is it normal to be somewhat nervous regarding if I can handle the hours? Or is that a sign I’m not cut out? Feeling some imposter syndrome.

Has anyone recently gone back into banking? I am thinking about going back because of the increase in comp and opportunity to work at a top BB. I was a boutique ib analyst for 2 yrs and currently a LMM PE firm 1st year associate.

Does anybody have any noteworthy experience with EC M&A in New York?
Interviewing for a analyst position later this week.

Anybody have a good story about being handed the shovel as a first year analyst? 🥴
My boss emails me today at 4:50pm, with an attached file containing one of the most gruesomely formatted Excel sheets I've ever seen in my life. Yes, it's due tomorrow. 😭

Hi, can someone tell me if having an IBD prep course like Wall Street Prep on my resume will help me get more interviews? I am trying to pivot from AM to IDB. Thanks! Anyone referring? 1YEO

Received an offer for equity research and IB, both in toronto. ER paying $120k base and my understanding is that bonus can be around 25-30%. IB is paying $105k base but likely higher bonus? Which one would u choose if you think you would be good at both

Anyone that moved from EU to UK recently? Got an offer and bank is sponsoring visa plus providing immigration lawyers. Wondering how safe and efficient is the process. Any chance that offers get rescinded due to paperwork bottlenecks? Thank you!

Has anyone had panic attacks during (due to) the job / have severe anxiety?

Are a lot of firms still remote?