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How valuable is a PMP certification? Is this recommended for managers or is it trivial in comparison to experience? Are there alternative certificates that are more desirable in the job market?

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You are currently posting as Deloitte 1

It shows that you put a full week of effort into something

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You are currently posting as Search Discovery 1

I have worked in consulting for 15 years now and do not have a PMP. I believe that nothing can take the place of actual on-the-job experience and that other certifications are significantly more valuable (ex: platform-based ones). I understand certain government positions require it, but other than that, when I interview people for PM roles, I could care less if they have a PMP. In fact, I sometimes am less excited about a candidate when I see the PMP certification as opposed to lots of on-the-job experience. Pet Peeve: People who's signatures include "PMP". You're not a doctor damnit.

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You are currently posting as Senior Manager 1

The government really loves PMPs and I’ve seen cases where you can’t bill to a PM code from the gov without one. Personally, I think they’re silly.

4 months

You are currently posting as Manager 1

In government contracting, super valuable to be able to bill against certain codes or get bid on contracts. Outside of that, it's just letters. I have a PMP and have been in federal for 8 1/2 years.

4 months

You are currently posting as Deloitte 2

I had the same q and looked into it. General response was it's mostly worth it if you want to do project management, and I don't. Cloud certs will prob be a better use of time

4 months

You are currently posting as works at Senior Consultant

On paper, is there a distinction between emba, mba, part time mba?

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You are currently posting as works at PwC

Was thinking about applying to Round 1 this year for the M7s but had a few interviews come up for new interesting roles. If nothing works out, does applying Round 2 significantly affect candidacy? Also, has anyone taken a new role but attended their MBA a year after starting that role?

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9 months

You are currently posting as works at Data Scientist

What does it take for a tool to make it onto your resume? What's the bar for candidates? Online cert? One or two personal projects? Eval of it at work? Daily use?

You are currently posting as works at IT System Engineer

What are my chances of getting accepted into a top MBA program with a Masters in CS 4.00 GPA at a state school and a unrelated bachelors 3.11 GPA. GRE scores are also slightly above average but I will likely have to retake it by the time I apply. Does getting work experience make much of a difference as far as strengthening my application? I will probably do 1-2 years in a technical role before I apply.

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You are currently posting as works at EY

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For those trying to switch from consulting to another career path with your MBA, what careers are y'all looking at? I kind of want something with less hours but still good pay.

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

Am I crazy for thinking that the level 1 certification is extremely, unspeakably hard? I’ve gone through the videos twice now and still can’t get through it. The jump from the video exercises to the exam is enormous

a year

You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

I’m in India and have 2 yrs of work experience. I want to do MBA (preferably in India) but can’t seem to crack any entrance exams. I’m just not good at it. I’m an intelligent person .. always top of my class. Any suggestions what I can do? I’m stuck in a rut with this job

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6 months

You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

Does one need an MBA to go from VP of finance or controller to being a CFO at a fortune 100?

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You are currently posting as works at Consultant

are there any stats on where sponsored BCG folks go for MBA?

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a year

You are currently posting as works at Consultant

Just heard from a colleague that Stern and Rutgers MBA (he is a Rutgers graduate) considered to be in the same “bucket” - TBH, I was surprised as I don’t think so. What others think?

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You are currently posting as works at Consultant

Typical comp range for PE associate post-MBA? Strategic finance consulting background.

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a year

You are currently posting as works at Partner

PwC user, We've steadfastly refused to disclose details of our firm, and I think we'll hold fast to that rule here. On the path to Partner side: I joined from undergrad and avoided an MBA. Overall I think it was a combination of luck and skill that "got me there."

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You are currently posting as works at Consultant

Thoughts on the new surface as a laptop to use during my MBA?

You are currently posting as works at Senior Consultant

Which type of certification would be most transferable in an operations / strategy industry role? AWS, GCP, Azure

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a year

You are currently posting as works at Senior Account Executive

Feeling stuck in my role, but unsure of my next move. Move agencies? Stick to social/PR? Acct mgmt? Get an MBA to become an eventual brand mgr? I’m so overwhelmed and feel like I have to specialize.

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

Why do you want an MBA? Genuinely curious because I am interested but unsure that I am in it for the right reasons.

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a year

You are currently posting as works at Associate

Moms, what are your base annual salaries, your child care arrangement and expenses, and number of children? I make 175k base, have 3 kids, pay about 40k plus taxes for nanny, 10k for preschool, and additional for backup care and summer camp for the oldest. Wondering what everyone else does, I always feel like I overspend on childcare.

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a year

You are currently posting as works at Analyst

What are your thoughts on an MBA from UT Austin? What are the job prospects like?

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You are currently posting as works at Cloud Architect

Had a recruiter reach out to me from AWS for a Cloud TAM role on the West coast. $100-160k appears to be the base salary range. 3yrs exp is the requirement. I work as a Cloud Architect now for gov in GCP. 3yrs Cloud exp. I have worked in AWS a bit and have the Associate SA cert. Is this a good fit and what could I ask for in total comp? Amazon Web Services

6 months

You are currently posting as works at KPMG

Looking for a very temporary sublet for a few weeks some time between May-July (moved away during COVID and want to spend some time in the city before starting my MBA this fall). The options on air bnb were really bleak so hoping I can find a decent studio or 1BR of someone who will be out of town for a few weeks this summer! Open to Manhattan or Brooklyn (and suggestions of how else to find a sublet!)

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You are currently posting as works at Merkle

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You are currently posting as works at Belarus

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You are currently posting as works at Merkle

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You are currently posting as works at UCSF Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency

Part of the crowd. The briefcase doesn't show in post details though.

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You are currently posting as works at Betateam

Changed my company but it didn't update!

You are currently posting as works at Boston Consulting Group

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You are currently posting as works at Booz Allen Hamilton

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You are currently posting as works at Senior Consultant

Looking for a referral at PwC. Please DM if you’re willing to refer and I’ll share my resume for further consideration. Thanks!

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

Complain about your manager thread:

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