I am an ESL and I feel like I am always struggling to communicate effectively. Any recommendations on books and courses to improve my verbal communication skills??

What is fastest way to improve both structured communication and thinking? Any helpful books or drills?
It’s the one consistent feedback I get while casing , “to be more structured” I’m there for math ability , business logic , creativity.

Want to improve my verbal and written communication skills. I hear reading more would help but I don’t read as much as I used to. So I’m wondering what books would help with that? Should I just read books that tickle my fancy like suspense and true crime novels? Help! Welcome to all book recommendations.

Looking to improve general communication skills (especially around structuring narrative/ key messages), any books/courses that you would recommend?

Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?

Any good books recommendation on effective client communication/business writing?

Hi Fieshes, i don’t want to leave development but the job roles I’m getting now after i resigned are the business analyst roles and not the data science ones as i thought of them to be. . So will i be able to get to data science after these business analyst roles. Does business analytics include the data science and development. Or should i look for better opportunities.


Please help.

Any insight on Brewer (either office, generally curious about the firm). I assume comp after year 1 is discretionary, rather than lock-step, given the size of the firm. Would appreciate happiness, horror stories, of whatever “firm culture” falls between the two. DM me if you don’t want to share publicly.

Do you think culinary school is worth it? I've been a waiter for a year but really want to be a chef. The people I work with say to just start in the kitchen and work my way up but I think culinary school might get me where I want to be faster. The cost is pretty insane though. Any advice?

Any one looking for job in SAP-IBP profile then please Dm me

There is an opportunity with in EY India.
Role will be SCon

Hello fishes,
I'm looking for referrals for QA lead role in Bangalore. Kindly DM me if you have any. Thanks..

I'm going from working at a non IT industry to an IT firm. As an introvert I've faced a lot of difficulty in my career... Now since I'm also shifting to another industry completely, I'm feeling very insecure about my life at work. Please give me tips on how to make friends and be in the good books of the managers.

When do we get salary ?
Last day of month?

TCS Ibegin showing invalid credentials when tries to login ..any idea

Hi All, I have completed my technical interview on 6th Dec,2022 and received mail from HR on 7th Dec to upload documents on ibegin portal my status is changed to evaluated yesterday. I still haven't received any mail from HR regarding the HR interview or any further steps. What does this mean? Can I consider that I have chances or am I rejected?

Hi fishes,

Why is there a global hiring freezing in hp when it may open ?

I’m set to finish my Google data analytics certificate by the new year. What’s some good advice on getting a job, salary expectations, and further developing these skills?

Has anyone successfully transitioned to product manager roles from SAP/ERP consulting to faangmula? How was your preparation?

My boss has video on every single meeting. Status? On. IR? On. Not presenting and just there to chill? On. Even when no one else has it on and knowing it’ll just be his face taking up the whole screen. I’m starting to think he just likes to think we all love staring at him.

What are your go to sources for news? I am considering subscribing to The Ken.. is it worth it? Alternative suggestions welcome.

Got a week off next week but nothing planned 🫠

Who are the top consulting firms for competitive strategy?

Looking for some material for a crash course in IT strategy consulting - books article etc. any recommendations would be appreciated

CFA or CAIA?

Any advice on how to switch from big 4 to tier 1 consulting firms like BCG and MCK?

After a year using my home office setup, especially the 27 inch monitor, how can I ever go back to the traveling life with tiny laptop screen? 😔

Best consulting firms for defense companies? What credentials do they look for?

I feel stuck as a Strategy Manager and want to make a career pivot at 35. But have no idea what i should do? Any suggestions, resources or books that I should read to help with my existential mid thirties crisis? I have experience in technology consulting, corporate strategy, freelance consulting and law. Do I go back to being an Attorney, or do I retrain and become a financial advisor or something else?

Can partners comment whether Pwc is having another round of layoffs. This is so scary! Shouldn't they rid of partners who can't sell first?! Or pause hiring? Opp. cost to find and train talent again?

Getting thru a bad project one day at a time.

Best books on business/ negotiation/ leadership you have ever read (and use practically)!?

I’m so depressed, have been for years, and don’t see it getting better. I’ve tried everything from therapy, exercise, psychiatry, journaling, self help books, healthy diet, etc. what else is there?

I was laid off in June. Most consulting companies are on a hiring freeze that I’ve talked to. It’s pretty hard on my psyche to not get down on myself. I worked so hard to get to Deloitte and now it feels like I’m starting over. It’s tough. Any advice on companies that are hiring? I only want to go if it is a fit not just anywhere you know. Thanks.

Derrick Bolton has left Stanford GSB dean ship to take over another program at Stanford. It means I have a chance if I reapply!

Best consulting firms for PE work (CDD,Value Creation)? Looking for the best firm for exit ops to PE ops eventually. Thanks!

Book recommendations on genetics and bio hacking?

Toronto :) 🔥🔥🔥

Just bought my first pair of Park Avenue Allen Edmonds :)