I am currently onboarding as first GC (and only lawyer) at a start up. Do you have any tips on a checklist I should reference or use for my onboarding? I’m hoping to get wisdom from the crowd.

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The Bible…pray.

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Get a handle on where all of the documentation is at in your first quarter. You can set up processes any time, but someone with legacy knowledge will inevitably get upset and leave the company - and you want to know where everything is at before that happens.

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I recommend the in house counsel survival guide book

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Network with other people who've done it and learn on the job. That's really the best way to succeed in the Long haul.

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Did they give you headcount to hire a small team?

Me either. It’s brutal. Do you have any software or access to legal software

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I was discussing my recent job search with some friends and we got into a small debate. I stand firm on not wasting my time applying for a job that doesn't post the salary with the job description, anyone else do this? I feel like anytime I have interviewed for a job that didn't post the salary, they end up lowballing me during the offer phase.

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Hi fishes, What is the Accenture's skill assessment test for spring boot about?
Any insight folks?.
Is that usual step for recruitment process.?

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I have 3 years of Experience working as a fullstack developer using .NET Core, Angular, React, and Postgres.

I have also done certifications in Machine learning using Python and Tensorflow, but I am unable to land an interview with Microsoft, even if my profile matches the job description.

Any nudge in the right direction would be appreciated.

Thanks.

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How much time after HR discussion, citi releases offer. My status still shows as business review but withdraw application option is gone. Will it come directly on portal or email. Please suggest.

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Does anyone have experience with a Baringa Partners final stage Partner interview? I have one next week and would like to understand whether it is cultural fit focused, competency based or a general chat. Thanks in advance.

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I'm 1.6 year exp, I was referred by someone in Infosys and same day I received an email saying We would like to proceed with your profile, I was asked to upload my marks, I've less than 60% but more than 55%, can they reject me?

Stage:- Education details pending for review

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I applied for a position in ZS, and received 2 test links for the same position. It's been 4 days since I gave the test.

Any idea how long does it take for them to annouce the result ?

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Cont… Friday came and went no communication. I allowed another weeks to pass and then sent another follow up email. She responded by apologizing not following up and informed me that recruiting handles that part of the process . What i didn’t mention was she had told me that if I get the position she would let me know and if I didn’t get it she would still give me a call . Another two weeks passed and I try emailing her and now she has stopped responding to my emails . Don’t understand this …..

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Hi Infosys folks,

I applied at Infosys career website 2 times last month but they didn't select my Resume and status for each time got changed to "not selected" .

I saw a weird thing that I'm not able to apply for other openings also,

Do Infosys doesn't even allow re-apply even after only resume rejection??

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Does an employment application mean that things are getting serious? Should I expect an offer or is it the final 2-3 that submit anyway?

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Help! I have worked in healthcare since 1995. The last 2 years have been the worst in my working life. I am a licensed occupational therapist that has worked with seniors. For the last 10 years I have managed senior living facilities. I have 25 years of management experience and multiple specialties and credentials. I do need a certain income, but can’t seem to find anything that I think I would nab an interview. Does anyone have any ideas???

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Hey Fishies,
I interviewed at Infosys on 12th

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Is it lame to tell your dream company that they are your dream company if they call you up for an interview?

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I’ve had 2 phone interviews so far. Last Friday I was told I’m moving forward to a video interview and portfolio review with the hiring manager. If that goes well, I assume I’m doing the loop. (Why is this process so long? 🤪) I haven’t heard back from the scheduler yet. How long does it typically take to get scheduled for a video interview and then for the loop?

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I had my google interview, 3 interviews of 45 mins each.
I was able to solve one question each in that with most optimised solution.
What are my chances of getting selected ?

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Hi All,

I have cleared the my interview at accenture.. completed LOA form and uploaded other required documents.
Is it something we need to give interview again n again for getting a project there.. my profile is showing on hold since 2 weeks..
Please clear the doubt.

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Hi Fishes,

I got one offer from Infosys for 11LPA fixed. What will be my in-hand salary after taxes?

TIA

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Hi all! I’m an AP, haven’t done any intentional job searching in years other than some networking and talking to clients about opptys. Want to start more structured / formal search. For this level of experience are there best / recommended search firms or sites or online resources folks like? Or ones to avoid? Thanks a ton.

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This is for people who are in MC - Transformation - IAM. How much are you earning and at what level?? Thanks In Advance!

How much variable Accenture pay? They said 12 fixed (without gratuity) plus 0~21% variable somewhere around.

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