I have a 2 hour interview with an agency tomorrow for a freelance role. This is my first time speaking with them, a recruiter set me up with them last week and they liked me enough to want to meet me (!!) I’m meeting the members of the team individually which is why it’s so long, but do you think a 2 hour interview right off the bat is a good sign? Any tips for not burning out over the course of 2 hours?

Non-eng... Got past the hiring committee! 🥳 does anyone know the process from now? And how long it typically takes? Thanks !

I’m a jr SWE and have successfully landed an interview with Google. It’s time for the coding and interview rounds. I’m a wreck. What was the best way to prep for this portion of the interview?

I have recently offered with teksystems and the client I have to work is Optum. It's a contract position with Optum and I will be a permanent employee for teksystem. Can I consider this offer

Hello fishes,

capegemini --> 16LPA for consultant/b2 role

Accenture --> 19 LPA + 80K JB

Is it okay if I ask for more than what Accenture is offering?

YOE: 3.2 years
tech: kubernetes/GCP/azure/devops

Hi all,

Hope everyone is doing well,

I am looking for Data Science and Machine Learning openings at PayPal, if someone can help me get referred that would be really helpful.

One more thing I wanted to ask. I am having 1 YOE so can I get Data Scientist role or do I have to apply for Data Analyst role or any other lower grade position before getting Data Scientist role?

Thank you for helping.

Anyone willing to give a referral for Cox Automotive?

Hi guys I work in One of GCP partnered org. My role sr SQL developer I resigned the current job GOT ROLE in FICO child org as a solution integration consultant role -(AWS,PENTAHO ,SQL we will be using ) -offered CTC 25 fixed + 1L JB + 2.5 BONUS + 0.5 L WFH SETUP = total 29LPA if everything will go smoothly ( bonus vary with comp growth it can be between 1.8L to 2.5l .so final CTC will get down to 28LPA as well - Bangalore but WFH ).Current org retain with 25L +2 LP VARIABLE HYDERABAD COMPANY

Hi
I Have almost 7 years of experience .I have got a position of lead in IBM provided with package of 17.2 lpa .. I guess it is bit low for the current market jobs..Please do suggest.

I applied for a role a few days ago and found the relevant hiring manager today via LinkedIn. Should I send a follow up mail/introduce myself to this person. Would it leave a good impression or come across as desperate?

Btw, the person is in a “Talent Acquisition” position at the company.

What are people's thoughts on corporate Treasury roles, fortune 50.

What is the general compensation like and the career path after analyst? Is it more stimulating than FP&A? Does Treasury have desirable exit opportunities or do people typically continue the course and climb the company ladder?

Hi! I had an interview from a company as a graphic designer. They have moved my application forward and gave me a designer task. I have been following up and they always said that they are still reviewing all the other task from the candidates. They said they will give an updates twice after following up every week. I had the interview and task 3 weeks ago. Do you guys think that I still have a chance?

Thank you ❤️

Just getting little depressed after being rejected from interview. Anyone else has the same feeling.Could have done better.

How is CGI for a SAP ABAP Consultant? WLB, hike and Work culture. Have interview tomorrow. YOE - 4.5

I have 5 years of experience and just worked at startup no one has heard of - I've applied to 15 companies and no one has even gotten back with me. Is my resume that terrible?

Is it common to negotiate software engineer salary at smaller companies? I know it’s common at FAANG, but what about for companies with around 200 engineers? I have a counter offer from my current company and on-site interviews scheduled for end of July with google and Amazon, but I’d prefer to go with the smaller local company if I can negotiate the salary (from offer letter) up another 5% or so.

I cleared Accenture interview and today got an email to upload documents on their portal. Also, got a call from HR and she asked about the salary expectations and other details. And few minutes later I found that my profile has been put on hold.

question is, they will negotiate with me or they have rejected my profile ?

Is anyone hiring? I have sales experience in the telecom industry and real estate. Looking to relocate to the Bay Area. Looking to crush 2021! Thanks in advance.

Did anyone hear back from PwC Law about the second round lottery?

Hello Fishes,
I am currently interviewing at EY GDS and HR discussion is done.
But the HR is saying they can offer only 36% hike.
YOE: 6
CCTC : 12 LPA fixed.

How should I proceed with this.

What’s one accessory you have that you can’t live without?

By when do we get relieving letter, my LWD was today ( 21 OCT).

Give me your thoughts, fish friends —
1: Who has a respectable account department nowadays in the Bay Area?
1.5: Generally, who is doing good work, good culture, etc.
2: Best sushi?

Cont’d...

Is RPA a bubble and will soon fade away? How much valuable is it as a skill set?

NYC renters: have you tried removable wallpapers? Any tips/recommendations?

I have been talking to a recruiter for a little over a month about a position. I let her know out the gate that I really wasn’t looking to change jobs, but she just kept wanting to continuing the conversation. I didn’t have 2 interviews with the hiring coming and they know that I am not really looking to make a switch. They are now working on an offer letter and I know they’re going to offer me more money. I’m having my annual review this week. Any advice on how to handle a) job offer b) review?

I’m not bad with money but definitely lots of room to improve overall, due to several personal factors I don’t want to list in full here (numerous unanticipated medical bills, bad boyfriends, etc.) Hence why I only have $3k in savings right now. My first mini goal is to have $5k saved by the end of December. I need motivation and words of encouragement. If I pay off my medical bills, I won’t make my goal. I have to start putting saving money first. Getting depressed about my situation.

Turning 28 and hit $300K NW today. Never formally FIRE’d but want to set out a plan for here onwards. What’s some good material / easy reading to start with?

Does anyone know what vaccinations are looking like? Where to get them and when they’ll be available?

Hi, what's the status of WFH policy in TCS, Bangalore? Joining it soon. Any info will help 🙂

I’ve got cash that I want to conserve (for bschool) and my time horizon is 1 year. It is currently all sitting in a HYSA. Should I bother moving it to a higher return investment and if so what would that be? Thank you!

Does anyone deal with (suspected or diagnosed) comorbid anxiety and/or depression? How did you broach the conversation with your psych?

I’m entering salary negotiations at a Fortune 500 company and am looking for trustworthy resources for salary data that I can share with the company if they ask where I got my numbers. I know Glassdoor, but what else?

Why do you think ZS canceled the internship for the '23 batch? AFAIK they did not do this even during the pandemic. Are the full-time campus placement offers also in danger of being revoked?

I feel like there are more people engaging on professional networking platforms (like this one) right now. I'm wondering what will happen when all goes back to normal. Do you think people will still stay this connected?

Where can I find the holiday calendar in CGI?

Media arts lab. What does everyone think about it? Culture/work life etc?

Now I’m curious.. BEST clients you’ve ever worked with? I’ll start - Disney, Fox theatrical.

Thank you all for existing on Fishbowl and for being such a supportive community. It’s been a difficult year, but at the end of the day, I’m glad to have people to commiserate/celebrate with ❤️🙂❤️

Is Phenomenon really still that awful? Shocked by the reviews.

Has there ever been a good campaign where the brand opened things up to the public and let them vote and make decisions?

Has anyone been able to negotiate anything extra or terms when being laid off?

How many agencies give cost of living/yearly raises vs just a “yearly bonus” ?

Can ya guess which one Barkley is?

Anyone in-house in the Bay Area and loving it? Where are you working?

Grey Merge with AKQA, VMLYR merges with Geometry. Are those „mergers” just the coverups for potential wave of layoffs?

Is there an “ideal” time to interview?

Like I’m sure many of you, I’m tired of the word “empower.” But the thesaurus isn’t really giving me anything that feels right. Have you seen any unique or more authentic alternatives?

Anomaly NYC? Thoughts? Average AE salary?

Has this happened to anyone else recently?

Recruiter on LinkedIn: Hey we saw your work and were impressed with your ____ project. we’d love to setup some time to chat.

Me: ok great. Here’s when I’m free_______

Recruiter on LinkedIn: Sorry have to cancel the meeting, doesn’t seem like your experience matches the job we are currently offering.

This has happened 4 times in the past few months. Like you reached out to me??

Why do people in this industry say "like" so much? It makes it annoying to, like, walk around the building and listen

What should I be reading to keep up to do date with new (good) ads. Adfreak? Other?

I’m a college grad. I had 3 final interviews for agencies in NYC but those have been canceled. Should I look for jobs in other cities or give up entirely (at least for a few weeks)?

Has anyone worked on the creative team for Hilton corporate? As someone who loves travel (and Hilton hotels) this always appealed to me. Wondering if anyone can shed some light on the reality of working there.