I have been in Risk Advisory for about 5 years but I have been feeling extremely bored with the work and I am currently contemplating my next career move. What are realistic career opportunities for me excluding technical accounting, internal audit and compliance? Would obtaining an MBA help my career prospects?

Hi all, what is the promotion after Senior Analyst in HSBC? Will one be promoted to Manager? And how much time does it takes to get promoted?

Hello Fishes,

Need your valuable suggestion here.... I am planning to pursue an MBA in marketing from a good brand however due to the fees/cost constraints not able to shortlist one. Can someone please help with a reasonable institute with good placement records?

Thanks!

Looking to make a pivot into data analytics from a customer service based position in the insurance industry. Should I focus on SQL or Python first?

Looking to pivot my career and explore opportunities in the tech world, specifically in product management. What are the best Product Management courses/programs available?

how do we get out?! i’ve been doing office work in a grocery store for too long… this was supposed to help me transition out of hospitality but it feels like i’m going to be stuck in a grocery store for the rest of my career
i guess i just need to voice my frustrations. it’s not that i hate my job or the field, i don’t. i’m just feeling extremely overwhelmed and discouraged i think. does anyone really, truly enjoy what they do in retail/hospitality?? needing some positivity

Looking to transition to cloud computing sales. I have a 20 year sales history in IT sales but I have never sold any cloud computing products. Would any of the free certifications help ?

Cons of jumping ship to a niche / smaller consulting firm from D? Getting a level up but will be moving from US to India market.

Anyone have a CFE designation and taken the test recently? Debating about getting it wasn’t sure if it’s worth it.

Hello - moving the NL with my Dutch husband this Summer and am interested in MBB. I don't have a masters (not common in the US), I have my bachelors. Is it possible for me to still get into MBB? Is anyone willing to chat about office culture and willing to give a rec? Thanks!

Did anyone switch to Fintechs in London at EM level? How is your experience so far? And what is the best way to make this move?

Have an internship next summer in a vertical I don’t want to work in and is completely unrelated to where I want to end up. However the firm is strong in PE. To try and break into that side after my internship at the same company, would it be more beneficial to take on a (very small boutique) PE internship or an IB internship this fall?

Is moving from Product management to management consulting a right move given the future growth and compensation ? I have around 11 plus years of IT experience largely in Product Management.When I see LinkedIn profile of management consultants I see few of them get hired on C level positions in other companies but do not see that for Product manager except starting their own startup.Need suggestions if i should keep this transition dream or not

How long did you study before the CSCP exam? Any advice for someone who just enrolled?

How hard is it to switch from Audit to consulting? I’m currently based in Europe but plan to go home to the Middle East. I’m in AWM for funds. Thanks alot!

I’m currently in change management and have no experience in supply chain but I’m interested in getting into it. Realistic to transition in? Would CSCP be my best shot?

how in the world are people passing REG?? i just got to R4 and i feel like i legitimately know nothing like I’m doing quite horribly on all MCQs so far

I’m so happy to say that after about 5 years of being here, I’m finally done with the exam!!! In a world full of internet trolls, it was so refreshing to be on this thread while we all cheered for each other and pushed each other to climb over our failures and discouragements. Thank you for all who have posted helpful comments, asked poignant questions and left their encouragement! If I can pass, you will pass! Best of luck everyone!

I am relatively new to workforce, not sure what companies could use my experience / what kind of companies to look at down the road. 1.5 YOE doing data analytic consulting for a small company with a BS in Aerospace engineering. experience in excel and R at current job plus matlab experience in school. looking at staying in data analytics/ consulting potentially pivoting to something combining that with my aerospace background. any advice?

Anyone gone from PA to CBRE ? Do you like it ?

Ho guys

Is TSYS offering permanent WFH or any chance to resume office?

Pls let me know

I have an interview with McKinsey - Senior Associate, the role pays 50k more than my current role. (3YOE)
I have no consulting experience nor do I have an MBA. Somehow I’ve passed the first 3 stages and I am now onto the case study interviews.
Has anyone went from product management into consulting, is it worth it, Am I making a mistake? (London, UK)

I feel like my boss never joins my working call with my stakeholders, is this normal in big tech, like they don't have time to sit in the same meeting with you to understand and course correct your working styles? Like I am supposed to take the whole lead from day 1 independently.

How do you respond to LinkedIn requests to people you don't know that have a generic "add me" message, but you think could be worthwhile connections?

What is a typical salary for a Data Scientist at a management level that’s 1 or 2 levels above entry? Looking for insight both within the tech side and tech consulting if possible.

I am currently working with fiitjee ltd kolkata as marketing manager. I have done BE in computer sc. And MBA in marketing and operations. I have total 8 years of experience. I want to switch from education industry to IT. I need help.

Is anyone attended interview on 16 July with TSYS got selected?

They are not releasing offer letter responding as positions on hold

Style experts, Allbirds: yay or nay? Let’s hear it.

What were some effective tips or resources that helped you to learn the systems of your first firm? We feel like our firm admin/paralegal is not getting acclimated and not assisting the firm as we hoped. So we want to make sure we’re effectively training her and providing the best resources/tools for success.

When do you predict the dip? I've been waiting for so long, but don't want to buy now. VTI seems inflated.

Have been offered 07B grade in ibm..
Wat will be the roles and responsibilities.?
Stack : Oracle ERP
YOE : 7.5

What is your engineering field and how do you see it changing over the next 5 years?

Hey Fishesh,

Looking for a referral, serving notice period and lwd is 19 oct

YOE: 11
Technology: Power Platform, SharePoint online and on premises, React, SPFx, Migration using Sharegate and Matalogix, Power-shell scripts.

Please DM me for any opportunities

How many of you got in without ad school? How did it happen?

Saw the email about GPS ERP demand for staff and the training programs Deloitte is going to provide. I’m interested. Any suggestions about where to get started learning about SAP or ERP generally?

Which of you wild fucks are going to the crazy ass CMCI Career Fair at CU tonight? Shit’s gonna be goddamn insane as all hell, interviewing interns and shit.

Australia onsite offer from a company for my cousin. Tenure is 2 years
Package is 7000 AUD per month
Work location is Sydney
Is this enough for a couple to live there?
Can we save some money?
What is the cost of living there? How about tax?
Assume like everything they have to buy in Australia from scratch

Need your suggestions

TIA

I need coffee to be able to work.

How do you answer “annual compensation requested”? I’ve passed all my CPA parts and one year of tax experience but I don’t want to lowball myself or seem like I’m asking for too much

Expecting an offer this week or early next week, but want to know when you start negotiating the salary? When you receive the call from the company or wait until receiving the formal offer letter? And how should the negotiation start? Through phone calls or emails? Didn’t use recruiter for this position, so I don’t know what is the process here.

What is the courtesy of withdrawing an offer you already accepted?

What should I be considering when evaluating a business analyst role? Are these more accounting than finance, FP&A, or does it change by company?

Second guessing going to a larger accounting firm.. local to national. Giving notice tomorrow.

Liked at current firm and enjoy public accounting.

Anyone have any thoughts

Which firms are offering to sponsor MBAs for top performers these days? I know my firm doesn't, MBB and Deloitte S&O does, and I've heard rumors of Huron doing it.

Who am I missing?

CFGI offers anyone recently? Consultant level NYC what did you get offered

I have an offer for a senior technical accountant role in HCOL. The base is about 103K. But I'm required to work on-site basically every week day. Due to this, how much more % wise do you think I can reasonably try to negotiate for? Thanks!

Putting in my two weeks with no job lined up to spend some time with my family and volunteering. Anyone have experience with a gap in employment? Will this ruin my chances of getting a “good” job by January? Have I gone completely insane?

I've decided to leave public for an Accounting Manager position in private. What are the different types of companies to consider and the pros/cons? What are the best ways to get the position? I'm leaning toward GL accounting at a publicly-traded company. My background is 3.5 years audit and 2.5 years technical accounting advisory.

Do you write cover letters? I usually write them but it feels like a waste of time.

Had an interview yesterday and the interviewer wanted to understand what I did - even 1 month gap between jobs - from 2009 to present 🤪 Not interested in the job anymore tbh

Is equity research a possible exit opp from audit?

Does anyone have any experience working for United Airlines in Chicago? Planning to apply for a few positions this week and wondering if anyone has any insider tips?

Anyone had good multiple offers and had one the hiring managers pressure you into taking the offer after asking for additional time to think about it?

What’s your experience with leaving a company every 2-3 years for more $$?

Post YOE and TC/year below

Is it possible to switch path from tax associate to data analysis?

Is applying a few days before the “Apply by” date too late? Do most decisions get made early on/they don’t wait for all applications before interviewing/hiring?