I hold a master's degree in economics from india and have prior experience working as a full-time accountant in India. However, I have a six-year career gap, and I'm eager to get back on track. Considering my career break, I realize it may be challenging to secure an accounting job in the USA immediately. Therefore, I'm seeking advice on what course or degree I should pursue in the USA to enhance my career prospects and bridge the gap.

I have 12 yrs exp in IT/consulting , working as a manager with Big4 and want to swich to a product management role. How much value does the product management certification course from ISB have in the market? Does MAANG companies absorb such professionals ?

Is the SPHR or PHR license necessary to pivot into human capital? I have a MBA from a Top 15 school. Any thoughts?

What’s the background of most product managers you’ve come across? Is it engineering, consulting, strategy, etc.? I’ve never met anyone who started their career as a PM and I’m curious how to get in it?

Hi all. I’m looking into potentially transitioning to PE with a background in Finance Transformation consulting @KPMG of 4yrs. Do I stand a chance? Any advice on how to best approach this would be super helpful, thanks.

Has anyone gone from Accounting Advisory to Deals Accounting Advisory at an Investment Bank? Is this a move that makes sense? I'm assuming the hours expectations would be crazy if it's IB?

Hi Fishes,

Currently I am a software developer and I wanted to become an software Architect ... What steps I need to follow to achieve the same...

Please let me know your suggestion...

Am I crazy? Currently interviewing at LEK, Oliver Wyman, and Deloitte strat for (essentially) entry level positions after working in biz dev at Microsoft for under a year. I’d basically be trading my WLB for away for the same salary I make here, but I feel like I’ll learn way more in consulting and be a more well rounded person. My friends say I’m crazy, need a reality check…

Has anyone here done advisory/consulting work outside of forensics? (Accounting advisory, financial due diligence, valuations, risk & compliance, public sector, management or strategy consulting, etc.)

If so which do you prefer and why?

Is Valuation ( financial advisory) a good niche to transfer into? How’s the job demand and exit opportunity look like ?

I’m currently doing IR work but would like to do something more on the technical side (ie: more forensics or technical). Does anyone know if forensics firms or any firm that offers a mix ? I have both a Cipp-Us and cyber/ Sec+ certs.

I think I’m ready to leave public accounting. Where do I even begin? (See more in comments)

What are some resources (paid or otherwise) that will make me a better banker? Wall street prep's course was great, anything else that would help me ramp up as a nontraditional background, lateral recent hire?

I'm up for associate promo next year and nowhere near ready right now (obviously).

Does anyone pursuing FIRE actually like their current job? Trying to get a grasp of how much of the FIRE movement is driven by escapism from unfulfilling work.

Any KPMG Lighthouse alum here? I want to leave and curious to learn what opportunities you guys found. TIA!

Has anyone got any tips for making a strong start to a consulting career? Have 6 months experience and trying to temperature check how things are going / what I could do more of.

Any advice for a young engineer trying to land their very first job out of college?

I am currently working in advertising with experience on fintech & CPG. I would like to work in tech marketing, specifically Google’s APMM program.
I’ve been studying some PM/PMM books/podcasts/videos, attending Google events, and want to keep learning more to try to prepare myself as much as I can.
What resources helped you get into product marketing/Google?
Has anyone here moved from advertising to tech?
Would love to hear from a marketer about their experience getting into Google.
Thank you

What inspired you to start on the career you've chosen?

How many people get promoted to S1 from A2? Didn’t do well in A1.

Fti 🐠, what is the salary band for a senior director in forensic and litigation consulting?

Why is it so hard to move out of federal consulting and into the private sector?

DB ECM - does anyone have a view?

Any chances to move from Europe to the States? How’s the visa situation? Are agencies sponsoring?

Which type of job needs to do in Specialist - Data Engineering in LTI?

Hi Fishes, I am ready to resign from my current organisation and I was wondering if I need to discuss this with my reporting manager first. I have never talked to my reporting manager , do I need to discuss with him before I resign or I should just do it in the portal directly.

Any thoughts on Anomaly these days ? And what kind of work do they do (can’t seem to see much on their site)?

What are your top three ad agencies that haven’t been good in forever?

How does it feel to earn less than US Consultants while also struggling for utilization

Really urgent, should i share the company name in sharing holding offer letter to second companh..or only compensation part shall be enough.I am not sure if i should share the part where they are addressing with my name as well for authentication because it has company logo and name as well.

Please reply fast if u have any idea.

Hello Fishes,

Are there any openings for Functional testing?

Skill set: Functional testing 6.5 Yrs
Domain: CRM, Investment banking (Cap Mkts)

I will be able to join in 30 days. Please let me know if any!!

TIA!!

Hi everyone - I made it to the final round of interviews with Amazon for a Program Manager position. They initially asked if I would relocate and at the time I said yes - however, due to my husband’s new job I’m no longer able to relocate.
Has anyone ever negotiated to work remote for Amazon?

Im starting a new job but still employed somewhere else. I was trying to be open about staying at BOTH places. My current job won’t let me be part time because they don’t allow “set schedules”. Yet I am one of the only reliable and loyal employees in the department, and currently working a set schedule. So why will they not let me continue a set schedule but with different hours? This place is more focused on strict policies and not actually trying to work their employees and being flexible.

Hello Fishes,

Yesterday i received salary breakup letter, I accepted it. When can i expect my offer letter from TCS. Any Idea?

What should a Linux administrator get with 2 years of experience.
Current salary- 4 LPA in another company and going to Switch to Accenture.

Can anyone tell me what is the SA2 salary range in advisory for more than 5 year experience

When’s the best time to go client side? Wait till I get a promotion or try to switch sooner rather than later?

Any advice on how someone can make the shift from pharma to consumer goods?

What kind of experience would you want to see on a resume for someone applying for a Sr. AE title vs AE?

How much does years of experience matter vs. responsibilities and/or higher education (MA)?

Any account management processes/docs that are worth sharing?

How often do scopes change? I thought it was normally on an annual basis with some exceptions but my CD is telling me they change constantly. Someone educate me…

Advice on the jump from AAE to AE? I’ve been doing AE level work for months and have been told by many managers that I should be promoted but it’s in the hands of the holding co..how long do I wait?

Sometimes it feels half my day is spent jumping through hoops to schedule and then reschedule meetings around senior managements’ calendars...only for them to be so late they miss the meeting anyways🙄

Looking to potential freelance as a senior account person. Who’s done it? What’s the market demand like?

I want to quit without a job lined up. My agency is a dumpster fire of incompetent project managers, revolving door of creatives and culture of not holding people accountable amidst a micromanaging gossipy leadership. I just want out. Tell me it is ok and will be alright.

Anyone from Havas London here? If so, what are your biggest dislikes about the agency?

I'm currently an SEO Analyst/Web Developer/Digital Marketer. Looking to be more client facing in the future. You think I have a chance in an Account Management role?

For those of you in healthcare related account management, what is your healthcare background? I am clinical and getting ready to hire a higher level account manager. I am really biased toward people with clinical/in hospital experience because, quite frankly, healthcare is a different beast - lots of hand holding and change management. I don’t want to miss the right person because of my bias, so im wondering how many healthcare related AMs have healthcare/clinical experience… thanks in advance!

If you had a job at a big name agency in a smaller market, where you loved everyone you worked with and had just gotten a (small) raise, would you leave it for an amazing offer from a big market shop?

When cold contacting an agency (because the agency doesn’t post jobs online), is it better to contact the head of account mgmt, or the agency’s recruiter?

What are the key skills that one needs to master to become a Acct Sup? Is it always do it first before being promoted? Or is most of it learning once you’re in the role?

How many years into your career did you start to feel jaded about the industry? I only have 4 years under my belt and still believe it’s fun and challenging, but I see so much negativity on here.

How long do you spend on monthly reporting for your clients?
My 3-person team spends about 15+ hours a month each writing monthly reports for our clients (99 small retainer clients). We’ve received feedback that they’re too complicated and the clients just want to know - are we on the right track, what action items are there, and what any next steps are in their strategy.
How do you simplify without losing value?

I’m a seasoned AD and am considering an VP Account Supervisor position but feel like I am losing earned value without having Director in my title even though it’s a VP position. Am I overreacting?

For those of you who have had to develop a "thick skin" how did you do it without becoming a robot? In the beginning, I just cried at work all of the time. I've gotten better but I'm generally sensitive so kind of an outlier. Could use some advice, thanks