I just finished my PhD in Neuroscience (Cambridge). Been trying to break into MBB and LS T2s/ boutiques for about 6 months now but nothing has stuck (got to a few final rounds).

Still want to go into consulting - should I take a job at a small startup with the hope of applying again next year or keep trying to get direct consulting experience?

I’ve been told my company is changing my title from Associate Director of BD to Sales Executive. I’m concerned it reads like a title demotion. Is it just semantics? How will this look for my career development? Curious about the standard perception of Sales Executive from a seniority perspective. Where does this land on the sales roles hierarchy? For context, it’s a professional services firm, I’ve been there 3+years, and they gave a Sales Executive title to someone who just started 5mo ago.

Hi guys,

I switched 20 days back to Optum. I have 7 years of experience working as a full stack Engineer, who is passionate working on both front end and back end on latest technologies. But my project is working only on back end with 10 years old tech stack. There is no front end work at all. What should I do?
I don't like working here at all, but I am not sure whether moving out again in a month will give bad Impression on my resume. Hence please give me advice on this situation

Oracle India (IDC) - 17 fixed + pf(91K)

Optum global solutions - 16 fixed + pf(76k) + varibale 2.4 L + 2L joining bonus.

which is better to go for? Considering growth and future.

Has anyone gone to flatiron school? Curious to hear about the experience / value / career opportunities. Was thinking about taking the software engineering course. 4.5 YOE in FSO business consulting.

Hi Fishes,
With overall 8+ IT experience and 4+ java development , how can Professional scrum master (PSM-1) certifications will help in
1. Enhancing technical profile
2. Career growth
3. For better salary package?

Which is a better specialization option within consulting? Commercial Operations (sales & marketing) vs. R&D Strategy in Biotech? Would the answer be different if it was focused within Pharma? No Ph.D.

Hi, fishes.
A quick query here.

I'm going to move from non IT profile to IT profile. Basically I'll be applying as front end engineer in new company. Previously I was working in a BPO profile.
Just wanted to ask if I'll be provided training in my initial months as a front end engineer or am I expected to work from the very first day.
Your comments will be really helpful.

Thank you.

Anyone from Amazon or Google with a non-tech background? Looking to learn for post MBA opportunities in Toronto.

What do you wish you had known before becoming a manager?

Hi All! I recently started my own Private Equity firm. Searching for any big do’s, dont’s, or hard lessons you learned along the way. Do any veteran entrepreneurs/PE partners or staff members have advice they would like to pass down? I know early on in my consulting career there are many things I wish I could go back and tell myself.

As always, thank you all! 🐟

What companies in India only take about 2-3 rounds of interview? Which companies have the quickest interviewing process in India?

(Especially for Data analyst / Data science roles)

Does anyone know any reliable career coach or consultant? I desperately want to streamline my career path.

Experience:
Freelance Professor: 3 Years (Multiple coaching classes in Mumbai)
Home Tuitions: 2 years
UPSC Preparation: 2 years (Gave several other exam attempts)
SSB Conference out, 2019
Eventually ended up in corporate due to life situations (assumable) Currently Trainer & QA Lead with 5.4 LPA. Expected an L4 but it is still being delayed even after a strong doc to present.

I am starting a new job where I will be investigating sexual discrimination cases. Employment law will be a new practice area for me. Do you have any recommendations on good learning resources? Any treatises?

Have an interview with Morgan Stanley for an analyst role with their financial crimes team - is this a good starting position for someone looking to make a career change? What’s the salary?

I have 2 offers. One in IQVIA as digital marketing manager and second as Product management - senior manager in Japfa comfeed India. IQVIA is paying slightly higher than Japfa.

I want to get into strategy - business in future for career progression. Which will be a better option to select?

What book has inspired you the most in life principles, or your career in finance?

Any weekend or online excel course recommendations?

Any PMs have experience with moving off of Advantage (aka Webvantage aka Aqua) and onto a different PMS? Toying with the idea to suggest a move to Kantata/MavenLink.

Hello Pals - I have 8+ years of exp as business analyst, and consultant. No coding experience, but good in data & reporting. Planning to take a course from Learnbay after reading a lot of reviews in the internet. Its for Data Science Master program - can anyone suggest if they are good and help me make the transition I'm looking for (Feel free to share your choices if any)

Accepted a new job at competing Big 4 but got a message from a recruiter from MBB. How do I respond to the recruiter? Is it worth it to take the call and be honest with them?

Why aren't more people going independent?? We have skills, we have a rolodex, surely we can earn a lot more doing independent consulting?????

Sending resume out to hunt for higher pay.. my internal resume is 7 pages long (i’m an AP) ... I know no one will read past page 2 or 3 so focusing on last 5 yrs .. any tips on shortening resume!

Is it true new partners at PwC are making 550-600k? Are there big differences in Partner Comp between Big Four?

Anybody did the apics certification in logistics ? I have the choose between the cslp and cscp but not sure which one I should be doing

AWS Cloud question- what the difference between an SCP and IAM? Thanks in advance

Hey EY / EYP Fishes 🐠 I’m considering joining the EYP team (transfer from Toronto) in Transaction Strategy & Execution - does anybody have any insight into the growth prospects for this group / split of work they are doing (e.g., DD vs. True Strategy)

Let's talk salary.

I'm up for a raise soon and I'm at 43,000 a year. Anyone have any advice on what I should ask for?

“Those glasses don’t make you look younger, they make you look older—but slightly more cool.”

🥺

Need 39 pts to win. Joe Mixon and Chubb left to play (full ppr). Think I will make it?

My joining is on 16th November. I haven’t received any credentials or login details. My BGV and all the documentation is complete. Can anyone tell me about the onboarding process? Will I be getting any credentials or something like that?

Given that a lot of ZSers ate joining Novartis, do you think that we can have a whatsapp group for the same? Thoughts?

For those who became platinum premier elite + ambassador with the merge, have you received your ambassador already? How long does it take?

Has anyone worked as a ux designer at ibm in Baton Rouge Louisiana? What’s it like? How is it? What are the pros and cons?

Anyone know any companies or know of anyone that had no direct experience but was hired as a product manager? I have a background in marketing and some technical skills but I have no product experience. I want to pivot from marketing/operations to a product manager role.

This is so dumb, but I hate when superiors say can WE do this...when it’s really can YOU do this

What social media platforms are you using? General age would be helpful too.

Book recommendations? I’ve been reading atomic habits, and have moved onto Traders guns and money.

Looking for work from home or remote opportunities from companies based in UK/USA/ Australia/Singapore.
I am based out of India and willing to work at the corresponding work hours of the companies hiring me.
Am from accounts, finance, tax and audit background.
Please help me look up the same!

Thanking you all in anticipation.

Finally getting a chance to put together a home office space. Looking for tips, photos, ideas. I have two monitors and a laptop so my do a three screen set-up. Debating about getting a standing desk or putting money in a super comfy leather chair. Open to hearing what you have done!

If I had a dollar for everytime I packed a banana in my bag only to forget about it and have it rot, I'd have like 13 dollars.

I tried asking this in my own bowl with no responses, so seeing if other consultants have run into this situation. I’m on parental leave, I got an offer for another firm, great opportunity and pay. How does one go about a resignation mid-leave when you would start the new job before the leave ends? Two weeks notice or just say I am not returning effective the day of the new job? Any things to consider besides potentially repaying the employer healthcare premium?

Every hour I'm asked to stay past 5 is another hour I'm working less tomorrow. GFY shitty manager.

Are any top consulting firms hiring for experienced analysts currently? I know ACN and some others are cyclical for resources 2-3 years out of college, but I’m looking to make a move sooner than fall

Scotch recommendations? I’ve gotten into Lagavulin but know nothing about scotch and want to see if there’s something similar/better. Nothing crazy expensive

What’s the benefit of being a manager apart from the bumped up pay?

New to consulting... If your project is likely to get an extended/new contract but you do not want to get extended with the project, do you have a lot of say in pushing back and saying no?

To those who did Strategy in non-mbb, got their mba, and then joined mbb. Was/is it worth it? Is the work, opportunities, culture, roi really that much better?

Any idea on Mckinsey solutions ?

Is genetic testing for diseases covered by most health insurance? Has anyone ever done this, do you recommend it.

Has anyone interviewed at Alvarez & Marsal? If so, how was it? It’s in the PEPI practice. Any tips would be appreciated!

Can someone suggest a good head hunter service that can help me through job switching process from resume building to securing interviews? I am new in US so don’t have a lot of contacts for referral.

Question about H1B - if you haven't heard back with a positive result yet, does it mean your application was rejected for the year? It sucks as to how minimal transparency there is to this process.

What essential courses or books do you recommend for coming up to speed on Product Management?

Am I crazy to let my lease expire, put my things in storage and just air bnb/pay for weekend nights at hotels for the next year? I love my place but feel like I'm just throwing money away

Flown a lot this year. Lots in first. 2017 goal: Private...

Is it possible to find projects starting at the beginning of January? Looking for projects now but concerned there won't be many available meaning I'll likely get extended on my current project 😔

Really trying to do my best to give a shit on this awful project.