I took consumer behavior classes in school and I’ve seen bits and pieces of it in my job as a media planner, but I want to do it full time. What career opportunities exist for consumer behavior?

Starting a new job as a Merchandising Coordinator for a large food/sales company soon… no experience in merchandising, just customer service. Any advice???

What are you all doing to upskill as the geniuses in AI development fast track our demise? Any plans? I constantly fantasize about going back to school and going down a comp sci path maybe even PhD

Currently certified in AWS (CCP, SAA, and Security) and GCP (Security Engineer and Cloud Architect).

Any recommendations on Azure certs to pursue?

Hello all, I’m planning for a career switch. As I’m currently in Finance sector and planning to quit my job and to start my career in IT Hardware companies like: HP, Dell and Lenovo etc.. Before taking this jump I want to know how is the career growth in IT Hardware, how is the promotion structure in such companies. I personally don’t like my present job as it doesn’t relate any part of my interest.

What are your opinions on getting too much work in early phase of career? I have almost one year of experience and after switching to a new organisation I have like alot of work in my plate. I know it might be good for later part of career but just want to know your opinion. Tech stack .net, yoe <1

Any tips for someone trying to break into consulting in the GCC from the US? Applying blindly hasn't worked out. Head hunter recommendations would be great as well!

What advisory positions in big four best translates from audit? I am interested in advisory but want to make sure I am capable of doing the position. Any advice on position that best translates from audit experience?

Do you think getting SQL/Python experience is worth the extra time for financial analyst roles coming from Big 4 tax consulting? I would love to hear any advice for shifting towards the financial modeling path from accounting. Thanks!

I have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, but now want to pursue getting a masters in IT. What should I do?

Been welding for my company for 13+ yrs and I think it’s time for a change. The culture has completely changed and became toxic. My dream is to go independent do mobile/rig welding and repair then potentially have my own shop/store front. I have all the equipment and truck setup to start but don’t know where or how. I am certified to pipeline (API 1104) code in dual processes (GMAW, SMAW) as well as an AWS CWI and a CPWI. Any advice/input is greatly appreciated!!

CFP thinking of taking a few month career break to search for a new position. Need a recharge and to reevaluate, not to mention time to search. Would this be a mistake? Thanks

Hi All - I’m at a firm that has some infrequent in-house training but not enough to help me develop skills to eventually become a trial lawyer. I know cases rarely make it to trial anymore, but I’d like to develop my skills as much as possible to position myself well when they do. Does anyone have any mock trial programs they’ve participated in outside of their firms that they would recommend?

What is the best time to go into industry tax if you have no intent on staying long term (SM/Partner)?

Has anyone ever posted a general marketing position? We have an open position on our marketing team but we are unsure what type of position to offer. We have a wide variety of needs but don’t necessarily need to have this future person have all these skills. For example we need someone with great copywriting skills and also need someone who is great at digital marketing. This person doesn’t necessarily need to have both skills but if they did great, but if only one, great too.

I was recently offered a job as a portfolio implementation analyst at a well known hedge fund. What would my career path look like?

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

I do like the work..but I know I’ll be paid atleast 35K more if I leave..and not sure if the next promotion will happen sooner than 3 years..leave or stay? Don’t have much partner or leadership support but not in a bad book as well

Can anyone explain the grades in HSBC ?
What is GCB-5?

Hi,

Any openings for Pega testing in Deloitte Chennai or any possible connections who is working pega projects would be helpful?


TIA

Anyone preparing for Australia immigration? Where are you at the process?

Average salary jr cw in amsterdam ?

I just received an offer to lateral into banking. How does independence affect the stocks I currently own? If I join and my stocks are on a restricted list will I have to sell them? Or will I be limited to being unable to buy more/sell any during the course of my employment.

Hi All,

I am having an offer with hcl and Mindtree and some small company, all are given the same package.
Can you please suggest to me which one is better for job security and learning new things.
Yoe :9
Skill: MSBI.
@MINDTREE @HCL

Thanks.

Why are airport neck pillows so flimsy? $15 and it didn't even survive coming out of the packaging.

Is anyone aware of a tax software (e.g., TurboTax) for preparing a form 706? For personal use, so cannot be a commercial license only product.

I’m looking for advice on a project on presidents that I do with my kids every year. See comment below for more info (not enough space here to type).

Trying to set up my home office. Would love recommendations on gear (standing desks, camera's/mic's, chairs etc.).

How much of a pay increase do you try to get from another firm when looking for exit opps? Trying to jump from 80k to 115k within the next two years

Hi Fishes,
Can someone tell me the shift timings at Tiger Analytics? I have heard that they have flexible shifts is 8-5 possible?

Folks in NJ- are you able to get appointments at your local DMV trying to get a license and it’s been painful

What's up with commercials nowadays? The ones I worked on back in the early 2000s were so much more creative. Maybe everyone is running out of ideas?

Some Business Intelligence/Analyst roles are very data heavy. I wonder why these roles do not have the term “data” in them, and wonder if it’s to keep the salary lower than it should be. I have colleagues doing intense data science tasks as BI Analysts, and can’t help but feel indignant on their behalf because when hearing their job title, one would underestimate their technical ability.

Any Jira dashboard experts want to help me create a dashboard over zoom? New to Jira and need to create a tracker of subtasks under a story. Cannot get my filters to work for me

When shall we get some upward relief

Work hours change scenario: 8hours/day for 4 days per week or 6hours/day for 5 days?

Has anyone started working in Pune office?

What are good brands for young business people. I don't like Gucci and LV cause they are so mainstream. I am in the market for a new wallet and want something that is unique and nice (thinking Tom Ford or Mulberry)

Hi ,
I'm working as a SAP Security consultant in TCS since last 4.8 years. I'm having knowledge in GRC , FIORI , Hana , IDM also.
I'm looking for a job switch. Kindly refer me for SAP Security and GRC consultant PWC India.

Hey all, I have a brand who out of left field has expressed interest in using Instagram to target HCPs. Any examples or research to share that indicates Instagram makes sense strategically ?

Anyone ever work with Advantage? Agency recently onboarded the tool and hoping to see how other agencies have worked with this as we’re running into some issues.

Thoughts on Pathmatics?

Can it actually provide media spend? Are all brands in there or do you have to request to get brands in, etc?

Thoughts on Zuya, re: cookieless targeting/cookieless future?

Or just ... cookieless future in general?

Any media folks want to make an easy $100? (Ctd.)

Are your clients still all excited about Snapchat even though the cost is quite high and the metrics are only marginally better than last year??

Looking to make a jump. SVP/EVP media agency/client side. 20+ years experience in planning, buying, partnerships, content. NYC or North Jersey
Know any client side recruiters or good agencies looking?

What’s so compelling about the sales side that makes agency people move?

Southeast Bowl AMDs: what salary range are you seeing for digital AMD roles on large clients?

Hey Media Fish - any recommendations on a tool that helps validate media mix (how much to spend with who)

What’s the inside scoop on GALE agency NYC?

Experience with keeping the account once your client gets acquired? Does the account get moved to the bigger company’s agency?

Looking for training courses or similar on linear TV planning & buying. Any resources out there that go a little deeper than the basics?

Is it possible to have video ads that drives clicks? Can you please share some links as well? Trying to figure out what videos are good for DR, thanks!

Hows the work and work/life balance at full-service agencies vs a media agency. I'm a media planner coming from a full-service agency and I'm wondering if it will be a step backward going to a media focused agency.

Is job hopping considered a horrible thing for your career? I was at my first job for 2 years and been at my current one for 9 months and I’m looking for a change since it’s not a good fit.

Recently laid off and looking for recruiters that specialize in media/strategy/advertising (both agency and client side). Sure there are others looking as well - would greatly appreciate any info.

Anyone seeing big declines in FB/Insta performance? Across several clients we’re seeing CTRs or other ad engagements dip starting in July.