I want to get into data analytics but the job market for those roles seems very overcrowded. I come from a accounting/finance background, do you think it’s a good idea to go for data heavy Financial Analyst roles to get more experience handling data? Are there a lot of Financial Analyst roles like that on the market right now? I have experience with Python, SQL, Power Bi and Uipath and I just started picking up Alteryx.

wisdom on getting promoted to mid-level at the same agency? I’d hate to leave but I’m coming up on 3 years of (real) experience & my agency is known to have CDs come in as seniors so I’m pessimistic

What are the advantages/disadvantages to being partnered with someone more senior? I’m mid-level, busting my ass to go senior. My partner is senior, busting their ass to get to ACD. (Cont’d)

For anyone who has the CIPP/US certification, how long did you study for the exam?

I am preparing for the CIPP/US exam using their official textbook (3rd Ed). If anyone has a good outline, would you be willing to share? I tried to create one myself but it is taking way too long :/ Thanks so much in advance!

What cert to go for next? Currently have AWS-SAA and Security+. Thinking about CISSP but how difficult is it compared to the AWS-SAA?

Looking to pivot into healthcare consulting. I come from a MHA background with a two year Administrative Fellowship following it. Any experience breaking into one of the top consulting firms with this type of background?

Is it easy to switch from niche litigation like ip to something broader?

What is the market like for entry level data scientists/ data analyst. I have a graduate certificate in data science and have spent the last 27 years as a mainframe dev so I have great SQL skills.

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!

Any consulting -> Tech sales people out there? Curious how consulting experience is perceived both from a compensation and placement standpoint in the tech world…? What should my expectation be? For context — I SDR’d as a senior in college and was promoted to AE right as I took a BA offer from McKinsey. Wanted to get broad exposure & become a more analytical problem solver… dont regret my decision at all but really loved sales and would like to get back around my 2-3 yr mark.

Exit opportunities for a non technical Project Manager? Looking to do something new but stay in consulting. Lately been feeling like a Jack of all trades, master of none...

What’s your take on the FRM and CFA? Do the associations provide any noteworthy networking/sales opportunities? Does it help with recognition for promotions or acquiring clients? Are there any other titles worth mentioning?

I’m interested in transitioning out of big 4 compliance monitoring/internal audit into the cannabis industry. I’m burned out of the 60 hour work week and dream about marrying my background with my passion for cannabis 😉. Any of you aware of remote roles in the industry for my background? I’m chasing 🦄

Hi all, I’d love to hear from PR/Comms folks about the process of transitioning from agency to an in-house role. What kind of chance does a PR pro with ~7 years of solid experience across CPG and hospitality brands, including a mix of global agency work and smaller boutique firms, have at going in house? Do you typically need more experience before going in house? Would be great to hear about various experiences from those that have made the transition. Thanks!

Does anyone know how to get in contact with a general biotech/pharma recruiter? I want to explore new career options within the field but I'm not sure where to start.

Is it worth it to recruit for a PE Associate role if your current plan is to get 2YOE, go get an MBA and pivot afterwards? Seems like most people can’t /won’t stick around to make it to the top and end up doing something else anyways.

What is career progression in business consulting domain after consultant 2 rank 44? And how many years on each step

I'm a new employee, and my manager told me that I'm no good at my job. How am I supposed to learn if I'm not allowed to ask questions?

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

Any advice on how to pick the best company for me when offered a position from more than 1 company? I've been interviewing extensively with 4 companies, and I believe 2 are getting ready to send offers. If I receive more than 1 offer - how do I choose? I compared benefits, pros/cons, compared them on Glassdoor, questioned them about growth opportunities, asked about their culture.....anything I am missing? Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

Currently stuck in risk but interested in Cyber. Have done one related engagement from a regulatory perspective. But a lot of posts here making me think it’s harder to break into than I expected (non-technical background). If you had a six sigma green belt / supply chain degree/exp., would you still go through the effort of going into Cyber or take easy risk money being offered / easier transition back to supply chain? 2-3 YOE and trying to decide career course, any advice highly appreciated

Wondering if anyone has had issues with TCG/Robert Half? I was promised to be converted to full time when accepting then they just ghosted the situ. (All this is pre COVID-19 just for reference)

Hey guys! If we are posted in Noida office, but want to work in Gurgaon office and our manager is okay with it then how do we get access to the Noida building? (I already have an access card for Noida building)

1M net worth, 450k total comp, age 35, just paid off tons of student loans TONS, want to retire at 50. What’s the move?

What is the promotion % for Grade B2 approx?

How is assistant manager-processing GSC’s? What is the salary range??

Folks,

Just curious if any1 here has opted for BH number plate for their vehicles, whilst being an HSBC group employee (HDPI, HTI, India or any other entity). Are GSC employees eligible for BH number plate? If yes, what was the process like?

Looking for a place to park on the west end while I send off and get approval my permit since I moved here on the weekend. Any good, safe inexpensive options? Also are there any inexpensive underground parking spots that’s monthly. My building has a waiting list.

Anyone know anything about 300 E 23rd? Good building, neighborhood, etc.? New to New York and don’t really know what to look out for - want something with some life (bars, restaurants) but not filled with clubs

Anyone have a halal cart recommendation by Hudson yards? Need a new spot since office moved and not trying to hike a marathon in the cold to get lunch. Prefer one that's not cash only although that's not always possible

Does anyone have a Spireworks invite code they’d be willing to pass along? Wanted to do something nice for an anniversary upcoming but haven’t been able to get one.

Is Hewlett-Packard Enterprise a product based company? Will it be affected by the recession?

What are my chances in IT if I join HPE now? I heard they use mostly legacy tools and tools limited to HPE only. Does it affect my job search in future?

@cisco @vmware @HPE

Where can I get a competitive intelligence template deck for comparing cybersecurity service providers like big4, accenture??

Hi fishes,

Please help me choose the right option considering yearly hikes, promotions and good projects.

Tech stack - SAP finance
Yoe - 8.5 years

Pwc offer - 19 fixed + variable + 1.5 lakh joining bonus
Accenture offer - 22 fixed + 0-27% variable + 1.5 lakh joining bonus

Planning on getting married in a temple in the US. Does anyone know what all paperwork (eg marriage license, certificate, registration) I should be thinking about and how to get it done?

Hey y’all. I just graduated in December and I have experience in PR and marketing and want to pursue those fields in the fashion/beauty industry in NYC. Anyone know great public relations firms hiring in nyc?

What are exits for tech transfer? Have an opportunity, but idk if I want to work for university commercialization offices for the rest of my life

Newish to data analytics. Have some experience in power BI, sql, and R. I wanted to get some exposure to aws and saw the AWS cloud practitioner as an available course at my job. Is this cert worth it? Or should I try one of the more advanced ones ? The data analytics one for example but wasn’t sure if it would be difficult to get through as a beginner. Will it look good on my resume?

If you were to hang your own shingle as a consultant what BI tool would you use to deliver dashboarding to clients?

Assume that you aren’t plugging in to source systems as I primarily work in CDD.

Folks applying for Data and Analytics roles in the industry at M, SM, D Levels, what technical/functional topics do you prepare for on the Analytics side?

Anyone have any suggestions for front end guis for users to run python code? I’ve created a few tools for webscraping data, automation, and modeling but non technical users freak out when they try to run the code themselves. Any suggestions? (Have tried Juypter Notebooks and a few other IDEs)

The longer I do this job, the more I want to accept a tech job... no travel, same / better pay, no annoying clients...

What’s so good about the Georgia Tech OMSC and OMSA? Is it just the cost? Seems to be recommended by most of reddit

What’s the best/simplest way to understand Sets vs Groups in tableau?

What are some interesting non-tech/insurance/advertising/consulting careers where data science is applied? Thinking of epidemiology and economics

Partner: Let’s take the data in the spreadsheet and put it in PowerBI so we can cut it up.

Me: What? It’s already cut up in the spreadsheet. I don’t get it.

Also me: Yeah! Analytics!

Big 4 Data Scientists, how did you exit to big tech firms? I’ve been unlucky with online applications and even referrals. I think it might be my resume or how I present myself. Can any free birds please give guidance?

Meeting with a recruiter at one of the FAANG companies. I won’t be able to move jobs because of H1b /GC at least for the next year. Any idea if I should start off with that or should I just try to understand the work that they have been doing?

Hi! Does anyone know what kind of knowledge is needed to crack the Data Scientist interview at Google?

I'm currently working in Marketing Analytics (primarily using SQL and a bit of pyspark). Apart from mastering SQL, I wanted to know from people working at Google what does it take to get there as a Data Scientist? (I'm very interested in Strategy Ops)

I plan to another 6-8 months in preparation and upskilling myself before I even apply.
Any help and guidance is appreciated! Thanks :)

Anyone in the KPMG Lighthouse practice that would be willing to take a look at my husband’s resume and put in a referral? He’s interested in the Associate, Data Scientist position.

How hard is it to get an interview for SWE at FAANG outside of on campus recruiting? I’m in GT’s OMSCS program right now, hoping to take advantage of career fairs this fall, but I don’t know if I’ll have enough time to prepare for the technical interviews before then. I’m worried about missing out on the recruiting opportunity and having to resort to applying online/LinkedIn afterwards. Any insights into this?

from God import pandemic
From China import coronavirus, mortality_rate

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Have you ever failed to deliver? What was it and why?