I was rejected for a strategy role at an advertising agency after 8 interviews because they felt I needed more agency experience. I’m in my 1st job post-undergrad doing in-house comms/mktg and currently getting my masters in Ad/PR. I’m dying to be in an agency setting. Does anyone have recommendations on how to showcase my skills, or build out “agency skills” while not being in an agency?

Midwest folks outside of Chicago!!! What is your industry, role, and salary?

Hi Sharks
My brother is looking for opportunities in th Finance domain and is a 2020 grad. He is available immediately to join the organisation. Please help me know with your organization and I can send over the resume, cover letter along with the job is so that you give him a referral or carry forward the mail to the respective HR. He has done an Internship in Forex trading. Skills - Excel and Advanced Excel, Financial Statements
Any help would be very helpful in such times🙏

Pros and cons of being a specialist vs generalist?

My H1B max is Dec 2022. Really want to quit my job. But EY is doing GC with me. Part of me felt like I should try to find another job and see if they would start GC for me right the way. Then, I don’t want to quit coz I know I don’t want to go through the begging GC part.

Hi all,

Can any one let me know What is the difference between designation Associate I and Associate II in JPMC ?

Which one is better and why?

Hi I have received offer letter from Harman for Mercedes Benz client in Bangalore location.

My joining date is very near.

Can anyone help me about the work culture and growth

I have been promoted to 5.3 level from 5.2 in persistent systems . Can you tell me What designation would I be getting. Currently I am senior engineering lead

How do you folks describe your deals in resume/ interviews/ LinkedIn while stopping short of naming client/target? If you describe the acquirer and target, it’s pretty easily traced to the exact deal.

I am asked about salary expectation for Senior Devops Engineer role in Berlin, Germany.
What should be the expectation.
I am currently at INR 30 LPA in Bangalore.
Thanks.

Does PwC IFS has SM1 and SM2 levels or it is just SM. Recruiter told me he never heard levels/tiers with in a position (Senior Manager)

What is everyone’s thoughts about Hilton? Just got asked to interview

Hello fellow members of the Fishbowl community,

I am thrilled to have joined this vibrant and supportive group of professionals. As a new member, I am looking forward to learning from and connecting with others who share my interests and expertise.

I have been in the freelance web development industry for two years and have build a solid foundation of skills and knowledge. However, I know that there is always more to learn, and I am excited to tap into the collective wisdom of this community.

I am leaving retail pharmacy after 15 years. I am opening a 403b pharmacy for a FQHC. I don't believe that retail pharmacy will be able to sustain itself with patient costs skyrocketing. I think people will become enraged or indifferent enough to allow the federal government to take over healthcare. How many times do we see people getting free prescriptions via government coverage that drive better cars than we do?

Which is the more lucrative and flexible long term career path when comparing .NET development vs salesforce development.

By flexible I mean in terms of moving between positions, companies and technologies.

I've done both and am currently doing salesforce development but don't want to get pigeonholed.

So... I have questions for change/org effectiveness practitioners who have successfully leveraged their experiences to acquire high paying, high level roles in industry. How did you do it? What was your path? What would you recommend to others so they can make the most of their careers? I’ve included my reasoning for this Q, below!

Had a detailed an hour interview (just one) without job description being provided by HR
Received mail saying that you have cleared MR and will go ahead with HR interview. Request you to upload docs in "My documents" portal.

I could not login to ibegin portal and have to create a new profile... Toll free no on tcs portal does not help? It seems confusing

Does anyone know of account management openings in Boston?

Folks who got their green card recently through EB2 recently. 1) When did you get it? 2) What was your priority date? 3) What nationality?

Anyone think the PERM processing time will fasten? I’d imagine with Covid there would have been less filing...

Is it just me or does it feel like everyone else is getting really good exit ops but for us visa folks, opportunities are extremely limited? Pretty discouraged and debating going back to home country...

Hi,

I got my H1B with employer A, then I filled DS 160 and also paid the fees to book visa appointment. I could did not book a visa date due to covid.
Now I got a new job and my H1B got transferred to employer B. Do I have to fill the DS160 again and pay the fees again OR I can book another appointment without paying the fees again?

Ever start to notice someone in the office that you want to approach and talk to? ... they’re not on any of my teams - But they’re pretty cute.

My manager continues to ask me to help other teams and do work on other billable projects. I’m sick of it .. and I’m going to explicitly say that no I can’t do it because my hours are taken by the existing project we are doing. Is this appropriate?

Hi male here , any one interested msg me

How does one get on at a family office?

I work at a medical device manufacturing plant as a training coordinator, I have a military background and a degree and am trying to advance but am feeling stuck. I am a literal jack of all trades, and am trying to get out of the hourly life, I’m working an average of 100 hour weeks and have been for at least the last 6 months.

Is Tesla Recruiting work life balance as bad as people are making it out to be? Anyone here that can give an insiders perspective?

SAP finance consultant at Accenture 3 yoe. What base salary can I expect in NYC?

Small life sciences company. Seeking reccos for internal IP Docketing Service/Platform. Anyone have any reccos.

Do bank managers/loan officers at local branches have any sway in approving loans? I live in a small Midwest town would it be better to go to my local bank and see if people I know there can get a better rate etc on an auto loan?

I have been working as technical customer success manager from last 2 years and worked as Business analyst for 1 year. In total I am holding an experience of 3.2 years. I am good with SQL, Advanced Excel, Google Data Studio, Tableau, Google Sheets, Power Point, Jira, Asana etc.
I am looking for a remote opportunity for the role of Data Analyst / Business Analyst. That would be great if you can help me find any such roles.

Is draft kings a stock to hold long term? Enter today? Thinking of 5k

Hello i am negotiating a job offer in Toronto at the moment. I currently live in Montréal. What’s a reasonable salary for someone with 9 years experience in Toronto working for an international consultancy. Thanks!

Who is taking out profits now and from which coin?

Hey 🐠, what are your recommendations of books, articles, or practice tips to improve communication, both verbal and written? Want to be stronger at running meetings, pitching ideas, writing (cont’d)

Looking to pivot from Sales at Bloomberg to Management Consulting/Change Management Consulting in the NYC area. 4 years working experience. Certainly open to Big 4 firms, but also to boutique consulting firms.
Looking to connect with someone who has pivoted from Sales to Consulting, or someone who is willing to provide insight into their Consulting role as it pertains to the type of Consulting roles referenced above, or provide a referral. Thank you!

Is it worth it to leave ACN (doing PM/PMO) after 1 year 9 months and move to Grant thornton to do SOC?

For those looking to get into tax technology at Deloitte, let me know. I’ll take a look at your resume and see if it’s a good fit!

My partner has largely been an at-home parent for the past 5 years. She started as a HS English teacher this past September but is already looking to pivot (overworked, unpaid, safety issues, etc). She would ideally like something remote to go along with her background in writing and editing. Any tips or potential leads?

Hi Everyone, Started my career in government 5 years ago working in an operational role, then focussed on HR for 3 years working my way up to a middle manager role in HR as a business partner and completed my Level 7 CIPD. I don’t think HR or government is for me anymore and looking to find something new, now 24 feel I have a lot of transferable skills and knowledge but worried about private companies in other professions taking me seriously. Grateful for any advice - thanks in advance!

I’m currently working for a company that has a global presence of about 250 employees 50 of which are in the US. I manage all of recruiting for the US.
In the new year we are looking to hire someone to be the first true HR person. I have a background in HR but have always specialized in recruiting.
My question is, do I position myself to take the HR role and backfill my recruiter role?

Hey all, new to this bowl. Currently a Tech Recruiter and eventually want to make the transition into a HRBP or HR Generalist role. Would love to hear from anyone who started in recruiting then transitioned into another area of HR. Have been thinking of either working on PHR certification or MBA with focus in HR mgt. Thanks!

Interview tips for a role in E-Commerce at a CPG? Currently in Sales at a CPG and have an interview for an e-commerce role at a beverage company. What kind of things should I research and be ready to discuss beforehand?

For the people who earned the SHRM-CP, did you feel it was worth it? I have an indirect HR position, been applying for more HR focused positions and wondering if this would help. I got the CAPM (certified associate of project management) in December, but that hasn’t really changed things. Would love some opinions before working on another certification!

Professional assessment tests...

Can anyone recommend online professional assessment tests for profiling personality / aptitudes, rather than for skills?

Or can you share which assessments you've seen private equity firms using most often?

Thaaanks.

I’m 40 and recently transitioned to UX/Product Design. I completed a bootcamp, continue to improve my skills. I network, have coffee chats, attend virtual events, iterated my portfolio and resume. Everyone that I’ve spoken too so far say that I’m doing everything right and that my non-traditional background is an advantage. So why am I still unemployed? The few interviews that I have had, feedback has been I don’t have enough experience. I’m at a loss!

Hi! I have 9yoe in startup, hyper growth environments. I have a strong customer Quality Assurance process improvement background. I want to shift into becoming more of an IC vs people manager. With that in mind, what steps would get me there? Should I consider a PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification? Any other ideas? I feel so stuck and need a change. Thank you!

I am so excited at the opportunity to go to my first SHRM meeting!! Slowly but surely this HR door is cracking and I know I am getting in!!! 🥰

I'm currently in a BDR role but have been studying for my PSM and getting ready to take that test soon. Does anyone have any advice for how to pivot from sales to being a Scrum Master? It seems everyone wants a SM to have 3 to 5 plus experience to even look at your resume.

What is the avg hike %-age for IBM every year? is the salary hike confirmed every year?

Anyone know how to get a position as an HRBP without HRPB experience? All positions I've looked at want previous experience. Would over 5 years of HR experience and a PHR suffice, or what skills should be added to that?

What do you do if you feel stuck in your career?

I have over 12 years in B2B sales/sales management experience along with a graduate degree. I am wanting to shift gears and I am at a point where I can invest time in myself to learn through practical experience. The new industry I am wanting to pursue is real estate investment. I have read all the books but want some hands on experience on the property management side. How could I best leverage my skills for a role in this, and what should my expectations be for negotiation in compensation?