If you’ve been laid off, how upfront are you about it in interviews? Better to let them know right away or further into the process?

Hi all,
Recently gone through a ICICI bank debt manager DSMG interview, they told will provide non industry matching hike because my last switch was just 6 months ago. How much should I expect?
Currently working as collection manager at HDB financial services Ltd, CTC-5.1, Work exp-4.9Y.

Hi fishes, Is there any policy in Accenture,like if we accepted Accenture offer,but didn't joined there, then in future, we can't apply anymore for Accenture, they will block us?

Anyone know much about the start up scene in E Africa? I hear a lot of general talk about how it’s ‘booming’ but can’t find much information online. I’m in a weird position where I’m trying to switch into tech but am moving to Kampala for the next year. I am applying now to remote jobs in the U.S. but would love to connect with companies operating in the region.

Hey everyone, I have my first interview coming for Project Management role at Meta. Any tips or recommendations? Does anyone know the layout of the interview?

Hey all, having issues with interviewing this year. I’ve been passed over every opportunity I really want and I’m unsure how to regroup and move forward. I’m really trying to break into method development roles and I haven’t had the opportunity to do so with my analytical experience. A lot of my HPLC and LCMS experience is with already established methods. Any tips?

In final stage interview for Product Manager position at Early Stage VC startup. The company convo is coming up soon and I am looking at asking 140K base, 20K sign on, and 40K equity. Is this reasonable am I selling myself short (or too high), I’m coming from consulting.

O&M Creative: more shuffling still to come? And by shuffling, I mean layoffs too.

Hi All,

Could you tell me, how many day tcs will take to release the offer letter as I have cleared all round of interview on 26th July 2022

Hi fishes,

How do I prepare for data science roles at FAANG?

Just confirmed an interview Salesforce as a Financial Analyst! Looking for tips from anyone who has gone through their process, would be greatly appreciated. Nervous as this is a position I'm been trying to get!

Hi! Does anyone here work for Avenue Code as a product designer? I’m a little confused regarding the type of role I’m interviewing for.. not sure if it’s FT like in a consulting firm, or contract like in a staffing agency..

I have a final round with HR director. Is this a thing and what am I to expect. It’s a big company.

I have an interview for EY fso group and I was wondering what kinds of questions they ask and if they also have a case interview?

Accounting role potential interview questions and process? L4

Single book recommendation for user research?

Goal is interview prep. Ideally focused on applications in tech.

I have almost 5.5years of experience and working with TCS from almost 4years my current package is less than my experience.
I have interview for HCL for network engineer/administrator role. How much should I ask during salary discussion?

I have 7 plus experience in c++. I am trying new job within Chennai location but I am getting 1 or 2 interview calls for a month. I know c++ is old language and openings are very less and competitor people also less.
Shall learn new courses like AWS... its totally different from my experience I am not sure it will help to my career.

Could you please suggest shall I continue with c++ or shall I go with other platforms. Since I am getting very low package.

I have an interview coming up with Church & Dwight. When the recruiter emailed me with 3 interview times I thought he was asking me what time works best. Turns out he was telling me I was scheduled for 3 different interviews for 3 different teams in one day. Has anyone heard of a company doing that or gone through this for an interview? It seems odd to me

Will need to migrate to office 365 soon. What’s the difference for excel from the 2013 version?

What is a good website to use to create a whole custom baby site?

I worked 2m for startup company and absconded due to bitter experience from Jun'21 - July'21 , later immediately joined to another company Aug'21 to present(under notice period). Now I got offer with comcast and will moving on Jan'23. I'm bit worried because I don't have releiving letter for those 2m but all other records are clear with me(includes to company I'm currently serving notice period). I yet to reveal this 2m to my Hr. Should I tell and leave as such, Kindly pour your advice.

Looking for assistant San Antonio tx

Can anyone tell me the procedures after submitting my employee form in portal. How the onboarding and next steps will be.

Any one working @Visa Inc, How is the work life balance at banglore? I got an offer with corporate information technology team. Please share your inputs so I can decide if I can accept the offer

What's it like working at VISA? Looking at opportunities as a strategy director in the Atlanta office? How are the growth opportunities? Are there major office politics? What is the avg comp for a Director or senior manager role?

Where do people go after Visa?

Has anyone rejoined in CTS within 1 or 2 yrs? How was the process? What was the package that you were given during rehire?

Good afternoon everyone,

I am switching careers from Clinical Social Work into Project Management. I possess many transferable skills and a PM certification. I'd love a referral to PM roles at Google, Meta, Amazon or other Big Tech Companies. I'd also love to connect with other PMs in the tech space on LinkedIn if interested!

Please refer me in HCL as Service delivery manager. I have job id 1068582BR

First afternoon date(ish) in South Ken. What are some good places to go for coffee/drinks etc.?

Need advice - I've been talking to a Partner contact at a big-4 firm where I REALLY want to work. She sent my info to the managing partner in my city, but I haven't heard anything for about 3 weeks. Been playing it cool because I know these things can take time, BUT, I just got let go from my current firm. I have til 12/15 to find a new job.

Do I tell her my timeline is now a month, or is telling them I'm getting fired going to tank my chances of getting the job?

From which month revised salary ( which is done during the end of the pay cycle) is credited to the employees in deloitte india

I regret choosing Deloitte India over USI, salary is same but i liked the clarity of my leadership team, which is still the same they are awesome, but USI people are getting many benefits, on time Hikes and appraisals, but i don't get all of those, which is kinda depressing.
I probably should have choosen USI

Is there any way to get Cannes’ festival pass for free without making your company pay for it? Like the case with Young Lions competition, where they pay for flights, accommodation and the pass.

What is the difference between an account executive and a project manager? When I look at the job descriptions there is not a lot of clarification. Could you enlighten me?

How long did you stay at your first job?
And what made you change places?

Client removes all copy in ads re: product description or product benefits due to pending legal review. Removes visuals of product doing its job. Blames agency that ads aren’t driving traffic/sales

Like this post if you want to TP one of Sir Martin's houses with me.

Is it really that hard for managers to book their own conference rooms and send out invites? The time it takes to ask one to do it could it not have just been done by themselves?

What small or mid sized NYC shops are doing good work right now?

I got the job. That is all.

Had my review (it was good) and manager says that they’ve put me up for promotion/raise saying that there’s no guarantee / not sure if it will get approved — wondering what that means? 🤔 (I’ve been at the company ~2 yrs without any raise/bonuses)

Chat Bots and Artificial Intelligence. Ok, go!

how’s Code & Theory these days? does it seem stable and process driven? WLB?

Thank you all for existing on Fishbowl and for being such a supportive community. It’s been a difficult year, but at the end of the day, I’m glad to have people to commiserate/celebrate with ❤️🙂❤️

Is this industry prone to insomnia, or is it more of an"everybody" type thing?

Saturday night live is getting good again.

Dear Creative Directors who’s only talent is showing up to meeting with a full repertoire of buzzwords, die slow. Thanks, everyone.

Today my boss told me I need to work on showing my frustration directly to people. She mentioned a meeting THREE weeks ago where, during a meeting, I said one single thing that showed I was unhappy with not being included in a particular meeting (for a project I was leading), and my tone made it clear I was unhappy about it. She said the person I “called out” didn’t even bring it up to her; it was what she “noticed.” Cont’d...

Without asking or confirming, account lead booked an in-person client meeting that requires travel. Who books ~any~ major client meeting without first checking with the team ?

How does one proceed if/when receiving job offers from two shops within the same holding company? Asking for a friend.....