I’ll be applying to joint degree MBA & CS masters programs next fall and realized that some schools require academic letters of recommendation. I’ve been out of school for 2.5 years and haven’t kept in touch with my professors (though I did perform strongly in their classes and for research projects) - how do I go about “reminding” them about who I was and what I did? Should I try to “grab coffee” with them in the summer/fall? I feel so awkward 😭

What’s the comp range for a manager at KMPG Advisory?
Assume post MBA with two years as an SC, and 10 years pre-MBA experience in the same industry vertical.

Hello All. I have 7 years of work exp in Data analytics & Data engineering team. Right now managing a team of 12. Will PMP certification help in career growth ? Needed some view points.

Ex-MBB, recently started a new MM PE role, but had also applied to HBS in case the PE route doesn’t work out. Thankfully, both the PE and HBS applications were successful. Now I need to decide whether to leave my current role after only 6-10 months to go to business school, or try to defer the MBA.

What should I do? I’m torn between wanting to do MBA at an earlier age vs ensuring good PE employability post MBA(either at current firm or other). Not sure how well 6-10 Mos pre-MBA PE exp is valued

How is the Business Operations (BO) team at ZS?
Particularly at AC level.

I have couple of more questions:
1. WLB as I have heard is pretty pathetic at ZS. Is it same in BO team as well?
2. Salary range for the AC role? (I have 3+ years of experience post MBA, before MBA 0 years, transitioning from big 4)
3. Any on-site opportunities?
4. How are other perks at the organisation? (Apart from fixed pay)

Hi Fishes, I've 2.25 Years of experience in SAP Basis, but I've lost interest in the same due to not receiving proper training, inability to practice on customer's system and shifts. I'm looking forward to go for MBA/changing technology, which one would be a better option? In case of the latter can you guys suggest lucrative technologies which has little/no coding and can definitely give good packages? I've tried changing jobs in Basis for nearly one year and didn't get through. Please help me.

What are your experiences with the Deloitte CISSP bootcamp? Not just the course itself but application, accommodations, etc too

Any thoughts on Warwick Business School MBA?

Had a 3.2 in undergrad at UC Berkeley. Struggled with mental health 2 of my semesters, which reflects in my transcript pretty evidently. Is it worth writing an optional essay about? Just don’t want to be dinged and not seen as capable for grad level courses bc of that

Hi all,

Can anyone refer me in
consulting?

B.Pharm grad + MBA (new IIM) with 2.5
years of prior work ex in pharma R&D (Drug
safety/pharmacovigilance). Working as an
SAP consultant in Deloitte USI since Aug-2020.

Anyone can opine on HKS MPA-ID? I have MBA admits and want to continue working in ID post-MBA but this school just came up on my radar. I dont have money but just thinking long term if I should invest in applying and going. Dual citizen. Thoughts?

Currently preparing to take the principal and superintendent certification tests. Are there any suggestions for great leadership books or pd for actual day-to-day roles/interactions?

A friend is considering deferring an offer (stem PhD) for 1 year straight out of undergrad to work in NY, either in a research institution or a biotech. She does not have any real work experience outside of her lab (3 years) and an adjacent internship. Another factor is she is just generally feeling burnt out on school after the last few years.
To what extent did you find that a year or two of work impacts prospects coming out of PhD? How might a year off from school impact her PhD work itself?

Any company is hiring EU citizens and helping with visa? interested in moving to USA. I'm lawyer, cissp, cisa, cipp/e and specialized n data privacy, cybersec ops and risk management with 8+ years exp

What would you pick?! Columbia MBA or PWC $135k salary offer in a practice that aligns with your long-term goals.

Hi All,

Currently I m having 6 YOE, I have experience in API development, consulting and devops, I am currently pursuing an advanced cybersecurity 9 month certification with Upgrad, it covers information, network and application security. I would like to shift my career to application penetration testing, please let me know the steps to follow for a smooth transition. Please advise on topics to have hands on, global certification and also on job search.

What are my chances of getting into APM programs at companies like Meta and Uber as a student from a non-CS background and little experience?

Currently working on my MS Finance degree, graduating in December. Working on my resume and was wondering if I should include a projects section (which would be projects/assignments from classes)?

I don’t have much experience as I went into grad school right after undergrad (graduated December 2021).

Anyone working in Wells Fargo know about Loudspeaker program? How that is for growth? I have a good offer from them and good hike on my current compensation but not sure about the role.
And the position of Senior Business Executive Consultant is in what hierarchy ? I have 8 years of workex (MBA).

What big firms let you get to manager and above with an MBA and/or EA for tax?

Hi all for those interested, we’re having a meet-up for London consultants tomorrow. We’renbooked for 11.30am at Bill's Covent Garden (St Martin's) Restaurant
St Martin's Courtyard, Slingsby Pl London

Need help !!

Can Anyone from ICICI bank help get a transaction details of a person who is been missing for few days now ??
Location Mumbai

I am having an interview for big data tomorrow for 3 yoe..any suggestions?

As all vaccines' efficacy dip over time, I was thinking of getting booster shots of Moderna or both shots of Moderna or Pfizer for my parents (senior citizens) visiting the US from India in Nov.

They have taken both rounds of Covishield a few months ago. I'm looking for data if mixing and matching vaccine types are okay.

Which is easier to learn Piano or Guitar?

Hello Fishes..
I have attended wipro HR discussion 2 days before .. post HR discussion, I was requested to send adhar , photographs and existing offer letter.
What will be the next steps and how many days it will take to get the offer letter.

Any books/self help materials for someone who is constantly worrying (and waste a lot of unnecessary time)? E.g. No matter if i pass or fail an interview, there is always something to worry about. The worrying/anxiety multiplies when I proceeded further in the interview stages. Now that I signed the offer and is pending background checks, my anxiety is off the roof as it itches closer to my starting date.

What provider does BDO use for its 401k plan? (Fidelity, Vanguard etc.)

What's the weekend plans ?

What is the difference between PWC SDC and PWC India

Does anyone work in Dubai or Singapore who can give me an idea what you get paid? Thinking of making the move from Norway. Lower/no personal income tax is the incentive - paying 47% 😭

Ex-MBB, recently started a new MM PE role, but had also applied to HBS in case the PE route doesn’t work out. Thankfully, both the PE and HBS applications were successful. Now I need to decide whether to leave my current role after only 6-10 months to go to business school, or try to defer the MBA.

What should I do? I’m torn between wanting to do MBA at an earlier age vs ensuring good PE employability post MBA(either at current firm or other). Not sure how well 6-10 Mos pre-MBA PE exp is valued

Best NYC growth equity shops for WLB and career progression?

Hello, I have been with the same company for 17 years. I am a supervisor for a laboratory in patient services. I worked my way up and currently have no degrees. Has anyone been able to work their way up in a company and then find a similar job with another company? I’m nervous that I’m stuck based on the fact that I don’t have a degree.

Is anyone's agency currently looking for a Senior or ACD position?

Is freelancing paid media or social media lucrative in Toronto? Looking to make the jump to that

Hi Fishies!

Is anyone hiring for senior level roles for forensic data analytics?

How different do your two professional recommendations need to be? I’ve worked for two years under the same management because of mutual trust. Any other recommendations would be dated or worse.

Dress code for HBS interview day when I am not interviewing that day?

Was whitelisted by HKS last year (wanted to pursue an MPP in combination with Wharton MBA I was accepted to earlier). Plan to reapply this year as I deferred Wharton anyway. Any tips from replicants? I mean, if I was whitelisted - to what degree should I change my essays and strategy now? 👀

What phase of the application process you guys are in? Researching Schools/Strategizing Essays/Applied?

Taking my GMAT in 7 weeks. Just finished the large Kaplan book and have done 2 practice tests so far. What should I do next? Worth investing in a GMAT tutor? Getting 600 on practice tests but want a 690~.

Enrolled in an executive MBA program at a top uni, and I have to say I’m very happy I did that vs FT/PT.

Single 🐟 joining business school in the fall... is dating within your class/cohort considered bad practice?

T2 consulting —> MBA at M7–> top tier IB —> top tier PE/HF. Is this feasible?

Got a GRE score of 320 (162V 158Q). Did my masters from A&M (full scholarship, 3.8 GPA, journal publications. Have been working as a consultant for a small tech consulting firm for the past 1 year and was considering a MBA + Law or Public Policy masters dual degree program. My scores are still valid for atleast 1 year. Aiming for M7 or Oxbridge in Europe. Would using this GRE score be realistic for the school given I've just 1 YOE and my quant was lower. I'm an ORM International student fyi

Can you get pdf score reports of gmat online exams?

To those of you who are planning to apply to MBA: Make sure you choose your recommender CAREFULLY. Really evaluate the person you’re requesting the letter from, their personality, and their relationship with you. You don’t want to be back stabbed like me 🙃

How hard is Haas to get into?

If you get a full time offer from the firm where you interned during your summer after your first year of MBA, will the offer pay for your second year of tuition?

MIT Sloan ($$$) vs. GSB (no $)? Post MBA goal is MBB or FAANG PM.

Current/incoming students, what’s your budget for expenses outside of tuition and living, e.g., for entertainment, travel, etc.? Trying to determine how much liquid cash I should have. Going to W if it matters!

I already sent my scores to Sloan through ETS but decided to not submit scores. I see a “delete” option in the app- will that ensure adcoms doesn’t know that I ever sent in a score?

In one month is my mid term review.. Should I let my mentor know I'm applying for mba this year now or should I wait till after the review session? I'm afraid mentioning going to b school would hurt my "fast promotion". What's your guy's experience? :)

Does anyone have a good recommendation for Verbal tutor? Native English speaker scoring in the high 30’s / low 40’s and looking for some help

Is a side-venture of real estate (buying of rental property) noteworthy in the application process? In terms of extra curriculars...

What kind of scores do folks target for the AWA section of GMAT? My writing is way below average (like a 2/6 on a good day), so just wondering how much time I should spend on AWA compared to other sections