I’m a 4th-year at a midsize firm doing mostly oil and gas work, but I’m looking to change practice areas so I can get away from a dying/morally problematic industry and move into EC/VC, Corporate, tech transactions, and/or privacy and cybersecurity (have CIPP/US & /E). I’m not having much luck with recruiters or applying directly to firms and companies, so I’m thinking of hiring a career coach to help me hone my applications, cover letters, etc. Any suggestions?

Hello friends, been offline for a while and trying to get a sense what the vibe in the NY market is at the moment? Hiring freezes and everyone is afraid of an approaching recession?

Starting a new job at Applied Materials on Monday as a Manufacturing Engineer III. I’ve been out of college for 5 years and all of my work experience till now has been in R&D for start ups and small businesses . So not only is this a new experience for me going into such a large company but also a industry (semiconductors). Does anybody has tips or advices on what I should expect as a new hire and how I can set myself up for success? Thanks!

Hi friends! I’m looking for resources to help me be successful in a “Functional Lead” role.

The role is in FinTech
I’m responsible for strategy, comms and key partnerships for a bank product. It reports through Customer Experience but touches product, Ops. marketing. It’s basically a Project Manager role but more nuanced.

Anyone out there in a role like this? Any books. videos or even best practices to share?

Hi Guyz, Need advice

I have expertise in Mobile application
development.
I know android ,flutter and react native.
But as I am progressing in my career I get
to know I love doing coding for business
logic rather then Ul part.

So I am planning to learn any backend
technology as well. I am thinking to start
learning nodejs. I just know Javascript
and totally freshie in backend.
Is it good idea to learn any backend.
technology and what technology I should
go for nodejs, dot net or anything else.

Has anyone successfully turned their side gig into full-time? Or an income enough that it could be?

Hi guys, I have a interview in PwC India for Tech Consulting role. Director have asked me to present 2 slides PPT on topic relevant to Consulting.
Please suggest which topic should I choose to present.

What level does “Strategy consultant” role at Google map to in consulting (BA, Asc, EM, etc)? Job description reads pretty entry-level.

Also, do they pay comparative amount to MBB/T2 consulting firms or is the high pay just for SE roles?

Ntt data vs EY gds? Which is better?
Ntt ctc - 10.92(10 fixed)
EY - 9.5 fixed

Please help- priority is wlb and growth

Hiring managers - how many offers do you usually send out for a position (1) you're hiring for? How do you know when a candidate is "the one" to send an offer to?

Has anyone ever left Chubb to go to Liberty or Travelers for commercial or middle market underwriting or even a sales rep role? If so, how do you like it? Came from The Hartford and love Chubb so far, but curious to see what else is out there.

Companies hiring remote, experienced CL account managers with salaries of at least 90k. GO!!!

Hello all,

I am trying to move product management role
My current experience is mechanical tender department with 3 years 4 months running . I am interested in Pm . I just want to what the pros and cons of product management
And without course can we apply with present technical experience

Hey Fishes, happy Sunday!

My sister had received an offer letter for the "Functional Consulting - Analyst" role on 7th September, 2021. Been over a year now but have not heard back anything.

Although when we were able to get in touch with an HR, we were assured that we would be receiving a call letter after a month/week but that was 4-6 months back... No correspondence since then.

Anyone in a similar situation? Is there a clear way to know when the call letter would be released?

How many interviews should I expect for manager role in consulting with Big 4? Is there an offer after the “super day” or more follow ups?

Need help thinking through this…Debating leaving to a tech startup. Very early stage ($3-7M ARR), would have a big role leading strategy and Ops. It’s a cash paycut, which is a bummer but the equity would be pretty good. Just nervous about leaving before hitting the full manager role and taking a paycut in this market to bank on equity. For those of you have left, what kind of questions did you ask yourself to know it was the right time?

Looking for some material for a crash course in IT strategy consulting - books article etc. any recommendations would be appreciated

Feeling lost in my career (10 yoe, 9 in consulting). Anyone feel this before and how did you get through it (career coach, books, etc)?

Curious about of the views of veterans on the Ukraine situation. Can their military perform better than it did in Crimea?

Name one thing you're thankful for.

Best happy hour in the Dupont/Logan/Shaw neighborhoods? For a date. Please and thanks.

How is ur experience with PS till now when u join.

I know notice period at thoughtworks is 2 months .
Given there are a lot of people on the bench , is there any chance that the notice period can be reduced down ? I'm not on the bench . Recently I joined a new project .
Developer+ senior consultant

Are new recruits eligible for mobile phone reimbursement within one month of joining? I understand that it needs to be configured first.

SOS I’m a first year teacher. I’m at a VERY challenging school district & a different culture than I’ve ever been around before. I cant get through a full day’s lesson! I spend more time disciplining!

What happened at Heat?

Seeking input on entry-level salaries for grant writers! Please share with your location if you’re comfortable. TIA!

Anyone volunteering with the upcoming CFE exam this week?

My firm’s IT (especially system saving and file locating function) is so bad 😐😞 and they keep doing updates no one asked them for just to mess with the stuff we already got a hang of without doing anything about the issues we actually need fixed. Anyone else in a similar boat? Do you bill the client for the time it takes to fix the IT issue (or IT inefficiency generally, like time taken to find a file in a convoluted system)? Or is that supposed to be our non-billable time?

Anyone have book/podcast recommendations on creative leadership? Or on leadership/managing in general?

Industry vs. academic research, what have your experiences in either been like and which do you prefer?

Did anyone on here quit their consulting job before searching for their next job? Would love to hear others’ perspectives.

Hi All! What does that mean when hiring manager responds back on follow-up email, saying “I’ll keep you posted on the next steps”Are they still considering or is it just a new way of rejection?waiting is so painful. :(

DM me if you’re looking for a referral to work at Dell Technologies. Global offices eligible

Texas Big Law friends, might I suggest donating some of that big law cash to causes that are pro-gun control and anti-mass murder of children? I hope you’ll join me.

Anyone else experiencing pencils down?

So the question has been asked a few times in the main Big Law bowl but keeps getting derailed into a political issue. As someone with a more conservative disposition anyway I'm interested in the day to day of life and work in Texas as opposed to NYC (or similar).

So, what are the pros and cons of living in Texas and working in Texas Biglaw?

Has anyone here transitioned from small/midsize firm to Big Law? How was the transition and impact on WLB

Any Dallas firms looking for junior litigation associates right now?

What’s the best real estate shop in Dallas? Not including Winstead or Jackson Walker.

NRF matched Millbank in TX yesterday

Do most firms start reporting years in September or January? Prior firm did an August year for counting hours and then another did January (both Amlaw 200). Looking at an Amlaw 100 to lateral in the fall (so trying to anticipate how much of the year I’ll have). I’ll ask what bonus/reporting year but just curious if most follow the same.

Will be moving to Austin next year since my fiancé is getting relocated there. Anyone have any leads for junior technology transactions or data privacy roles. TIA!

How's inflation and cost of living in Texas this year and any predictions moving forward? With the recession looming or already here I'd like to relocate to somewhere cheaper (currently in Seattle), but only if it's going to stay that way.

Thinking about lateraling to Dallas as a PE M&A third year associate from NYC. Which firm do larger deals? Public M&A? KE, Sidley, Gibson, or VE? Can you survive at any of the firms doing 2000 hours?

Winstead or Jackson Walker people in Dallas (or if you know someone in these office) — how often do you work weekends and what time do you generally “log off” for the day? Also curious as to average annualized hours. Thank you so much!

Debt Finance nyc biglaw attorney considering a move to Houston for financial reasons. Can anyone tell what it would be like (the good and bad)? I see a lot of firms including mine paying the same salary and wonder what would I not like?

Anyone have any insight into the Dallas office of Holland & Knight? Thoughts, feelings, concerns?

Did you vote? I finally made time after work yesterday.

Has anyone successfully transferred offices within Texas? Dallas to Austin.

Currently a 2nd yr lit associate (big law) in NY considering a move to a TX big law firm for the financial opportunity. Would leave to hear thoughts on this type of move or from someone who’s done so!

Can anyone give me insight on Winstead Dallas? I am considering laterally to Dallas from Chicago & have a screening interview with Winstead coming up.

Can anyone provide me with insight as to what a comfortable salary would be in Austin, TX? Looking to move and Austin has become a possibility.

Folks that have worked in Big Law in other areas of the country, what do you feel is different about being in Texas? I've been offered a role in NYC but may decline because I'm just happier here, culturally.