I’m a business analyst on the bench and will likely be on the bench a bit longer barring layoffs. What are the most important things I can “skill up” in during this time?

I want to learn SQL with free certificate. Any one can suggest where ca in find it free. You response can change my life

10 years sales experience selling eyewear to eye doctors. If I were to transition to tech would I have to start as a BDM? I think that would be a pay cut for me. Thanks

I work in film as a producer / writer, how possible would it be to transfer my skills into becoming a freelance creative copywriter in advertising?

My company has grown from 50 to 200, and my impact as an HR leader needs to grow from IC activities (recruiter, hr ops person) to.....hr leader. Any tips on doing that (and doing it well?)

How can someone transform from IT analyst to business analyst?

(Reserve) Unit Transfer Help

ETS in 6 months. Really want to re-enlist for 4 -6 years. Currently in a MOB, and got promoted out of the unit last year June to another unit, did 1-year E5 work during the mob. Finishing up MOB in Nov and got accepted into a cyber unit in which I can progress my career, and want to reenlist for 6 years.


However, the unit I got promoted to insist me to go to them and I'm ETS in 6 months.

I reached out to rentenion guy, he’s very Lazy

What should I do?

For those of you who have exited where did you exit to? What are good industry exists that aren’t utilities?

Best way to prepare for SHRM ?
Any tips or resources that helped you pass the exam?

Has anyone transitioned from working in a company to being an independent contractor? How long did the transition take and what are the pros or cons from working solo?

hi fishes,
I am working in infosys at 8.5 lpa and holding an offer from JMI ( Jean Martin System) for investment banking analyst at 10 lpa. But I have heard some negative reviews about JMI regarding job security and growth. Can somebody provide insights or share any review on the same ? And also answer if the salary offered is okay for a fresher in these industry?

GP Stakes and PE secondaries: how good is the medium/long term outlook for the market and would a niche specialty in these areas be very limiting for my career?

Maybe this is a dumb question, but thoughts on IBM right now? Got a call today from a recruiter for SAP OCM position (managing consultant ). Said they’re hiring a bunch but then I see layoffs. Huh?

Hi

I resigned Epam Anywhere last week because I am on bench since 2.5 month , package in EPAM Anywhere was 32.40 lpa fixed .

Started looking outside and got opportunities.

Two offers:

Citi bank- 3277000 fixed

Mastercard- 308000(including 2.80lakhs variable)

I am really confused between these two companies, I heard WLB is very good in Mastercard, but again their salary difference is too much.

Kindly suggest its Urgent.

Java developer having 8.6 years of experience.

Given the outbreak, are places actually going to be hiring right now? Recently laid off from 9-5 and my freelance is starting to fizzle.

How do I stay relevant in the Salesforce ecosystem?
I am 24 year old Salesforce Developer with 1.5 Years of Experience. Coming back to Salesforce, I have worked on Salesforce Implementation of Small to Mid Level Businesses which required me to have an all-around knowledge of Salesforce(Admin + Development) on both Sales and Service Cloud. But I wish to specialize in one Salesforce Skill/Path and become an absolute master of it (CPQ, Vlocity, Pardot or tablu,Mulesoft). What path should I choose?

What designation i can expect iat Capgemini of joining as a Lateral?

I have total 11.5 YoE

Hi Team,
Need your inputs. Is stability more important than the opportunity?

I have an opportunity to explore how ever it's been only 6 months in current organization.

Can I take the offer and switch? Does it affect the stability?

Please help.

What Project management or scrum master certification will help me get into a strategy and operations role at FAANG?

I feel like so much of my job is planning and scheduling that I have 0% left to plan and schedule my personal life. Is that normal? Do I need a Microsoft to do list for normal life 😣

Which Big Law firms in San Francisco/Bay Area have good L&E groups? Good as in legitimate group and not some group that claims to do the work but really just writes blog posts and answers some advice and counsel questions. Amongst those, any intel on culture, WLB, etc.?

Don’t suppose anybody would be interested in buying a set of PaxEast badges for Friday and Saturday? My roommate can’t make it and I’m left holding the bag. I’m out of DC, but we also have our megabus

Anyone else play lord of the rings rise to war on their phones?

Hello,

I have offer from

Optum, Harman Connected Services, CGI, WIPRO, Concentrix and LTImindtree

All of them are giving package of around 18 lpa. And location for optum and wipro is Hyderabad others are in Bangalore

My joining date is near can you please help me in choosing one of the best from these.

YOE : 3.9
Skills : Java, Springboot, Microservice, Azure Cloud with React Js

When is the progesterone oil shot suppose to cause pain? I injected my wife 15 min ago in the upper outer quadrant and she feels fine.

I got a positive pregnancy blood draw!!!! 2 Round IVF - this was a natural cycle and my HCG was 257 at day 9 post transfer!!

How to get released from current project in Wipro.

I got an offer in Citi. How will be my growth in Citi. And what can I expect for my future.

Is genetic testing for diseases covered by most health insurance? Has anyone ever done this, do you recommend it.

All the reimbursement and other stuff which goes to partner for approval , does partner actually sits and review all those and approves it or does he have any secretary or assistant to approve all that.

Currently 4 expenses(1 internet, 2 Cab, 1 Flight) which are awaiting partners approval and I am really concerned if he's gonna come shouting at me 😂

So much baggage brought into the relationship. 2 years in and just discovered a whole lot more. Its been mentally extremely difficult and it’s changed me as a person. Just venting but feel hopeless and I know my SO is suffering. Wish there was a solution but I’m losing hope

Hi Fishes,
I have 2 offer and need your help deciding the best for me:
Mphasis: 16 LPA, WFH till notice, Potential onsite opportunity for Charles schwab account.
Magic Edtech: 20 LPA, WFH atleast till July
YOE: 4.9 Years
Which one should I join considering stability, WLB, WFH and future prospects?
PS: I heard Magic have desktime calculator tool, so not sure how it'll turn out

I am the first HR professional at a small company. I am looking for an easy to use platform for performance management. I have used Bamboo and Paylocity in the past. Eventually we will want something that has a payroll component as well. What systems have you used and liked?

Don't miss out 2023 Global Diversity and Leadership Conference on November 1 - 3, 2023! Recommended by Aché Lytle at 2022 NPA Annual Conference via Whova event app

Speaking to a PE firm (4B aum) about a VP portfolio ops role. What is a reasonable comp to aim for? Recruiter mentioned 280k cash (will likely go a bit higher) & additional carry (details awaited)

One of the reasons I want to transition from industry to consulting (tier 1) is that I get frustrated when I have to collaborate with mediocre people. My assumption is that Tier 1 consulting firms hire really sharp people and if I can get in, I’ll be collaborating with folks on top of their game (not expecting much from clients). I’m aware there are personal aspects I need to work on like my mindset, patience etc etc, but I just get so frustrated with blatant stupidity.

Scott Disick has the same temperament of a first-year analyst

Has anyone used gliders that stick on tyres of office chair, for better movement over the carpet?

this baby next to me kept smiling at me every time she woke me up from my sleep in the plane. I just couldn't get mad at her innocent smiley face. 😀 #littlethingsinlife

What's the starting offer for new hires?

Hi, I am a PhD student and I have recently started preparing for consulting. I have gone through basics of framework and have watched few YouTube videos. I am at the point where I am seeing diminishing returns by studying more books. Anyone willing to help or are there people in the same boat? Would love to connect with potential study/case buddies! TIA!

Favorite statistical modeling technique to use? ANN, SVM, LR, PCA, etc. And any specific reasons? Industry, ease, interpretability, etc.

If I just joined this month, is it possible to still perform well for a raise for year end?

Sounds like we need bumble for consultants

Any recommendations on golf lessons in DC area? Looking for a good group instructor.

If my passport is expiring and I have applied for a new passport. Can I still book the international travel using my about to expire passport number? And not wait until the new passport in hand.. any experience with such a situation will be very helpful.
Want to book for parents and don’t want to delay in the wait of the passport!

Any book recommendations on handling office politics?

Are there any good movies or novels that show skill development - like follow through? Self-management? Money management? I read a lot of self help books so I know a lot of the theory, and books peppered with examples help, but I feel like most 1 paragraph examples don’t five justice to how hard it may be to change a behavior.

Which consulting firms are hiring for experienced Associate position? Have a friend who got laid off and looking for another job.

Wanting to make a shift into strategy/mgmt consulting from HealthIT. Any good books out there to help prep? Looking for anything but preferably technical information to prepare for an interview.

Why is the US better for high-performers than other countries? Which opportunities I can find here?

When you hear that staff 1s we're just laid off... 😳

Looking for book recommendations; any favorites? Interested in both fiction and educational/self-improvement (for example, investment / finance books, time management, etc). I feel my vocab is...