I’m a recruiter based in DC and the fall lateral market for government attorneys is going to be exceptionally strong. If anyone is looking to transition to private sector, please DM me.

My background is in tech transactional. I joined a cybersecurity SaaS startup at the end of last year and now also handle more generalist matters in addition to all things commercial-related. I have a number of books on contracts that I’ve found super helpful over the years (The Tech Contracts Handbook, A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting, Sign Here, etc.). Can anyone recommend books they’ve found helpful for L&E matters, privacy matters, product matters, or marketing/advertising matters?

Has anyone made the switch from EY consulting to CBS? Thanks!

Hi All, please provide your inputs.
Which of the following opportunity is better in terms of learning opportunities, technical and career growth.

1) JP Morgan, Banglore - 18 LPA (fixed) - Apache spark, Java.
2) CITI, Pune - 21.7(fixed) - C10, Java+Angular full stack developer role
3) Barclays, Pune - 18.5 LPA (fixed) - BA3, Java backend developer

Experience: 4.10 yrs
My current location is nearer to Pune.

TIA!

Hi Fishes,

I am currently having an experience of 3 years. I want to get into Data Science field. Have been preparing with the concepts mostly through self study. Will I get a job without any experience in Data Science field

Hi. I am a 6 year experienced sdet trying to get into devops.
I started to practise on Jenkins build.
I know a bit of python- used it in my automation frameworks. Need to start on containerization.
From Google I got know we need to have python, linux knowledge, ansible , chef, puppet and terraform- (good to have)
I also am preparing for azure 204.
Since you all are in devops real time, can you pls tell if I am in right path and how to gain some hands-on?
I can't shift project. Tried it alrdy

Hi Fishes ,

Can anyone please suggest quickest and easiest way to clear AWS cloud foundation certification ?

Any advice for someone looking to transition into a full HR Generalist role from Recruiting. I’m currently a Campus Recruiter with about 5 years of HR experience (Coordinator- Higher Ed). I received my PHR certification in September 2020 and sitting for my SHRM-CP in two weeks. I’m having a hard time transitioning into a full Generalist position.

Seeking to transition out of the current industry into cloud computing. Spent the last 2+ years learning and acquiring experience in AWS, CI/CD, Jenkins, AWS Pipeline, GitHub, and Terraform. Honing Bash and Shell scripting. Picked up certifications as a PMP, AWS Cloud Practitioner, and AWS Solution Architect Associate along the way. Already have an MBA. What is the best way to break into the cloud and/or DevOps community?

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.

Does anyone know how to become an independent contractor?

Hello All,

I am a SAP developer with around 10+ yrs of exp. I want to move into product management, can anyone here guide me how to make that shift , what all skills I need to learn , do I need to have some certification from any B school ?

where my mid 40s and up peeps at? where you working and what are your next career moves? life moves?

How did you get started in your career as an FA? I work in the home office and have been an assistant to an FA before. I have a network, I have ambition, I have credibility and connections at my firm..

Hello All,

Could you assist me in choosing whether PMP certification really helpful for 15 yrs IT experience in various infrastructure tools.

Is examination is difficult in clearing.

Currently working at a large recruiting company and am doing well, but feel like my company is full of psycopaths and the bonus structure borders on theft. Thinking of going solo as a recruiter - does anyone have any experiences to share regarding possible non-competes after quitting and/or experience of going solo? Thanks!

Dreaming of less stress and more freedom these days. What would you all be doing if you weren't in this field?

Hi Everyone, seeking career advice. I am working as a Market research analyst with an expert network firm similar to GLG.

We recruit C level executives and connect them with consulting and investment management firm. I am looking to work as a talent acquisition /recruiter ?

How can I achieve this or make a career change?

If you’re tired of the stress of the agency world what’s a good next step career wise? Working in programmatic display currently and sick of the never ending workload.

Everyone in my firm try so hard to be politically correct😍feel so included.

What are some things that help you get through busy season?

I don't know who needs to hear this, but it's a bad idea to bite your fingernails if you're already chewing gum.

How are people feeling this year? Have you felt the impacts of a recession? Changed your spending habits at all - or still going strong?

Anyone out there looking for CDs? Any help would be amazing

How to ask manager for onsite opportunity?

How much should a Jr. CW with 1.5+ years experience be getting paid?

Looking at the City of Chicago phase 3 guidelines for residential buildings and it says gyms should remain closed, but amenities can open (not pools) with limited hours and occupancy

At what time does appraisal happen at your workplace?

Is it 31st March, 01st April, mid April?

Is there anyone who can discuss the current development trend of the world economy? I am very willing to learn and share what I know.

Are ppl worried about being on the bench esp when there aren’t a lot of projects in the pipeline? New hire here about to be up for staffing for the first time and sentiment at my firm seems to be worried/fearful about being unstaffed. Is it actually worrisome to be on the bench in this environment or is this just a product of highly ambitious over achievers worrying about not being constantly utilized?

Why are you so many people leaving Deloitte and coming to Accenture? What makes it better as Accenture people are leaving to go to Deloitte? Wondering on both sides why and what is leading to the change?

I’m new here. Can I please get some likes 😩

Folks who left Deloitte for competitors,
how many days after official resignation were you allowed to stay?

In-house comp at firms like KKR or Blackstone? Thx in advance.

I may need a freelance senior (ish) AD to partner with for the month of January, in house at a start up. Post your books!

Best Christmas things to do with a two-year-old?

Hello, I have a final panel interview coming up for a Strategic Product Consultant role at Procore (Construction SaaS). It’ll be 3 separate interviews, 30 minute each with a Team Lead, a Senior Consultant, and a Customer Success Manager.

I’ve already completed 2 interviews; 1 screening interview with a recruiter and 1 with a hiring manager.

I’m currently a PM for a General Contractor looking to pivot into tech.

Looking for advice to prepare for these final rounds of interview. Thanks!

Does anyone have recommendations for thought leaders/influencers in the M&A space? Looking for blogs, books, YouTube videos? Not currently in the space, trying to learn more as I’m thinking about a pivot after a few years in consulting/startups

Anyone work for cybersecurity and infrastructure security agency and want to talk about it

Why doesn’t anyone post in this bowl?

Any procurement attorneys here?

Is a procurement position a dead end job?

After completing 20 years as a Law Enforcement Officer with the Feds and on the way getting a JD and passing the Bar… trying to transition to an Immigration Attorney position… easier said than done!

I’ve worked as an appellate prosecutor for state government for almost 3 years, but I’m now looking to transition into a federal government agency. I have the research, writing, and even oral argument experience, but are there any other skills or topics I should highlight to be considered by an agency like the FTC or SEC?

How long do SEC background checks usually take for new hires? Is it shorter/longer than the typical USAO/AUSA background check?

What’re the various agencies/components’ return to office dates (if announced)? And what’re the remote work policies after that date? I hear DOJ said their individual components will decide when exactly to return between mid-March and early May and some are offering a lot of remote flexibility even after then. Curious to hear more details though, both for specific DOJ components and other agencies!

Has anyone signed a contract to work for X amount of years with the government and then broken that contract? Are there repercussions? The contract was two sentences that said I would work for X years. That’s it. I cannot find any information online about what happens if you hate your new job so much that you quit. Anyone?

Anyone have any advice or insight on interviewing for a GS General Attorney position? I’m really excited and working to prepare for an interview I’ve been offered. It’s 3 part, on one day. 2 one on one interviews and a panel interview. For reference, it’s a position in an agency that’s involved in both trade and national security. I’m a litigation junior associate in private practice now, but have a long academic background in international trade, policy, and security.

Anyone have insight how long it will take after a panel interview to get word on whether the position is going to be offered or not? Recommendations on follow ups with HR to find out status?

Could anyone speak to what it’s like to work for HHS as an attorney advisory? Culture, substance of the work, would be interested to hear anything really. Thank you.

Anyone familiar with Attorney Advisor roles with the ALJ Office of the FTC?

Anyone work as a Pro Se slaw Clerk? Any suggestions on standing out and getting an interview and the job?
I’ve seen some postings that say remote work is allowed and others that say nothing about it at all. Any insight on WFH?

Does anyone have tips for the structured interview process? I’ve done my research but am not getting past the first round. My credentials must be acceptable if I’m being invited to interview at all. Since post-interview feedback isn’t provided, I’m sort of grasping at straws here!

Anyone work for the DOL and can provide any insights in the nature of the work, the work environment, etc?

Anyone recently apply for a position with HHS and the background check is taking ages??

For folks that went from big law to DOJ or SEC as a junior to mid level attorney, was it difficult to get traction on your applications? How long were you applying before you got bites on your resume?

Those who are or have been AUSAs, what sort of letters of recommendation make the most impact on an application (outside of a former AUSA/judge etc..)? My issue is prior to my current firm doesn’t seem to value the AUSA experience, we have no former AUSA’s in my office and only a view in the whole firm nationwide (same goes for clerks), and I was a transactional associate at my first firm so don’t think anything anyone would have to say would be particularly interesting to a hiring panel...