I'm a Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master in the Northern Virginia area. Looking to make a switch in companies and just trying to see what is out there in the Agile/Scrum or Program Management areas and expand my knowledge and relationships. Any recommendations?

Anyone in here moved from risk consulting (internal audit + external audit support) to FDD with the hopes of breaking into banking? Or have y’all seen it happen before? Would probably be a step down from a comp and wlb pov but it’s a means to an end..

Anyone taken Oracle Cloud Cert exams? How was your experience?

For the people who went back to school to pursue a totally different career, what did you do for work? I don’t think I’d be able to do both my current job and school. I did retail in college and that probably isn’t so smart right now. Neither is working at a restaurant. I don’t think I can go back and live with my parents. I feel like I’m stuck.

Does anyone have advice in how to transition into a corporate job from a small company?

Looking to pivot my career and explore opportunities in the tech world, specifically in product management. What are the best Product Management courses/programs available?

I was promoted to manager in July 2020 (3,5 yr of experience). Currently preparing for YE but honestly, I couldn’t care less - what motivates one to push for SM promotion? Not my case atm, but wanted to hear what motivates ppl to keep going as I don’t feel like it’s worth it.

One of my client is the greater Philadelphia area is looking to fill two roles: 1. Senior Manager Category Management, 8+ YoE
2. Procurement analyst 2-4 YoE.

Can someone transition into PE Ops from an M&A background focused in ITDD, IT Value Creation, etc? Thank you.

Hello Everyone!

I very recently accepted the position of Sourcing Specialist at TidalHealth - a large Heathcare group in my area. A few of my target positions include Social Workers and Therapists. If those in this group can provide me knowledge on what you are looking for in employment offers, salary expectations, the ideal work environment, and any/all factors that would help me in my quest to improve my work ability.

I appreciate any and all responses!

Kind regards,

How is Infosys for Business Analyst? (TECHNO-FUNCTIONAL Role)

Learning, growth and opportunities wise

1. Can anyone please share their views on WLB and growth at EXL Analytics division?
2. Range of salary for Lead Assistant Manager Position?
3. Also, does the company provide any on-site opportunity as well?

Dear Fishes,

Can you help me give a bit of description of EXL? How is it in terms of WLb Job security and Growth and hike?

YoE - 5 years

I have 6 year experience in project management.
What is the current market salary?
I am at 6lpa, how much should I expect in my next switch?

Thoughts on getting CFP when done with CPA (1 test left) and pivoting from audit to personal financial planning? Estates, taxes, savings, etc. Or should I just stick the OG plan and go into industry FP&A when I make senior/CPA?

Hey anyone has advice on fixed income execution trader in a buy side firm? Sizable firm, good team, very low pay, okay wlb, been here for a year and working for 4 years in total, was sales/ small firm analyst before. Though trading is fun, but can’t think of executing orders for another 10 years. Trying to get on track of fixed income analyst - am doing some research in my spare time for my team now. What do you think of trader to analyst? Any good advice or same concerns? Appreciate any cmts!

Hello,
I have a friend of mine looking to get into customer success or related role! Are there remote entry level positions (that don’t need a degree) that are available?

She has experience in the following roles:
- Logistics Account Executive
- Customer Service Representative
- Customer Service Sales Representative
- Concierge

She really smart and hardworking, I would love to help her find a career - not just a job - that she enjoys. Thanks I’m advance!

What is hierarchy level in PWC AC for manager . I heard within Manager grade there are 3 level ?? Which is highest level .

For those of you in healthcare related account management, what is your healthcare background? I am clinical and getting ready to hire a higher level account manager. I am really biased toward people with clinical/in hospital experience because, quite frankly, healthcare is a different beast - lots of hand holding and change management. I don’t want to miss the right person because of my bias, so im wondering how many healthcare related AMs have healthcare/clinical experience… thanks in advance!

Hi! Any art directors or creative directors open to giving some feedback via DM on my portfolio? I have mostly in-house experience, and could use guidance on what I might do to get in with agency work and more branding.

Which agencies/companies have gone fully remote for EA’s?

What are your tips on convincing a fellow employee not to switch agencies? I really don't want to compete with them

Best influencer search tools or strategies for sourcing?

Looking for opportunities for my wife in the analytcis space. She is currently working for Accenture and has close to 5 years of experienceexperience in Power BI and data analytics. Expectations of CTC around 20 LPA

What’s the best store you’ve ever worked at and why?

Is there special experience or knowledge you'd need to be effective at a GCD level in Pharma? Or is it like any other account, just different products? I'm considering making the switch from general market advertising.

Will Hexaware revise my offer based on the hike I receive in current organization ?

Is your hourly rate based on a 40 hour or 50 hour work week? I ‘d like to make my day rate at 40 hours, but wasn’t sure if that was standard. Thanks in advance for any guidance.

Hi Fishes,

Got an offer from TCS for the Bank of America project. Is it a good project? And which location should I choose Bangalore or Mumbai?

Currently accepted an internship at a firm for the winter and also just accepted a separate internship over the summer with a B4 firm. Should I inform the other firm that I already accepted a later internship with a B4 firm or keep it to myself until the internship is over? They are totally different positions and I wanted to have some experience with both but worry they will take it wrong.

Hi All,

Is it okay to join Mastercard Project from third party payroll?

Anyone here who is working on Experian powercurve tool??

Hi music teachers! How are you surviving? I’ve been teaching band and choir for a long time, but distance learning and Zoom has me stumped. I’m lucky to have a job, I realize. What are some things you’re doing in your virtual classrooms that your music students enjoy?

I know I’ve seen a few similar posts before in the past, but do you guys have preferred/recommended apps to keep you organized and productive with work? I have my work calendar and synced through outlook on my phone, but just looking for suggestions to keep everything as organized as possible.

Got flaked on twice in a span of 3 hours by a recruiter.

When we will receive hike letters for Aug 2022 cycle?

Need a job in Kangra district Himachal Pradesh

I am looking account job in ahmedabad

I am a Chartered accountant and truth be told given the current times CA is a really low incentive education any potent person can get. Today I see engineers barely with a few years of experience earning lakhs per month. Whereas me despite being in the right place at the right time is working hard 10-11 hours each day even today. We as a forebearers of this profession must really rise together

Hello Scrummasters
I'm looking into getting a ScrumMaster certification. Do you have any advice on the best way to do it? I see the three options listed below.

Please share your experience with any of these or any advice in general with costs, the exams or anything in general that was helpful to you as a newly certified SrumMaster. Thank you in advance!

1. Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I) through srum com
2. Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) through ScrumAlliance
3. Scrum Master by Scrum Inc.™

How do Program Managers handle quarterly planning in a non-SAFe organization? I’ve seen some concerning strategies and anti-patterns emerging, like trying to standardize story point estimations or using velocity to capacity plan. I’m a CSM, but not a CSPO or coach, but I’d like to know what solutions I could suggest.

What's a typical pay range for Scrum Master with several Scrum certifications for 3-4 years experience locating in PA/NJ areas? Versus Florida? Or Texas? Does it matter where in terms in industry?

Hello there! I’m a Scrum Master working at EY in Wealth and Asset Management space!
Let me know if anyone needs help with referrals!
The Team is hiring!

Any Scrum Masters who transitioned from software engineering? Do u recommend it? What steps were taken for this transition?

What is the best way to get into Scrum or become a Scrum Master? After one has already received a PSM but has no prior experience. I am a dev asking for a friend, but not sure on how to give them guidance.

Which sites do you search for openings? I’m on LinkedIn, Indeed, Dice, Monster, Glassdoor. Any other sites you make know? Thanks in advance!

I’m a former educator that has transitioned to working for a SaaS company. I have been hired under one role but have been managing projects in design UX/UI, content management (auditing and process development), and governance (currently working on a bot project). I certified as a scrum master but I’m having a hard time finding a Scrum position. In transparency I have been in the field about 2 years. Any and all suggestions are welcome and encouraged.

Hello all, I'm starting a new role in the coming weeks as a scrum master with a brand new team. Just wondering what do you suggest as good things to do in the first few weeks of a new team? Thanks!

Functioning currently as a PM without the title looking to transition onto the project side completely —what would be the best way to pivot?

Adding that a SCRUM is currently in the works. Open to switch companies and looking for remote.

Is a SCRUM master cert worth it?

Venturing into Agile

I currently work as an Change and Release manager. I became very interested in Agile and have pursued growing in knowledge. I have the PSM1 as well as the CSM. I also plan on doing the PSPO certification.
I am also in graduate school and a few classes shy of my MBA. I have over 20 years experience. I am curious as to what the salary range is for Agile coaches, Scrum Masters, or even Product Owners. Having this information will help me negotiate well in my next role.

Looking for Scrum Master roles…. Can’t seem to be getting any interviews smh!!!

Hey! What kind of certificate did you do to go into Scrum Master role?

New here. I am an IT/Technical PM with CSM. Does anyone know of an open Scrum Master position in Atlanta GA or EST time?