I’m a software engineer in a product company with 5 YOE, looking to switch into a product role. Need some advice on how to get started, a roadmap for this path. Any resources/books/courses would be helpful. Also, suggestions on companies that would give a good learning curve.

Any tips for a public defender who wants to transition into big law?

Which is a better specialization option within consulting? Commercial Operations (sales & marketing) vs. R&D Strategy in Biotech? Would the answer be different if it was focused within Pharma? No Ph.D.

Advice on taking and passing the SPHR exam?

I have heard McKinsey has a bad Work Life Balance, are there any Software Engineer 1 in this bowl who can share the ground realities ?

How many hours a day do you work in general, do you work 12+ hours including commute time.
Also how much work you do here is support and how much is development work, how are the projects that we work on and do you use new tech stack or you use old technologies.

What are the career opportunities and hikes like.

Anyone have thoughts on exit opportunities after consulting & b school - I have seen a lot of peers going to later stage startup companies or tech but wanted to field a view from this bowl on what I could 'recruit' for. For context starting my MBA at a top 10 program in the fall.

Is pharma still hiring like crazy? I’ve always worked on shopper/CPG/retail and got a new job a few months ago but feeling burnt out on consumer goods and realizing that pharma/health is more aligned with my longer term interests.

To those involved with business development and sales, how has your network helped you in achieving sales targets? And in this case network means your black people network.

Hi fishes,
I am currently working as Branch Manager (scale-2 officer) in one of the leading public sector banks and have 5 yr experience in core banking. I am having 2.5 years experience in the IT sector on vision plus as a software engineer (before joining the bank). I have knowledge of core banking as well as good knowledge of banking tools like finacle, caps, imac etc. I want to switch to private financial institutions.
Any suggestions about such institutions and the domain for I can apply

I'm almost to the 2 year mark in my role of a SOC Analyst after graduating with a degree in Cybersecurity. During my time here, I've acquired the GCIH certification via a comprehensive SANS course Sec504. I've been applying everywhere but it seems we're in a rough season in tech. I'm new to fishbowl, would anyone here be interested in connecting?

Thank you!

Hi All, new to IFS! Excited. I’m a mom so this transition is LONG over due... coming from financial services advisory. Any advice on how to make this a good experience and quirks I should know about?

“I feel like I’m the stupidest person here”
“You are not stupid. You literally work at one of the top consulting firms in the world”
“I literally got a 6% in one exam during undergrad”
“Well damn I guess you are stupid”

Hello Everyone!
Looking for inputs on ballpark compensation for a professional in Deloitte Netherlands.
Y.O.E - 5.5 yrs
Current Designation - Sr. Consultant
Service Line - Cybersecurity
Specialization - Cloud Security
Master's Degree (MBA)

Should I target Sr. Con. Or Junior Manager?

Currently with a Non-EU D member firm.
Any info is highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Anyone making career moves out of SALT? Curious to hear where people are going and what career paths people are looking into.

Looking to improve general communication skills (especially around structuring narrative/ key messages), any books/courses that you would recommend?

Here is my idea for a startup! I collect all the data from career transitions and use Data Analytics to predict the most likely career transitions. I could start with consulting. What do you guys think about this? I would be able to predict based on your firm(mbb, big4), your experience, which role you are likely to move (Faang pm, strategy manager, move to mbb). I have all the data to do this, but wanted your thoughts. Would the output of this be relevant to you?

What are the coolest exits from Digital?

Senpais, looking back, if you had known more about your specialty, would you still have chosen it? If not, which specialty would you have preferred to enter? And why?

Can anyone explain the Chubb underwriting associate training? Is it in person or hybrid? Interview process? Looking to make a transition from education.

I have joined TCS as graduate trainee. I have been trained with Automation anywhere tool.i. am on bench.
I have knowledge of Html ,css, little bit of javascript and Java. What should I do or learn to grow in my tech career.

Thoughts on the Heuer Monaco? Never been a fan of Tags but the Monaco is a looker! Any ideas where to get one?

How different are the physical requirements for men vs women? I'm thinking of the Navy specifically but would welcome insights from any branch of the military, thanks

I received a mail from IBM to login in Candidate portal with your email id to see the offer letter. When I am trying to login it's giving error as invalid username.

Anyone selling magoosh access? Both math and verbal

Looking for 1 BHK semi furnished flat near Kalyani Nagar
Anything around 10-15 km will work for me

Anyone took personal loan from HDFC !!
What are their interest rates and charges ?
Which bank is best for personal loan considering all charges/ interest rates and all ??

Hi all, I’m looking to learn about how one can transition from PwC AC to PwC India.
I joined PwC AC Bangalore as a fresher and have been working here for 13 months.
I was randomly assigned to SAP, but I’ve realised I really want to move away from this and move towards what I originally planned on pursuing i.e. data analysis, I was already well versed in ML and DL with python.
If anyone has made a similar transition, it would be great if you could help me understand how do I go about this.

Medicaid plans are so dysfunctional. Has anyone else experienced this? I feel like I’m being gas lighted after working for big commercial enterprises and now working on a Medicaid plan. I’ve never seen so much resistance to change or legit resistance to doing anything to improve operations.

Hello all,
Looking for a consultant position in healthcare consulting. I have an MBA with 5 years in the healthcare industry, 7+ years of strategic program/project management and I’m am lean six sigma green belt certified. Know of any companies currently hiring? (I am willing to travel. )

Feel free to PM me to further discuss.

When potential clients tell you they’ll hire your firm but they want to be 100% reimbursed from you if you aren’t able to get them the outcome they want - how hard is it not to laugh?! 🤦🏽‍♀️🙄

Hi Fishes,
My YOE: 8.4
Stack : .NET Full Stack Angular Developer
Current : 15.4 L.P.A

Am on notice period (70 days remaining )
Offer in Hand : TCS, 21 L.P.A

Need suggestions on some good product based companies which I could target..
I already Have 4+ YOE in product based company

Thank You In Advance.. 🤗

Did anyone recieved 30 day notification of your scheduled return to office mail
Today or before ?

Anyone want to give me retroactive FOMO by sharing stories from their summer associate programs? Mine is entirely virtual, and needless to say we are less than enthused by what we’re missing out on

Has anyone taken  ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS)? Any comments/ reviews? How has it enhanced your employability? Why did you take the CGSS?

I am considering pivoting to product management. My background is in engineering and I manage engineering teams. Would I be able to clear 150k?

I rearrange my home office several times a year. Idk why but every 4 months I need to change it up. Anyone else do this?

How is business going to you?

Hi all!
What kind of information would you like to find in this bowl?

How are you reacting to the Russia Ukraine crysis?

What I mean: are you going to take sides? How are you going to enforce your position in daily life?

How is product management course from ISB ?
I am in SAP technology consulting with 8 years of experience, I want to move to product management.

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

Hi Fishes, I have seven years of pre-sales experience in market risk analytics and investment management products. I am now looking to get into finance product management space and have an interview lined up for ESG Product Manager. Can someone please guide me on how to prepare and crack this? It's a dream come true role for me.

Nagarro Vs CRMNext? For Prod M profile

Help me to choose which one to join

Product Manager/Advisor in Dell Technologies
Senior Product Manager in Publicis Sapient

Compensation is same, YoE: 10
Location: Remote

Hi Everyone
I need some guidance regarding PM and for the very same reason I would like to connect with someone.
Please do comment with anyone could spare some of their precious time,I would be delighted.
Thank you in Advance:)

Hi All. I am on Technical Domain. But want to switch to Products. How can I achieve this? What should be the path? Any course which I can take up to help me move to it?

PS: I have Done B.Tech and M.Tech(WILP, BITS).
Currently working as a Senior TL.
Any guidance will be very appreciated!

TIA.

Hi everyone,
I am an Operations Manager and trying to switch to Product Management through APM roles. I have done a 3 month fellowship and 2 projects.
I am from a tier 1 college and yet able to land only a couple of interviews and they keep me on stand by(2 companies so far). They are prefering folks with experience even for APM positions. What is the best way to bag a APM role with just one year work ex in pperations role. Will an internship help?

Hello Fishes,

I am a 2022 MBA graduate working at Deloitte as a consultant. I am a part of their internal strategy team (non client facing role). I have a prior workex as a software developer and I am looking to make a move to Product Management.

I want to understand few things
1. How difficult is it to move to a PM role with no workex?
2. I am getting paid decently here, does PM jobs also pay highly (I am expecting a CTC of ~25-27LPA)
3. How to prepare for the interviews?

I have an offer in the product team of Publicis Sapient and Dell with almost same package. Which one is better in terms of WLB, learning and hike ?

Hi,I have zero experience in Product Management,I’m currently working as BDE and I want to switch my roles into PM.I appeared for CAT last year and got into New IIMs however didn’t join any of them.Please guide me how should I go about it and learn about PM and land a job on my feet.
Thank you.

Hi everyone...

My role was impacted as part of the layoffs in my last Org.. bitter truth to digest. So I am looking for a new role and I would appreciate your help and support.

Can anyone share Hyderabad or Remote based PM/ Sr. PM jobs.