"I'm an HR specialist in the U.S. Army with an MBA in strategic management (3.80 GPA) and pursuing a DBA in International Business. I hold certifications in Project Management and Scrum Master. I'll be leaving the military in 18 months, interested in transitioning to business consulting in NYC. However, I lack experience in this field. Any advice?"

Is it okay to disappear from friends & family to work on career change goals (several months)? I want to focus and not get distracted by friends & family needs to see me or attend certain things as it takes up a lot of time. If I focus for a short time, I can quickly achieve my goals to switch. I can hangout with them after all of that. What do you think?? Any feedback will be appreciated.

Hi All,

I'm looking for suggestions.
I have completed ITIL v4 foundation certificate and looking forward to do next certification but unable to decide between ITIL strategist/ Azure Devops/ TOGAF 9.
Current Tech Stack - App support -> SQL/UNIX/ITIL/INCIDENT MANAGEMENT.
YOE- 6+ Years.

Please comment, if you have any other certificate suggestions as well for me.

TIA.

GS 2023 New Analyst Program. Is this a good program to apply for someone looking to start as an analyst? How easy is to get into this program or even GS overall? I have 1-2 years of experience and some Finra licenses if that can help me somehow. Looking for some opinions about the program. Thanks

I want to get out of IT Audit Advisory. Interested more in project management/business strategy, any recommendations on names of positions I should look for at other big 4 firms?

Hi Fishes,

Wanted to know which one is better option to choose in terms of Work/Life balance, Career growth,hike and job security?

1. Deloitte India
2. Accenture

Skills- SAP CPI
YOE- 2+

Thanks

Looking to leave a govt job for a junior attorney role in a small workers comp defense firm. I have no experience in workers comp. How easy is it to learn the work and make 1850 billable hours? What future opportunities does this experience give?

How difficult is it to switch from civil engineering to electrical engineering?

Hi fishes,
Is MBA a prerequisite to get into MBB (McKinse, Bain, BCG). I'm a Chartered Accountant and currently working in a boutique strategy consultancy firm with good projects.
How should I build my profile to stand a chance in the top consultancy firms?
Any relevant skills/degree you could suggest?

How difficult is it to transition into banking when your experience in mainly from Fortune 500 businesses like FP&A?

Any idea on which IT/application course/platform would be better for someone from BA (English) who has no idea on coding to get into IT domain?

Bangalore or Hyderabad, which market is expected to have better PM opportunities in next 5-10 years ?
Anyone betting big on remote PM Jobs in India?

What are your best 5 picks for companies to work as PM and why (optional) ?

Hi, I am working as an associate in the sustainability team in one of the top consulting firms. I have an MBA from one of the old IIMs. I want to shift from sustainability to supply chain and logistics. Can anyone help me if finding a good opportunity in the field of supply chain.

24, thankful to have my bachelors and masters, little debt...1st gen & trying to build my nest egg. However, I just feel so directionless/empty right now, in some ways. Accenture has not enabled me to explore several areas of interest in my first year, and I cannot see a long-term here. It is no time to pivot. Have considered a MD/PhD/MBA...know it’s in the future, but no idea what, when, or where. Just feeling like the days are passing and I’m just doing my best. Any thoughts?

What are the chances of jumping from IQVIA strategy consulting to T2 or MBB? Have previous 6 yrs exp at b4 management consultant in ops and worked some projects with S& and +2 years corporate and value and access in IQVIA

If I want to go M7 to get a shot at MBB (because my chance of getting into M7 is very slim as of now without a referral 😅), should I say that in my essay (particularly the “Why [M7] essay part?)

I am mainframe developer and having 8+ years of experience. I am planning to learn latest technology and few of them suggested to learn Oracle CPQ or Commerce cloud.

Is oracle CPQ or commerce cloud are good for the future of the career? Please advice.

I've become really jaded about consulting. I find all so often you need to tell the client what they want to hear to keep their business and I feel like so much of the what I recommend doesn't actually get implemented. I'm looking to make a career switch so I can both create and execute on my strategies. A product management path seems very promising for this.

Does anyone who switched from consulting to product management have any recommendations of h helpful PM books, courses, or programs?

What is the longest you have seen someone with less than 50% utilization stay in a firm?

What’s the minimum percent salary increase you’d leave your current job for?

In my offer letter it stated a signing bonus to be paid on the first available payroll after my start date. Its been a month since my first paycheck and HR and the Payroll team are incredibly unresponsive to my inquiry on where this bonus is. What’s the next course of action? Legal? I’m not at ACN anymore so not looking for ACN-specific advice.

Who are your favorite non-Union VO talent agents that you reach out to for casting submissions?

BakerTilly people, what application do you use to prepare your financial statements? Do you use word/excel?

Anyone know the salary for a senior PMO analyst at NTT data London. They’re very secretive with their salary bands. Due to start negotiations soon.

Any suggestions for good training courses for tech recruitment?

Insight about knowledge specialist roles at Bain? TC + relationship to associates would be helpful to know

Hi Folks,
I am working for NetApp Client, Bangalore however My base Location is Hyderabad, and I have heard from a couple of NetApp Employees that they are planning to resume offices by May.
My questions are:
1. If UST is planning to bring employees back to office?
2. If they call will I be asked to relocate to Bangalore as my client's location is Bangalore or will I be working from Hyderabad only?

PS: My manager has left the organisation and I am the sole person from UST in my project.

Is direct lending/private credit technically buy side?

Our district voted on returning back to school with students in the classroom and some staying at home. We now have to teach students in the room and on Zoom at the same time. I’m not complaining but does anyone have any tips on the best and most effective way to get this done?

Deeply afraid of being married to someone like the girl in sex/life on Netflix

When I have more salsa then I do chips, I always pour the crumbs in and eat it up Ethiopian food style

Why are some people willing to do anything / obsessed about getting the green card in the U.S.?

When I asked them, they usually say they like American lifestyle. I love lifestyle in France, but I was in France, I was OK if I can't stay. Just trying to understand here so that I can have more empathy.

I hate going to the Apple Store nowadays.

Welcome, hopefully you will find this group useful. If you’re not a vet or have a fast track to partner, no worries, try to help a vet by answering one of many “not stupid questions.” Cheers!

Anyone in the reserves? How's that going?