I’m currently a PM and I’m looking to branch my career into becoming a Creative Director. How do I get started?

What’s the best product company in US to go into if looking to exit from consulting? Anyone with similar experience that they would like to share ?

Your favorite resources for learning just enough UX?

My baseline is a data scientist background: stats, data visualization, storytelling with decks

Hello, which is more beneficial Master’s in Human Resources or PHR Certification?

I like to pursue in the data science field. I have business Analyst experience but to switch to data science field could you guide me on what should I learn? Where should I start?

When an agency is about to hire you as a creative lead but without seeing your book to find out what you had done in your career, is that a red flag to you as a creative?

Planning to do a PRM or FRM qual. How useful is it to move from Big 4 Risk and reg consulting to industry? Finding it hard to get anything other than non-PM roles

Any good business/consulting books on amazon kindle that y’all have read that has helped you in your job?

YOE - 3 yrs
Earlier roles Customer service, Startup founder, Project Manager.

Now got role as Associate Product Manager in a farm tech startup.

Is good to join and after working here for 1 year is it possible to move to bigger MNC like Capgemini or Infosys or Any big player

3 YOE but worked in 4 companies.
Current salary: 5 LPA

ANY ADVICE WILL BE HELPFUL.
IM JUST BLANK.

My leaves are very less.

Is it worth sacrifice being away from parents without option to see them for months..I'm single

I have been accepted for prince 2 foundation + practitioner (accelerated) course in sabacloud. This course is delivered by sure skills. Anyone has taken this course? Do we give a test at the end of this course or do we get prince2 certification for attendance? I’m trying to evaluate if this course is worth attending for 3 full working days - i.e do I need to attend this course to become eligible for giving a prince2 exam or attending the course itself suffice?

Is there a secondary market for CPA books (outdated) or just throw them away? Thanks.

Best resources for platform dev 1? I failed in 3 times and have to wait until spring. I’ve got 9 other certs(5 yoe) but this one is kicking my butt

Worst stories about leaving your firm to go elsewhere? How did the old firm take it

Going from Bain to PE, do people typically go join PE Ops? or PE Investment/Deals?

Wish I had more time for intellectual pursuits. I love doing deals but sometimes I just wanna sit at a cafe and read.

I currently am Area Recruiter that would like to transition to a HR Generalist. Does anyone have any ideas to share?

I was hired within the last year as a site supervisor. I did well my first few projects with the company. They asked if I’d be interested in transitioning into a construction manager role. I agreed. Now I still am the site supervisor on projects but I’m also doing all the construction manger duties on the project as well. Essentially 2 jobs for one salary. We have yearly reviews in December but no talks of raise have been discussed. Any help on approaching this to my boss?

Hi Fishers,
I have 4 years experience in manual testing.
How do I move into Automation testing.
What to study? Is selenium good to study in terms of long term

Hi, looking for some advice. I’ve been a medical assistant for 10 years, and am finishing up my bachelor’s in healthcare management. However finding hard looking for practice or office manager positions, as they’re looking for people with 3+ years of management experience. How can I get an organization to take the chance to invest in me and give me the opportunity to prove I have what it takes. We all have to start somewhere.

Anyone here work for RBCs Climate team, or any of the Big 5 banks climate work? Would be interested to chat about the work you’re doing, currently at a T2 firm with an MBA but looking to mix it up.

What’s the best phone package to call landlines and cellphones in India? I’m paying $50 a month for a vonage line and it’s only used one-off when my in-laws visit.

PwC senior associate 3 vs Deloitte Senior consultant. Slightly more pay at PwC. What would you chose?

Any good drinks spots for a date night? Something with a frozen fruit drink or craft cocktails?

How did parenthood change your relationship with work? For the men and women

The Monday after Thanksgiving weekend just hits a little harder. Did anyone else notice traffic was extra rough this morning?

Thoughts on potential business ideas or investment opportunities where I can live the life I deserve now and not in retirement? I’m always trying to think of potential business ideas and come up with nothing. As far as interests, it doesn’t matter what it is. As long as it makes money I’m interested.

Any senior BCG people on here willing to chat about what BCG do in health and help me understand the culture? Thx

What is a Manager in customer success equivalent to to in consulting (Deloitte)?

Hello everyone! This is my first time posting since joining this platform. I’m interested in connecting with someone who is open to HR mentoring. I’ve been in HR now for about six years and have never had a mentor. I’ve been relying mostly on SHRM and other people in the company for feedback. Even if it’s for feedback, I would really appreciate it. Thank you!

Hello,
Apologies if this has been asked before but what do the different roles at SF translate into in consulting? Is a VP comparable to a SM or D? What about an SVP, or Program Architect or Director? So confusing!

How long before joining do we get on boarding mail?

Hi all - any advice on how to make the transition from BigLaw to IB / PE with circa 8 years experience working as M&A and PE lawyer? Many thx in advance 🙏🏽

Can I get EI while I wait to start my new job?

So has anyone been able to find love here?

HCL guest house in Chennai? Any inputs

This couldn’t be more timely as I’m sitting in the waiting room after just being diagnosed 😆 welcoming tips for adjusting to Adderall!

Have 3 busy seasons of big4 audit experience and going on 3 years in the finance/ops department of a F75 company. CPA and I’ve always been a top performer. I don’t have any interest in accounting and Primarily work on and enjoy improving processes at my company and am thinking about trying to do some type of process improvement consulting for financial service firms. Does anyone have any insight on this type of career or a similar path?

I randomly applied for a job opening with a smaller tech company. Within five days, I got an offer that pays 62% more than my current salary! A part of me is exhilarated, but a part of me feels like I tricked them all. I didn’t lie during the interview, but I definitely played up some of my accomplishments. I also spent extensive hours prepping for the interviews and planned stories that made simple projects seem very elaborate and complex.
How common is this feeling after a job offer?

I’m in the process of interviewing for an HR consulting role that seems to be more of an outsourcing role..

Is this already a red flag or could it potentially be an opportunity for growth?
What clarifying questions should I ask?

(I’m a new consultant, trying to break into the field)

Job transition question: I recently accepted an offer for a new role with Merrill Lynch, the following day I was fired from my previous employer. I haven’t filled out the updated work history background check info yet. The reason for termination was due to performance expectations not being met. Should I reach out to my new employer and let them know that I’ve been terminated? Should I just put the termination update on the background check form and leave it at that? Wondering what I should do.

I have a close friend who graduated with a 2.5 GPA from a no name brand school.. he’s looking for entry level Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, PM or business related rotation programs and having a real hard time. He had a major life event during college that impacted his GPA. I don’t believe GPA correlates much with being a great employee especially since most of the learning is on the job.

Is he kind of screwed because of his GPA? 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

Any advice or success stories would be appreciated!

I have over 12 years in B2B sales/sales management experience along with a graduate degree. I am wanting to shift gears and I am at a point where I can invest time in myself to learn through practical experience. The new industry I am wanting to pursue is real estate investment. I have read all the books but want some hands on experience on the property management side. How could I best leverage my skills for a role in this, and what should my expectations be for negotiation in compensation?

any advice on resources/connections to identify transferable skills after spending 20 years in media strategy/planning & recently client operations? ideally want to get out of hamster wheel ad agency world and into more meaningful areas like non-profit organizations, hiring diversity initiatives, etc. Open to taking pay/title/role step back if needed

Hey gang, if a headhunter reached out to me about a role but then subsequently proceeded to ghost me, is it acceptable for me to go around them and apply for the job directly?

We need to STOP glamorizing overworking. Please.

The absence of sleep, good diet, exercise, relaxation, and time with friends and family isn’t something to be applauded.

To many people wear their burnout as a badge of honor. It’s time to consider pivoting.

And it needs to change.

Welcome to the Career Pivot Bowl! An attempt to create a space to discuss how/when/why of changing course!

I’m seriously contemplating taking a software development boot camp. For those who hire new software developers, does it make you stand out if you get your certificate from a university instead of a coding academy (like coding dojo or something)? I noticed the universities are a bit more expensive but is it worth the price to have a university on your resume or does it not really matter?

Director of sales looking to move into a remote (WFH). The quality of life was so much better during the pandemic that I do not have an interest in going back to the way it was (current company's stance). Any ideas on suitable roles as most sales director jobs require travel?

Thank you

New to Fishbowl, currently working on a career pivot! I graduated in May with my MBA and have experience as a Director of Operations as well as recruiting and HR experience. I am looking to move more into Change/Project Management or Director of People Operations roles. I have been at the application game now for two months with only two interviews and over 20 applications sent out each week. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! Feeing a little defeated over here. Thank you!

Hi Everyone, Started my career in government 5 years ago working in an operational role, then focussed on HR for 3 years working my way up to a middle manager role in HR as a business partner and completed my Level 7 CIPD. I don’t think HR or government is for me anymore and looking to find something new, now 24 feel I have a lot of transferable skills and knowledge but worried about private companies in other professions taking me seriously. Grateful for any advice - thanks in advance!

Hey everyone! I am currently working as a BA 3 on market expansion and I want to pivot to financial services. I’d love to do strategy, internal consulting, or BA. Downside is that I don’t have a business degree, I studied healthcare admin. Is that a big deal, especially considering my experience?

Would love any advice on how to break into a new industry!

Current:
Business Analyst 3 (FT) (Recruited for this role)
VC Assoc. (PT (UNPAID))

Previous:
Healthcare Strategist (FT)
VC Assoc. (PT) (UP)

edited: After 6 years of being self-employed, I’m considering what opportunities I could have in corporate.

I’ve been looking and seems like my skills don’t transfer well or maybe I don’t have the corporate language?

i absolutely cannot afford to “start from the bottom”

I’m just feeling exhausted from having an online business run on social media. oof.

Do I need to hire a career coach?

Anyone ever interview at Clarabridge? Or work there?

College Recruiter for local community college but looking to transition to HR Recruitment/talent acquisition. What tips can you all give me?! Thank you!

I am a software developer wanting to pivot career into logistics and supply chain (biz side not tech). Looking for mentorship. Which school is good for doing MBA which will help me pivot into supply chain?

Thinking about my next career move, looking for a 6 figure base salary and good company.

I have a Mech Eng bachelors, about to graduate with my MBA, 6 YOE in manufacturing environments with a focus on design and product management. Open to any thoughts or suggestions.