I’m new to federal service and trying to understand how promotions work. Is it better to stay in your current role and work toward a step increase, or should I be looking for higher grade positions right away? What’s the usual career path?

Hey there,
I have extensive experience of 10 years in O2C n P2P (OM, Billing & Invoicing)
Currently working as Team Lead at Cognizant and soon going to join Crowdstrike for the same profile.
Can anyone please help with what should I pursue for further career growth, should I pursue MBA (Finance Or Operations??) or any specialised certifications?
Skill Set: Basics of Power BI, Power automat, SQL, RPA (Ui Path & AA), Agile & Scrum
Expertise: Bus Analysis, Stakeholder & people mngt, Team leading.

Anyone leave Deloitte for Booz Allen? Thoughts or experiences? Utilization and compliance are absolutely doing my head in.

Hello..

Can any one suggest to which role I should apply?
I have experience in both SAP SD and MM.not sure to which role I should apply.. SD consultant or MM consultant. Kindly suggest..

Any good books/reads to learn aspects of Account Management / Engagement Management in context of tech consulting?

Thinking about making a switch from supply chain to marketing, any suggestions for tools/software that i should learn?

Hi guys, I am looking for data scientist/ machine learning engineer role. I am a fresher and looking for opportunities. Can anyone refer me for entry level data scientist/ machine learning jobs.
Thanks

Could someone please suggest how to handle this situation?
My manager (Technology Director) sees me as an emerging thread to his position and stopped sharing details / trying to avoid including me in visible projects etc.,
FYI - His manager is the division head and Managing Director.
Why I think my manager tries to move me out?
- I am 18 YOE with a technically strong background
- Upper mgmt is starting to identify me as the backup for all systems. My manager tries to move me out since then

Currently controller at a smaller company reporting to the cfo. What are some next career moves back to larger companies or how easy would it be to jump to the consulting side?

How do I get started w/CI?

What would be an exit opportunity like for someone with both FDD and CDD experience?

Hi everyone, can someone provide insight on the ADC Engineer 1 role with AI2? I’m looking to see what the day to day tasks are like and if this is a good opportunity for growth and development.

Those who want to join FAANG: don’t you think that the upward mobility is limited? Thousands of super ambitious MBB background people with top credentials joined these firms over the last decade.

Anyone at Deloitte willing to give a referral

Hi,
Has anyone switched from manual to automation testing? How was your experience?

For the people at the Manager level, do you want to become partner? Has your opinions and views changed in the past couple of years?

Anyone else got told that they don’t meet the work experience requirements for their PERM role? Have less than 2 years left on my H1B until the 6 year max and don’t know my options. Our immigration team has not been responsive or helpful.

Hi
Is there any opening in IBM for Oracle apps technical.
Looking for job change

Thoughts on Lockheed? Dropped lower than it's been in a while. Think it's a good time to buy?

Did anyone from INFOSYS after accepting got their CTC revised by showing them a higher offer? Infosys

How are projects allocated to new joinees in Accenture? How long do they allow to be on bench!!

Need 11 likes for Enable DM

I have a law student shadowing me tomorrow. Do I just have her watch as I answer emails, draft MSJ, etc ?

Hi Fishes,
What is the impact on rating and overall, if I have got all snapshots good but for one snapshot its like at level for 4 parameters and 1 parameter partially demonstrated at level and have got a development action on that. Can you please advise on what will be the repurcussions and how to deal with this situation as the CRT are round the corners. Thanks in advance!PwC

I always get to work an hour early. Is it okay for me to leave a little after 5:00?

For those looking to get into Consulting, there’s a new platform called Profesh that has short videos and reads that explain it in simple terms, and lay out how to break in. Everything is less than 3 mins. Super helpful to learn about it in chunks between doing things. Give it a try!

Prometric is closed until May 31 all across the country.

How much of a notice does one typically get before their biometrics appointment for GC EAD?

Do we want to have a thread for vouchers to exchange?

I have a 2:00 p.m. flight to the East Coast tomorrow to visit family for Thanksgiving...what have I done to myself? Is anyone else traveling this week?

Ladies, did you put on make up before your delivery for photo purposes?

What’s causing this dip?

WFH parents - what’s your routine and how old are your kids? Struggling to find one for me.

Serious question: if you are interested in someone but they want to wait till marriage before you know... Would you end it or wait with them?

Seeking advice either from anyone already working for US GOV or any advice on how to get into it. I’m interested in working for IRS or Veterans with pm work. Any advice?

I also want to help my dad get into a permanent GOV role before he needs to retire, he’s been rejected by gov roles and can only work travel roles with fema, I don’t want him traveling as he’s getting too old and I just lost my mom a year ago. Any help would be appreciated!

Did federal contractors continue to get raises and bonuses from their firms in the last recession?

This winter just doesn’t freaking end. This is absolutely ridiculous. 🙄

Anyone in FAANG cyber willing to refer?

Rejections suck even when they’re nice rejections.
“They were extremely impressed with your background and experience, however, we have decided to pursue other candidates.”

What’s your worst proposal writing experience?

Are firms willing to clear an experienced hire? This is coming from someone that won't mind sitting in a scif all day.

How competitive are promotions at Deloitte GPS?

Seeking advice either from anyone already working for US GOV or any advice on how to get into it. I’m interested in working for IRS or Veterans with pm work. Any advice?

I also want to help my dad get into a permanent GOV role before he needs to retire, he’s been rejected by gov roles and can only work travel roles with fema, I don’t want him traveling as he’s getting too old and I just lost my mom a year ago. Any help would be appreciated!

They reduced the therapy questions on the secret clearance form so that you don't have to disclose therapy except in specific circumstances. Is it still on the TS form?

Anyone leave Deloitte for Booz Allen? Thoughts or experiences? Utilization and compliance are absolutely doing my head in.

Do you think it’s bad form/ unprofessional to flip badges when a contract is lost? I’m not sure if it’s just leadership bullying, but they’re discouraging staff to take other offers from the winning company.

After nearly 20 years in the military serving in T&E and HR roles, I’m considering moving on and have been conducting lots of research into consulting. BS, MA, and SPHR cert - no MBA. I’m looking for suggestions or advise about transitioning. DC Metro area is likely landing spot.

I love what I do and I have an offer to stay in International Development and be a manager with 86k, focusing on my technical area + lots of travel. But I also have offers from Deloitte and EY to be a GPS consultant at ~100k. Is it worth it to move to D or EY? Have personal financial goals that i need to reach for my family and thats why i started considering EY and D.

Looking for senior Business Analyst for a technology consulting project (robotics process automation). Small fast paced team with great client, salary range 100-130k. CBP badge required (active is preferred, recent or equivalent clearance is OK too). DM me for details and job posting

Anyone work / worked for ICF? Have a potential interview and would like to know more about the company. Looking at a cyber position. Thank you!

Anyone know of firms that have international locations? I heard PwC PS used to do some work internationally, but that was before they became Guidehouse.

Anyone in D’s federal SCM practice? Do you like it (the work, the people, WLB)? Thinking about applying....

Any AFS willing to give a referral? 2 YOE BA with Secret clearance

Regarding these interviews: I’ve smoked pot exactly once, about 15 years ago. Do no other drugs. If I disclose that when I ask, is that a problem?

Hi all!! I am a first year master of urban planning student with a focus in economic development, spatial planning, and geospatial analysis and visualization (GIS, SPSS, R). I know guidehouse has a pretty robust state and local government consulting arm (and I would love to hear from any GH employees), but what other firms have strong local and state government practices? Does anyone work in this arena and would be willing to chat with me? Thanks so much!! Enjoy your Saturday 😊