I'm working on my MBA apps and am not sure how specific I need to be about what I want to do after. I'm in marketing now but want to switch - I'm thinking consulting or corporate dev, but I'm interested in a few other areas, too. Do most people know exactly what they want to do before applying, or do they sometimes wait and figure it out during school?

Hi Fishes, Any reference would be appreciated. Looking for a job change, YOE: 5 years Skills: COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS DB, File-Aid, CA7.
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Anyone that works for DOD have trouble getting their CAC? I work with the Navy and haven't heard anything about issuing a CAC. Did they stop issuing out CACs?

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Is there any consultancy in India which can help in getting job abroad? I have 10.5 years of experience BA experience majorly in Insurance domain and actively looking for onsite opportunities.

Has anyone gone from BigLaw to a mid tier firm in their city? Any noticeable differences or just more of the same, esp around:
- Wk/life balance and expectations
- Quality of work
- Culture
- Opportunities and progression

Any bcg first rounders heard back today? When was your interview?

Jo Jorgensen 2020 🇺🇸

I have had salary discussion and the Hr provided me the salary breakup on 5th August, I have accepted the the offered salary, how long will it take to receive the offer letter for TCS.

The last episode was a snooze fest. After Daemon’s stupid storming of the caves, this was a new low in the series. 1 hour of literally nothing happening except sanctimonious virtue signaling and puzzling logic (Alicent is just forgiven for going behind her back and burrowing her way to Queen consort? Daemon just meekly listening to his brother after those theatrics/heroics in the previous episodes? The king suddenly realizing with perfect clarity how he’s been manipulated by his hand?).

How is everyone’s workload? I was insanely busy the last month but the past week or so has slowed significantly.

Does anyone know of any good CLEs that address complex issues re:multi-state employers/remote employees?

What’s the fast way to become a concept guru?

Which companies hire tier 3 college graduates for management consulting roles without any post graduation?

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Hi people, currently Iam working in fpna profile it’s a IC role. Iam bcom qualified with 12 yrs of experience and my current package is 12 lakhs. Now I got an offer for 20 lakhs avp role .I didn’t negotiate since I asked for 20 lakhs only ..now I feel like I have settled for less . Can anyone suggest me whether Iam paid very lower or it’s fine

Favorite races across the US? (All distances welcome!)

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Should you have your recommender mention specific future career titles in the letter? My recommender did and I’m wondering if its okay to ask to them to leave it vaugue as my essays are slightly diff

Going to Wharton in the fall. Is it worth going MBB over returning to big 4 (sponsored)? Is this a common path?

Pros and cons for LBS/INSEAD Vs US B-schools?

Is IB or MBB more difficult to land?

Yay got into cornell with $!

MIT Sloan ($$$) vs. GSB (no $)? Post MBA goal is MBB or FAANG PM.

Is starting your own side business seen as a good extracurricular for MBA applications?

I’ve had a lot of internships during UG, should I take those out as I’ve been out of ug 5+ years? Or should I keep it as this maybe a bonus if admissions looks at my LinkedIn?

Is AlixPartners considered a T2? Or is it a boutique?

Anyone get SOM invite?? How are y’all prepping for it?

Is anyone else unable to access their MIT Sloan app right now?

Are gsb invites done?

Heading to an M7 soon from a tech company where I work in a product-adjacent position. I didn’t need this degree to “break into” product management (former company would have let me transition), but I still figured it could be good for the long run.
Now when thinking about 100K in loans, I feel anxious about not getting a PM role after. Was this the right move?

Did you get an interview invite to Wharton? (Options in comments)

Is anyone else having trouble adding the First Day event on the Booth app?

What should I be keeping in mind when deciding to apply R1 R2 R3 etc.

Interviewing question: for anecdotal “tell me abt a time when..”, & similar questions - are you allowed to recycle stories from your undergrad years or do they only look for post grad/work stuff? Afraid some of the stories that sounded okay at undergrad recruiting might now come across as a bit “lightweight” in this context...like would they eye roll if we start talking about that one time we did a science competition sophomore year of college (even though it taught an important lesson)..etc.🤔

How do I avoid coming off as a “smart but lazy” applicant? Have very high test scores but very low gpa.

Should I lowball my income on MBA applications (Europe/ Asia) to increase my chances for a scholarship, or does it make no difference ? (*income bound in non liquid investments)