Interview etiquette: had a screening interview with recruiter and just had my second phone interview with a senior manager from the practice. Next (potential) Interview would be the in person (cont’d)

Is it a bad sign if the company that typically moves fast (as said by former interviewees) is taking a long time to tell you whether or not you move forward to the next round in an interview?

During my job search, I am getting a lot of recruiters asking for me to answer right to represent emails. These particular recruiters follow a same pattern and seem unprofessional. Shall I be aware and not sign these right to represents? Are they a scam? Or is it a cultural thing… can someone advise me, I’m based in the USA

Is it okay to wear flats/mules to a job interview?

Hello Fishes,
Thinking of applying to airbus
What is the approx package for a person with 4 to 6 YOE?
I come from mechanical background. Does Airbus consider that?

Can someone give me an insight on Allstate interview process and interview questions for FSD (full stack developer)?

Three job interviews with a company, last one creating a marketing plan and presenting to marketing VP. I received good feedback from him. Three days later recruiter wants to give me a call and “give an update”. Schedules it after 2 days. This morning cancels last minute as they are having “internal discussions”. I’m really annoyed and tired. Thoughts?

Has anyone taken the SHRM-SCP? Any study suggestions and impressions of the test?

Anyone have updates on the HBS R2 process? Other schools have released dates for interview invites; haven’t seen anything come across for HBS beyond the “early Feb” mention a few weeks ago.

How is Big 4 cybersecurity client experience + actual credible technical experience/background viewed when interviewing with Microsoft?

732 applications the last 11 months that doesn’t include since the start of the pandemic looking for work. Out of that only 117 have been viewed that’s 6% viewed! the hiring process is completely broken, human resources, managers, and hiring managers are not capable! The same jobs open for 2 1/2 yrs reposting salaries after interviewing 100 then cutting the salary by up to $50k They say can’t find people but they fire you in 90 days when your working 80 hours a week or people are walking!

Had on-site a month ago and recruiter has promised an update several times and not followed through. Anything I can do other than following up once a week? I think I’m the backup candidate but would be helpful to get more clarity

Are there any recommended paid interview prep services that focus on non-technical roles like business operations or GtM strategy & operations? Which ones?

Currently at a T2, thinking about applying to an MBB . Question for you MBB 🐠 — if I have a referral and a solid resume, is it pretty much a guarantee that I will get an interview?

I’m at a late-stage startup right now and helping optimize their recruiting process. I’d love to hear your raw thoughts - what did you like/dislike at Series C-E startups where you’ve interviewed? Do you expect a live case / take-home case? What’s reasonable? Anything else?

Any guidance on evaluation for GS-13/14 level attorney-adviser positions? Matching resume but credentials aren’t insane.

Is it worth it to go back to school for a better track to a FAANG company? The division I’m currently in seems like there are no good opportunities, and I have the funds available to finish my undergraduate full time (Canada). I applied to Amazon before for a highly senior position and made it to final interview so I think I would have a better chance for a new grad type role.

I did my time and got out and was thrilled but now I am insanely bored and don’t have much motivation. Am considering getting back in or applying to become a police officer / fed...cont

Any suggestions for joint investment account with a significant other?

HelloFishes,
I am having 7 years of experience and have offers from Cognizant and TCS. I am little confused, Which one I should join ?

For those of you who use gym pass & go to places like equinox or boutique studios - do you like it / find value in being a gym pass member? Are you tied to only 1 equinox location?

what's the best lesson working in the retail industry has taught you?

EYP and Strategy& fishes, what sort of work do you do in the Life Sciences space (specifically Big Pharma)? And what sort of exits into industry have you seen your former colleagues make?

Hi all, need some advice here, like a lot of others here, Google is definitely a dream company for me to work at. I come from a non-technical background, currently working as a project manager + associate product manager (20% project situation) at a SaaS company. I would really appreciate the input on my chances for a Program manager/ associate product manager role. Also, what are some of the key skills that are utilized extensively in these roles, which google considers a great asset?

Do you need a masters or a MBA to move up in a healthcare consultant role? I have about 8+ years experience however I think I would get more career opportunities with a masters degree.

What's the avg CTC for a Product Manager with 1 YOE currently?

Hi fishes,

26M, I have 4.3 yoe with Big data tech stack(AWS,Spark, Hadoop etc). I received offer from EY for 18 LPA. I also have an offer from Deloitte for similar package. I was hoping to join either on of them but now I got couple of offers from startups, where they're offering me 24LPA and 25 LPA. I'm getting confused now, any suggestions would be very much helpful. TIA.

Got Differentiating rating and progressed from senior 2 to senior 3 in business consulting. How much hike and bonus I can expect?

$215 OTE ( $165/50) + $15 RSU, usually exceed goal (4+ years) and get about $240. Other - 3x Presidents Club (Hawaii, Cancun, $15 payout for 2020).

5 years at this company.

Data Platform, very technical sale, SMB. USA.

Hi fishes, any idea if I still get a bonus if my last day with Accenture is 01-Nov?

What is the average salary for Clinical Research Associate I?

What should I ask for Java full stack with 1.6 yoe in hcl
Cctc:- 6.5
What should be my Ectc?

Salary for a CA fresher in TIAA India as an internal control analyst

Anyone successfully onboarded/trained someone remotely? Any advice? (My small firm still having a few interns this summer and I’m training them, trying to plan ahead to ensure they’re successful)

How easy is it to move from an investment bank firm to a tech company?

Does anyone have opinions on PepsiCo? Interviewing with their growth strategy team who are mostly ex-MBB from top MBA programs. The work seems interesting and up my alley (CPG Strategy) but this bowls obsession w/ tech makes me think I should be focusing my attentions on FAANG

What’s the career track in PE like? I assume not everyone makes partner (just like consulting and IBD)

Hello, I have 4 years of experience between Financial decision support and pricing. However, I feel like my experience is too narrowed to how my current company operates. I am looking to pivot into consulting at one of the big4 ( for ~2-3 years)or any other consulting firm to have a well rounded experience that could be applicable to any industry. Any advices ?or thoughts ?

I received a technical test for an AI consultant role. I have no idea what the content or how I should prep. is it appropriate to go back to the company recruiter and ask to provide more info?

In a Big4 deal Analytics group that’s not premier with no path to partner... should I try to move to MBB/T2 to gain traditional consulting experience or try for tech/FAANG... I just wanna make money

I wanted to reschedule my hiring manager screen this week because I tested positive for covid and feeling sick with symptoms. Recruiter seemed annoyed and said hiring manager is busy for the rest of the week so I kept the original time slot. Interview is in 2 hrs and I just don’t feel like doing it esp thinking if this is the work culture

Which of these roles best prepares one to run an e-commerce brand? Product manager, brand manager, product marketing manager, growth marketing

I’ve been trying to exit consulting for almost a year now. I’ve gotten a couple of interviews but no offers. I’m hopeless at this point 😔

Alvarez & Marsal modeling test coming up. Has anyone done it or could give me some tips?

Have a onsite with the Google Finance Ops team in a couple of weeks. It looks likely they have been on a hiring spree for process and program manager roles. My background is in supply chain contd...

JP Morgan operations/project management associate salary in London ?

Sitting on two AWS vs McKinsey offers. Which would you take?

Anyone have any insights into the case study for strategy roles at Intuit?

If I passed my CISA exam but haven’t met the years experience part yet to receive the certification should I still put CISA on my resume? If so, any tips on how?

Any Hybris/SAP Commerce Cloud architects looking for a new opp? I’m hiring. No visa sponsorship unfortunately.

MBB AP about to exit to non-FAANG tech. Would you expect a signing bonus and/or pre-determined severance pay if things don't work out with the new company? Anything else that people have negotiated during their exit? I'd be leaving a large amount of bonus on the table to leave before the end of the year.

Fishes, would you be willing to move to a new company for $20K increase in your base pay? No sign-on bonus and not a target company.

I'm in salary negotiations for a great role, but there's a small gap (~$10k) to even match my old salary. They have most of the obvious benefits like unlim. vacation, low healthcare premiums, 401k matching, permanent WFH, etc.

Right now, severance pkg. and a more senior title are most important. Has anyone negotiated a title bump? Outcome?

Are there additional benefits I should also consider?