Is a PMP or lean six sigma certification worth getting?

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?

Constantly thinking why I chose US to study and have worked here for several years. Visa is such an issue for long term career move. Might have choose Canada or Australia...

Any media peeps working brand side? If so, what kind of role do you have and what is different/same/surprising from your previous agency-side life? Especially interested if you pivoted in your career.

I have an interview with McKinsey - Senior Associate, the role pays 50k more than my current role. (3YOE)
I have no consulting experience nor do I have an MBA. Somehow I’ve passed the first 3 stages and I am now onto the case study interviews.
Has anyone went from product management into consulting, is it worth it, Am I making a mistake? (London, UK)

Has anyone taken the CDFA exam? Is it difficult? How much time did you devote to studying in order to pass?

Boomerangs, did you guys come back to a different firm and/or group after your industry detour? How hard was it?

How did you ramp up into doing actual data science work at your clients?

I am early in my career (3 YOE), but I have a masters degree, cloud data science certs, and strong Tableau/Alteryx experience. However, it seems like a lack of experience doing actual data science client work is what keeps blocking me from landing on data science projects. Any tips?

First year (ug level hire) and got email from apple recruiter. Would love to exit to FAANG but not sure I'm ready to leave BCG in my first year but maybe after 2-4. What is best practice?

Hi! I got an offer with Standard Chartered India. What does Grade 7 Band 7 mean? and I got a role as Specialist, Product engineer. Is this equivalent to senior software engineer ? Or relevant to manager? What is senior engineer is know in SCB?

Thanks in advance!

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.

If you’re ever feeling like BigLaw is pigeonholing your career, just remember that Rep. Liz Cheney started her career as a project finance associate at White & Case from 1996-1999.

Those who have moved from development into SE, do you have a desire to move into full sales or are you happy with SE and the career path it provides?

Anyone from the IDAM domain here?
I was thinking of erolling to an external SailPoint self-paced training from "identityclasses.com", which costs around "Rs. 25000" for 1 year access.
Let me know if anyone is interested in sharing the cost for shared access.
Also let me know if any better course/training is available.

I got an offer from Natwest. My current company is accenture and they are offering me to promote as an assoc manager if i take my resignation back. Shall i consider it? What whould i prefer Nat west or promotion in Accenture. How much hike accenture gives while promoting? Any inputs?

Hi fishes,

I am a full stack developer having 8+ years of experience right now.
But I am thinking of switching my roles to any techno-functional roles like BA or any techno-functional consultant,as I dun want bear any stress in coding.. basically I have lost interest in it.
Can anyone let me know...which role I can switch if I have coding experience.
Is Consultant domain/job provides better future or salary....

Thanks

Any thoughts on the CISM certification?

I have a trinity offer for 25% more total comp than ZS. @trinity folks- how do you like the company? Should I make the switch?

I think I’m finally burnt out on agency life. What’s a logical next step? Freelance? In-house? A new career all together?

Hey Fishesh,

Looking for a referral, serving notice period and lwd is 19 oct

YOE: 11
Technology: Power Platform, SharePoint online and on premises, React, SPFx, Migration using Sharegate and Matalogix, Power-shell scripts.

Please DM me for any opportunities

I stopped contributing to my 401K for the last three months in order to pay off credit card debt. I am 28 and have about 68K in my 401K. Was this a smart decision? I want to get out of debt as quickly as possible and I have no student loans or car debt.

Im thinking of creating a Vegan/Plant Based Group. Is that something anyone here would be interested in?

Really weird question. I sometimes pull out my beard hair when it gets long. It’s always in one location. I just noticed today that my hair has NOT grown back in that area (on my chin) and it’s visibly obvious. Will it ever grow back…?

I am short 1140 PQP short to maintain my United status. I have a Turkish airline flight booked, would this be enough to gain the needed PQP? Not sure how to check / calculate. Thanks!

Hi All..Im SAP BASIS HANA consultant yoe 7.5.Holding offer from TCS 23LPA and I also had offer from NTT DATA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS for 28LPA. As per the interview it seemed to completely a HANA DBA role for Europe project.
Can someone please suggest how is WLB in NTT DATA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (earlier itelligence). thank you

Have been sober for many years but currently relapsed and am in a downward spiral. I’m close to losing my family but I can’t seem to get my head together. Feel like I need a few months out, maybe take some time off work… has anyone done similar and did it help?

Hello People,

I need some help. I have 3 YOE.
Package I told I am expecting is 8.5lpa
Recently I have been looking for a job switch. I have recieved an offer from a startup company whose client is hpe. HR round was taken by a HPE manager too. They told they have 25-30 employees in hpe. They have other clients like Deloitte, PWC .
He told after 6-8 months of performance I can be in direct payroll with HPE.
So is it a good idea to join ?
Or shall I look for other jobs ? Please help ..

looking for good PBL book recommendations (teacher book club options)

Forensic tech vs non tech..go!!

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If you win the lottery tonight, what’s the first thing you’d do and/or buy?

What’s the best way to handle situational questions in behavioral interviews (e.g., what would you do if you are faced with XYZ situation at work?). What are the expectations from the answer?

Is KPMG, EY and PWC considerate about one not wanting to travel and chosing local projects in the IT Assurance practice? Please share your experiences. Thanks!

I have been out of work for the past 6 months, and have flooded many email boxes - applied to more than 600 job posts, have been getting a call for an interview, but after my first call with the HR, recruiter or even hiring manager, I don't seem to get past that stage! Any advice on how to get past this?

Laid off after Thanksgiving. 54. Not done yet. Plenty to offer. In Detroit but ready and able to move anywhere. AD/CD. Hangin in there. How bout you?

Any book recommendations about human psychology / thought processes?

Am looking at exit opportunities and researching FAANG. Curious to understand why anyone would join Amazon which has the worst benefit of the FAANG? Can anyone share what’s better at Amazon that I am not aware of? Amazon and Facebook on sites lined up in January! So researching now!;)

Can you guys please share any verified articles that compare cannabis use to alcohol use? Also, how cannabis can be used for self reflection / with meditation

Poll: What dress code do you follow at your home office?

Recruiting call: "We've had a number of applicants turn down offers because they're afraid of flying." LOLOL. That's like applying for lifeguard and being surprised when there's a pool. 😂

Do you guys tell recruiters how much $$$ you’re wanting? Good or bad move?

Are loop feedbacks anonymous?

Good for Clemson, glad to see Bama fall. I still think they play in a poor conference.

What did everyone buy at the Nordstrom sale... I am on order number 3 🤦🏻‍♀️

Does anybody have good electric standing desk recommendations? Ideally in the $200-300 range.

Houston downtown JW vs Westin.. Thoughts?

Does anyone have a contact at Amazon Logistics?

How common is it for people to not pay off credit cards every month/actually pay the interest on them?

Are you terminated immediately if you are on the bench when you give your 2 weeks notice?

When your client manager talks to you about supply chain like its nobody’s business and you pretend to understand - #impostorsyndrome

If your client’s internal audit function reaches out to see what’s up, should you give push back since you’re a consultant? Yes right?

If you accept an offer but not take it, what are the consequences?