Is an MBA really the only way to get into investment banking and private equity? Or is nepotism really the driving force?

Does anyone have thoughts on being roommates with someone who is recruiting for the same post-MBA gig as you (IB/MBB)? Should you try to get someone going for the same thing/is it advantageous as you grind through recruiting together or does it not really matter?

Hello, I have been with the same company for 17 years. I am a supervisor for a laboratory in patient services. I worked my way up and currently have no degrees. Has anyone been able to work their way up in a company and then find a similar job with another company? I’m nervous that I’m stuck based on the fact that I don’t have a degree.

What's with the McKinsey certifications? E.g. "Business Strategy was issued by McKinsey" What does it entail? who pays for it? Information or skill based? Etc.

Do you guys ever feel the need to do something drastically different (career wise)
Ex from tech coding to becoming a pilot?

Hi Guys, is Senior Principal Consultant in oracle is equivalent to Associate director in Big4???

From associate to VP - what specially to learn

Has anyone here found success as a marketing consultant? I’m interested in one day becoming one and I’m curious what the timeline and type of experiences I should expect to go through before getting there.

Looking for advice. Based in the Bay Area and have 3.5 yr exp in IT Audit mostly SOX with a little SOC exp (ex big 4, couple of regionals) and have been applying to industry (mostly tech companies) since May. made it to final interviews only to find out hiring freezes were in effect or they went with a LCOL candidate.Would like to exit to a GRC role or a mixed role thats 50% sox, 50% varied projects, or a SOX role if the team culture is good. No luck getting in non sox work at current firm.

Hi I am working as Tax consultant in Big 4 since past 3 years and recently I have resigned and Iam planning to move out of tax is this good time to do that for better work life balance and if do so any suggestions how to proceed further

Hello I am looking to pivot careers. I’ve worked in warehousing, shipping and logistics my entire life. I don’t have much experience else where. How do I find the right move to make?

pros/cons of getting a top secret? currently have a secret and have the opportunity to get one but idk if I'll be pigeonholing myself as "the data science guy with a ts" if that makes sense

staff 2 for reference and I joined as GPS but not sure if I'd be interested in commercial in the future (and if having a ts would make them be like we already invested so much in you no stay in GPS)

Any MBAs here that competed in a case competition or an entrepreneurship case competition and willing to chat?

Question! I just moved(transferred) to another team of my company and received new title, graphic & creative services. I was a senior graphic designer at the previous team. What do you think about my new title? I know that title is not a big thing but why I feel like my title is downgraded here… Good thing is my jobs here at my current team are what I really wanted to do. This is amazing. I love my new team and people here! Super healthy working environment! But just curious about the title.

As a third year experienced associate, I am up for promotion this year. I know for a fact that all the managers and directors whom I have worked with are very supportive of my promotion. I had perfect snapshots with performance differentiators. But my utilization and over time has been lower than the required metric. It was around ~82% and only ~150 hrs of over time. Should I still be hoping for the promotion or should I start looking out for better opportunities?

Controversial question - what are some roles/functions to avoid at Google for ex-management consultants, in terms of potential under-utilization of skills and limited career progression? Common exit opps tend to be in StratOps, PMM, PgM/Solutions Consultant, roles in Sales; would anyone not recommend any of these roles?

Anyone go into product marketing or product management? Would love to hear your experience.

Watching sports shows talk about "assault" after helmet gate is torture. It makes me regret going to law school.

Does anyone have an idea on compensation for JPM Wealth Management Division?

Associate
V. President
E. Director
Mgng. Director

Going through the interview process with the Marwood Group. Does anyone have experience working with them or have any insight into the company? This is my first time looking at a boutique healthcare consultancy.

Any insight into Red Havas ? I’ve been interviewing with them and it seems too good to be true…

Really regret not selling United Wholesale Mortgages. Very confused on what to do with this one. Unless it gets PT it’s gonna be stuck around the 10 range. Think I may be eat the loss on first say a dividend is available

Any brokers/property managers that can help me find a no fee apartment??

I'm working at a mid tier company as an SE II based out of Toronto, my base is 120k, some stock options and RRSP matching. Is this a good compensation for someone with a masters in Computer science (Canada) and 4+ years of work ex?
What are people working in amazon and Microsoft earning here in Canada? I know the salaries in US are outrageous for these companies.

Happy Friday my people! 30/F here....anyone want to chat?

Hi. I had joined KGS in the month of April and till date haven't been assigned any work. When enquired I was told that they will give assignments as and when the need arises. Can anyone give advise as to what shall I do and whether this would affect me professionally ?

Apartment for rent - 1 bed, 1 bath; pet friendly; dedicated parking available for rent; in unit washer/dryer; >15 mins away from the Loop. DM me if you or someone you know may be interested!

Best place to score moving boxes?

What's it like making the transition from the agency side to consulting firms in Toronto? (Deloitte Digital, Accenture Interactive, etc.)

Production Companies in Mexico City

Anyone have any recommendations for production and/or post companies in Mexico City? Looking to shoot and edit there to try and make the budget work.

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Sheesh, this humidity is driving me crazy!

Fixed income vs Equity trading desk at BB? Why are trading desk at BB down year over year? Fixed income desks In particular! Future of trading leading to full automation?

From associate to VP - what specially to learn

Tip for anyone taking the CAIA exam, get UpperMark. Was using willey and was abt 1/2 complete and borrowed a friends test bank … night and day much harder and honestly was more like what I expected

GS 2023 New Analyst Program. Is this a good program to apply for someone looking to start as an analyst? How easy is to get into this program or even GS overall? I have 1-2 years of experience and some Finra licenses if that can help me somehow. Looking for some opinions about the program. Thanks

How do I keep my sanity? Weekly massages. Expensive? A little? Worth it? Absolutely.

When a senior banker(male) has asked you (female) to go to lunch multiple times with him. What to do? Is it unprofessional to keep saying no? It seems like more than just a friendly lunch.

Is your job congruent with who you are? In terms of your beliefs, life goals, etc.

Poor Pats 😥

Anyone else feel cautious about the JP wellness screening? Is this something they can use for drug testing? Even still it is weird giving my blood to my employer

What movie title would you use to describe your current job?

Khaleesi is coming to Westeros!!!

Simple life hacks that make a huge difference:

How long do Citi background checks take? Do they send you an application once you sign the offer?

Best place to live considering weather, cost of living, & job opportunities for a young family? International is fair game.

fellow monkeys - how do you stay up during shitty team meetings where all you can think about is GTFOing?

Cryptobros on suicide watch

Trading stocks. Anyone notice hedgefunds going HAM with energy stock purchases since November 2021? These bank jobs aren’t about doing pivot tables for some bozo. It’s about looking at the data and conveying a message. Financial Forecasting. Try it. The answers to retirement is out there.

What can I do during downtime throughout my day to prepare me for investment banking? I have a while until I am eligible to move internally but I want to be prepared when the time comes

Any CAIA holders out there? How have you generally been viewed?