Is an MBA really worth it in terms of earning potential? It's always presented as a key to success in Finance careers, but I see so many people just absolutely disappointed by the offers they get after graduating.

Many in my MBA program are hyper grade focused. Do grades matter that much post MBA for future job opps at all? My approach has been to balance academics with relationship building and practicing exec presence and for me, pivoting to a new industry

Hi folks. I'm a fresher and Currently as an F&P Analyst in Deloitte. Just wondering if MAANG companies offer such positions as well. If so, is an MBA or any specific qualifications required to actually get selected for those positions ? Thanks in advance.

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I am currently working asa product support associate(4yrs exp) and have recently completed 1-year executive MBA. I am looking for career transition to Product Manager/owner roles, can anyone please guide me how to prepare for the interviews, shall I go for scrum master certification etc? Thanks

I have completed my MBA in a marketing, now working as a Medical representative in Wockhardt Ltd, as I join TCS in Marketing Or in sales. Please suggest me.

Any advice (besides good GMAT) on how to get into a top MBA post consulting? Im a public sector consultant.

MBA background check: do they do detailed reviews of your essays? Like check anecdotes? Some of my verb choices likely give myself a bit more strict than I deserve. Do they call other managers?

Risk fishes I’ve got an question. Would it be really beneficial to do MBA as a Risk consultant and would it be an enabler for me to step up towards being a partner in the big4?

Unique MBA exit opps you’ve seen lately?

Who has a LLM from USYD? Would like to know your experience. I am starting first semester 2023 as a full time student and working. I have heard from friends doing a LLM full time whilst working (not at USYD though) that it is achievable but very time consuming.

What are some good jobs for entry level in Charlotte that pay well for business marketing majors who are finishing up their MBA. The MBA is in business analytics and financial management.

I would appreciate your perspective.
I am currently working on my MBA in a professional evening and weekend program at a highly accredited university. I am thinking about transferring to a much smaller private online program, specifically because they offer a concentration in organizational health, which directly builds on my doctoral research. Does great depth and specialization outweigh the value of a highly respected generalist degree?

Hello Fish Friends! Does a PhD count as project management experience?

C3 already. Crazy/too late to consider going back to school and becoming a psychologist ? I would have to take a bunch of prerequisite courses, apply to a Masters in psych, and do clinical hours.

Which top consulting firms, if any, will pay for your MBA?

I just graduated from a nontarget in Dec 2020 & am currently interning at PwC before I go back to do my Masters. My initial plan was to accept my full time offer and slowly work my way into IB.

I see postings right now for FT IB analyst programs. Should I even try applying online?

Ik recruiters don’t really read cover letters, but I learned about banking rlly late into college. i’m the daughter of blue collar workers who don’t speak English so I never really knew what jobs were “prestigious”

If hypothetically I turn down a school because of denied company sponsorship, does that kill my chances of being admitted if I apply again in the future?

Hello,

If IBM GBS offers executive MBA programme to the employees or that's not possible while working in IBM GBS?

So the public unions have tried to divert funds for new students, wishing to attend private schools in Calif... any other states preventing school choice?

Hello please can I find Victoria’s boot camp I keep hearing about this being great to study for shrm exam but I can’t find it anywhere thank you

What’s the average age for making partner at the top consulting firms?

FREE webinar coming soon!! All about staying positive and the importance of mental during this time. Interested? Let me know and I’ll post the link!

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.”

Wine friends help! I need an amazing California Pinot Noir for $150-200. Got any suggestions?

Before taking resignation they were saying will get letter in 2 days max, now Delay in offer letter even after more than month from the day I took my resignation back.

Any suggestions will be much appreciated.

How do we get them to shorten the consumer ISI? It serves no ethical purpose and physicians hate it. Here’s my version:

Hi Fishes... I received offer letter from Wipro after a long wait but the joining date is mentioned earlier to my LWD, my LWD is 20th May but the joining date came for 17th May... Whome should I ask to change it...L

Hey so like - newfound reason for my procrastination since I got on Ritalin - a tendency towards "putting things off so I can enjoy the hyperfocus later". When I just started taking the meds I was super effective for a few weeks but now my brain seems to be figuring out ways around the drugs 🤦🏻‍♀️ any ideas on how to not fall back into procrastination behaviours?

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Do anyone here works for Clifford Chance and if they can provide a little background of work culture and all will be very helpful

Thanks much!!

Anyone from EYP, have a round with them, says 2 X 2 case studies (i.e total of 4 case studies over 2 days), can someone provide some insights on it??

What's the average salary for clinical trial manager and clinical research associate in Eastern Canada, esp. in Ontario and Quebec provinces?
And kindly let me know the hierarchy in clinical operations. Is it CRAssct < CTMang.< CPrjM < CPrgM ??

Anybody who joined in @CGI in june got hike?

Hi fishes,

I newly joined this app, please like me to enable DM. Thanks in advance!

I’m on an estrogen patch and I feel like it’s making me really sad. Has this happened to anyone else?

If your base salary is materially under vs. market due to firm salary freeze despite fighting for it &directors pushing for it. Yet you have strong support to progress internally. Would you leave?

Currently a MS finance student. Recently secured a year long internship with the Federal Reserve researching commercial banking conditions. The role is tech heavy (python, R, Sql etc ) What kind of roles can I look into in the event there’s isn’t a return offer? Thanks

Just received an offer from citi for a credit risk associate role. There’s no mention of a set bonus range but a mention of “discretionary incentive and retention award”. Is it something standard? Never worked at a BB so don’t know the norm. Thoughts/guidance? Thanks in advance

Has anyone ever left finance (or know someone that has) to do something completely different? My experience is split between FP&A and accounting and while I have progressed, I am becoming depressed b/c I feel like I’m in the wrong field. I am generally a motivated, high performing person, but I al starting to slip up and care less, b/c my work is not satisfying to me. I know I just sound like a complainer, but does anyone have any advice?

What do you guys think about a career in investor relations / capital formation for a decent size PE. I think principals get carry.

How long should I wait to hear interview result? I have had over five rounds at a firm including rounds with senior management. The interviews went well. After following with hr, they say they are waiting for feedback on other candidates. Fair enough, but it has been almost a month and hr is not giving me final word on whether they want to hire or not. Any advice on what's happening here?

What are the best and highest paying exit opportunities for someone who worked in deals advisory at PwC for 3 years and is also a chartered accountant (this is the person’s first job, so no prior experience before this)

Edward Jones advisor with 30 million AUM and roughly 250k gross production. Been there for almost 4 years. Got an offer at Merrill Lynch to take over a 100 million dollar retirement transition plan in 5 years, or to join a 5 person Merrill Lynch team that manages a lot.

Pros to EJ: Have my own office, a year or two away from partnership, great office setting and client satisfaction.

Pros to Merrill: Bump in compensation, additional tools and services w banking, ability to take over assets.

When you’re looking to make an internal transfer, what forms of of networking work best?

Coming out of UG, I accepted my first job b/c I thought I had to based on status of other interviews. I ended up quitting after 8 weeks in favor of an opportunity I perceived to be better, but took longer to get. 7 months into the new gig, I am NOT happy. Considering this is technically my second job out of school, how long should I stick around before trying to leave without looking like a total scumbag opportunist?

Anyone here know/work at Facebook? Recently applied to a program there and would love to connect and chat further

I’m asking to get my notice period waived. I have a 30 day notice period per the employment agreement I signed, but it says they can waive it at any time after I gave notice. Im not going to a competitor or even the same industry. How likely is for my current firm to allow this?

I came from a consulting background in tax credits and incentives. I went into finance to pass the time on my non compete clause from my previous firm, but now I have an interview at EY and I’m not sure if I want to give up the work life balance. Any advice?

I am a financial analyst and been in finance 6 years. I want a change in career to move to SAP analyst roles, potentially doing SAP certifications as I like problem solving, solutions etc. I am not sure where to start and how to make the change. Any suggestions welcome.

Any particular segment of sales good for ex-finance? Currently 3 years in at fortune 100 bank on business development side (on commercial loan originations team but no commission/targets at the associate level, basically do credit analysis and build pitch books for the producers) This role has been great as I have gotten both analytical experience and tasted sales experience (I say taste bc I’m not the producer) but would potentially like to transition to a sales role that is less analytical

Anyone in a Florida PE shop want me to take them to lunch and the strip club and maybe play some Xbox afterwards? It’s kind of a date but not really. plz hire me

I’ve had radio silence from a small investment bank for about a week now. I’ve completed several rounds of interviews, but last Thursday the firm reposted the job I’ve been interviewing for. On Friday the headhunter said that they’re not sourcing new candidates and it’s probably just LinkedIn automatically refreshing the listing. She said they had a busy week last week but will make a final decision this week - is the delay and radio silence a bad sign or is this typical for experienced hiring?

Considering going into Finance Technology roles within big4. I have have >3 years background from deloitte doing Tax Technology. Can anyone speak to these finance technology role &/or give referral?
PS left deloitte about a year ago and have done finance related work for <1 year

What would be considered great operating exit ops at startups coming from VC?