Is it easy or at least possible to move from federal consulting to commercial?

What is the difference between a Software Engineer I and II? When do you know you're ready to leave your first great SE job? Is there a way to get more money without leaving? I've been at my current company for maybe and year and a half but I'm not sure if I'm good enough to leave yet. My manager always says I'm doing well and I got promoted from SE I to SE II a few months back. I'm not sure if it's imposter syndrome or not but I just don't feel confident about interviewing at other places

What was your career path to becoming a director?

ACCA and CPA qualifications. How useful are they in the line of consulting. I work in the M&A space focusing on FDD. Happy to have a chat to see what qualifications if any are actually useful in our line of work.

As a first time PM at a company with no PM structure, I’m finding it difficult to learn good practices and bring myself to “the next level”. Has anyone here had a similar self taught start that made the break through to become a solid senior PM? Anything will help, books, etc.

Any suggestions for leaving a financial advisor/planner role? Finance has me drained and I don't want to be client-facing anymore.

Hello. I have 12 years of copywriting exp & 5 years of content and brand strategy. Unsure where this path is taking me but it seems I’ve hit a salary ceiling. Anyone have advice or similar experience?

Hi all, interested in IBM and read there is an official bowl. Any chance I could get an invite to check it out? Interested in ES/iX roles but wanted to explore IBM overall too. Thank you!

Just got a rousing pep talk from my partner about how being a partner in public accounting is the “greatest career anyone could ever dream of”. Feel like he’s still trying to talk himself into it, too.

What certifications are good for technical project manager? I was thinking to start with PSM and PSPO and then move to ITIL, ITSM. Not sure about this though. Not planning to do PMP as I think it’s more waterfall focused. Was also thinking about AWS. Any other certifications recommended?

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Can anyone help me as to how can I start having experience in SAP. All my professional years I haven't got a chance to have a hands on experience but want to get an understanding of SAP.
Can anyone please help me with the same ?

At what point in your career would you consider moving from consulting to industry? Looking at the sustainability strategy side of things

What’s the most efficient way to get a functional associate cert for SuccessFactors Employee Central? Is their course the best way to learn it?

Has anyone successfully made the career move from an HR specialization to an HRBP role? If so, how? I have been working for 7 years in a very niche HR specialization and while I wear many hats on the HR team, I feel like this is hard to express to recruiters or even get an interview for an HRBP role. My niche area has really burnt me out, as it’s very political and I want to expand my horizons. I am already working on completing my GPHR certification. Any other tips?

For those who completed their SHRM certification this year (CP or SCP) and opted for self study, what study materials did you use to prepare?

Has anyone here transitioned into product marketing from a PR role or some similar area like content marketing, brand, or creative? How did you make it happen?

Hiya! I was wondering if anyone here has any good recommendations in terms of books or learning material that I can pick up to learn about sales and marketing relevant to the consulting industry?

I’ve been in a grad job for 1.5 years. Looking to get into MBB at the 2 year mark. What level roles should I be applying for? Also, does anyone have any tips?

Just FYI, if you ever miss an issue in an agreement that you don’t catch until late in the deal process, don’t try to blame it on the other side to your client. You’ll get caught.

This bowl has been quiet and I see partners commenting on odd posts around fishbowl so I figure you need more fodder: partners, did any of you have parents that travelled as much as you do?

Pitch videos. It has now become standard to be handed a vo script with no thought as to what’s on screen. When did the editor's job become thinking up the images as well?

Anybody had a good experience working as an editor repped by a commercial editorial/post shop?

What’s the salary for experienced analyst in the Deloitte digital group in Chicago?

New to this bowl!! The bowl doesn't look super active tho😔 is there any place in the downtown area where I can get tennis lessons? Never played it before

Got a verbal offer from a big 4 a month ago, discussed salary expectations 3 weeks ago, still no offer letter. Firm has to let me know it should be coming soon. Are these normal timelines?

Can anyone speak to how the hours/WLB (or lack thereof) compare between B4 and Big Law?

How far in advance of when you want to leave should you start talking to recruiters?

Pwc cmaas S1 salary for MCOL?

Accenture with 21.5 lpa fixed (ctc 26.76 lpa) or PWC with 20.5 lpa fixed.

Thinking ahead for next year
With the Pathway to Parenthood program which insurance provider have you used (Anthem BCBS or UHC) ?

What is ideal ctc for 8.5 yoe Dotnet lead developer? I have worked in cognizant and EY. Now looking for change.

I got a offer from Shell Bengaluru, And they mentioned it's Hybrid and depends on Team, so approx will it be mandatory 3 days work from office?

Anybody working in Shell can help me understand please.

How do you respond to LinkedIn requests to people you don't know that have a generic "add me" message, but you think could be worthwhile connections?

After a long day of modeling even my dreams are MECE.

Has anyone received an offer letter but no start date? I’m trying to plan accordingly with my current job to resign.

We had a team dinner planned to Brazilian Steakhouse. P/D cheaped out and changed it to Thai 🙄

Have an interview with Bridgewater coming up. Applying for both research and client service positions. Anyone have experience with the firm and can recommend which area to go to?

Feeling lost in my career (10 yoe, 9 in consulting). Anyone feel this before and how did you get through it (career coach, books, etc)?

Honest question here-hw do I work better with Indians who come over frm India(on-site) to client?My patience with them is at an all time low since they jst dnt gt the methodology & hate owning anythng

Does it help or hurt to tell a recruiter that you have multiple offers? Assume a case where you are asked

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

My hotel wouldn’t give me a plate to heat up my dinner, so I am sitting on my bed eating microwaved chicken out of a paper coffee cup with my bare hands... we lead sad lives.

I have a consulting/PE interview on Friday, please recommend consulting books or sites to read. Need to speak consulting language

Attending a full day meeting remotely from the other side of the world.. any tips to stay awake and engaged in a meeting in the middle of the night?? Especially for someone that goes to bed early

2nd flight in 30 days that’s been delayed over 1.5 hours because the de-icing teams can’t de-ice the planes on time at Logan (Boston) airport. Same issue multiple airlines. What’s the cause?

Any good book recommendations for new Managers in consulting ?

Best consulting firms to work for that will allow 100% remote work indefinitely regardless of what clients do?

I had a dream last night that PwC started offering money towards childcare. I hope this was a psychic dream.

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

Marooned at client site - entire team has left, 9am meeting tomorrow face to face mandatory.... sigh.... cinema solo it is!

Is there really a big difference between quitting at 1 year vs 2?

Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?

Are there any consulting firms that do projects with loyalty programs? Like designing amex MR rewards structure or determine award chart structuring for airlines?