Is it possible to speak to a recruiter before applying to a role? I would really like to speak to a recruiter from both pwc and Deloitte but I’m not sure how to get in contact with one or if it’s even possible. I’m thinking of making the jump from a product company to big 4 and had some questions

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?

Hi fishes ,

I have total 6 yoe in which 5 years in is non IT roles like technical support engineer .current company I m working with I have 3 months of project experience in Outsystems and recently cleared 3 interviews. How much ctc I expect for my experience and as i have limited experience will it be problem for work life balance in future ?

I got an offer for an L5 role at Amazon Web Services and for a senior role from a non-FAANG company. I'm excited to get into management at AWS but have heard a lot of negative things. Not sure what's the best choice.

Who are the main headhunters for PE ops and how many YOE do they generally look for?

Looking for referral for wife who was working as a director at a PR agency. Not really sure where to look in IFS for comms/PR/marketing. Anyone looking for help? Manager+. Thanks!

Currently going through the hiring process for a role in San Francisco. They told me the starting base was $110K, but this sounds like pennies in a city like San Francisco! I am concerned that if I make it through I’ll basically be poor in such an expensive city, not to mention the taxes. I also have a baby so child care I am sure is expensive. Not sure if it would make sense. Advice?

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.

Hi, I was on a production support project in Tech Mahindra and I switched to PySpark developer role in CTS. My CTC updated from 4 LPA to 12 LPA. I have 3.5 YOE. Can you please share your thoughts about this switch in terms of profile change and the CTC? Is PySpark developer same as a data engineer role? Thank you.

In general, how much modelling experience is needed for a S&O associate role? Or is it highly dependent on the team?

How is the US Tax Consultant role at PwC different from Biglaw tax work?

Is there any interview after probation period?

Anyone currently enrolled or will be enrolled in the online masters cyber degree at Georgia Tech?

Recently obtained my aPHR and I’m considering next steps in advancing my career. I am eligible to sit for the SHRM-CP presently and will not be able to sit for a PHR until 09/2023. Any pros/cons with either certification? Should I wait to sit for PHR or go for SHRM-CP now?

Thoughts on Crowdfunding real estate investment? Is it a good option?

Hello fishes, to join in wipro passport is mandatory like they mentioned in onboarding as my previous organisation(payroll company). it is not mandatory so i dont have a passport and my joining date is april 28th

any suggestions what to do?

What are the criteria for LTI Grant to individuals and what are the amounts for Level 8,7 and 6 if it gets offered in India ? TIA

I am an email marketing specialist. I am approaching my one year at my new job. I have been going above & beyond. I have been recognized by my boss that I have been doing great as well. I have been implementing new strategies, completing all assignments on time, and I do the most in all of our meetings, interviews and business events. How much can I ask for a raise?

How is partnership pay determined across service lines? Do partners in consulting get more units than let’s say audit ?

Accenture or Deloitte for cyber security strategy? Who’s on top?

Hi, what is an entry level salary, or what would be a fair pay for someone starting in a Cyber security consultant role, without any experience in the field, with a Comptia A+ certificate and getting training on the new job? Thank you

Other than the standard big “fish”, what are some gov contracting firms that offer deployment opportunities for intel positions without military background?

Anyone in transaction advisory? Looking to talk

Oil price falls below zero (for like a second), some mouthbreather on Twitter: “does this mean we get paid to fill up at the gas station?” 🤦‍♀️

Curious to know what would be the base salary range for Project Managers in IT implementations in the Houston, TX area. 14 yrs total IT experience and 5 yrs as a PM.

Why do women want such expensive engagement rings? Was talking to a few girls I know and they said they expect them to be in the $10k -$15k range. Seems a bit outrageous to me honestly - don’t get it.

Does anyone deal with (suspected or diagnosed) comorbid anxiety and/or depression? How did you broach the conversation with your psych?

Counter offer 101: offer received. Want more money. Well respected at current agency. Indispensable on two marquee accounts. New job is at better agency, but current is great too. What to do and how?

Thinking about sending my resume in comic sans. Cause most of these clown recruiters literally disregard my salary requirements and try to low ball me....

Has anyone successfully gotten their friend hired to their team? Has working with your friend been good, bad or the same for your friendship?

Does anyone have any book recommendations that have helped them become a better consultant ?

I find myself struggling the explain things with the same eloquence as my colleagues. How can I improve my consulting speak? Any recommended books?

Possible for Program Managers to make 300k+? Which companies usually pay the highest for such roles? Your thoughts are appreciated.

I finished an interview at an industry company and felt guilty for wanting to leave B4 lmao idk why

What are the best PPT productivity or other efficiency tools? I joined a F500 strategy team and we’re looking to procure some. I’m familiar with Efficient Elements which was fine, any other favorites or ideas? Anything with stock PPT layouts? Thanks!

Atlanta 🐠, looking to visit it in the next 2-3 (for couple days) weeks and got two kids 2-8 yo. What things for kids we can do there or you’d recommend? Is there a waterbody (lake) we can spend sometime around? TIA

EY fish - when you are laid off, is it immediate the day you're told or do you get a little warning?

At what point do you draw the line on WLB? Working insane hours on a long/term project with what feels like no end in sight. It’s not sustainable but clearly expected. Could you get fired for drawing lines in the sand and saying (example) “come 8:30 every night I’m logging off”. That’s a 65 hour work week as-is but I currently am up until midnight working consistently. For context I’ve been rated as a strong performer consistently and am not new to the job so it’s not a lack of understanding.

Does B4 let people go the same day as their resignation only if they’re going to a direct competitor? How about MBB or a tier 2 consulting firm?

Have people been let go immediately in case they go to FAANG or other industry firms?

Dolly Parton’s Super Bowl ad for Squarespace, singing about working 5 to 9....Welcome to my quarantined life in California with clients in the Eastern and Pacific time zones.

Anyone that has taken the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification recently, can u talk about the study materials that was most helpful and provide some tips on the test?

I am starting a new role with a new company and will have 6 direct reports. Although I have managed teams before in a consulting project setting, this will be the first time in industry. Any recommendations on how to sharpen my management skills (books, blogs, etc). Particularly looking at how to delegate effectively and practical examples on how to run day to day.

Interesting statistic


Female Human Resource Managers are the shocking 77.9% of all in the same position.

An industry that’s popularly ruled by females is Human Resources. By the beginning of 2019, 77.9% of women were managers in Human Resources. In Medical and Health Services a staggering 72% of women were in leadership positions.

Optimism is a conscious decision. Pessimism is a conscious decision.

At PwC(S&) are evaluations (career roundtables) driven primarily by utilization? How much do reinvest and snapshots play?