Is it worth taking an interview with a firm you’re not sure you’ll want to work for just to get an idea of the people/culture?

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Definitely. You might end up really liking the people.

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Seconding AA1. Also, it’s amazing how much better you get at interviewing just by going through the process and reflecting. Take this one for practice if nothing else.

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100% agree with the colleagues. Practice interviewing and simply seeing who you could potentially work with is worth so much. Also worth noting, maybe you’re not truly interested in the offer at the moment (e.g. due to salary concerns) but you’d be surprised how flexible companies are, when they really want you and the people you’ve met are making a push on your behalf. So go for it!

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Thanks good point!

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Hello Tigers

I have an ongoing discussion with
Tiger Analytics, have cleared R1 and have been told that there will be next round. Can you pls let me know abt R2 ? If it's more of Technical or Techno Managerial..?
What are the stages involved.

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Exp: 12 yrs

#thanks
Tiger Analytics

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Hi All,
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what is the band importance here and how are the Projects in SAP Analytics space.
Thanks in advance.

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Does LTI accepts 3 month NP?.

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Currently having 12.36lacs CTC, YOE 8, Business analyst skill, other skills power Bi, SQl, SAP Hana, before 1st round informed recruiter expected CTC as 20lacs not aware BOnus included in IQVIA.

Now that i have submitted all the docs, waiting for HR discussion. My expectation is now 25lacs fixed. Can i say this now to HR when they call?

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Hi Fishes,
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PS: Salary not deciding factor!!

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Hi fishes,
How many days Accenture takes to declare results after technical round.
Will they inform even if we are not selected?
Thanks

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Hello Fishes,

I have received an offer as Associate Data Engineer L2 at Publicis Sapient Gurgaon. I have 1 yr and 8 months of experience. The CTC provided is 16. On other Hand got the same CTC from Neudesic an IBM Company and its WFH ( Remote Completely ). The Third Offer is from PubMatic where CTC is 22.70 ( Including stocks, and variables ) for the Gurgaon location. Please help me out with what basis I should choose among these. If anyone is aware of Pubmatic, is it good to join it.? Thanks

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Hi fishes,
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I’m interviewing for a marketing manager role at a company based in SF. I’m genuinely excited about the role and the company but we’ve yet to discuss salary. I expect to be asked at some point, but my research has given me a VERY broad range. So I’m here to do a bit more research. I’ve got 5 very relevant years of experience and will have an associate manager directly reporting to me. Are there any marketers out there who can share their salaries in similar regions and experience levels?

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Fishes,

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