Is most corporate training a waste of money?

Honest question for the bowl. We spend so much on L&D, but the "forgetting curve" is brutal. A week after a course, how much do people actually retain and apply?

I've been going deep on the research behind "Assessment-Led Learning"—the idea that testing is the training, not something you do at the end. It's all about active recall to build real, lasting skills.

Details:

www.seosiri.com/2025/10/assessment-led-learning-research.html

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I’m about to make biryani and i wanted to ask you guys, how long do you keep it on dum?

So let’s say if someone’s father / very close relative was very high up in the government of India in Delhi. How does that person go about leveraging his / her relationships, legally, to do something in India? Would you rather do that or stay in the US in consulting?

What is the difference in terms of seniority between specialist and analyst in salesforce? From my knowledge, specialist is usually more junior than analyst but the posting for the specialist role requires 3 YOE

Anyone know what the interview process for the Strategy & Innovations analyst at CVS Health is like? Anything specific I should prepare for?

Folks I want to pick your catholic mind on the American election. I’ve seen Pro life and Pro choice being a major topic all these times and now the Supreme Court being dragged into it.Do you think the politicians are really protecting life or is it just to lure the conservative or right wingers 🧐🧐🧐

Graduating with my finance degree in about a year. I took a part-time healthcare position fill my employment gap but most of my previous experience is in manufacturing logistics and customer service. With my background, how do I break into a finance or accounting role? What positions do I apply for? I would like to make at least 45-50k a year min starting if possible.

Hi! This is post is for a friend who was recently laid off due to budget constraints at their company. They’re actively looking for new roles in Business Analytics, Finance or a combination of both. Any referral would be extremely appreciated.

Hi everyone. Does anyone have salary info for senior associate hires at LSEG UK? Thanks

Anyone recently joined Optum in India? Did you receive welcome gift?

Hello, Please refer me for any open positions for a tableau developer role. Having overall and relevant experience of 7 years 3 months

What is CBO TTH drive recruitment in TCS?

Where are you from?

Any non-cishet male folks want to chat? Missing community right now!

I have a senior business process manager interview next week, any tips? It requires 4 hour long interviews in which one is a business case study. What would you recommend while I am prepping?

What’s the culture like at FTI Consulting?

Anyone here has taken the PMP certification ? Is it worth it over MBA and if you're managing projects in Advisory?

Hello Guys

I want your suggestion on what to choose between M.sc IT or M.sc Computer science. Which one is better for career point of view in IT . I mean i just want your views which degree i pursue as i only have these two options.
P.S- i have done BCA earlier.

Please guys suggest.

Hi... I am T2 consulting manager based in London. Urgently need of a paid work. Can someone connect me to some recruiter/agencies for freelancing etc ?

Has anyone broken a lease early with Bozzuto before? About to sign a lease but a new job may require me to move once quarantine is over, so I would probably have to break it a bit early.

What’s happening with the Chinese stocks? Do you think it’ll continue going down or will it go back up?

Hi community! I finally managed to connect with Google Sourcer on LinkedIn who’s willing to spend time tmw and speak about open roles. I have 8 years of consumer sales exp + recent 2.5 years of Digital Pharma Marketing exp (agency) + MBA I just earned.
My Q: is it realistic for me to transition my career to in an Acct Manager or MM role with Google? I’d like to further grow my Marketing experience but not sure if my YOE is too low for their threshold (if any!) Lastly, any tips for the call tmw?

Anyone see a big discrepancy between GTMetrix and Page Speed Insights when testing the same site? Annoying to say the least.

I love when people use a QR code. When already in a digital channel like social. Where I’m on my phone.

So, recently got put on a PIP after six months at my new job., two days after I told my boss and HR I recently learned I have a cognitive disability caused by an illness. The PIP was mostly because I forgot some deadlines, but also they said I need to be more professional in emails (even though others use zero punctuation and a lot of emojis. To clients.) and simultaneously ask more questions and ask fewer questions. Should I just assume this is unattainable and look for a new job again?

I’m still in the entry levels of digital marketing and I’m looking to expand my skills. What would you suggest to get certified in or skills / programs to learn.

Do you stay in a peoject you think you'll learn despite the demand of the job and abundance of your other current projects?

FYI have a current health issue that limits my working hours so am not sure how this'll work but I was thinking of learning from this experience.

Currently I’m working as a junior front-end developer building and designing emails/ landing pages. I like what i do right now tho, i feel more passionate about analyzing things, coming up with new ideas/ strategies. So i’m thinking to develop my career as a Digital marketer who can design/ code in 5 years. Digital marketing is so broad, dont know where to start. I have a little experience in Google analytics & Marketo. Any recommendations or advice ? Thank you!

I recently got a job offer through a company that offered me the high end of what I was asking (75k) but since it is the high end of what I asked for, do I have room to negotiate? Do I have a leg to stand on if I even try negotiating at the point? I have til Friday to fully accept. I’ve never negotiated my salary but want to be sure I’m being paid fairly for this site merchandiser role! TIA

Has anyone transitioned from traditional to a digital role? How did you go about adjusting? I'm in print looking for a new opportunity to expand to digital. I'm not sure where to start.

Hi, I’m looking to switch into marketing (entry level), as consulting is not aligned with my skill set/passions. Does anyone know of any ad agencies in LA that have good work-life balance, good pay, PTO, great culture, promotions, training? Your help means more than you know!!! Looking to do informational interviews and try to network my way in, as I feel the barrier to entry was much harder than anticipated. Anything helps, thank you so much!

Hello! How can I break into the creative branding industry with 3 years of basic marketing knowledge, a self made website, and an extensive sales background in the CPG industry

Switching career fields - Any advice on virtual ‘Brand Strategy’ courses/certificates/tools/websites etc?

I’ve heard of classes by Mark Pollard & Julian Cole or courses via Udemy, Hubspot, Credly - would love to add a noteworthy certificate to my LinkedIn but not 100% necessary. Mostly looking to increase my knowledge in a career field I know nothing about.

Do you agree or disagree that email marketing is still king?

I work as a marketing consultant and I love my job. It’s the career for me and I want to advance my career and climb the ladder. What are some of the typical positions that are pursued after a marketing consultant role? What are some pointers that you can give to someone who wants to advance their career? What are some things that I can do now to prepare me for that next role?

Hi all, looking for a referral for product marketing or social media at Microsoft, can anyone help me out?

Is automated bidding the only way to go about? I know manual bidding may not be efficient but is there a middle path where you can get good efficiencies but also have control over your bidding?

I've applied to work at Facebook three times but I can't make it past the initial interview with HR each time. What am I doing wrong?

I have worked in marketing for about 6-7 years. First few years were in social media management. My goal is to work at a big tech company.

I’ve heard mixed results about the ROI of earning an MBA. My near future goal is to move into a Marketing Director (or senior manager) role.

1) How much does Google, Amazon, Microsoft, etc. value MBAs in the hiring process?

2) Anyone currently working at the companies above with only a BBA?

Current situation: Marketing Manager, 90k, NYC.

Hey everyone,
I’m currently a Market Analyst for a small consulting firm. I’m looking for a new role with room for growth. I bring enthusiasm and experience in modeling, forecasting, and research. I would be grateful to be connected or referred for any open roles you might know of. Thank you!