Is PMP (PROJECT Management Professional) cert at all desirable for PRODUCT management roles? If not, are there any useful certs for PRODUCT management roles?

If you start as a Program Manager, how/when do you begin to advise people as a people lead? I’ve heard Program Managers are not people leads. I started lead a team of 3 about a month ago at my current job and don’t want to lose leadership experience but have been told my YOE would map to a Program Manager level at Google.

Hello All,

I need an quick suggestion from all experienced fishes 😀

YOE: 8.2
Tech: Full Stack Angular with .net
Current CTC : 15.4
Location : Pune

Am expecting an call for salary discussion anytime soon.


Interviewed for project which has below technology:

.Net Full Stack, Angular, Azure
Location : Pune

Could you all advise how much TCS could strech and how much I should ask them 💰..

PS: I don't have any offer in hand. This would be my first offer for this Season's Job Hunt 😺

Thanks

So tell me, how did you land your dream job?

I am currently working as a delivery manager for a data science project where I manage both ML and DE teams. I am not sure what career path should I follow.

Should I move into either a core technical data science/data engineering role or move into a techno-managerial role like a program or project manager? What role would be best in terms of money, growth, and job security?

Hi Fishes,

I am currently having an experience of 3 years. I want to get into Data Science field. Have been preparing with the concepts mostly through self study. Will I get a job without any experience in Data Science field

Should I refer my SO to Google?
(Does she have a real shot?)

She's a Project Manager at a global auto parts manufacturer.
Her role is 30% technical, 70% business (meaning she has good problem solving and stakeholder mgmt skills).
5 YOE+Degree at a top engineering school in Europe
My experience at Google made her interested in joining the company, but we never really acted on it.
Could she be a good fit?
If so which areas/orgs?

(Also, are there any rules against it?)

I'm a Tech Risk SC, but have an accounting/finance background. I'm doing the FRM now for broader cert experience, is it worth doing CA long term in my area?

Anyone have any friends who successfully pivoted out of advertising? I know a handful of people who are half-trying to, but I can’t think of anyone who has made a clean break, on their own terms, into something that appears to be making them feel more fulfilled than they were in the ad biz. So they continue freelancing in order to make a living, while not gaining much traction elsewhere.

How does health insurance at MBB & T2 strategy consulting firms compare to Tricare Reserve Select for a family? I’m 99% getting out of the Reserve within the next year and, assuming things go well with recruiting, would switch to the firm insurance as my primary once I start. Just want to confirm that there’s no reason for me to stay

Hello, I'm a recent graduate with a Bachelors in Healthcare administration/ Management with 3 years of experience. Any advice as to where to apply for healthcare admin jobs in the Bay Area or Central valley. Looking to go into healthcare consulting as well. If anybody has any advice it would be very much appreciated thank you.

I want to get into 1040s..currently at pwc and tried to get into PFS but HR basically discouraged me and said it was a decentralized group. What big 4 would be best to go to ?

Hi everyone, I've been working in Data Migration for the past 2 years and now I want to make a switch as a Java Developer. I am looking for a Mentor who could guide me to the right path so if anyone is interested in mentoring please let me know. Would appreciate some help and guidance. Thank you.

💡 Did you know: a pro se litigant has a fool for a client.

hey, I joined Deloitte in June 2020 as an GPS SA analyst, I just staffed on internal project only providing me adjusted utilization. Now my standard util is 40 and my adjusted is 105... and this project last in another month... by then my standard util might be 20.. will my promotion be affected by this? My target promotion year on TOD is 2022. My manager said we might sell to client and extend this project in September but nothing guaranteed.

I have two questions. I have 10 years of experience in multiple sectors and I have been trying to gain a leadership position. I am attempting my PHR this summer but what are some tips in order for me to obtain a leadership position? Also, how long does it take to obtain another position out of state? I am trying to move to Houston but I don’t want to move until I am confident I can obtain a position in the city before packing up and leaving.

What made you want to go on to become a nurse practitioner?

What makes you want to learn yet another programming framework / library / language besides the stack at work?

Hello all,

I have joined Capgemini on last week they took for development project and now they assigned to admin related projects.
I am not interested in admin related projects.
What can I do ?
And if I quit from cg need to serve notice period?

In TCS,After completing onboarding process and getting ur employee Id ,what's the process to get tagged into any project.Can you please share your experience?Can we reject any project if we don't find it not aligned to our expected work ?

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get into project work or contract work? I’m hoping to leave public by January and need a break from corporate America for awhile. I want to stay remote and not be committed to 40 hours a week.

I finally created and set up contributions to a 401k account 🙏 whew! Now just need to watch it rain

Any Hilton recs in Charleston?

Just on boarding, who will evaluate your performance and how do they know how you performed if you are not working directly with them？ I assume we will work on different clients throughout the year instead of a fixed team？

Hello,

What is the min and maximum annual appraisal % in Sunlife testing profile?

Debating between super high end luxury building in West End and decent managed building (no amenities) in Back Bay. 30 yr old M. Given change in social scene with COVID, where do you recommend?

What tech companies pay best for business strategy/ops people? Currently making $150K TC with 5YOE

Hi Fishes,

Pls provide me your referrals for operation - non technical - Team lead role. I have got 11 yrs of experience. Thanks for your support

Hi, would anyone mind sharing what a senior manager in the workday practice makes at Accenture in a 1st tier market?

Thanks!

What does salary comp for application security/product security look like at pwc? Close to 3 years exp, MS Cyber

How much does a typical 1st year SC make in Deloitte GPS HC? I’m making 89k base and feel like this is at the bottom of the pay band.

What salary should I expect for managing an implementation team at a bank focusing on treasury services?

Anyone brand side looking for an ACD writer? Please DM

Hello Fishes
What should be the expected salary hike when someone is doing tablue course from well known agency??
Current Industry: Market Research (Renewable Energy & Power sector)
YOE: 4.5
Preferred Relocation: Bangalore, Other IT Hubs

When a recruiter tells you the salary range in the first interview, is that firm? Is there typically room to negotiate above this if you're chosen?

What’s the difference between a program manager and product manager at Amazon? Is comp different?

When asked by a recruiter what your salary expectations are (5YOE, 1 in consulting) what is acceptable?

Anyone familiar with SmartHop?

VC / PE / MMB comp and trajectory comparisons? Is it better to stay in MMB until later in your career then switch to PE/VC or better to make the move earlier.

Phone screen with Accenture Federal Services this week. Recruiter found me on LinkedIn and set up 30 mins on my calendar to chat. Said camera is not required because it will be a casual chat. What should I expect here?

Thoughts on good Bay Area exits for a Sr. EM who isn’t interested in FAANG?

How many YOE required to apply to Google technical program manager role?

So far I've been using only LinkedIn for job search. What other portals do you suggest for Product Manager or Program Manager roles? Thank you!

People who pivoted/trying to pivot to PM - what resources did you use/do you recommend? There are some online courses or boot camps that have $1-2k tuition fees - worth it? Which ones are worth it?

Would anyone make lateral move comp wise if the job is a little more interesting than what you currently do?

Any insight into finance manager role at Microsoft? Total comp, growth opportunities, WLB?

Thoughts on moving from SAP implementations to FP&A role? Has anyone gone down this path? What would career progression look like if I start out as an FP&A analyst/manager? TIA!

How can I get into a single manager hedge fund? NYC or Chicago based

How best to find PE opportunities as an exit from Big4 strategy?

First few days in industry...nearly shed a tear when I realized I didn’t have to fill out a time sheet everyday :’)

How well does 1 year in a top 4 looks on the resume when trying to look for a software development role?

After applying for a analytics role at Instacart, got an email for a codesignal. Anyone had the same recently?