Is project management dying? Can this be done by AI? Do you think AI can chase people around and push (with politically correct and nice attitude) people nicely to get work done?

Has anyone gone thru a vendor onboarding with InterPublic group (IPG)? Who can tell me what it’s like / what’s involved? We just won a project and in curious… I hear the vendor onboarding / setup is lengthy and “intense” but would love to know how long it takes and what do they need from you that makes it “intense?”

My firm has applied for my L1A visa. If that gets denied, my plan is to travel to Canada and re enter US immediately on B1/B2 visa (already have valid B1/B2 stamp) so that I'll get time to figure out things here in the US (sell my stuff, handle my bank accts etc). Is it possible for me to reenter US on tourist visa?

Looking into credit card, most likely between emirates nbd Bonvoy card or the Emirates offering. Anything better out there? What has been your experience. My understanding is you can convert the emirates points to Bonvoy? Not sure if the same works Bonvoy —> emirates.

What are some Entry Level jobs at AWS in Project Management/Implementation Consulting?

JP Morgan direct payroll for a Old project migration ... Or Xoriant payroll client Morgan Stanley which has new project from scratch

If a partner asked you to do non-client related/may help later work, how long is too long to get back to them? Came to big law as a second year from a smaller firm (three years out). First year (who should be a second year) is emailing me trying to figure out where are things with a federal notice summary (I allowed them to help). Can I tell the first year to chill? I feel like if the partner needed it ASAP, they would have said so. I turned in the summary less than 72hrs later. Nbd/big deal?

Client has approached me unofficially about joining them. Would keep role on long term project, just as an employee rather than a consultant on more money. Anyone gone this route? Anything to watch out for?

I'm a marketer and I'm having a hard time getting my clients to listen to me.

I have been in marketing for 10 years now. I've worked with hundreds of clients and have been able to increase their sales by over $1 million each year.

But every time I go into a meeting with a new client, they ignore everything I say. They just want to talk about their product. They don't seem interested in learning how to market it better.

How do you turn off perfectionism? I always get stuck at the end of a project because it’s never “perfect.” Getting over that final hump from “must be perfect” to “good enough” for government work is tough. Looking for strategies to help me get things finished and move on.

Does anyone know which country’s U.S embassy is open to renew US visa stamp for H1B ? I know Canada closed the borders until May 31. Just wondering what other countries are good options now given the pandemic. Thanks.

Dear associates,
I am getting project under CS account in Kharadi Pune location (client location). Can anyone please suggest about CS acount and location , if it’s a good acount to work in or not.
Thanks

Is it a good Idea to switch after 6 months if project is not suitable or should stay for longer?

I have joined Capgemini in the month of July and have never been on bench before. After joining till today (5th sept) I'm on bench. I keep checking internal job posting as will as jobs in R2D2. nothing found yet. Still I'm getting those harsh alert mails mentioning you have get a project within so and so date..as if I have done a crime. So my question is this risky for my career in all and appraisal cycles?

First travel project. What are the most valuable airline points to accumulate? How can I maximize my travel points (hertz, Marriott, air, csr) to be redeemed for free flights?

I was informed today that my employment would be terminated at a tier-2 consulting firm in Toronto. The reasons for my dismissal are unclear and I would like to get legal advice on the termination agreement and severance package that was offered. Has anyone experienced a similar situation and can refer a good employment lawyer?

Is it worth to join CTS as Senior Associate projects ? What about job security in CTS ?

Hi,
Which one is better to join Thales or Ameriprise financial for Noida location YOE 10.6
CTC almost same.
Skill- Microsoft Tech,DevOps,AWS.
Technical Manager.

Once you get your first job in consulting how important do you feel your college education is?Not only for getting staffed on projects but also for exit ops?Non prestigious small school analyst asking

Any ideas how EY comp compares to Deloitte?

Hiya!

I'm looking at applying to MBB (Preferably BCG) for a summer internship this summer. I'm a first-gen Oxbridge student, and while I have little experience in consulting along the lines of MBB, I did work in the city last summer as an sustainability consultant.

I'm curious how important it is to have a referral etc and what you'd recommend for applications opening in jan. Any advice is super appreciated I don't have any connections to the industry but it's something im interested in. 

What's your favorite ski resort and why? Any tips and recommendations for saving money, sharing transpo, best time to avoid crowds?

How H1bs are dealing with the current situation? Do you know anyone got laid off? Are H1bs getting extensions? Please share real life cases.

FFS. Was on H1 and went on a UK project for an year (not intentional , just opportunistic). Was planning to come back on L1 this year and now, this Executive Order is imminent. Eligible people, please vote him out. (Also, for the select few of you, before you start, I was educated in the US, paid my taxes for last 10 years - so, don’t go off on your tangents)

Can someone create a bowl for afghan politics please?

Anyone know/live in the Eugene in Hudson Yards? Thoughts?

Anywhere good to go for a one day driving trip in NY or northeast?

Looking for a 1-2 month sublet! Let me know if you know of any places!

Anyone successfully sued their employer after being exited (not for performance-related reasons)? Asking for a friend

Will companies know that you got laid off if they do a background check?

Need advice and pep talk because I’m certain I have chronic imposter syndrome :( Background on me, I have about 6 years of work experience post college but have gone through many companies because of layoffs and/or reorgs. With that, I’ve bounced a lot with different industries and have done different roles for a year max. My current role is about to be my longest (thank goodness, hitting about 2 years) but I feel like I’m not a SME in anything but I feel embarrassment for myself (Cont.)

Tips for living in one time zone and working in another? Hate not being able to live a normal life at home but I wind up burning the candle at both ends

First time home buyer with credit score of 772... is that good?

Anyone with experience with Digital Data Analytics? What are some key technical skills to know? Trying to decide on some courses focused towards this career path.

Do people hop to other consulting firms for a promotion? E.g. current firm wont promote me but firm X will.

Looking to improve general communication skills (especially around structuring narrative/ key messages), any books/courses that you would recommend?

What are the best data privacy certs to aim for? 4 year exp in cyber risk consulting. Want to move to a privacy related role outside the big 4. Should I go for the CDPSE or CIPP or CIPM?

Book recommendations on genetics and bio hacking?

Once you get your first job in consulting how important do you feel your college education is?Not only for getting staffed on projects but also for exit ops?Non prestigious small school analyst asking

Anyone successfully sued their employer after being exited (not for performance-related reasons)? Asking for a friend

Recommendations for comprehensive books on the finance industry? I want to learn more about investment banking and modern financial instruments. Got a lot of free time during this lockdown

Very confused about the "At Least 120 Multi-Year" learning completions. I joined the firm in Sept 2015, and it's saying I only have 93 credits for the period 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2017. Did not know this ex

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!

Anyone else feel like we're an industry-wide equivalent of fiddling while Rome burned? Ignoring the impact a lot of our work has while waiting for all the tension in the country to break?

Have any US 🐠 gone abroad for their MBA? Looking at LBS / HEC. Pros, cons? Not looking to exit into MBB, FAANG.

my coworker is so uptight that it dampers the entire dynamic of the group. How to deal?!

What’s the craziest thing you’ve heard of or been a part of on your firm laptop gchat/sametime/IM/Chat/etc. ?

I had a Big4 joke for you but the people who are really good at telling it are being laid off due to “performance” reasons. 🤭