Is the PMP certification dead? What are marketable certifications to look attractive in the tech industry for those with non-tech backgrounds. I’m assuming agile.

Best books on leadership and sales skills?

Currently, I am working in a metal production. I have 3 years experience in this role. I am learning Data Science from percipio platform of Skillsoft. It has 4 courses from Data Analytics to Data Scientist. Is tgat enough for me.

Those who left M&A consulting, what are you doing now?

I currently work in risk assurance and have a strong background in data analytics. I’m not really sure what my options are looking forward or where to look. Any ideas?

I have an interview with McKinsey - Senior Associate, the role pays 50k more than my current role. (3YOE)
I have no consulting experience nor do I have an MBA. Somehow I’ve passed the first 3 stages and I am now onto the case study interviews.
Has anyone went from product management into consulting, is it worth it, Am I making a mistake? (London, UK)

Can anyone talk about the fixed income research role (Hours, daily tasks/projects, exits opps/career progression)? Is a Masters needed or can you start as analyst as opposed to associate? Any insight is greatly appreciated!

The irony. I just got promoted and I’m looking for work to hightail it out of here. I’m still not changing my mind. At least I have a higher title now. 😁

Best way to find work in the US without MBA or company transfer? (As a foreigner)

Best way to learn python for free? I know r and sql pretty in depth but need to learn this.

I'm getting a MAcc to career change to forensic accounting. What opportunities are available to me with a data analytics heavy MAcc? I'm also tacking on 2 graduate certificates in Applied Statistics and International Economic Policy? For those in the field, would that be useful or not useful (i.e. waste of time)? I'm interested in investigations but also analytics, financial modeling, and expert witness services. Throw in salary potential for bonus points. I'll be getting my CPA, CFE, and CAMS.

Hi CTS Sharks ,

How much time does it take to become manager from SA in CTS in general if person join as SA at 8 year experience.

Midlevel corporate attorney considering an in-house offer in the wealth management space (RIA, multi family office). Work would be a mix of corporate and funds work. Interested in getting into the blockchain space long term. Would this role move me toward or away from that goal?

Considering making the move from distressed investing/special situations to consulting, particularly pe consulting for the following reasons: more team-oriented, structured career path, more variety, etc. Thoughts?

What certificates/training should I do in order to apply for a brand manager/marketing manager on the brand side? Almost regretting my choices since I come from a prominent pharma ad agency as an account, and it seems like most brands consider account as sales, and limit pharma transition into non-pharma industry.

3 YOE, including 1 in consulting. what level would/should I aim to join McKinsey at? Currently a C at Deloitte.

Enviro/ natural resource lawyers— what’s your dream job?

Does anyone practice White Collar criminal defense in NYC or know a decent amount about it? Is it fun or fulfilling? Is it a good way to break into government work in the future?

Folks applying for Data and Analytics roles in the industry at M, SM, D Levels, what technical/functional topics do you prepare for on the Analytics side?

Is it possible to practice M&A law outside of NYC?

My wife finally told me last night that she didn't know what I do last night ( I'm a securities lawyer) but she didn't want to sound stupid. Its been 5 years.

For those of you required to be in office- do people use the phone and email to contact you or do they still come by in person? People in my office seem not to understand how the phone works...

Any tips when leaving a firm? Younger associate <1 year.

Anyone have slow months where you burn through a lot of your allotted pro bono/professional development hours to keep hitting minimum daily hours? The past few weeks have been like this for me. Should I be concerned (I.e., will this reflect poorly on me, come review time? Will I have dug myself too much of a hole if I keep burning my non-billable hours?) I’ve been asking partners if I can assist in any projects so I can fill my plate, but I’ve only gotten small (4-6 hour) tasks handed my way.

I’m a first year. My wife wants to move to another city within the state cause she has much better job opportunities there, and frankly, we do not like this current city (family is far away, we aren’t used to it, etc.).

Possible for me to change cities within my same firm, assuming wife get’s a great job opportunity? Timeline for such move? I’d hope 2023

Advice for attacking the data room and putting together my first sell-side disclosure schedules? (Baby M&A att’y 2 months in). I have an associate mentor who encourages me to flag items I don’t understand and will walk through them with me, but at this point, the only thing I understand is that I don’t even know what I don’t know and what I do know that I don’t know is basically everything.

Any recommended books to read prior to beginning a summer associate position? Transactional/ Corporate & Finance

What kind of questions can one expect in interviews with the A&M PEPI practice?

How many round does EY have ?

I’ve been in non-profit finance for over 6 years, now looking to go into compliance. I’ll appreciate any advice I can get.

Any particular segment of sales good for ex-finance? Currently 3 years in at fortune 100 bank on business development side (on commercial loan originations team but no commission/targets at the associate level, basically do credit analysis and build pitch books for the producers) This role has been great as I have gotten both analytical experience and tasted sales experience (I say taste bc I’m not the producer) but would potentially like to transition to a sales role that is less analytical

If anyone needs a cfa tutor I tutor on Wyzant. Dm me.

KPMG Recruiters are the most unprofessional of the Big Four.

Change my mind.

Does anyone have the neverfull EPI for work? Considering this or the goyard totes but those seem to have pretty bad reviews. Would appreciate any thoughts. Is it worth it?

I’m thinking about having a baby on my own this year. Every marriage (2) man changed his mind after vows. I’m over waiting on them! I’m 38 and work at a private law firm. Anyone here been here and done that? Joys, pains, regrets, triumphs?!

Any exit opportunities in Tulsa, OK???!!!

Any Big 4 fish who are not really pursuing MBB for exit ops... what are your exit goals?? And for what reasons? Trying to find options other than chasing MBB

Does anyone have insight on working at Ellen MacArthur foundation or similar organizations focused on circular economy?

How is FTI compare to Accenture?

Can folks share their application stats lately? Time period of applying, number of apps -> number of hr screens -> number of first round interviews -> second round interviews -> Superdays -> number of offers ? Thanks all.

Anyone insights / perspective on Guidehouse’s Finance Transformation practice. Type of work, people, etc. Thanks in advance!

Will pay someone good $$$ to help design a PPT for me. Shouldn’t take more than an hour!

What are the chances of Amazon (or FAANG in general) allowing you to apply/interview again for a position that you did not get in the past?

My coworker that I am assigned multiple projects to work with does work worse than a low performing analyst. She has 20+ years of experience in this work and cannot even keep track of action items even though I write notes and list action items after our meetings. I wanna pull my hair out.

I was a Manager at a Big4 doing PM fed work earlier this year. I decided to join a small firm to pursue cloud sales. However, the position is extremely technical in nature and I'm required to speak tech ( kubernetes, openshift, CICD) to potential clients.
While I have learned from the exposure, I dont intend to continue in a tech role & looking to exit. I'm thinking of Customer/ Partner Success Manager roles with one of the CSPs. Are there other non tech cloud exit opps in industry to consider?

Thinking of moving consulting firms...I feel like I’m being underpaid. I have 3 YOE and experience with SAP IBP which I know is big right now ...what should I expect for TC if I move firms??

As going through the interviews process as an experienced hire, do recruiters just email you with the offer or call you first and then email you details later on?

How can I find these "boutique" consulting firms yall are getting offers from? Is there a boutique consulting firm job board or something? Where can I start my research?

Just switched firms, in hopes of greener pastures....and I’m miserable. Not totally sure where to head next, debating some non-traditional means of employment/next steps. I def can spin the story but am I risking my whole career if I say, took less ‘prestigious’ role for the next year? I just need to mentally recover...feels like I’m losing time off my life longevity for $$$. Just looking for others thoughts or real life examples

Hey I’ve been hearing that people are getting PE recruiter outreach. I haven’t yet and am interested. What are the main recruiting firms/contact people? Feel free to DM me. Thanks in advance for your help!

Odds of google interview without referral?

Any tips on Apple Global Supply Manager interview process? How to prepare for interviews after HR screen? Second and third round?

I’ve been proposed an exit as Product Owner at a real company, not a consulting one. Staff seems nice, good culture, good salary (less than consulting but well), BUT I would have to move countries for that job and start a new life.

I’ve also been proposed a Manager position at a consulting company in my home city, with potential of bigger salary thanks to bonuses. Culture seems good... But I’m sure it’s gonna be a hell lot of work.

Which one would you take? Should I exit and never look back?

4 days after interviewing with Facebook, and recruiter still has not got back to me yet? If I were rejected, then why hasn't the recruiter got back? Could it be that they are still interviewing other people?