I've noticed some interesting trends among thought leaders in Client Success, Education and Leadership. And they all center around mental health, culture and environment. What are your thoughts on how these two factors affect growth and performance?

Hey everyone, general question here, Currently a Senior Assurance Associate , looking to make a career move as i’m really over public at this point. I’ve had a few colleagues recommend Consulting, as i had the personality and “mouth” for it. So wanted to begin my endeavor on the bowl to ask has anyone made this career move. What exactly does consulting entail. What field of Consulting have you moved to if the experience fit. Very general question, hoping for past experiences.

How long did you study before the CSCP exam? Any advice for someone who just enrolled?

Hi All

Looking for recommendations for the SHRM-SCP exam; going the self study route…thanks

Interested in eventually exiting into wellness tech.... what are the best consulting firms to start at?

I feel bad for the people who got into supply chain management and are burned out. I feel like they get the short end of the stick, and it truly is not a bad career at all, I think maybe some of them just aren't cut for it.

For all the 🐠 that switched from consulting to product, which role provided you with more tangible skills? I know I’m making some broad strokes here, but thought it might open other discussions as well

Hello Fishes.

I am having 2 years experience in SAP MM, SAP MII and Supply Chain Management with a popular certification. I am understanding what kind of opportunities I can get in ZS India. Can anyone be kind enough to throw a light?

I’ve been in my current position (Bookkeeper) for 4 years now. I’m highly interested in taking the PHR, and I’m wondering if I would qualify for the 4 year HR professional job requirement to be eligible to test for the certificate. I work for a small business, therefore I do all the on boarding paperwork/payroll. Any advice is appreciated.

How competitive are promotions at Deloitte GPS?

Can anyone suggest a good course/Set of courses to become Azure/GCP data engineer

Currently I am a Microsoft SQL DBA, 8 Years exp looking for suggestions

i joined s&P global recently, I didn’t like the project, how easily can we switch the project here and after how many years?

I am trying to land a role as a human resources business partner and I'm wondering which certification would be the best for me going forward. Phr? Shrm? Thoughts? Thanks!

What is everyone's long-term career goal with the clinical research field? What do you hope to be doing in 10-15 years?

I work in hospitality right now as a young person without a degree. Are there good opportunities for a career if I move up? Or should I go for a degree and switch to something else?

Why did you decide to leave your first firm job? If you had a chance to jump ship but stayed, why did you stay?

Advice on taking the SHRM-SCP exam? I’m taking the exam tomorrow and not feeling as prepared as I should. Who has taken the SCP exam? How difficult did you find it?

Dreaming of switching from account management to film directing. Any advice?

What certifications are good for technical project manager? I was thinking to start with PSM and PSPO and then move to ITIL, ITSM. Not sure about this though. Not planning to do PMP as I think it’s more waterfall focused. Was also thinking about AWS. Any other certifications recommended?

How realistic is it to land an AD position as a fresh grad (with a doctorates) and a handful of pharma & FDA interships? Context: I'll have over a year of (consistent) work experience at a large pharma company and I have prior leadership/mgt experience (< 10 yrs) in a gov't role prior to changing careers and pursuing a doctorates.

Also, whats the pay difference between Sr Manager and AD at a large pharma company? TIA!

We are starting to really address diversify and inclusion and build partnerships with community resources.

What do you feel is important in building out DEI program?

I have a experience of 3 yrs as a Quality Analyst and 1.5 yrs as a Business Analyst. Also I am about to complete a PG program in Data Science and Business Analytics and now I'm seeking opportunities as a Data Analyst. CTC in my previous job was 5.3lakhs.
How much CTC should I expect in my switch as a Data Analyst or rather according to the market standards what should an ideal CTC be for a person with my experience.

Hi Pharmacists!
What were your raise percentages in 2022?
I’m very disappointed with my 2.5% raise considering inflation, my good review, and all the extra effort I put in this year for a good raise. Should I ask for more?

I have 5.5YOE, Got an offer for 25LPA CTC + RSU 10L vested over 5 years.

Domain is semiconductor software validation, can i do better ?

Not sure what salary to ask or expect since a lot of people get paid less than me and some get paid upto double for almost the same work.

Any tips for negotiating CTC and RSU ?

31 F, looking to date seriously and have a true connection, Nj area

What are you drinking this evening?

Im happy to have found this but it appears not many are in this bowl.

Executive presence - what is ONE thing that helped you the most in significantly improving your executive presence during workshops, town halls, kickoffs etc.

Guys I got three offers. Not to show off. But I feel extremely guilty for the HR for dropping those two offers. Do you also guys feel the same or is it because I'm sensitive.

But there is one pwc HR I attended two rounds. But she doesn't even attend my call now or reply my email. I mean it hardly takes 30 secs to send out an rejection mail or pick up the phone the say I'm not shortlisted. Why should they ignor. I'm not gonna scold her or beat her for that don't they have some basic integrity

Huge alimony reform bill - am I alone in having a gut feeling that the new alimony bill will cause more litigation, not less? Looking for experienced lawyer's opinion, maybe who's practiced through such a similarly huge change in a law?

I signed up for in-person DLaunch. Any idea where they’ll send me? I’m based in the Philadelphia area. Start date is March 7th.

Hi All, what is the process for id card as a new joiner in CTS

Employee prefers to resign instead of discussing his/her aspirations. What should be the approach to put your expectations with your Supervisor so that you can continue your association happily rather looking out without even trying within?

How supportive are your companies when it comes to taking PTO for mental health days?

Hello, has anyone filled in the Forte Fellows Kira video questions?

Are they any different from usual Kira interview questions?

Do companies hire freshers for Data analytics domain. If anyone can refer me . I am looking forward to shift my carree in data anaytics ??

Looking for an opportunity to work in the logistics/shipping industry as an executive in Singapore.

May I request for help . Currently a diploma holder and will upgrade myself with a part time supply chain degree, enrolling in January.

Many thanks.

I’ve been in my current position (Bookkeeper) for 4 years now. I’m highly interested in taking the PHR, and I’m wondering if I would qualify for the 4 year HR professional job requirement to be eligible to test for the certificate. I work for a small business, therefore I do all the on boarding paperwork/payroll. Any advice is appreciated.

Hi everyone. I am here to let you know that I offer professional life coaching, I am certified under Tony Robbins. If you’re interested to know more about how coaching is uniquely different and more popular than ever, how it can impact you/or loved ones, and/or my narrative on who I am and my experience - please reach out. All the best. CM

Hello. I’m a senior associate level trial attorney. I’ve worked in both government offices and multiple private practices. Currently work in a mountain west region city doing high asset divorce and criminal defense work. I was a teaching assistant in law school and am looking to start teaching adjunct classes this coming fall. No experience in big law. Always done government or small/boutique law. Happy to help anyone interested in small law, boutique law, or complex litigation.

Hello! New to Fishbowl! I am looking for a mentor. I was a stay at home mom and have decided to return to the workforce after my divorce. I am currently a TA but I desire to move into HRIS. I am currently working for a start-up e-commerce logistics company. Accepted the offer in efforts to “get my foot in the door” but I feel like I’m grossly underpaid and unfulfilled bc I didn’t know how to leverage my skills. So I’m looking for guidance on how to make this transition. Thanks in advance!

This is a great bowl idea!

Hello, I’m a certified occupational therapy assistant and looking to utilize my bachelors in healthcare administration to transitioning my career into a more non-clinical role. Ideally I’d like the flexibility to work remotely. However, I’m having such a hard time landing an interview. Is anyone good with helping transition resumes from clinical to managerial/administration?

Interesting exercise if anyone is interested: Post your resume. Please hide names, company & job titles. Receive feedback from bowl members as to what they Think you are most qualified to DO or Be. Suggestion for resume editing as well. I found this incredibly interesting pertaining to how people 'feel' your resume.

Mentee Tip: Be Clear on your objectives and search for a mentor accordingly.

What mentees typically look for their advisors to:
motivate
inspire
challenge and question
guide, inform and exemplify
support
sponsor 
make connections with influential people
open doors and introduce new opportunities  

Hello. Thank you for creating this group. Can anyone kindly review my resume for banking roles? TIA 🙏

Hi there! I just recently moved to consulting and it is a huge change tor me. Adjusting to the type of work, people and etc.

Appreciate if someone is interested to be my mentor

Hi I've been an account manager for the past 7+ years. Completing my MBA and just got CSM certified. I'm seeking to segue into the tech field. I need a mentor and coaching.

Hoping to find someone who can help guide an early career shift to management (recruiting externally). Anyone willing to share their wisdom?

Two cents intro:
Am coming from the B2B tech advanced analytics space. Have also thought about consulting IC work, since it can be very people-forward. My goal is to make my daily people-first rather than code-first. Since I like corporate and helping folks and projects grow, analytics management seems ideal.

Hello! During our annual review my Boss agreed that I would be promoted by our next review. We are doing our mid year reviews now. Should I include this as a goal to keep us both accountable or is having the conversation enough?

Does anyone have experience going from a large corporate environment to a smaller company reporting directly to the CEO? Not start up level, but the next level up.I have some serious questions and would love to talk to someone. It’s wholesale/retail for reference. Thank you!!!!

What do you say when doing cold outreach networking online? Starting the job hunt and feel weird since I've got nothing to offer in return for folks' time. Got left on read a few times and am now paranoid about my messaging

Hi All! I need some quick advice. Is it better to go for a MBA (over 17k in debt) or a ProSic certification? My company would cover the cert, but they don’t offer any tuition reimbursement, unfortunately… I want to be at the Director level in 5years, but I’ve heard I need a graduate degree to even be considered… I’ve considered leaving my current company just for better benefits/pay.

Discussion Starter: How did you get into your current career?

Welcome to our Bowl! Please introduce yourself and post if you are open to mentoring others or if you are interested in matching with a mentor. We are actively growing this community and appreciate you sharing the bowl link with anyone you feel would benefit or can add value to the group.

Anybody have experience neutralizing or even co-opting powerful skeptics? My team is in the cross hairs of a major player with an axe to grind. I am trying to speak their language and frame my team’s value in terms they value but I still feel extremely vulnerable.

I lead an amazing team of Learning professionals at a tech company. My expertise is in leadership, career development and strategy. Happy to mentor anyone looking for some insight on L&D or talent development.