Joining a group that specializes in incident response. Any recommendations on things I can do this summer to prepare on fundamentals/certs?

I work in Monitor Deloitte now. How different is it from MBB?

I am quitting my job and start a startup in Jan. Already have an offer from accelerators not sure if I take it yet. Any advice?

I’m looking to switch career from data analyst to interior designer. But from what I saw the interior designer has a relatively lower pay compared with data jobs. What should I do? Interior design work makes me happy but it earns less. How do you guys see about salary cut after transitioning careers, especially I need to re-attend school ( not making money for 2+ years and pay for tuition) if I want to switch the career. Thanks!

Is there anyone who became an architect without experience as software engineer? I currently work as solutions analyst and my goal is to be a solutions architect. Is it possible without having software engineering experience?

which is the best data science course?
Edx / Coursera / datacamp OR do training from local institutes.
Any experienced person can share Roadmap , it will help me/others

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.

Hi All, new to IFS! Excited. I’m a mom so this transition is LONG over due... coming from financial services advisory. Any advice on how to make this a good experience and quirks I should know about?

It feels like my pay and title are lower than my scope of duties. I manage Youtube channels and do all strategy, planning, talent management, rework content for socials, reporting, graphic design, + a bunch of other stuff. Do you think I should be something like Video Content Manager? A Strategist maybe? My company doesn't have career pathing & I think they'd be happy to keep giving me more work with the same pay. TIA!!

What do people recommend for start-up relevant marketing resources/books/personalities/podcasts?
I have a lot of enterprise marketing experience, but making a jump to a startup and want to get up to speed as quickly as possible.

Trying to get an investment job in Toronto as a new immigrant. I have 4 yoe in consulting, investor searching and financial service (risk). Currently working at call center to get local experience (bilingual), opportunities for internal transfer, while preparing for CFA 3 Feb 2023. Any ideas what to prepare in extra?

Where do people go after PE investing? Investor relations? B school? Back to consulting?

10 years sales experience selling eyewear to eye doctors. If I were to transition to tech would I have to start as a BDM? I think that would be a pay cut for me. Thanks

Those who have returned to a law firm from being in-house - what was your experience like? If you hated a firm the first time, was it better the second time around? I swore I’d never go back, but seeing the newest round of BigLaw raises and salary increases I am genuinely considering it - I’m getting married and planning for kids shortly, and would like to buy a home in our HCOL city, and while I’m not starving on my in-house salary and am fairly frugal, I don’t feel like we have much cushion.

Any advice on breaking into international arbitration? For background, I’m a 6th year litigation associate (general commercial) and I’m feeling bored with my work. I really took an interest in international arbitration during law school (participated in Vis moot, etc.) but didn’t actively pursue it after graduating. Am I being completely unrealistic by wanting to switch?

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

Hi fishes, I want to move to management consulting. Current role is an internal data science consultant for driving OpEx.
Background: MS in Statistics from tier-1 Institute, 3 YoE across Bank of America and UBS, based in India.

Is it possible without a) going for an MBA b) Starting from the bottom at Undergrad analyst level.
Would ideally target pre-MBA Associate level (one step short of post MBA level).

Any leads/strategy to crack this would be greatly appreciated.

If you could start your MBA degree over what would you do differently?

I was a part of a management program for the past 4 years in a mid-size local company; worked in a variety of functions: operations, sales, data, marketing, and audit. Thinking about pivoting to consulting, how would you advise me to go about this pivot?

What do you guys get your parents for gifts when they've said they don't need or want anything? My mom doesn't really have any hobbies... Or interests...

A week or so ago, someone shared a stacked bar chart of each MBB/Big 4 firm that highlighted the percentage of consultants that say they work 40, 50, 60 hours etc a week at each firm. I have searched endlessly to find that chart but haven’t had any luck. Not even on google. Does anyone know the chart I’m referring to?

Is anyone aware if we are eligible for pension component?? I know D does have for Core Consulting model.

I'm in the middle of a background check with Deloitte for a Project Delivery role. In the background check application I listed my previous employers - Cognizant/Teksystems etc but my resume only had the client names I worked at . Does this pose a problem if Deloitte HR compares my resume to the background check form ? Also my title within cognizant might have been an associate but my resume mentions the designation for the client. Is this a reason for concern? Will they ask me to justify it ?

Hi everyone! I need two paid background check referrals to apply for IT jobs , can somebody help ?

What is a considerate way to say “no thank you” to a recruiter? I was contacted on LinkedIn and want to be respectful of the recruiter’s time but also want to thank them for thinking of me.

Putting aside wachtell, what do we think are the best M&A shops for high value deals?

I saw that Orrick had an Attorney's of Color retreat in New York. Does anyone work there who can speak on how it was? If not, is there a retreat/coalition/group for Attorney's of Color at your firm?

How to get release from project in lti?

$325k TC at MBB in a non-generalist (still partner track) path. Love the intellectual variety, smart colleagues, flexibility (WFH has let me take occasional 2-3h windows during the day for personal activities) - can’t take the stress anymore. Are WFH industry roles at the $300-500k TC level really that much less stressful?

Recruiter reached out to me for a PE opportunity in SoCal. Any ideas of WLB of PE (as compared to consulting)?

Hi Fishes,

Need your suggestion.
Wanted to decline an offer (which I had accepted earlier) stating location contraint, but now they have given location of my choice.Still I don't want to join.

How should I deal with company in this scenario.

I am feeling some depression due to COVID and I want to move back to Misouri to be closer to my parents, but I'm worried about looking for jobs outside of the major tech cities and moving in general. Any advice?

Unusual challenges expected with online arbitration?

Does anyone have advice on transitioning from insurance to another industry? I am Vice President of a small commercial brokerage- basically I do everything except write the checks. I want to move to a more structured corporate role in marketing or strategy somewhere like American Express or JP Morgan. Any thoughts? Anyone successfully pivoted? I can’t even get an interview outside of the insurance industry. I have 2.5 years experience in insurance, before that I was in restaurant management.

For those who have passed the CIPM exam, what is it like (and how does it compare to the CIPP/US exam)?

How’s the Deloitte Cyber WLB is it as bad as the reputation?

Looking for ideas! Has anyone come up with interesting solutions to securely share (or setup) user passwords on Day 1 of their joining the enterprise? Apart from the usual yellow post-it notes with pwds stuck to the laptop or emails to your manager or worse standard fixed passwords such as Welcome@123 😜

Does anyone know if Focal Point Data Risk is a good place to work at? Their recruiter reached out for a Principal Consultant role and I am wondering if they are a reputed name in the industry.

I love incident response, I really do. But I'm sick to death of late night weekend inbounds.

Any 🐠 have experience with EY Cyber Transformation (commercial)? Curious to know more about the work, growth opportunities, types of clients and engagements

Wonder if anyone can offer advice on which cert to pursue next? I obtained my CompTIA Security+ last year and wondering if I should go for the CySA+ or Pentest+ next. I also have my AWS CCP and will be sitting for the Solutions Architect soon as well. Currently not doing security stuff at work but would love to keep my skills going. I was hoping one of these next certs will help me finally break into a security role and love the idea of pentesting but not sure if the CySA+ is more beneficial.

Tired of your job and want to come to KPMG Cyber Services? Drop me a burner here.

What would you folks say is the best and most achievable route to take for true Program Manager (minimal tech exp) with Sec+, picking up CISSP, and wanting to get more into the technology? Thoughts?

Any tripwire pros here? How did you get started?

Can anyone recommend a good book/materials to prep for the CIPP/CIPM? 🙏🏽

Is Optiv a good place for pen testing jobs?

Privacy fish - Anyone taken the CIPM and can share what the exam is like?

Content outline seems like application of standard consulting approach, so how do they test it on an exam?

What's the comp for penetration testers (both industry and consulting) in a HCOL area? Currently in risk assurance in Seattle, thinking about switching.

Hey I have years of technical and consulting expletive in IAM and risk consulting. Thinking of leaving of kpmg due to a lack of opportunities. Can someone please refer me to their firm?

Anyone studying toward the CIPM have any tips or study resources? Particularly those with a legal background working in privacy and regulatory compliance (non-IT cybersec). Would be delighted to connect. TIA ⭐

What are your security and privacy concerns on metaverse, apart from data privacy?

I’m 4 years into cyber. Focused almost exclusively on strategy and controls assessments.. got my CISSP. What actual exit opps are there for me? Seems like all job postings are technical. If I need to go technical, what skills do you recommend i pursue?