Joining McKinsey as Industry Hire in a couple of months, Any good Book recommendations to get started. I don’t have Management Consulting background so would like to polish some skills before I get started

What are the different grade levels / titles in Deloitte india?

I am stuck in IR purgatory. I hate IR. I started off my career ten years ago as a deal guy. Then my firm asked me to shoulder IR responsibilities as well. Now I am finding each job I change to promise “you will do both IR and deals” but it’s always a lie. The firms just want a fundraiser. Deal people are more plentiful. How do I get out of this trap?

Any advice on getting into product management? I have 3+ YOE working as an IT service manager and I’ve seen so many companies stating they want people from “diverse backgrounds” but then soon change their minds when they find out in an interview that you don’t have very specific product management experience

Any advice on good courses to take/books to read for managing teams/performing well at Manager/Senior Manager level? Managing at Senior Manager level so learning skills like account development, team interventions, budgeting, winning work etc. Thanks Fishes!

Big 4 alum - was looking at SAP on Aws opportunity in AWS - do I need to do AWS cert to qualify ? Also, for program manager do I need a specific certificate too? Have 10 yrs of sol arch exp in data and analytics as well as PN experience in Big 4.. please help

When should a stub start getting worried about not having much work and low billable hours?
I’ve asked for work but no luck. I know they say this is normal for a stub but when should I start getting worried and consider looking for exit options? Fyi, I like my practice group, so I don’t want to change to a different group within my firm, hence would have to lateral, if I have to. Also, other co-1st years are churning in high hours.

I want to exit to MBB but if that’s not a possibility what are the next best consulting firms? Looking for at least midsize firms (non-boutiques).

Does any fish have experience prepping and taking the CAMS exam? I would appreciate any advice on study materials, exam preparation tips, and information about the exam.

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?

Switching from consulting to product managment role. Any recs for prep (books, online courses, etc.)? Thank you!!! 😊😊

Who here has any advice on how to get into marketing at age 40?

Anyone here taken the LSAT and the CPA? Which one is harder?

I was put in to SAP when I joined my firm. I got SAP FI certified (associate), but have not done any configuring or implementation work at all (gov't consulting). I'm functional, and do use SAP (cont)

Have any of you transitioned from a software consulting role to a product owner role? What was that transition like?

Hello everyone,

I have 2 offers from Capgemini and Hexaware from Pune location(6.2 yrs of experience).
The CTC difference is not much . My tech stack is vmware, vRA,vRO.
Capgemini - Professional ll/ B2 position
Hexaware -System Analyst at G5
Could anyone suggest me which one to join in terms of
-Growth and opportunities,
- What would be hikes for these annually,
- Work life balance.

Thanks.

What essential courses or books do you recommend for coming up to speed on Product Management?

Trying to pay it forward 🐠: brilliant rising Senior at my undergraduate alma mater [Washington & Lee] wants to take a detour through consulting before Medical School. I’ve given the real...[Cont.]

Has anyone ever had to train for more than 3 days to be a server ? ESP with over 10 years experience

I'm thinking about starting something, but I want to be well versed in entrepreneurship before I do. Any recommended resources (websites, podcasts, books, etc.)? Thanks!

Planning on making the move to London next year from a smaller EU city. Have you got any tips or advice? What should I know before going over?

Hi Dolphins,
Please give me 11 likes on this post so I can get DM access. Thanks in advance! 😊

Hi Fish,

I attended the interview in cognizant. But i didn't get any feedback of my interview. So, what should I do? Also, I dropped the Mails to recruiter. They did not reply on that.

Which one to.choose
1)deloitee role offered is "IAM developer" work.will be sailpoint or any other tool.
2)cognizant java developer with spring boot

Please suggest

Do we observe a holiday on 1st November?

Help me in choosing one.

Tech Mahindra - 15lpa (1.5lpa vp included)
Legato - 16.5lpa fixed + 50k joining bonus

Need your suggestions in terms of job security and wlb

I’m a Middle Eastern male and quite ashamed of it honestly. I feel it may set me back often in the corporate world. Not sure how to address this. 😣😢

I need 11 likes plz.. !!

So just starting a new Position. At thia time I was looking for a good base as need to be stable.

Always into sales since childhood but I have 5 years of proper new business development experience with good track record.

I am starting a position at $80k now I just want your thoughts and feedback an the base. There is also comision and bonuses. Which could be something.

Keep in mind this is also in Canada

Can anyone refer me on a job id of Accenture strategy, kindly comment. I'll DM.

Thanks in advance

During a 90 minute model test are you typically expected to build out the full pro forma B/S?

Who has a LLM from USYD? Would like to know your experience. I am starting first semester 2023 as a full time student and working. I have heard from friends doing a LLM full time whilst working (not at USYD though) that it is achievable but very time consuming.

Good bars in Midtown West / UWS to watch finals today?

For anybody who has flown from the LA to the Maldives – what airline did you fly and did you like it?

I just want to thank my team for going the extra mile and pulling through for the client and firm. Way to go, team!

what is another better disclaimer word on slides other than ILLUSTRATIVE

Got a call from PepsiCo. Any idea what the company culture is like? Been thinking of moving to industry.

What does corporate/business development pay look like in big pharma?

STARTUP FOUNDERS and FAANG: would you rather hire MBB with 3-4 years of exp or Tier 2 with 5-6 years? If you could isolate those variables and everything else held constant.

Any good MMA/boxing spots in Chicago? Looking for west loop, or nothing north of river north

What are the BCG ring fences and how is each one? Can you join any of them or are you required to do the one closest to your home office

Dialed in for an 8 AM call in which the only other person that dialed in was my Manager. The 2 others on my team didn't and Manager says we'll reschedule for 9. Why tf didn't we do that to begin with!

Honest question: how many hours do you work a week, what type of consulting do you do, and what is your position? Thinking of switching from big 4 consulting to MBB but seeking this feedback.

Any audio book recommendations to listen to when backpacking / vacationing?

Best consulting firms to work for in Hartford CT area?

I am a recent college grad working in consulting under Internal Audit branch I absolutely hate it. I love the company any ideas as to how i should ask to switch divisions I’ve only been in the role 5 months

Is there any advice for networking into projects when you don’t know many people at the firm yet? I always to help on BD work when I’m on the bench, but it never turns into any billable work. Every time I have talked to a partner/senior manager I was told I don’t have the skill set they’re looking for, but I don’t know how to build up from there. Feeing very lost but I want to improve my approach.

Any McKinsey digital folks here?

Recruiting call: "We've had a number of applicants turn down offers because they're afraid of flying." LOLOL. That's like applying for lifeguard and being surprised when there's a pool. 😂

Houston downtown JW vs Westin.. Thoughts?

This is the second Four Points I've stayed in that has "Never Gonna Give You Up" on the lobby music playlist #rickrolledagain

First time in Months I actually paid attention to my 2 pm reminder to submit expenses 🙌🏼

Hilton head or Myrtle Beach for a family of four (2 kids). Is Hilton head worth the premium? We plan on staying there for a month and just wanna be close to a beach. Safety is important.