Literally can’t pass FAR exam. I think I am just not cut out to use becker. Does anyone have any advice? At this point I don’t even know if I want to pursue this anymore. I’ve invested so much of my time and losing motivation with constant busy season. Is there any material out there that is more straightforward that you recommend? Someone give me hope…

Cts vs LTI vs Tech Mahindra, which one to choose interms of job security for 8 yrs exp

Looking for honest opinions: would you trust career advice from someone who doesn’t necessarily have a background in career coaching but has always been “that friend” that everyone calls for career advice, resumes, salary negotiations etc?
I have a long background in management and have been very successful in climbing the ladder but I would love to start career coaching on the side. Any feedback is helpful!

What are the skills required to sustain in Pharma/ Healthcare Analytics in the long term?

Hello everyone. I am looking to transition into the medical writing field, but I don’t seem to have the right type of experience. I have technical writing experience, but I don’t have experience with clinical studies or clinical trials. Does anyone have any advice on how I can gain more experience in this field? I am pursuing the AMWA Essential Skills certificate and am working on a master degree, but any other information would be greatly appreciated!

How does getting into Comm Arts rank with pencils, lions, etc?

How do I go from SDR/BDR to being a Sales Engineer?

How did you all get into the DEI space professionally? I’m doing a lot of work internally at my firm and spent a lot of time in my masters program focusing on DEI and want to do DEI work full time. Looking for any guidance in making the transition from traditional consulting.

Just got off the phone with a recruiter who asked me what year I graduated from my MBA program and college and effectively told me I was too old for the role. I do have the 1 year of experience they asked for in the job in question. It's just that I have all this other experience in things unrelated to the role or things I want to deemphasize in my next role. Is there anything I can do? I only list the last 8 years of experience (as it's most relevant) and don't have my graduation years listed.

Any tips to learn dsa?

MBB AP about to exit to non-FAANG tech. Would you expect a signing bonus and/or pre-determined severance pay if things don't work out with the new company? Anything else that people have negotiated during their exit? I'd be leaving a large amount of bonus on the table to leave before the end of the year.

Is there such things as FP&A positions in Big 4? If so, are there better times to make the change than others (I.e. at senior vs manager)? I’m currently in FP&A and looking to work at a Big 4, or another company that offers the ability to move abroad. My current company and many others I know about do not offer the mobility to do so until much later, which is not what I want. Thank you.

McK associate equivalent at Accenture consulting?

Hey sharks,
How to get into freshers data science role as a non-tech professional?

What is THE BEST professional development you've ever been to? (Conference? District workshop? Etc.)

1st year business law (solicitor) wanting to transition to comm lit. Tips?

What are good consulting exit opportunities in India within Pharma post consulting? - for a person with 13 years of overall experience of which 8 years is in management consulting. Saw a lot of marketing roles at pharma companies and was wondering if these are good. Expectation is to have a better work life balance but also a bit challenging role.

How do you count years of experience? Lets say you were a web master for 5 years. Then you transitioned into a proper UX role and did that for 5 years. Is that 10 years of experience or 5?

Best skills to have if you want to specialize in product marketing? Finding it hard to get actual hands-on project experience so wondering if any skills/cert training could make up for it

Hi Fishes,
I am having 4.6 + years of experience as a Manual test engineer and already frustrated with it.
In these years, I haven't learn any technical skills.
Though , I am very good at handling clients, planning and at other required stuffs.
But all these are soft skills which doesn't directly contributed to my resume.

I need your suggestion that which technical skills I can learn online? Has anyone changed their career from testing to BI ( Power BI / Tableau ) ?

CAIA vs CFA?

Does TCS employees get any special discount in Croma stores?

Tips to build my brand and network as a junior practitioner navigates their career to the next level at the firm?

Hi and welcome to the Career Advice Bowl! Stuck on how to make your next move or what that move should even be? Had an experience you feel others could benefit from hearing about? Just need to vent for a second? We got you! Post away, all. I look forward to seeing what conversations and connections come our way.

What are the best consulting firms for someone with a TS/SCI with FSP? Non staffing roles. I’d rather do strategy, transformation, tech integration, etc...

Partners, what is your advice to folks who are currently on bench on how to best utilize their time and what value add activities (personal/professional) that they can/should do.

Should I take $120k offer for devops job in LA? 2 YOE

What books would you recommend for someone wanting to get better at sales?

Any book recommendations about human psychology / thought processes?

Hey Hey all. Can anyone help with a referral?
There are a few real estate positions available that i think i would be perfect for. Background - Head of Special projects at a real estate developer (building data centres and tech hubs), former McKinsey EM, MBA from London Business School, IB real estate experience and CFA

RESUME HELP! I’ve been out of a job for 7 months now. Can anyone provide me feedback regarding my background and experience on my resume? Also suggest any roles? It’s really tough finding a job. 🙁

Has anyone used Calendly to help track the dozens of interactions and calls with recruiters and agencies? I am either spending hours on the phone scheduling or being ghosted even if I reply within the day I receive the job description and invitation to talk.

My skills are under the umbrella of risk management, business analyst, business systems analyst or risk analyst… there seems to be high demand and I’m looking to stay organized and set myself apart by making it easy to schedule time.

I’m interviewing for an associate level Management Consultant, Financial Transformation role at KPMG. Anyone available to chat for a few minutes?

Favorite mezcal for cocktails? Bonus points for recipes!

At my org,full of politics and Partiality,still these kind species are there in org,when all the team members are working from home, specially they call one to work when all your colleagues are in wfh.,Dont want to have job gaps so bearing all these shits..Job pressures#work culture is an shit@Fincare small Finance Bank

Hi Fishes ,

What is Max yearly hike for best and worse perfomer in HCL ?

How is the AMEX account in IBM?

Anyone looking for a Strategist? I just finished at Ad school and have 15 years creative marketing experience. Open to relocate anywhere.

Thoughts on getting CFP when done with CPA (1 test left) and pivoting from audit to personal financial planning? Estates, taxes, savings, etc. Or should I just stick the OG plan and go into industry FP&A when I make senior/CPA?

Thoughts on getting CFP when done with CPA (1 test left) and pivoting from audit to personal financial planning? Estates, taxes, savings, etc. Or should I just stick the OG plan and go into industry FP&A when I make senior/CPA?

I thought that getting back to my regular walking regiment after busy season would solve the weight gain...it's not helping

How common are leaves of absence in PA? I’ve never seen someone out of work longer than a couple weeks other than for parent leave, but people on fishbowl talk about it as something you can reasonably ask for.

Is the CPA designation worth it? For me it would take me 1 year of PREP courses and 2 years of PEP until i can write the CFE. And I am 27 years old right now. Also wondering if it would be crazy to pursue the CPA while learning how to code to be a developer as well?

So it turns out Karma works faster than I thought. EY is currently in a lawsuit right now as a result of not paying staff and seniors overtime pay. Please read below...

Who was around in 2008/2009 at big 4? Specifically in advisory? How were those practices affected during the layoffs? Any insight to ease some of the worry/unknown would be greatly appreciated.

Any firms pay for health insurance in full?

Does an EY FSO make the same as a non-FSO counterpart?

Parking should really be reimbursed! Especially when its $20 a day.

Anyone taken the CFE or CIA? Feedback is appreciated with respect to review courses and prep time. Thanks.

If I have 5 years of experience with one PA firm and three internships, do you think a two page resume is appropriate?

Currently having a debate with my husband, so any and all input is appreciated.

I am sure it’s been asked 100 times but humor me please. Best office chair to add to the good I’m doing with a stand up desk? Lol.

Would love to stay in a reasonable range if possible (800 max)

Do all big 4 firms “even out” experienced hire salaries over time?

Nice cup of flavia at the office on a Sunday. Name a better feeling... I’ll wait

I recently sign a lease. The apartment will put my security deposit into an interest-bearing account and requires me to fill out a form W9. I will join EY this June and just wondering if this is ok in terms of the independence rule. I guess the apartment will put my deposit in some sort of funds. Anyone with EY has experience? Reading the independence brochure, looks like it does not specify something related to this scenario but just wanted to confirm . TIA!

Just got email that tomorrow is jeans day due to foreseeable late night. Sunday scaries just got real 👀

Aside from pwc, are there any other big4 that are offering fully remote positions for external or internal audit? Don’t see any remote positions on the career pages.

How do you report your CPE credits to the state board? I know firms usually have a tracking system, will they automatically be sent to the state boards or something? And what do I need to do if I leave the firm?

For those of you who are high performance - were you top students as well?