Looking to connect / Help on Strategy& as I am interviewing this week with Tech Strategy team and the recruiters are saying there are some things changing on July 1st. Would love some insight on the interview process / changes I can expect and what this means for Strategy& specifically tech Strategy.

Hi Fishes,
I have cleared L1 round interview with LTI, can anyone tell me what can I expect in L2? Is it going to be technical round again?
It's for Angular Developer position.

Thank you!

Hello IBMERS,

Can anyone help me know about band 07b in IBM. Designation - Senior Advisory Consultant.


What are the roles and responsibilities for this position?

I have client round on friday.. So anyone please help what kind of questions they can ask in client round..? Automation testing using selenium and 6 yoe

Hi after how many days of offer letter acceptance we get the mail from hireRight? It’s been 3 days now.

How much will be in hand salary if Barclays gives a CTC of 25 LPA?
Is the employer contribution towards PF deducted from the CTC?

Hi fishes,
What questions shall I expect during the VP round for Genpact??
Please help.

Does anyone know the billable hours goal for managers at EY?

Hi Fishes,
Please help me to choose between two companies with respect to work life balance

Domain - Embedded Automotive Stream(Powertrain)

Renault Nissan(RNTBCI) - 9 LPA
Tata Elxsi - 9.3 LPA

YOE - 4

Thanks in advance

Hello Fishes,
Need your suggestion in selecting from below companies that should be joined.
1.Globant 2.Capgemini 3.Zensar

Please keep in mind about Job security, Work life balance.CTC offered almost same for all companies.Kindly suggest as my joining is in few day's
Technology - .Net Developer. EXP - 8 years

How much hike Congnizant gives for latral hires? With 7+ experience, As a Data Modeler.

help I literally never learned to properly case and have an interview coming up with BCG, what are the best resources for me to use?

Anyone have any insight on the Orlando staff counsel offices for GEICO or State Farm? I currently work at an established insurance defense firm, but am looking to switch for a better work life balance. How is compensation for a 4th year attorney? Should I expect better work life balance working as staff counsel? My understanding is that I should, but I wanted to see if anyone had experience with either office.

Berger Singerman? Culture, salary, bonus, work, hours, partnership prospects? Any insight appreciated. Thx!

Any info on Foley & Lardner? Looking at Tampa and Orlando specifically.

What is the process of returning laptop to Axtria in WFH scenario?

Once you get into a FAANG company, is it better to stay where you are or move around? I’m a dissatisfied with my current job but I have vesting stocks, work 9-5, and people to know and respect me. I am the sole provider for my family and value quality of life and stability. I have some interview requests from other FAANG companies that I know pay more but I worry about starting over. Anyone switch companies and either regret it or are glad they did?

Does anyone have any experience using StudySync? I’m a first-year teacher and am feeling overwhelmed looking at the curriculum!

Finally had my busy season cry after the staff told the team that he put in his two weeks. I'm crying because 1. We are so screwed and 2. why don't I have the courage to do something like that.
I'm turning 29 this year and usually a stone-hearted bitch but never failed to cry during busy seasons. I think it's time to get out.

I want to quit without a job lined up. This sucks so bad that I don't even have words for.

No chatter in here about the shootout in Jersey City? That’s odd.

Hey, about to go vote....should I take the older but still running, likeable and maintained car, or the dumpster fire we've had the last 4 years with a fire that's somehow bigger than it was 4 years ago? I mean, they both have wheels, so they're basically the same thing, right?

Has anyone over here joined their firm post a master’s degree abroad? (non MBA) what was the interview experience like, and any tips for someone applying as a graduate school student with 1 year work ex in Private Equity?

how to decide between firms? they seem so similar. deciding between bcg & mckinsey in chicago. are exit opps & brand value actually different between them?

Hii all ....
Can anyone give me some info regarding project allocation in tiger analytics?
It has been 3 months since I joined...still not allocated to any project.....
I am little worried about the recession news coming......

Hey IBMers/ex-IBMers,

What is the designation hierarchy in IBM GBS for someone joining as "Advisory Technical Services Specialist" at "7A" band?

Like I would like to know what will be the next designation/band once for me if I get promoted?

YOE: 6 yrs.
Tech Stack: Testing

Thank you in advance!

How do vesting schedules typically work for LLCs giving interest to an advisor?

Is anyone on a project that’s upgrading from Oracle cloud financials from R12 to R13?

Let’s all agree on some collective self care this week - NO early morning meetings or client deliverables the day after the election. Perhaps we extend these rules this whole week. K? Great. 😅

Anyone here have experience on the client side? Pros? Cons? I would like to move to a place where I can dive deep into one brand instead of half a dozen at the same time. Would be nice to understand what a work/life balance feels like as well.

Dear Fishes,

Could someone let me know which is better to join IBM or deloitte USI both are offering same package?
Experience: 3.10 years
Role: Automation testing with selenium and Java

You're seen as a"job hopper" and decide no matter what, you're committing to this new job for at least two years. feeling super dedicated no matter what. Then they start making you do illegal sht.

Is it a bad idea to work hard to stay top on your stuff? I worked later than others to make sure all my areas are in good shape (i.e. ppl would leave at 7 but I stayed till 10 etc) but now I got (cont

First day as scrum master and for a new team, any tips? I’m not used to gathering a team that’s 100% remote and am trying to figure out creative ways to get the team engaged.

Currently a third year Senior, but looking to jump. How likely can I get an offer as manager at another firm?

What are the best Sales books y’all read?

How did you decide what to specialise in? I’m naturally inquisitive and find it hard to say no to opportunities so constantly feeling like I’m foregoing opportunity to build my “platform”.

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!

Any ex-auditors who switched to consulting but decided not to pursue consulting and went to accounting in industry? What made you choose that decision?

Has anyone had experience working in Talent Exchange with PwC? Drop your pros/cons below. Got an exciting opportunity to work in a tech area of interest for me. Want to know if it’s worth sacrificing a long-term job (which I just got an 11% raise and have a good relationship with my Career Manager/Job Leader). Thank you in advance fishbowl 😊

Dec end is my birthday and first anniversary. planning on a week long trip in the us. suggestions?

Was contacted by a recruiter from West Monroe Partners, M&A role. I haven't ever heard of this firm before. Any insights? Positive/Negative experiences? Glassdoor etc paints a pretty vanilla picture...

I'm looking to improve my communication skills to navigate a very political environment better (i.e. I need to be more diplomatic). Any books recommendarions are appreciated 💁🏼‍♀️

Question from a newbie consultant - What are some good online courses/ books to improve consulting skills?

What are some ideas and ways to develop tough skin in our industry and to not let the everyday frustrations of senior colleagues and clients bring you down and hurt your own confidence?

I am starting a new role with a new company and will have 6 direct reports. Although I have managed teams before in a consulting project setting, this will be the first time in industry. Any recommendations on how to sharpen my management skills (books, blogs, etc). Particularly looking at how to delegate effectively and practical examples on how to run day to day.

What are post-MBA MBB salaries in Chicago or NY? Could you please provide a breakdown (eg sign-on, base salary, expected bonus etc)

Will vs Trust:

Which do you use (if any estate planning) and why? Recently talked with a layer on getting a will and they are trying to steer me to a trust.

Demographics for ref: 30, live in GA, unmarried, no kids, no real estate (yet, planning to buy after market cools). I don’t envision I’ll amass a ton of physical assets over my life so really just need to say where my various $ accts go (401k, pension, IRA, etc)

Trust cost was $2,900. Didn’t give price for will.

I duno about you guys, but one benefit of remote work is not having to listen to fellow consultants complain because they didn't get upgraded or they had some silly travel issue. 👍

Not sure if there is a formula to this but is there a way to predict how long you should put a meeting in for?

Best consulting firms in South Carolina?

Do you deduct your internet as an home office expense on your tax returns? Any other common consulting deductions I should be looking at ?

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.