Mba vs CFA? I have my cfp. Next year I want to start either the CFA or a part time MBA application.

Full time T25 (full scholarship) vs. Part time M7 (employer sponsored)?

Currently in Accounting/Finance and probably plan to eventually move closer to Strategy/Corporate Finance Strategy.

Is there special experience or knowledge you'd need to be effective at a GCD level in Pharma? Or is it like any other account, just different products? I'm considering making the switch from general market advertising.

What title for this job description?
I want to switch roles from a creative director who oversees all aspects of the company’s creative (marketing campaigns and brand building mostly; also production, performance marketing ads, product design, managing design team) to focusing 100% on building our brand, educating both customers and employees about our value prop. I hate managing people or logistics and scheduling. What would this role be called? Do you see it as demotion from CD?

Is AAS a good area to gain transferable skills and learn a lot? Comparing to audit.

As a (class of 2020) second year whose several classmates from different groups are already thinking about leaving/going to other firms, should I explore other options too? Don’t know if they’re being dramatic about how bad it is or if I’m just drinking the koolaid in my group?

Is there a good spot/website I can look for a “checklist” of things to do before going freelance? Or can any of you fine people help me out? Would love to hear from creatives in particular.

Been in Sales for 12years, done it all from transactional to complex, from 10k to 650M and from local to global, and 2 weeks to 24 months Sales Cycles - now aiming to move into a management role within the next two years, ideally mid sized business, build and execute a strategy for growth, shape a vision and drive the overall success on a more strategic level. Led teams and managers.

Masters and getting my MBA done currently - any advise what is key to make it happen?

Hii, I have 2.5 yrs of experience and I'm changing my career from Mechanical field to IT field. Especially RPA domain. I have been trained by an experienced professional and I have through knowledge of Blue Prism and Ui Path. During training I have worked on some example projects but I have no on paper experience. Recently I have completed 'UiPath associate dev. Certification'. Kindly refer my profile for the job of RPA developer. I have technical knowledge and corporate experience of 2+ yrs.

Hi all, I have a friend who has a PhD in reproduction physiology (beef cattle) and is looking to transition to consulting. What firms have good animal science consulting arms? Is that a thing?

Leaving for a series C unicorn company with less than 1 YOE. Should I stay in consulting? The TC is 15% lower but the hours are 9-5 and ex MBB people with 3 YOE exit to the same position but one level above me.

Hi , I recently started preparing for " data analyst" course. I have masters degree in computer science and 2 years experience as business analyst. Currently I'm on a career break of almost 7 years and trying to get back into IT as a data analyst now.
I started doing a course on coursera " Google data analytics certificate " . I'm not sure how to get back into job market. Please suggest any courses or road map to entry level data analyst jobs?

Is a System engineer role better than DevOps role?

How difficult would it be to exit into MBB from Big 4 financial services consulting? Obviously it’s dependent on the candidate, but is this a switch one can accomplish without going back for an MBA?

Why did you become a Sales Engineer?

I’ll start: Happenstance.

Just got another rejection... Is exiting to FAANG or MB really this hard? Trying to go tech.. or mbb, but not getting anywhere. I have 2 masters (mba, ms) from top schools, been in consulting for over 10 years, I am confident that I know my stuff well..but still I keep getting rejected. Interviewed with Google, Amazon, Cisco, McKinsey, and a few others and every-time there is something that is not a match... are the hiring managers looking for like 100% match? That will never happen!!!

Dilema between joining hsbc, societe generale and BNP Paribas, salary almost se in all of them, work domain is different, hsbc is offering manager role in compliance analytics it's in their GSC division, i don't know what this complaince analytics is and what's it's future, BNP Paribas and societe are offering BA roles in capital markets that's what I have worked till now , I am 7 years exp, fishes please help with this great dilema

Looking to pivot out of a top pharma marketing/ad agency and into consulting. Ultimately want to leverage both experiences to move client side or to a healthcare start up.

What are the best firms for this type of transition and why?

Hello Fishes,

I have been working as a Management Consultant from Aug-21.
But the job role isn't what was told to me earlier. Hence looking to switch.
Any Help and Guidance is highly appreciated.

Total Exp- 6+ years
Exp: FMCG (Logistics and Supply Chain), Consulting (Team Lead)
CTC- 18 Lacs
Expected CTC- 25+ Lacs

Thanks In Advance.

Anyone here choose between A&M, Alix, and some other usual suspect consulting companies? What made you pick A&M? Do employees generally tend to stick around? How is the culture, decent folks or sharp elbows everywhere? Is the total comp as good as advertised or is this false advertising? I have offers from A&M and Alix and Strat& and am trying to decide soon. Not just looking at comp, but looking to work hard at a place where I can learn a lot too and like the people around me.

Anyone here read “Die with Zero”? What are your thoughts on the principles from the book?

Is it a norm to send a thank you note through your recruiter? I had an iffy interview, and wondering if I bother sending a thank you note. It was very clear that they were trying to do a stress interview so I feel weird saying the usual nice things.

Any PAs that have another stream of income outside of their PA job? Like business/entrepreneurship or IT?

Countdown... beginning now

I am joining RSM next week. What are the firm’s Christmas-new year lock down dates, if any?

Why did you join this bowl. What made you join? What do you hope to get out of this. I wanted to mostly make fun of us, have a good laugh about our customs (light banter). Whats yours?

If everything is “asap”, nothing is “asap”

Who all going for happy hour tomorrow? Supposed to rain a lot :(

What are your favorite recipes with ground beef?

Are there any recruiters or head hunters for Video Producers or Content Producers / Executive Producers? I've never heard of any but please enlighten me if you have!

ZS ND office has a cricket team? If they do can anyone please provide a POC??

Hi Fishes,

I am working in Google's vendor company in curated formats project. Can any of you refer me to Accenture / CTS with Google ads optimization process pls. Location: Gurgaon. Thanks. Need to change my job as I am extremely disappointed with my current job working for 13-14 hours a day.

Hello friends l!! Each one of you can post the industry specific related jobs in the bowl!!

Anyone else with big 4 experience looking to find a rewarding career path with an undergrad degree in accounting? What career options are out there without having to go back to school?

Has anyone bought a list of prospects that was actually legit? If yes, what company did you use?

What are some good marketing seminar techniques to use? What are good things to add in a marketing campaign to get new clients to attend?

Two of my clients have requested me on Facebook. We're really friendly but it's weird right?

I’ve got my first CFP course exam on Monday. I’m going through the American College HS300. Any advice or tips? I feel good overall, but still nervous. Thank you.

Hey fish: what are some of your favorite business/self-help books?

Is there any way to have multiple locations on my individual linked in profile? We have offices in 2 cities and I hate that I can only put one under my name.

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Is anyone interested in purchasing CFP prep materials? I have Dalton study materials including their course books, their review study books as well as their flash cards.

There are advisors who present themselves as a financial planner first and investment manager second. Which one are you?

Millennial advisor expanding into the 65+ client market for the first time. Anyone have recommendations for where I can learn about Medicare supplement plans and who/where you use for your clients?

Can someone give more information on JPM Private Banker Role Associate Level. I am being offered a 150k base. What is the catch in this role? Can someone give any insights ?

I’m taking the CFP exam Nov 8th. All tips/tricks welcomed !!

Thank you so much.

Sick of people trying to link on LinkedIn that I do not know and not even sending a message along with it. Or sending recruiting messages with jobs outside of my level/experience.

Dropping my 10 yo son off at school this morning: Me: "I love you! Have a great day! Learn a lot of really cool stuff! Him: "Okay, whatever.

During the warm weather months I try to set up impromptu events (Storefronts, etc.) where I can be in front of people at little/no cost. How do you guys proceed to take advantage of the summertime?

When emailing someone for an interview for the first time do you address them by Mr/Mrs last name or by their first name?

Feels great when you transition with people from clients to good friends 🙂

Any tips for better public speaking? Got to lead an important meeting with high profile people. Feedback was good, but needed improvement. Insecurity/shyness played a role.

What is your favorite stock screener and proposal tool? Advisor workstation is what I currently use

Question for my 401k focused advisors out there--what programs are you using that is instrumental to your 401k practice that you simply can't do without? I'm being pitched on Envestnet & im not sold.

Anyone ever work at First Command as an advisor or manager position?