Mckinsey Fishes: I got an interview with the firm and I have to choose between a generalist role vs a specialized BA in marketing and sales. What are some of the pros and cons in regards to specializing early? I am interested in supply chain, retail, strategy, and dd

Could anyone help me understand the levels for SEM role in Comcast Engineering Center India?

I attended a couple of rounds of interviews for Software Engineering Manager 1 (as the JD said) on a quick schedule and wonder if I should have asked next level instead.

YoE - 15, Hands-on EM, can code, do project and people management
Tech - AWS and .NET

Also an indicative range of CTC I should ask for will be helpful. Currently I'm underpaid at 20.1L as I worked in the same company for 12 years.

Hi,

My brother had just graduated from bba in Manipal. Any suggestions on what he can do next? How yo get a job?

Best way to prepare for SHRM ?
Any tips or resources that helped you pass the exam?

EY TARAS or EY GCR??? Between these 2 service lines which has better pay and opportunities??

Have interviews lined up. Moving from Industry to consulting to one of the Big 4. Any resources ,tips on preparing for case interviews? What kind of questions should I expect. Contd.

I once read a book called the Psychology of Everyday Things and fell in love with the concept of engineering design from a person-centered perspective.

Is this a part of what I/O psychologists do?

Got offer from coforge.
Test Specialist role.
Is the test Specialist role equivalent to manager and
Is they provide work from home?

Does Google value FAANG experience over consulting? Say if a person is trying to get into Google from Apple, will it be considered easier?

Good morning, hope everyone is having a great week! Does anyone have any advice on breaking into an analyst role? I am currently a Senior Customer Success Manager, with a background in Operations/Process and Project Management as well. I have always enjoyed the analysis pieces of my roles and would love to expand my skills to show how qualified for a position in data analytics. Thank you in advance for the help!

Heading into a panel interview this Monday. Around 4-5 folks on the call. What are some of the questions I should be asking by the end of the call to make sure I leave a lasting impression in front of the panel.

Anyone work in one of the tax technology groups? I’m currently in SALT, but have some significant technology experience from some prior roles that I think could make me a decent fit for something like this. How is the WLB, pace of work, etc.? Im also curious how the exit opportunities look?

Hi All, I was offered a role with Aecoms San Francisco office working with an energy client for a midlevel associate environmental planner. I wanted to gauge what is a general salary that ones been offered on this team. I felt lowballed at $79k/annual, initially offered 74k. This is given that I had 1.5 years in land use planning and a recent masters graduate in urban planning.

Hey folks,
I have first round scheduled tomorrow for Datastage Developer Role.
Relevant YOE - 3.3
Overall 4.5 Years
What could be the level of difficulty asked?

Plaintiff’s PI/Med-mal attorney, thanks to a good relationship with a former client who is in HR at a major health system I have an interview for an in-house associate’s position. Any advice on how I can market my skillset so I don’t blow this?

If you were to choose a career different from the military, which one would you choose?

We are adding Ganirelix to our routine tonight - I’m pretty scared as the doctor said it can hurt even more than the menopur. 😱 Can anyone validate??

For a Data Engineer with 5-6 YoE working on Azure Cloud Infrastructure (ADF, ADLS, Synapse), Databricks and Python. What should be the ideal salary?

I graduated with my Associate of Sciences in Health Information Management in 2021and I obtained my RHIT this past February.
I am transitioning from 15+ years in customer service/retail to healthcare/HIM.
I recently moved the New Orleans area and I am having a really hard time finding a job away from direct patient contact.
I am currently in a Medical Receptionist role that is drastically underpaid, just so I can gain experience.
Any guidance to navigating healthcare career field in NOLA?

How do people get interview call from Accenture Strategy & Consulting? I am an MBA from tier 2, 5 YoE post MBA in Financial Risk. Currently working with a Big 4.

can i get hike in march 2024 if i join in feb last 2023

Best way to reduce taxes on severance pay? Receiving bonus and severance, tips for saving money. Open to charity etc. I’m afraid that most of this will go into taxes. I will max out my IRA.

Hi fishes,

My joining date mentioned in IBM Offer letter which I received just a while ago is second week of November, 2021. However, I have 90 days notice period. It also says to accept within 3 days and a clause is written that joining date can be revised only till 5 days. Will ibm revise my joining date ? I am very anxious it's too late so I cant even call recruiter.

Please suggest.

Deloitte Manager or IBM Manager?? Please suggest.
Almost same fixed package.. skill SAP Functional Close to 10 Yrs experience.

Is Citi IT division going to get affected with the current Retail sale in India to Axis bank. How is the future going to be at Citi compared to it's competitors

I have 5 years of experience in my industry in Chicago. (Engineering Firms working with Electrical Utilities on Substations)
I started as a CAD Drafter and worked my way up to a P&C Designer.
Is 63200 a good salary for someone with my experience?

I want to also say I’m back in school going after my EE.

I reported a toxic engagement to Talent. The partners who consistenly cause this are rainmakers. 6 coaches escalated to these partners directly, nothing is fixed. What can Talent actually do to help?

Is it normal for a company’s marketing department to attribute the entire sales pipeline to marketing?

Is it just me or do 90% of the jobs being laid off by big tech sound made up? Many job descriptions with multiple bullet points that all kinda revolve around the same idea. One of my buddies works for a big IT company and literally just sits on meetings all day. No one really contributing to anything other than agreeing to whatever the speaker is saying. Are these kind of jobs finally being exposed? Six figure employees getting paid to sit and bounce ideas off each other?

How much can I ask for with 4+ years experience at strong nyc agencies?

Anyone who has transitioned from M&A work to finance work, how has your experience been? I am considering a similar transition and would love to learn about any changes to your work/life balance, stress-levels, etc.

Hi sharks!

I am a M.Tech. in Biotechnology graduating in 2023.
Due to the current recession, facing a lot of problems in job hunting and placements.

I also have basic python skills, SQL in intermediary level, and I have studied about ITGC audits from a peer of mine. I know the basics regarding IT Audits like Program Changes, APD, Computer Changes, etc.

I have interned at Tata medical centre and have written 3 research paper, one of them is in AI.

Please help.

KPMG Deloitte PwC Accenture EY

Has anyone bought/ done the HRCI Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion in HR Management? I already have my PHR, but I’m looking to gain more knowledge/skills and beef up my resume. Is it worth doing? The course is $239 and you get 12 Recert credits with it.

What technologies and tools should I learn if I want to pursue career as a data engineer.

I started a new role about a month ago (exited from T2 consulting) but just got an opportunity to interview with MBB. The resume I sent in is from 3 months back doesn’t reflect this role change. Should I update the firm I’m interviewing with? Or if I get an offer should I explain during the background check process?

Anyone willing to give a referral for a McKinsey?

anyone is using career coaching? Where do you find them? Are they useful??

Quick one, Is it okay to always ask for time to collect thoughts before answering questions during case interviews or should we shoot from the hip? I stutter naturally so speaking without a bit of time to collect thoughts can be hard.

Anyone in Mckinsey Implementation willing to chat? I am interested in lateraling - I actually enjoy the operations & implementation side of strategy and wanted to make sure I had a clear understanding of the role

Any 🐠 work in Capital Excellence at McKinsey? Used to be called capital projects and infrastructure. What is day to day like? TIA.

Anyone willing to share their access to casecoach? Any help would be appreciated!

It’s been a day and I haven’t heard back from my phone case interview. Is this bad news?

Anyone know if any of the MBBs are hiring experienced hires in India?

What is the perception of a McKinsey solution role that is a CSP? Can I exit to tech? Would the role be better than the T2 role I have now?

Anyone else get in a mood to want to see the world burn

If you are already in biotech R&D, been in hardcore engineering/ research is it worthwhile to pivot to data science?

I have a non business background, and I often noticed that to go a bit further on certain cases or distinguish yourself from others, some knowledge about the industry/sector can be good. Do you have a website/ressource where I can have an overview of the most frequent industries? Thank you in advance :)

what do recruiters actually do? and why does it take them so long to respond?

Does anyone have any insight on what is entailed during an “expertise chat” at McK? I spoke to a recruiter and made it through to the next step. The next step is the expertise chat before progressing to the official first round interview. For reference, this is for their Healthcare Services & Technology practice. TIA

How easy is it to switch offices in Bain?

I need a mentor to guide me for a job role in MBB. I have 5 YOE (4.5 years in Manufacturing & Automation 6 months in SaaS) any volunteers?

What can help me (2 YOE at B4) get an interview at MBB besides a referral? Certain skills, certain qualifications, GMAT score, or something else?

Hi - I have an upcoming conversation with BCG Partner next week. I had reached out to her to understand experienced hire opportunities. What can I expect during this call? My goal is to get an interview.