💥My FAANG PMs: Admitted to M7 (Booth, Columbia, Kellogg) but no scholarship money. End goal is PM at FAANG. Peers tell me to do a MS in Software Engineering or Data Science at an Ivy instead, claiming that route is cheaper & employs more into tech. Is a MBA truly not technical enough for majority of blue chip PM roles?

How does everyone in this bowl feel towards master’s degrees in data science/analytics? I didn’t study this in undergrad so I’m looking to get an analytics degree but I’ve heard mixed reviews.

Anyone go from SaaS / licensing sales to services (strategy & implementation) sales?

I'm thinking of moving from large cap tech to large cap consultancy firm to help build the resume and round out my experience. I enjoy and do well in licensing, but I'm fairly young in my career (<6 years) and received a great offer to make the move.

Big fan of the org and team I'll be joining as well.

Thanks!!

TC ~$300K

Finance Transformation - how do big 4 + Accenture stack up against each other?

Would you recommend leaving for a role at Oliver Wyman? Thanks

Hi Sharks,

Need your advise urgently.

Can you please suggest which would be better in terms of WLB, flexibility, growth, job security.

YOE: 4.4 years
Tech stack: Azure data factory, data lake, Azure databricks, Logic App, SQL, Pyspark (basic)


Offer:

Optum - 19.16 [16 Fixed + 15% variable + pf (offer letter is not received yet) ]

LTIMindtree: 21.50 (40 to 50k will be variable) Offer letter is not received yet

Hello Guys, I am basically a mechanical graduate and works in an operation and management role with 4+ years experience. Due to my passion, seeking to study a PG diploma course in mobile and web development as an international student in Canada. Can you guys share your opinions and view.

I have been interviewing for a sales role at a BMW dealership, but I'm concerned about the economy. Is now a bad time to get into automotive sales?

Hey MBB fish. I am a senior in the data and analytics space and have 8 years of experience 6 in consulting and 2 in the industry. I also have a master's in analytics from a very reputed school..contd

I’m thinking about transitioning to In-House from a big law firm where I practice Employee Benefits. Will employers consider me without the typical “corporate” or “litigation” experience?

So i have been fortunate that i have managed to go through my career without the need for a degree. I was lucky enough to have been hired by one of the worlds top consulting firms, worked with a whole lot of big clients and travelled a lot. It's gotten to the point where I am not even asked about the lack of a degree on my resume. Personally though, it bothers me. I have a whole bunch of certifications in my industry…but just no formal degree. (cont'd)

I received a call for Engagement Manager position with AWS. Even though I have the JD for the same, it appears kind of cluttered, with lots of Agile flavour thrown in, hence reaching out to the audience to understand what exactly this role entails?
Is it a sales oriented role, is P & L an integral part of being an Engagement Manager with AWS?
Any inputs will be much appreciated.

Hi All,

I have been an automation engineer for around 6 years and wanted to switch my career from QA to a management post or a Business analysist post.
What should I do for it to have this career change

Hi Fishes,

I have 7+ YOE as a SAP Functional consultant. I am trying to learn and switch in SAP BTP.

Can someone advise roadmap to transit to BTP? Also how much coding involved in BTP?

How to make a jump to cloud security when I just have SOC experience? Currently studying for Solutions Architect cert

Any thoughts on the best certifications to get in order to help move forward? I have considered the CCP from World at Work, but it’s fairly pricey to get by the time you wrap up everything. I was looking at both SHRM-CP and SPHR. Everyone that I have spoken to has the SHRM, but that’s also only looking at individuals in a small geographic footprint and within 3-4 different companies. I was hoping to get some thoughts on this from others? Thanks

Salary update for FT MBA recruiting?

MBA intern here. Has anyone heard what the FT offers are going to be this year? Target school, legacy S&O alignment. My understanding is that the GSAPers...

EY folks - How hard is it to change service lines at the manager level?

Hey , I have 9 YOE in SAP HANA .I want to know how I can get a job in FAANG. Should I learn new technology or continue in SAP HANA .

Submitted cbs with ea score. Jheez. Yet to take the gmat for the other schools 😭

Hi Fishes, I've 2.25 Years of experience in SAP Basis, but I've lost interest in the same due to not receiving proper training, inability to practice on customer's system and shifts. I'm looking forward to go for MBA/changing technology, which one would be a better option? In case of the latter can you guys suggest lucrative technologies which has little/no coding and can definitely give good packages? I've tried changing jobs in Basis for nearly one year and didn't get through. Please help me.

36mm Rolex explorer on a 7.5 inch wrist? Thoughts?

MD mentioned the possibility of getting funding for a PM program/certificate since we’re newly shifting to managing some solutions as products; anyone have any experience/recommendations?

Hello Minds, Is there any update for the Mindtree Noida office, is it operational now??

What is the courtesy of withdrawing an offer you already accepted?

What is IT Due Dilligence? Is it more IT Audit? Better? Worse?

Anyone else have a formatting pet peeve and get annoyed when people don’t have a blank first column and row in tabs? I.e headers/data in cell A1

My first manager told me this, and I’ve followed it to a T since.

Package/CTC question - Hi Sharks, I am a in grown manager and believe the HRs that I have dealt with till date have lowballed me. CURRENT - Site BLR. CTC ~ 11.0 L. 5 RSUs. L4 Manager. Operations. Non tech. I believe it should be around 16L. Am I correct? Can ya'll help with the range of Pay for L4 Managers along with RSUs and joining bonuses.???

Been looking forward to the stock market to come back to earth for a long time. What should I buy

Hello Fishes.. Does novartis asks you to do a IBM course before joining? They have asked one of my friend to complete IBM course certification before joining the org.

How much salary can a mainframe developer ask for with 12+ years of experience and for Hyd location

Charlotte has to be the slowest moving airport!!!

It’s amazing the power that asking easy-to-answer questions can have on a community. It’s a great way to get nervous users more comfortable with engaging.

Was helping my grandfather with formatting in a Word doc the other day...
Him: *clicks a button and the whole document shifts, messes up formatting that he has been tinkering with for hours. Cue him flipping out, police sirens in the background*
Me: *whisper shouting from the back of the room* crtl+z, ctrl+z, ctrl+z!!!
Him: *searches the keyboard for a solid 45 seconds, hits buttons* WOW...that fixed it!!!!
It’s the simple things in life, folks

Anyone here from NatWest group Bangalore ? Need some advice before joining. Please let me know in comments so that I can DM you.

Agency recruiters, how would you rate today’s market for creatives? Is it more of a freelancers’ market or is it tight for everyone at the moment?

Any business analyst looking for an exciting career with one of the top consulting firms of canada?

Any recommendations for salary negotiations with Wells Fargo?

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

What is the lower bound % salary increase at which you would consider switching jobs for?

BCG Consultant or AlixPartners SVP?
Pay is significantly higher at Alix to start but I’ve heard it levels off. Main concerns are up or out (BCG) and breadth (Alix)

What’s the reputation of the JPM CCB Corporate Strategy team? Any insights into pay/hours/culture?

Working for MBB was my dream throughout undergrad. I just signed an offer for a role I am excited about at FAANG, but I can’t help but feel twinges of jealousy for people who are getting into MBB with the recent increase in experienced hiring. Please help me 🤦🏻‍♀️

Has anyone interviewed with Opendoor?

When you left the horrible Consulting life to a FAAANG, did you receive a sign on bonus?

First time car buyer. I will be moving to California shortly from Illinois and was wondering if I should get a car from Illinois/California? Just trying to understand which state would be cheapest in terms of overall cost of the car?

What are some indications of really proper manners you can think of/train yourself to do? I’m thinking things like holding open doors, letting the other person go first, refilling water if you see an empty glass. Trying to more consciously acquire these habits, but struggling to notice opportunities in the moment 😕 Would appreciate any tips!

How many rounds of negotiating an offer do you think is reasonable? If you went back on base and got what you asked for, would be it be okay to go back and ask for more equity if you think there’s room (given the upside)? Or is it greedy at that point?

Random. If Biden gets elected, would any of you join the government (appointed or career position)? I ask about this objectively in how every new administration restaffs people and less so about politics.

Phone interview with Amazon tomorrow for a level 6 engineering role. What’s that map to role wise in consulting? Salary range? Seattle based.

Currently C level (target promo next summer). Been mostly on finance transformation projects. Worked in strategic finance before that at a f500 healthcare company.
What roles/levels would I be a good candidate for at FAANG/Microsoft/other Big Tech?
No hard technical skills (outside of financial modeling).
I’m also studying for GMAT as t15 MBA is a consideration right now, so I could also try to make the switch after that.

I'm exiting the Firm, but I'm so burnt out that pursuing opportunities is beyond me right now... what to do?

Upcoming interview with large tech company for biz ops go-to-market role. Any book recommendations to learn about go-to-market / sales op strategies for tech?

Burnt out in HR consulting firm. Any industry opportunities out there? 7 YOE, I/O psych masters, people analytics skills, assessment, succession, D&I, and leadership development experience.

What companies have good WLB and decent pay? I know it varies by team/groups, but trying to identify which companies to recruit for

Does anyone have any insight on how TN1 sponsorship currently works as a Canadian? Given the lockdown and office closures how should I proceed?

I got an offer in the US and am wondering..

Exit opportunities for a non technical Project Manager? Looking to do something new but stay in consulting. Lately been feeling like a Jack of all trades, master of none...