Need advice! I have 2 years of experience in manual and automation software testing(QualityAssurance) at wipro ltd. India After that i moved to canada for studying business but now i want to make my career in quality assurance. How do i get started? Any tips will be helpful.

Also, do tech companies in canada hire students part time for tech roles ?

Hi 🐠 . Could you recommend some great books on people management and leadership?

What is a good exit opportunity for a software engineer who’s good-looking/not awkward? Should I switch to PM, or try to break into VC?

What would be your dream job in the Climate/Sustainability field?

I’m feeling stagnant in my career and looking for ways to grow. I was considering obtaining a PMP certification and wondering how impactful this is. Is this certification well recognized?

Life insurance agents!! I’m in the process of getting licensed now, what are some tips you have for me just starting out ? How long did it take for you to start selling? I’ll be doing telesales only , let me know your way of selling and why it works best for you. Thank you !

Cons of jumping ship to a niche / smaller consulting firm from D? Getting a level up but will be moving from US to India market.

what are the exit ops for managers/SM in financial due diligence for deals?

Hi all - What is the consulting equivalent of the "Head of.." title at Google? Is it a Director level position? I noticed a few folks on LinkedIn with this title who have close to 20 years of experience but the job postings on Google ask for 5-7 years of relevant experience. Thanks!

Has anyone ever left finance (or know someone that has) to do something completely different? My experience is split between FP&A and accounting and while I have progressed, I am becoming depressed b/c I feel like I’m in the wrong field. I am generally a motivated, high performing person, but I al starting to slip up and care less, b/c my work is not satisfying to me. I know I just sound like a complainer, but does anyone have any advice?

What's the best job in FAANG companies for an IELTS instructor with 6 years experience?

Anyone working in Progressive as a CAT field rep? What are your thoughts on this role? Pros, cons, tips?

Those in ERP implementations, is this something you enjoy long term? This is my first project and I’m curious if the role changes much across different projects or if it is all similar work?

Hello Fishes ...
Please help me

I'm looking for a entry-level role in finance domain and I would appreciate your support.

Recent MBA-FINANCE graduate with a focus in Investment banking, Financial markets, Financial analysis and reporting

If anyone knows of a job opening where I would be a good fit, I'd appreciate if you could send them my way! Of course, if you have any suggestions for where to start my career, or anyone you'd recommend I speak to, I would be very grateful.

My remit quadrupled+ in a recent re-org with no increase in pay/promotion, my new director is new to the company and was zero help, and I was passed over for recent promotion during the comp cycle. The new director essentially began shutting me down any time I ask for clarity in my career progression. Now they have taken credit for the project I’ve been building over the past year+ without giving me props whatsoever to higher ups. What is the best plan of action here?

What are good exit opportunities that exist for someone who has worked 1 yr as an analyst at a boutique firm?

Hi Fishes,
I have 6+ years of experience in automation testing. How difficult would it be to switch to Full stack development? Any ideas??
I know React,Node and Python.

Does anyone have the 2020 SHRM books for sale or to borrow? My job won’t contribute towards my certification. I’ve already paid for my test. I have the books from 2015 but I’d like to study from the 2020. I tried finding them online to purchase but sellers of affordable books aren’t responding.

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

Senior attorneys at v100, how common is it for attorneys who start at small firms to lateral to biglaw? Have you worked with any? Conventional wisdom is always that if you don’t start there it’s hard to “trade up”. My coworker and I just did it to two different great v30 firms, and I’m wondering if it’s really that uncommon? Just out of curiosity. We’re not special counsel with special niche skills or anything, just associates. Pitfalls to beware? Positives?

Is now a good time to buy a home?

I took on a pro bono immigration case through my firm and made a (justifiable) mistake. No one was overseeing me. I’m worried for my client and I’m also worried about a motion to reopen/ineffective assistance of counsel argument. Has anyone ever dealt with this?

What to do if a person has provided an employer with a fake social security card and is marrying a USC? Unauthorized work isn't a bar for immediate relatives, and they didn't present themselves as a USC for a benefit under the Act, so AOS as usual is my thinking. Am I right?

I'm trying to find a good way to find out about work culture at different companies during interviews.

I'm conscious that most interviewers will be politically correct and provide a generic answer, but I still ask them "why did you choose xxx, and why do you stay at xxx?"

Besides Glassdoor reviews and actually asking directly during the interview. Are there anything else that you use to assess?

What’s the current WFH model @Merck ? Are they doing a hybrid schedule? How many days?

What are exits for tech transfer? Have an opportunity, but idk if I want to work for university commercialization offices for the rest of my life

Champagne/Wine reco as a gift to a mentor. Currently looking at Ruinart Blanc du blancs, Bollinger Vintage 2012, Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle. Can also go with red like Caymus or Stags Leap. $100-$150

If you freelance at one spot for a while but switch to a new location for a higher rate even though the original wanted to extend you, is that considered burning a bridge? Or can you go back later?

Anyone have any advice on who to contact for merch/apparel related gigs? Preferably in the music or sports industry. Recommendations for agencies that focus on this are also greatly appreciated!

Any female freelance writers out there in need of an ACD/AD to team up with in the new year?

VML Seattle: the good, the bad, and the ugly?

If anyone is looking to get out of External Audit (Big Four, National or Regional) or industry Accounting/Reporting/IA and wants to switch to Advisory, DM me for an introductory conversation or referral. Can be hybrid or fully remote.

What happens if i didn't attend the 2nd day of the virtual onboarding session in infosys .

Can you really learn a language properly with Duolingo? To the point in being able to use it professionally? I feel like it's no rival to Rosetta Stone in that regard.

What does a 30% travel requirement mean in a job description? How often do they expect the candidate to travel ?

How early is too early to leave Amazon? I haven't worked at FAANG before.

Anyone who is an SDET? How much coding do you do?

I've been building a side project with my friend, but they're not putting in as much effort as I am. We've been friends since we entered college together, but it's starting to become too much. Should I talk to them about it?

Hey beautiful people,
I’m 27Y and work in tech. Unfortunately my carpal tunnel is getting worst slowly. I’m worry that I still have like 45 years more to be retired and can’t stop working because I have a f* mortgage to pay 😭 I have a super ergonomic workstation, but I know my hand needs a long rest, and I can’t do it… Does anyone relate? What do you recommend?

What companies offer the best vacation policy and sabbatical packages?

What carrer shifts could CSMs make?

I made the unusual transition from SDR To CSM. Considering switching roles or going to full on account management roles.

Thoughts?

Looking to transition from an experineced(more than 7 years) automation and manual tester to a python full stack developer , looking for guidance about the path .... job market(including freelancing option) ,job position to target , potential struggles , courses or any other potential resources !
P.S. trying this change to as having a inclination towards development, and also see myself going for technical manager role in future !
Feel free to bust any myths , but plz avoid demotivate!

When you’ve put in a lot of hard-work as a developer on a great project and received the best performance award but compensation has been same since Day 1…and have completed 2 years in the company. Furthermore no signs of compensation going up…Is it the best time to leave or stay? Additionally too many management changes have taken place that everything feels out of place.

Normalize managers prefacing requests to speak with “You’re not fired, but can I talk to you?”

I'm looking for entry level roles in the field of -

1. Data Analytics
2. Product Management.

It would be really helpful if anyone has any leads. Thanks in advance.

Anyone have any recommendations on books to read or YouTube series for learning system design/architecture from scratch?

Anyone have tips for the case interview round for an Account Manager role at Meta?

Who here thinks Apple's rumored AR headset will be a big win for the company?

So I work for a small company as a SEM/Director… which in my world just means I am really Lead Developer, Part BA and part product owner as well as reviewing the devs. I came up in this company starting at about SE3 of 5 so the position is just kind of what I made it. I have recently been getting interest from some larger companies like Amazon. Long preamble to ask, what are the day to day responsibilities/expectations of an SEM at a FAANG?

The creators of GIFs may be dead, but the debate about how to pronounce it is alive and kicking. I go with the hard G, like in Graphic. Votes?