New to big 4 Strat consulting. How do I increase utilization by around 10 percent in the next 3 months ? We don’t seem to have won a lot of work!

Do Big 4 partners need to maintain any level of independence in retirement?

Have interviewed big 4 company and got a offer around 25% bump and expecting better assignments than current firm. The partner in my practice reached out and is doing everything he can to make me stay

Just started b4 m&a — first job out of law school for reference — I don’t know what I’m doing at all and imposter syndrome is kicking in very badly. Any helpful resources ppl recommend for starting out?

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

What’s the rank hierarchy like in IBM? Where would an “Associate Partner” sit in comparison to a big 4 consulting firm? Got an offer I am evaluating

If you were looking to exit Big 4 Consulting, what positions would you be targeting? I have done a little of everything with no specialization (great performance reviews across the board). But now a little unsure of what my skills really are from an employer POV.

Any utilization review nurses working at an insurance company able to share if your company requires work on weekend/holidays? If so, what work do you do on weekend/holidays snd do you work s full day on those days?

Salaams!

Anyone hiring Program Managers (Technical or Non-Technical) or Engagement Managers? Currently with Big 4. Please let me know!

YOE: 6-7
Location: Washington DC area

Hi guys, I got a feeling that big 4 or T2 companies kinda quiet in jakarta as opposed to MBB where they conduct lots of recruiting events (management consulting). Any reason for that particularly or maybe big 4 prefer internal hiring only?

I think hospitals would benefit tremendously from hiring designers to help facilitate better space utilization, communication, etc.

Got offer from BCG for ECT. Read numerous comments about ECT being not attractive compared to Generalist track. Also heard challenges about billability/utilization. Any views/ guidance appreciated!
I am not super keen to become a partner (selling) and main reason to join will be working with different clients, smart talented people and a good brand. End goal (at the moment atleast) is to stay for few years and return to the industry. 15 YOE

I wish admin utilized Tier 1 supports with teachers. Smiles, appreciations and acknowledging ones efforts would do a great deal to boost morale and climate. I just don’t understand what that is so hard to do.

Considering a move from a B4 to the West Monroe deals practice. Any insights from people working there or who worked there?

What were some challenges y’all faced this week?

I’ll start. Trying to get non local resources utilized. National Leadership thinks this is the answer to our problems but local leadership is hesitant.

When a consolidated unitary group acquires a TX Corp, does TX follow Sec. 382 and Sec. 383 and apply a limitation on the utilization of the acquired entity's TX R&D credits following the acquisition?

How difficult is it to break into mbb from B4 consulting?

I am getting married in Decemeber and am on H1B. I wanted to work from India for a couple if weeks to reach my utilization target since its my promo year. Are we allowed to do that? If yes, what is the process? Otherwise i will have to take pto for a month.

What other performance factors are considered for PDM besides utilization?

Anyone leave Deloitte for Booz Allen? Thoughts or experiences? Utilization and compliance are absolutely doing my head in.

I have sent my letter to negotiate salary. Praying for good news!

What is the lateral hire process like?

If I'm applying to a firm as a second year and the application requires a writing sample, would it be better to attach a brief I wrote in law school, or a brief written during my limited practice, which was revised by both a senior associate and shareholder?

Job opening in Publicis Media (Digital Marketing jobs)

PGD team is looking for Associates and Analyst in digital Ad operation roles to service US Market.
Comment below so that i can refer you!

Any Big Pharma companies looking to hire a pharmacy liason/ prior authorization specialist in Chicago?

Anyone know any biotechs/Pharma (ideally oncology-focused) that are looking for a VP (or even SD for the right TC) of BD/CorpDev and allowing for remote/travel models (if not Boston-based) or at least a Boston-based hybrid model? I know someone with good biotech/Pharma BD&L experience that is looking for a new role given the current biotech layoff scene. Feel free to share any company names with open roles or DM, if preferred.

I’m looking to take some certificate classes. Can anyone point me in the right direction for affordable online classes?

Is 49,000 a fair starting salary for a scientist 1 with a B.S in biology in Philadelphia?

Say I had a “friend” who gained 15 Covid lbs but is still on dating apps with old pics. Is that considered catfishing? She’s not overweight, but not fit anymore. Still good looking...she suspects. Is it best to update the pics? Or get on a BBW dating app? Definite fear of rejection at meeting. Thank God I’m asking for a friend because this shits embarrassing to type.

Please share your salary/location/level. I need to negotiate salary and would truly appreciate the help.

What did you think of that webcast?

How does a regional firm auditor interested in Deloitte’s forensics practice get their foot in the door?

Anyone at EY know about VBM practice and SM comp?

Currently working at EY and recently promoted Senior looking to switch into a Business Transformation consulting role. Could anyone provide some insights on the day to day, as we as the interview process? Thank you very much.

What is the probation period in Deloitte USI for lateral hire?

Just got offered a position at PrimeSource Building Products. I will have to relocate if I take the job. Does anybody have any advice for relocating or PrimeSource?

Is the market slow right now?

I joined pwc 9 months back and have been looking out for a new job since August but dont see many calls coming. What is happening with the market? Want to move out of here for a better pay.

Most woman with excellent WOE don’t negotiate their pay.. I’m a woman working in Tech and this is so sad to know..

Has anyone consulted at Nissan and what was the onboarding process? any drug screen?

Thoughts on EW MBA from Booth/Kellogg/Haas. Currently SC at Deloitte and want to transition to tier 1 consulting firms

Took five days off. Came back to no meetings before 10am AND zero fires to put out. Regardless of what you think, your team can likely function a few days without you with the proper OOO plan. Take the time, get sane, work is not everything.

How do I say to my counselor, "be prepared to see a big fall of my utilization because of things out of my control" without sounding like complaining or having a lot of negativity?

What is the best consultancy for Media and Entertainment work? Considering a move…

Make consulting great again

Flying Southwest. An add at the entrance of the plane says: "anybody can fly you, but we do it with a smile". Scaryyyy. Are they letting any smily person fly us? Hahah

Who has the deck?!?!? 😞😩 Huge meeting at noon and no one has the deck.

To those starting the year on the beach: office or home office ...or actual beach?

My wife just keeps getting fatter. We've talked about it, she's acknowledged it but just keeps eating bad food. I'm so done. Health is something I'm not willing to sacrifice.

My team surprised our SM with a secret mannequin challenge video for his birthday today (with party favors and props)! Even leadership and the clients were in on it. He's working remotely but (cont.)

Any book recommendations?

My neighbor is an air traffic controler and makes over 100k at 23 with an associates degree. They also get a pension and a mandatory retirement age of 56. Are there other gov jobs that are this cushy?

Justifying the Sheraton's painful bed to yourself because the Four Seasons don't recognize your loyalty

Derailment repairs at Penn but bad weather delaying flights - what's the word, how to get from NYC to D.C. today?

Anybody looking for a referral in Salesforce please feel free to reach out 😊

Thoughts on boomeranging back to old company after a year? I left on good terms and stay in touch with the director.

So, does LinkedIn have a feature where you can just have it say “x started a new job at y” instead of the whole “I’m happy to share that…”??

Thoughts on Northwestern 1 year MBA program? Trying to determine if that is my ideal option since I want to quickly knock out and come right back to current gig. I already have business degree.