Now.being in corp strat and seeing execs hiring other senior talent, I am seeing just how many principals and partners are unemployed right now.

I've seen a handful of McKinsey APs that have been unemployed for all of 2025. Several very senior bank strategists that haven't worked all year.

Its pretty scary to see someone who has worked so hard struggle to find a job. We also turned down everyone from McKinsey. Largely because we felt they weren't actually interested in the job.

I accepted an offer from Cognizant for a consultant position a little less than a month ago. My joining date is 5th September and I would need visa sponsorship. I have completed my pre joining formalities and background verification. The thing is I haven’t heard from HR in a while and no update as yet on visa sponsorship process. Should I be worried?

Does this Friday feel like a Monday to anyone else?

I have been out of work for the past 6 months, and have flooded many email boxes - applied to more than 600 job posts, have been getting a call for an interview, but after my first call with the HR, recruiter or even hiring manager, I don't seem to get past that stage! Any advice on how to get past this?

LA or NYC? Been in NYC for 9 years and am starting to think theres less discrimination in LA as an asian male

A first for me, after 1.6 million miles. Thankful for a delay. The delay on the connector saved me a night at ord Hilton after the ludicrous delay on the first leg.t. Truly grateful united

does dating or social apps work or are we all fearful of each other?

Do people know if the big 4 are all wfh and onboarding that way as well? Or have they started setting return to office dates?

Hey guys, Can anyone please tell me if there is any restrictions on SPI in mutual funds in MS for employees.

Just got invited to interview with truist for IB.. anyone else get one? Anybody here work at truist willing to chat?

I have an interview with McKinsey - Senior Associate, the role pays 50k more than my current role. (3YOE)
I have no consulting experience nor do I have an MBA. Somehow I’ve passed the first 3 stages and I am now onto the case study interviews.
Has anyone went from product management into consulting, is it worth it, Am I making a mistake? (London, UK)

Anyone know a good company that is hiring in Dallas or remote? Looking for consultant, Product/Project Manager, Integration Specialist/developer or similar roles!

please help me how to apply performance test engineer jobs in nagarro please let me know

Does Nagarro give option to WFO?
At Bangalore location where is their office

Any edutech test for the folks on bench in LTI? Any idea on what is that all about?
#new joiner#experienced#bench#ltimindree

Best bars, lounges and dance places for 30+ crowds in Manhattan?

Looking for referral at Telstra..pls dm if you can refer

Houston downtown JW vs Westin.. Thoughts?

Best consulting firms with best WLB? Do they exist? Young professional starting to think about where I'd like to work hard to end up in the next 5-10 years.

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!

I feel stuck as a Strategy Manager and want to make a career pivot at 35. But have no idea what i should do? Any suggestions, resources or books that I should read to help with my existential mid thirties crisis? I have experience in technology consulting, corporate strategy, freelance consulting and law. Do I go back to being an Attorney, or do I retrain and become a financial advisor or something else?

A first for me, after 1.6 million miles. Thankful for a delay. The delay on the connector saved me a night at ord Hilton after the ludicrous delay on the first leg.t. Truly grateful united

Any book recommendations on handling office politics?

CAIA vs CFA?

OTS is growing rapidly and leadership has asked us SMs to assist with recruiting. One of our needs is for cybersecurity and data privacy consultants interested in M&A e.g. CISSP, CISA, CIPP, CIPM, etc

Work life balance at BCG? Do they offer part time roles for individuals? What are some of the best roles there to achieve good work life balance. Looking at analytic groups or you come in as a BA

Are online Masters degrees any good? Do they carry any weight relative to conventional Masters from Ivy plus? So something along the lines of Harvard Extension school (Psychology degree), or Columbia Master of Social work…

Which top consulting firms, if any, will pay for your MBA?

2yrs of post-undergrad experience at D and have offers from two FAANG companies. Worth it to stick it out for a couple more years to open up more offers down the road, or should I get out while I can?

Which consulting firms are hiring for experienced Associate position? Have a friend who got laid off and looking for another job.

I used to complain how PPMDS are unresponsive, until I woke up with 500 work related emails one day. I'll give you credit for clearing your emails everyday, cause I know I won't.

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

Best narrated movies? Goodfellas, tenanbaums, fight club, Shawshank, usual suspects. Others?

What are the best data privacy certs to aim for? 4 year exp in cyber risk consulting. Want to move to a privacy related role outside the big 4. Should I go for the CDPSE or CIPP or CIPM?

What can I do outside the office to boost my resume and be a substantially more attractive candidate for top consulting firms in ~12 months time. Working in disputes and valuation role but want to go into management consulting next year (post MBA role). I feel like my job isn’t enough because skills aren’t considered as transferable outside this field.

Planning a babymoon with my wife. Shooting for April-May and looking at Hawaii (Maui or Big Island). Hoping with the vaccine and travel precautions, it'll be okay, but we're also prepared to cancel.

Any recommendations for hotels there that you've liked? I figure the Ritz or Four Seasons, but would love some opinions from those who have been.