Okay ladies, it's time to pay it forward! Let's use this thread to share the best advice you've received about your career and life as a woman software engineer!

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

I'm currently working as a Sr. Program manager at FAANG. 7 YOE overall experience (work and academic experience incl.,) across different domains with analytics and program mgmnt background. Interested in pursuing Engagement manager opportunities at MBB. Can you please help me out with the referrals? Also, I would like to what's the salary range, hiring process, WLB, growth opp., usually like for Engagement manager positions. McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group@bain& company

If my goal is to last a few years in big law and go in house at a large tech company, what should be my focus (firm reputation in the tech industry, practice group, years of experience)? Also, what are the exit opportunities like for capital markets?

10 years sales experience selling eyewear to eye doctors. If I were to transition to tech would I have to start as a BDM? I think that would be a pay cut for me. Thanks

Laid off, 10 years exp, tired of acct management. Feel so lost. Don't want to go back to agency side. What should I do? I feel like 💩

Hi all,

Can any one let me know What is the difference between designation Associate I and Associate II in JPMC ?

Which one is better and why?

Debating making the move to become a fed. GS-14 position. Has anyone considered making the move? I’m weight the pros/cons and debating if it’s a worthwhile move or not

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.

Hi,
I’m currently working as Selenium with Java QA tester. Looking to pursue agile CSM certification. Will it be helpful for career growth and for which Roles can we apply with Selenium Automation and Agile CSM certified. Suggestions will be helpful

What's the designation hierarchy for BA in FIS. It will be helpful if you can provide YOE as well.FIS Global

Have an offer from flipkart for ui engineer 1. How is the work culture, WLB and growth here?

Hello! How did you get started with excel as an HR professional? What are some good resources for me to develop my excel skills (courses, certifications, etc)? People often say YouTube but as a hands on learner I’d like something more interactive that will test me.

Knowing what you know now, would you still have entered the industry?

Anyone here who left fed job and regretted it?

Hello Sharks,

I need information about different tech. Currently I am a mainframe developer with 6+ exp currently working at Infosys and serving notice period. I have 5 offers from MNCs and 2 months of Notice period left. Want to understand, is it doable to learn other technology and switch into that technology and if it requires more time which Technology should I learn Data science or Devops. I have previously completed data science certification from local institute in Pune. More in comment.

I want to start learning DevOps, what is the right path to learn DevOps? Does TCS has good projects for DevOps.. Suggest me any combination with DevOps.

Does anybody here do any side work for extra income using their data expertise? I would love ideas that I could do from ~5-15 hours a week. Tutoring is the only thing that comes to mind immediately. Thanks in advance!

If you weren’t a biglaw lawyer what do you think you’d do? Been wondering as of late about what else is out there.

Has anyone moved from HR consulting to Core HR Roles?, I wanted to take some career guidance from him/her

Any insight into life as a patent agent with stern Kessler? Are there directors to avoid in the chemistry area?

Finally met a DA that was like "yeah.... We both know green tongues for weed isn't a thing "

FYI sir, I love you lololol

Looking for a referral for an opportunity at Tory Burch. Thanks in advance.

Fam - need some uplifting. Has anyone done something that was so publicly embarrassing at work that you felt it was a career ruiner? How did you recover?

Is ey gds planning to call their folks?
I don't wana go to ofc😛

Are there any fundamental differences between a salary negotiation during the start (applying for the job) vs. Salary negotiation during a performance review (you’ve been employed for x time and looking for a raise). I’m in the latter and wondering if there are any maneuvers that are different I should be doing.

Do you still have opportunity to negotiate salary when you’re going thru a recruiter and they tell you the range upfront?

Is anyone else worried about how fast digital platforms are changing? Older employees are already struggling to keep up, and it feels like we always have a new platform to learn.

Hello fellow EAs! Anyone here work or has worked for autodesk in the Bay Area?

I joined Accenture 2 months back due to some personal reasons i need to quit accenture can i leave accenture ( 6 months probabation period ). Ready to serve 1 month Notice Period . Will it backfire or any issues if i do so ?

How's SVB doing? Is there a hiring freeze?

What does J grade in BNY MELLON means?
What is the salary range for this grade

Hey Guys,

I submitted my documents to UBS HR on last Wednesday but haven't heard back from them. Can anyone who has recently joined or have been offered share his/her experience like

How much time they takes after document submission?
How much time they takes for offer letter after salary discussion?

Thank you.

Does anyone have experience getting scratches out of puffer jackets?

I left my moncler on a chair and my cat jumped on it. Very light white scratches.

Looking to relocate to the Las Vegas area next year. Can anyone tell me an hourly rate range to expect for a CT tech with 5 years experience?