Partners I want to move into SC at a tier 2 but have poor grades. Made SA at PwC in 2 years and great ECs and top 5 UG.

If I brought you work would I get hired for SC? Or doesn't work like that at T2

Advice on the pros and cons of entering the Accounting field post law school?

Hi!

So I am getting ready to start studying for the PHR, any tips on how to better prepare for the cert?

Also, I am more interested in the People Analytics side of HR, do you guys think this will help? I do have experience with SQL, Tableau and Analytics in general.

Thanks!

Getting ready to study for the CAMS exam. Do I need anything extra besides just studying the study guide and practice exam over and over. I’ve read online about people using AML assassin; is it worth it?

Have you or anyone you know left law to take up a trade? Someone I trust suggested I’d be happier learning a trade than I am at my Biglaw job. I’ve thought the same thing in the past. Just curious if anyone has ever made that kind of move and found it to be the right one.

I need your honest advice one which options below is better for career projection into leadership roles:
Staying in cybersecurity consulting and moving up the ranks or exiting to product management at a Faang and then no idea what?
Like when you become product manager at a Faang what your career into leadership look like?

Hi Fishes,
can anyone please tell me if Palantir is a good platform for a data engineer to learn? Does it have good future?

Anybody here trying to get into Project Management? If so, what makes you want to get into PM?

I’m expecting to go on maternity leave this summer, but I hate working at my current company. The work is uninspiring, the people are mediocre and I feel myself torn between quitting and finding a new job, but possibly losing paid leave, OR, sticking it out and taking mat leave then quitting. Any advice or insights?

I’ve been a fed for 13 years within DoD and am in my early 40’s. Not sure when a promotion is on the horizon for me as I’m a top performer.

What are thoughts of leaving the fed for a company like Deloitte?

Employment lit second year in California - firm life is not the end game for me. Is in house about three years from now (with 4-5 YOE) viable?

Guys Please Suggest- Is executive MBA programme worth it. I have 7yoe and a family person with one kid. Can’t take a career break.
I am a engineering Graduate from Tier-2 College and currently working as a Lead Business Analyst with ctc 25 LPA. Any suggestions regarding programmes/certifications which would help in my current stage are more than welcome 🙏🙂

What level is field sale rep at Google?

I am looking to break our of a bedside role into a remote nursing/Healthcare related role in the DC/MD/VA area. Most job opportunities I see are for case management and utilization review but I don't have any experience. Does anyone have any advice or job leads?

My company is venturing into Fintech and I will be in a role doing underwriting/risking. Id like to find a mentor to work with and explore this more so I can gain more experience. Anybody currently working in this field and wanna chat about it?

Looking for advice…I have been told that transitioning into L&D should be “easy” given by experience and skills (20+ years in education as a teacher, counselor, district administrator, higher ed. program director, Academic Affairs Assoc. Dean plus part-time instructional designer). I have an EdD in Leadership (School-system) and an MA in Counseling Psychology.

I have applied for various position levels from specialist to Director with no luck. Any ideas for what level I should be applying for?

Anyone who has used python for data science or python with SQL - what tools and libraries do you like? Do you have any course or reading recommendations for someone just starting out?

Hi all! I recently finished my Masters in Biology. I worked on a few studies with human subjects as well as animal work. I am hoping to get a job in clinical research as either a CRC or CRA. I previously worked at a doctors office as a care manager for 4 years, but outside of my academic work I don’t have experience in research. What advice do you all have for entering the field in my position?
Thanks!!

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Anyone here works in Dunnhumby?

A colleague/friend invited me to spend thanksgiving with his family. It was a wonderful trip and I’m so thankful for the kindness! Any ideas for good thank you gifts, for him and for his mama?

Should i get a smurf rolex? Prefer the blue dial to the new black dial but would have to be second hand now.... do you all think I should do it now before prices go up potentially?

Is anyone here doing stock market trading as a professional? I'm looking someone in this field to get some help in this field. Please let me know.

Hi all. I am licensed in life, accident and health and am looking for new opportunities. I’ve been working in employee benefits in a small brokerage firm on a book of business of over 400 clients, I’m the only account manager. We’ve had 100% employer retention since I’ve been here. I am a high performer, but not sure I’m valued much at all . I want to reach the top and become partner in my career ; this is why I went to work for a small firm. My boss favors others when I do the most work!!

I have recently received an offer from Infosys for 7LPA for senior systems engineer post with an option for permanent WFH. I have experience in UI and LAMP stack. Is it a fair package as I was in a startup before with 5 LPA and 3 years experience in Web development.

Any info on Primus Capital in Atlanta?

Just passed CISSP... disappointingly easy. I took Sec+ a few months prior and thought that was significantly harder. Maybe that was just because it was my first introduction to some things. Thoughts?

Generally speaking, how long does it take for a company to make an offer to you if the interview went well?

I just received an LA-based financial services Controller job offer for $120K plus 10% bonus. I'm currently a manager with 7 years of experience in public accounting? Is this is a competitive salary for the level of experience.

HR question. When switching companies and the new company has a 30 day waiting period before health insurance starts, how do y'all handle insurance coverage? Cobra wouldn't be an option as resigning doesn't qualify.

Any sr copywriters down to team up (NYC)? Would love to see your book

I’m in a rut. Ever since I had my daughter 5 months ago I haven’t read anything other than magazine articles. Looking for a fun page Turner to get back into the swing of things. Something in a similar vein as Stephen King, Michael Crichton etc. would be great! Thanks in advance!

Folks, if someone joins HSBC GSC by 30th September, are they eligible for hike and bonus in March?

Also, relocation & buyout benefits if any should be mentioned on the offer letter right?

I have seen colleagues leave to strategic finance roles at f500 companies. What would the day to day look like for those roles? Focus areas and wlb.

Has anyone here not pursued an extension because client isn’t listening to advice, whitewashes statuses, purposefully misreports (read: lies) despite what data clearly shows, misses deadlines and then just rebaselines dates, etc. because of concern they will fail and try to blame consultants (so reputational risk) and for other reasons (e.g., no value in time billed, other work could be pursued, mental health, etc)?

Great discussion board

Do you believe you have to be successful to be happy?

Partners/MDs, I still have a few years left before I am elected to partnership but I am keen to prepare.
If asked why do you want to be promoted now? What would be a strong answer?
And if you are asked for development areas, what is a no-no?

Fake it until you make it vs. authenticity. Can you comment on the value of authenticity both at your level and below? Also… are you still faking it now that you made it?

Hey all I will be joining bcg as a principal soon. What makes a great principal from the perspective of mds/partners.

From Business Chemistry point of view. Is any partner here a Guardian? Do you have to be a Driver o a Pioneer to become one?
These are the categories for reference . Pioneer/Driver/Integrator/Guardian

Partners, what are your biggest insecurities and paranoia on a day-to-day basis?

Partners / MDS - Have any of you stayed with the same firm from analyst to Partner/MD? If so, what made you stay despite probably receiving offers for more compensation? Also, what benefits are there to staying in consulting your entire career?

Out of curiosity- can you buy into partnership on a work visa (eg., H1B) or do you need to have a green card?

What is something a new senior mgmt employee can do in their first few weeks/months to set themselves apart as an exceptional new recruit?

Boutique partners: does your firm pay distributions according to shares or individual performance or both?

How do you impress a partner you don't know that well and meeting one on one for the first time?