Passed CISSP today on first shot - sending good vibes to anyone working towards their next big goal!

@FirstNewYorkSecurities User. How long have you been studying & testing for the CFA?

ZS 🐠 - can you receive sponsorship for MBA prior to having tenure of 3 years? If not, what is the downside of applying after 1 or 2 years? I am coming in with 3+ YOE in consulting, so my application would be competitive for next fall (or ‘23)

Who are considered the top consulting firms for Executive Coaching? Thanks!

How tough is it to get internal switching from one role to other in CitiusTech?

Hello I have got an offer in publicis sapient as Manager Automation Testing. Can sone tell me about projects for QA and growth oppurtunities here.

Hi friends! I’m looking for resources to help me be successful in a “Functional Lead” role.

The role is in FinTech
I’m responsible for strategy, comms and key partnerships for a bank product. It reports through Customer Experience but touches product, Ops. marketing. It’s basically a Project Manager role but more nuanced.

Anyone out there in a role like this? Any books. videos or even best practices to share?

What’s the highest degree you attained? Is it content area or education related? Did you need to get it for certification or was there another reason?

Hi Fishes,

Does anyone know what is GCM level-5 designation corresponds to in Atos. Is this appropriate designation for a 6 yrs experienced dba professional?

Looking to return to singapore from the us. Spent the last 10 years consulting in the us - 4 with ibm and 6 with slalom. Any tips on which firms to target or avoid, based on prospects and culture?

For marketing profs working in finance, is it easy to convert from one area in finance to another, even if different niches (i.e. does having a background in banking allow easier transition to fintech, or DeFi?)

My roommate is deciding between BCG and McKinsey. What should she expect for a starting salary for a consultant coming out of an mba program? What about a signing bonus?

Anyone volunteering with the upcoming CFE exam this week?

Happy MLK day, people,
I know a host of you here and would like to determine if there would be interest in attending an open session on career advice for young professionals of color. Talk 2 me.

What are the accounting advisory exit opportunities at the senior and manager level? I’m seeing a lot of new postings and curious to know why as well.

I’m getting messages from recruiters for Sr. Corporate Paralegal roles but all of my experience is in litigation. I have 6 years experience as a paralegal. Should I move forward with this? Not sure if I’m qualified.

Considering that the end of this year will probably signal the start of a recession, is this a bad time to jump into a new role in Pharma?

Having 8 yrs of experience in manual Testing
What to desperately change my skill and switch to automation
How difficult would that be ?
Oppertunity wise ?

A reminder to my fellow creatives - be strong and courageous.

Any roles at AWS that have the same travel opportunities as consulting?

Since this is an open forum where we can be honest, I've assembled a list of billable litigation tasks that can be done from a playground: Conference calls, File review, Fly on the wall depositions where your camera is off, Zoom cattle call status hearings. Any other suggestions?

Hello fishes, does anyone know about 60 decibels and the work culture is ? An insight would be very helpful. Thanks in advance :)

Are we permitted work phones? New joiner today!

I think I am an average ABAPer but hardworking.
Having 2.1 year experience in SAP ABAP also trained on ABAP on Hana and odata gateway. Trying to get basics of ui5.

By considering above all if i give started to look for switch from Jan end (2.4 yoe considering) then till what CTC i can ask to other company or how much market can give me in current period?

Please reply..

What is reasonable to ask in a potential new job if you’re currently earning $50K. Is $15K too much? What’s a good range?

Hpe Hr releases an offer letter with joining after 2months. Should I wait or back out? What if they withdraw?

I am interested in creating a supper club in Los Angeles where people can meet and interact through food- do you think it could be of any interest?

How do you address students saying “that’s gay” in class?

Investing newbie here: pros cons of getting a rental property vs investing in stocks?

Best place to buy Disney theme park tickets? I’m looking for two days - Tickets at work offers discounts but for a 3-day deal. Should I just buy from their website?

To all the event profs out there, could anyone please advise on what is the base salary of a Senior Event Coordinator in Toronto? Thanks!

What are some of the things that were a MUST when buying your first home and what were some things that you were more flexible with and why? I’m having a discussion with my partner about what we absolutely need and what can be worked on later.

Fish fam - quite new to all this and would appreciate your support. if I am based in a high income tax state but work on site in a lower income tax state. Can I claim the paid taxes back from my home state or do I always pay income tax based on where my home office location is?
Thanks

Does salary increase year on year at C level in S&C? And what is the salary bracket for M level in S&C?

If a company I got rejected from is posting an opening for the same role should I re-apply? Any chance of a better outcome?

What is the salary range of employees working in Salesforce and having 8 years of experience ?
Got interviewed for MTS position

11 YOE Infosys - Senior Consultant role CGI - Lead Analyst role CTC is just 2*YOE tat too match with counter offer.Suggestions from existing employees Infosys CGI

Is there a demand for privacy professionals? Been seeing this discussed more and more recently

Anyone ever heard of or worked for Sygnia?

Privacy fish - Anyone taken the CIPM and can share what the exam is like?

Content outline seems like application of standard consulting approach, so how do they test it on an exam?

Message me if you need a referral to PwC cybersecurity, financial crimes, or regulations. Please no noobs. Only experienced professionals with at least 1 YOE

Deloitte 🐠, does your company cover tech courses in the first year? Looking to make a move over there but also wanna take a SANS course soon

For 🐠 who got your CISSP, about how much study time did it take you? E.g. how many weeks/months did you study for, and how many hrs/week? It's a goal of mine to get certified, just trying to (cont.)

How to make a jump to cloud security when I just have SOC experience? Currently studying for Solutions Architect cert

Anyone studying toward the CIPM have any tips or study resources? Particularly those with a legal background working in privacy and regulatory compliance (non-IT cybersec). Would be delighted to connect. TIA ⭐

What is the best, highest-paying company for cybersecurity companies?

What cert to go for next? Currently have AWS-SAA and Security+. Thinking about CISSP but how difficult is it compared to the AWS-SAA?

Tier 2 IR looking to move to facebook or google, what should i ask for ?

New to the U.S., is the Healthcare Industry (via HIPAA), the only industry in the U.S. that legally mandates having a designated Privacy Officer? So for example, although GLBA has obvious privacy requirements, unlike with healthcare, financial institutions in the U.S. are not mandated by law to have a designated Privacy Officer?

Anyone’s company hiring? My cousin is looking for a new opportunity and has a Secret clearance

Georgia Tech Cybersecurity masters or the analytics masters? Currently in a cyber role at Deloitte. I was thinking it might be better to do the analytics master and get a CISSP. I feel like there is more value in the cissp than a MS cybersecurity

Any thoughts on threat intelligence certs? Which ones are most worth the effort?

I start my journey of being more technical today. I am giving myself 2 yrs. I started a role doing IT controls, Identity and Access Management work. I have prior experience in UAT, business process controls (A-123). I am planning on passing the Security plus and CISSP certs within 2 yrs. Have a TS clearance. Any advice or reality check is welcome.
I will like to do cyber work in the Intelligence Community.

For those who have passed the CIPM exam, what is it like (and how does it compare to the CIPP/US exam)?