Questions asked in an interview for a Technical accounting position. 🙏 TIA

Hello! Q on how to follow up w/ recruiter about a role. DM’d them about Founding Product Designer role, they “love my background” but looking for someone with actually 10 YOE (JD says 4+). It’s been a little over a mo. with role seemingly still open on their site.

I’ve since updated resume w/ + experience (isn’t close to 4 years tho) and exp is aligned. Looking at the rest of the JD and type of company, I know I can fill the role.

Best way to strategically reach back out?

I’m currently in wealth management at a small investment firm but I have a strong passion for data analytics and like start up cultures. Who/what type of companies are currently hiring ~2 yr experienced finance guys? I’m also learning python. Would it make sense to get some licenses in python before I make the switch?

Happy Holidays! As I look forward to 2022, my biggest goal is to find a new job with more career growth. Who is hiring in 2022? I have 3+ years in federal consulting and 2 years of experience in insurance. DM me, thanks!

Hello Fishes,

Can anyone from Shell give referral for a position? I have the job id with me.

Hi, I am an engineer with a master degree . I worked for more than a decade as an engineer. I then switched to product marketing through mba. I was recently laid off from a series B startup . I have 3 years gap due to mba and children. I am 44 . I know I am way way behind in my career. I have an upcoming interview . The position is product manager ( 175k base + yearly bonus, no stock ) . I feel I will never catch up :( Any word of advice or positivity greatly appreciated.

Need help with my interview at Aflac on what to look forward to with this interview

Anyone take a full time remote position? How do you like it? Does the company invest your at home office set up? Did you get a wework or equiv membership to feel like going into an office?

Agency recruiters: do you participate in kick-off meetings with hiring managers?

My company thinks that’s not scalable for us to be in those calls. But I find it hard to speak enthusiastically about a job to candidates I interview when I never got to even hear the founders speaking about it themselves.

We have now agreed that I’ll get to see the recording of those calls. I’m not sure if that will suffice, though. Any thoughts on this?

Looking for a referral.
Experience: 3.8 y
Tech stack: Python, django, flask, AWS, postgresql, MySQL, git, restapi, datascientist
Notice period: 15-30 days

I have a business case interview with Acumen/Salesforce for a Marketing BA role. I’ve never done a case interview before, but I’m wondering if it will be asking about best uses for Salesforce/marketing cloud in the scenario provided, or if it’s a typical case? The recruiter said it’ll be interactive and test problem solving.

Anyone in AFS willing to chat about the practice and their experience? My brother found a role he’s interested in applying for, but curious if anyone could talk to him about so he could get a feel for it. I worked at Accenture years ago, but not in Federal, so I know nothing about it!

First time poster here!

After spending 4 years as a mid-level ops manager, I tried to break into HR through talent acquisition. Now after 6 years in TA, I've had a hard time getting out of it. My goal was always to get into a more broad HRBP position, but I've since worked for smaller orgs without a solid HR career path. When I ask about my career goals, they keep telling me, "Soon!" Or "Maybe in 6 months!"

I'm testing SPHR in June. Any advice for securing the type of role I'm aiming for?

Can anyone share their story on how they broke into AS role from AE level? Feeling like I’m hitting the wall.

Fishes, looking for recommendations on growing business development and sales skills. Finding and growing pipelines, establishing marketing materials, closing sales, and similar for services. I have on the job experience within consulting but never any formal training or education. Entering a new role where I'll need to build organizational capabilities from scratch. Any recommendations on programs, certificates, courses, books, or other similar ideas would be greatly appreciated. TIA!

Are there companies in the US who are recruiting H1B's for insurance consulting opportunities? It is proving to be a challenge switcing with many companies not keen on H1 despite having openings.

I finished my MTech from manipal in power electronics and drivers but it was during 2020 ... I was removed from my internship where I did my project.... Because I couldn't gain any good skills in power electronics and drivers i was unemployed from July to December that year ... Got job but in service field in goa which paid less then my previous internship ... I got promoted to the permanent position but getting paid only 19k and was sent to Bangalore where I pay 6.5k rent... What should I do?

Need your opinions. Wife is currently 14 weeks pregnant and I’m expecting a job offer in the next week or so. Do I sign and accept an offer and then tell them about needing to take paternity leave once I begin or do I discuss this before I accept? Not wanting to start off on the wrong foot but don’t want to risk any potential offer

Microsoft tech stack opening at kpmg- ping me for referel.

USA vs ENG

Hello Fishes,

What should i expect from IBM for role of Senior software engineer profile.

Technology - React.js, Redux, Javascript, ES6, Node.js
Yoe- 2.6 years.

Thanks

Last week I was given amazing news that I was pregnant. Today, after my repeat blood work results, I was told my HCG levels aren’t rising adequately. I am crying in the bathroom stall at work.

Idk how, but I got the offer. Still wondering if it’s real (it’s been 30mins since the phone call) because I thought I performed so poorly. I wouldn’t have passed myself. I hope the interviewers didn’t make a mistake (accidentally mixed up evals for another candidate, or the call was meant for another candidate w/ the same name). I do want to thank the Fishbowl community though. So many of you took the time to share your experiences and encourage me. I couldn’t have done this without you.

I’m trying to leave AWM tax and go to another PA firm. Problem is most firms I’ve talked to want me to join their AWM practice and then transfer to another tax group. Any tips on pushing back without losing job opportunities? AWM is just pure hell and I need to get out.

Is anyone selling a old scooty? I am looking to buy one with proper documentation & maintained.

What are realistic non-lawyer jobs for someone two years into corporate transactional?

A quality career coach told me, before my next job hop, I needed more people management experience on my resume. I can’t get that formally through my current company for at least another year. So what are alternative ways I can build that experience?

Can you deduct 50% of a home office if you use it 50% for business and 50% for W-2 work?

I know you can deduct a portion of a room if only a portion is used for business, but what about splitting expenses based on usage instead of area?

Hi! I’m based in Chicago and am looking for a WFH job. I currently work in banking but have also worked at Amazon on the seller support side. Any recommendations on where to look? My goal is to start at 65k. Thanks!

How is CSG international in terms of work and WLB ? I have got an offer recently and thinking what to do

Which is better onsite opportunity wipro, hcl tech or infogain

Anyone know how to get the best prices for a Yankees game?

Can anyone provide a good office chair recommendation? Looking to spend somewhere between $200-$300, but willing to look into pricier options if it is really worth it!

Any Boston guys here? Care for a meet up?

Do you think a dress that ends a couple inches above the knee is appropriate for the office? Do you have suggestions on how to lengthen it or make it more office appropriate? I don’t typically wear tights but could in winter with this dress… I really love how it fits every where else so I don’t want to skip it! I got it used from Salvation Army so it’s not like I paid a fortune but still.

Looking for tips/suggestions in leaving public after 6 years. Also wanting to change industries at the same time. The latter appears to be the hard part with so much time in my specific industry.

Has this happened to anyone? Where you go through the interview process - and they call you back saying you did great in the interview and that you'd be a great fit but the role has been filled. So they are going to pass you to other hiring managers and see if you'd be a good fit in the other teams? I'm so confused.

Today is the official last day at PwC. Mixed feeling, gonna miss my coworkers but excited about my next job.

Got an interview with KPMG next week for senior auditor position. Can anyone gives any input (e.g. What questions do they ask? How’s the process looks like?)

Thanks

Ok fishbowl family - I need advice. Rising senior 1 here and realizing that I genuinely get no joy out of audit. I’m way too stressed and really do not care about accounting and have made it a life goal to never book a journal entry. I want to take the next year to figure out what my dream job is and go for it. Here’s what I like: I love talking to people, mentoring & teaching, organizing, learning. I literally loved everything in college- I was between majoring in accounting or psychology. 1/X

How would you answer in an interview “Why are you looking to leave (insert Big 4) and why now”? Early SM rank.

Hi , can anyone please give ideals of role to be looking for A2 big 4audit , no CPA, want to transition into something different from audit. Also will be 2 years in October . Should I stick it out till then ? Or start looking and what role ? Thanks

Could someone who works in public accounting specifically on the tax side DM me to help me with my resume?

Please recent honest feedback/review about The Siegfried Group? I would appreciate your help to make a desicion ASAP

What amount of money would you need to be offered from another company to leave (talk in terms of percentage increase in salary and include your level at the firm)? I’m passively looking and am curious what offer would be considered too good to pass up as an AY2.

I loathe tax, I want to work to live not live to work. Switching fields means starting all over again. I feel torn. Anyone have success stories? Advice?

So.. if I put in my notice and they let me go immediately due to going to a competitor (I heard that pwc pays for the two weeks regardless) - can I immediately start at the new job? Wouldn’t that mean that I am on both payroll for two weeks? Is that an issue?

Accepted an offer recently (last week) and haven’t heard back from the HR regarding a confirmed start date (we discussed dates but didn’t nail down in offer letter) or background check, is this stuff that normally takes time to get set up? Thanks

Have you ever given honest feedback to a company when leaving? For example the d&i initiatives leadership is taking has lead to joking about common racial stereotypes in office whenever an update is sent. I’m not used to those comments being said so freely for all to hear and fear they’d hire a minority (as part of those initiatives) in my place and subject them to that. I’m not sure what there is to gain but wanted to get other points of view.

To my fellow foreign professionals - have you ever changed employer within 180 days from I-140 approval? Are you able to retain your PD? Please suggest if there’s another bowl I should post this. Thx!

I applied at this company and last Friday they verified my references. And then 4 days later hiring manager sets up a phone conversation letting me know they still have other finalist they are interviewing and will let me know when t they make a decision. I really wanted this job and now idk if I’ll even get it. But my question, why would she verify my references and not offer me the job!is that normal ? This never happened to me before 😞

Anyone mind sharing what they left PA for? Trying to get some ideas here, I’m in tax but would appreciate any non-standard exit opps too!

S1 tax in Boston, intending to relocate to Pittsburgh for personal reasons. I'm expecting a pay rate decrease due to COL difference. Any advice appreciated. Referral, recruiting forms to avoid, etc...

Has anyone made the leap from Corporate accounting/Financial reporting to something more niche like Revenue Reporting? I work in SEC reporting but want to work somewhere more diverse/fast paced/in the saas world and am considering a revenue reporting manager position at a tech company.

I haven’t worked in revenue before and am not super familiar with 606 so I don’t know if I would flop but I’m a CPA with 8+ yes experience (mix of PA/corporate experience)

Best route to CFO… FP&A or Controllership route? (In my case I might be breaking into FP&A with an accounting background with a CPA license)