Searching for work these days is and has been difficult. I've been an independent consultant for many years, and before that, I was a consultant working for some big firms: Anderson Consulting, RCG, etc. Lately I have been down-sizing to coaching and training and am still having significant difficulties finding work.

Part of my efforts while engaged in more full time work had been writing. I have four books published on Amazon and several blogs that I occassionally update.

Notice there are so many people with debate experience in consulting. Kinda impressed. Any highly recommended books related to debate or communication in general?

Any good books/reads to learn aspects of Account Management / Engagement Management in context of tech consulting?

About to start my first PM job! Any tips to be prepared and ramp up quickly? Books to read, courses to take, etc.. any tips are appreciated! Currently in ops consulting. No tech background.

Hi fishes,

I am a strategy consulting enthusiast from a middle class family. Don't have the financial stability to take a loan for an MBA and hence had to drop some renouned admits this year (Think top IIM's) due to family circumstances. I still dream big and request you to provide some insights for my research:-
1) Average expected package of an associate
2) Average experience expected at ZS to get hired at associate (not BCN)
3) Good books to upskill and ace the consulting case interviews

Any Freemasons lurking around here!? Thinking about making a Bowl for my Traveling Brothers. Maybe to talk about how we view this unique Labor (consulting) in a Masonic context, post some inspirational messages, recommend good books, idk stuff like that...

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

I started a small LLC on the side. My company is getting it's first client this month.

Wondering if any 🐟 have recommended resources on setting up initial consulting business thru an LLC.

Books, websites, tax strategies etc.

My LLC is already incorporated, but looking for guidance with the next steps (creating contracts, invoices, etc)

Hiya! I was wondering if anyone here has any good recommendations in terms of books or learning material that I can pick up to learn about sales and marketing relevant to the consulting industry?

Any recommendations on books/podcasts (and other sources) about CM? Not just to expand technical skills but also soft skills and external consulting?

Hello everyone, I am CA looking to start a fresh innings in Management Consulting role at a Business Consulting Firm as a fresher. Can you please suggest me some good books to read on management consulting to begin with? It will be of great help

Hi, I am a PhD student and I have recently started preparing for consulting. I have gone through basics of framework and have watched few YouTube videos. I am at the point where I am seeing diminishing returns by studying more books. Anyone willing to help or are there people in the same boat? Would love to connect with potential study/case buddies! TIA!

I have a consulting/PE interview on Friday, please recommend consulting books or sites to read. Need to speak consulting language

Hey all, can you pls recommend resources to get up to speed on Fraud and Risk management for Payments in fintech? Books /sites? I’m not in consulting anymore so no access to internal decks. Thanks!

Hi All,

Moving out of IT consulting to Product Management side in the next couple of weeks.
The new company I will join is an e-commerce division of a leading food retail group.

Any suggestions about books/ videos that I can access to learn the basics of the retail side??

I recently got diagnosed with ADHD. I'm 31 and found this only because b school and post mba consulting job was/is much more challenging than anything I did before. What I'm confused about is that even as a teenager I could read entire books overnight. But the last two years of high school I started selectively zoning out and the problem has become worse since. I just realised it now. My doctor has suggested treating depression (I was also unaware of this) with Wellbutrin first (contd)

Feeling lost in my career (10 yoe, 9 in consulting). Anyone feel this before and how did you get through it (career coach, books, etc)?

1YOE as a strategy consulting generalist, interested in breaking into PM. Would love to know which books / courses will get me in the best shape for PM, and if it’s worth looking into with my currently level of experience. Thank you!

Are any consulting case books on Amazon worth it, and if so which are they?

Inspired by one of my kids' favorite books, I penned this masterpiece of an Ode to Consulting:

One senior partner all alone
Calls two managing directors on the phone
Three associate partners at the door
Bring along another four
Five senior managers come overdressed
Six managers show up with a guest
Seven senior consultants arrive in a sack
Eight associates sneak in the back
Nine analysts come to work
ALL THE CONSULTANTS GO BERSERK!!!

Ok, I'll show myself out now... 😂

Hi everyone, applied for an investment consulting internship few weeks back.
It's a client facing job, but it might come at a later stage of a job, maybe after finishing my internship and getting a job offer.
I'm interested to know what is the must develop skills, must take courses or must read books to get insight, develop the required knowledge and skills for the position. I majored in business management finance and currently preparing for CFA level 1. Thanks in advance ☺️

Best slim wallet?

Hi, does anyone know what the salary ranges for L4/L5 tech roles in UK are?

Hello all,

Please help me decide to join from these company:

Wipro - 22L fixed + 2L variable ,
Concentrix- 23L Fixed ,
Dxc - 24 L Fixed + 2L variable,

Yoe - 9
Skill- Sql

I got an email to start onboarding using embark onboarding, but the link is not working, i am getting error on that page. HR is also not responding. Any suggestions, how to resolve this?

Has anyone received band progression mail ?

Any SAP analytics cloud developer here? Quick query, client wants a column root causes ..now this column is not available in S/4..now the S/4 team is not cooperative enough.

My leads suggested SAC has comments option. However comments are not going to help users either. Because it will not show graphically which root causes contribute the most.

So my question is now, does SAC have an in built excel option which would allow users to enter root causes across materials and then SAC refresh this

What is role of Agile COE in Wipro. How this COE works in Wipro?
It it worth to join Scrum Master in Wipro.?
Any onsite / Promotion Opportunities for ScrumMaster

In my third year of real estate practice. Run the gamut between leasing, acquisitions and sales, financing and everything in between. Enjoy where I'm working but (continued in replies...

Who are the top PE/VC headhunters in SG?
How common is it to move from MBB to PE/VC in SE Asia?

How long as a senior associate at EYP till Consultant? Have a ex colleague who moved over with 3 yoe and is now a senior associate

Trying to get into a t25 program, studying currently for the GMAT. I see a ton of people posting how they started off in the 600s and got into 700s. Are there others who started in high 400s or low 500s that got into the high 600s or 700s? Trying to encourage a friend of mine and looking for positive feedback if possible lol. They’re currently at 510s (I’m 540) and shooting to get into upper 600s at a minimum.

How do potential employers look at a 4-6 month career break? Been at current job for less than a year and is mentally draining. I want to re-evaluate my career

Hey Fishes,

Currently I’m looking for an opportunity with Big 3 firms.

Presently working with a Big4 firm.
Yoe : 5 years (before MBA)
Qualification : BE, MBA (tier 1)

Can anyone help connect me to someone who might be searching for a copywriter with a few years of CPG experience? (Originally from MN, looking to network)

Good sushi place recommendations? Looking for Omakase for $100-200 pp

Good lord this open space is insufferable

How much are new hires in advisory making now in Ny? Just curios to see how much it went up since I started 3 years ago

What should be the average Senior software Engineer python salary??

I have over 12 years in B2B sales/sales management experience along with a graduate degree. I am wanting to shift gears and I am at a point where I can invest time in myself to learn through practical experience. The new industry I am wanting to pursue is real estate investment. I have read all the books but want some hands on experience on the property management side. How could I best leverage my skills for a role in this, and what should my expectations be for negotiation in compensation?

If I start my day at 7am, what time can I truly stop working?!
I mean work will never end, I know that but there needs to be a time where I should be rightly call it a day and not feel guilty about having a gazillion things left undone. Trying to work on myself, boundaries, reducing anxiety and I was thinking about it today

I’ve been in a grad job for 1.5 years. Looking to get into MBB at the 2 year mark. What level roles should I be applying for? Also, does anyone have any tips?

Anyone been fired for stopping a thief at Apple?

Hello! I am looking for a new job after only have one job and staying there for 6 years. Is there one you all recommend to review my resume? I have several others reviewing it. I just want the best resume to help get me a job with the State of Texas.

How many days are you in the office?

My wife is incredibly stressed out and unhappy in her career. It’s been affecting our marriage significantly. I just had a conversation with her where I asked her to stay home and I said I’ll fully support her. It seems like she took it well.

considering a trip to Hawaii, looking for Marriott properties that have a beach access, probably October through December. Would prefer more on the value side than all glitz and glam. Any recommendations

What's a fair share of taxes? In my view, ideally 0. But curious to hear what people here think.

Recommendations for ergonomic office chair? Wfh is going to go on for awhile so want to invest. Budget is about $300

If I have to fly next week for business, do I have to remove mask/face shield for security check?

GOT people - who's excited for House of the Dragon? The trailer was a bit ... Underwhelming. Plus, the final season of GOT didn't exactly leave a good taste in the mouth of the fans. Still going to watch it, but I'm curious what others think.

I’ll be honest the marketing for this app is bad. Fishbowl is really useful but dang stop trying to relate to the kids and just tell us what fishbowl is

What’s the most polite way to quit a job without literally saying I just hate the damn thing. For context I love my boss but hate the work. I cannot imagine staying here for much longer. But want to be polite and not so blunt

What are some of your favorite ways to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle, especially those who are fully remote?

I’ve gradually moved on from ex-bf from 1y ago, but still to this day have this greatest fear that I’d crumble if and when I hear he is getting engaged or married to someone.

I wanted a life with him but he couldn’t see it with me (midway of our relationship) or with anyone before me. I do wish him to find his happiness.

It’s just that feelings of unworthy, unloveable, not chosen by someone you love so dearly continue to haunt me after all these times. Anyone has tips to get through this?

Looking for ergonomic office chair recommendations, budget is $500. Any suggestions?