Strategies for brushing up on interview skills while super busy.

I feel like I have done terribly in my last interviews because I don’t have as much time to practice as I did after college.

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Outline your personal pitch, “why do you want to work here”, and behavioral stories on the plane / while commuting. Have like a solid 6-8 stories, and practice out loud while in the shower and getting ready in the morning. I have no advice for case interview prep

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I have submitted my docs this Monday for a position post 3 rounds and a case study interview round.

How much time generally it takes to roll out the offer letter??

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Hi Fishes need your suggestions please. I have an interview with PWC for GCP DE Manager, currently working in pure technical role as data engineer. YoE 12.5, cctc 10.5 and holding offers till 23.5 fixed and few more in pipeline, expecting till 27 with 40 days left in np. How much can I ask for a senior manager level in PWC AC Bangalore and how difficult is the work and transition from pure technical to managerial role? I am still bit reluctant to leave tech side, is it good in long run?

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Over the years I have applied for different jobs at the same banks. Some of them I’ve interviewed for and some I never had. When re recruiting, can I apply for these banks again? Or do they not like the same applicant applying again?

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Is anyone here from Simeio solution?
May i know if anyone clear 1st round of interview?
What will be asked in next managerial round interview

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Why do people boost MBB so much? I feel like you can get interviews at most companies from T2 / Big 4 strategy and could be way more capable. There are lots of much more successful people from non-mbb too. Stop feeding into this narrative

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Are we allowed to be as obvious as possible during interviews on what clients we worked on so long as we don’t say their name? Ex: one of my clients went through a huge merger in x industry in my city, and if I were to state that in interviews it would be a dead give away. Is that okay?

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Hey Amex Fishes!
I wanted to know if Amex has tendency to Ghost the candidates? I haven't heard about the results of my previous round in days and obviously no news about next round as well! Please help. TIA.

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so.... are hiring freezes still active or am i just trash? genuinely need some insight here haha

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CGI Can I please request for a referral? I'm applying for an Industrial Placement at CGI and would love to get the opportunity to gain some real world work experience. Thank you!

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How to apply for visa sponsorship jobs from India ,any one suggest to get interview calls for onsite opportunity

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Interviewing for a deals analytics role at EY- the interview day will include time with a partner, a senior manager, two managers and a 3 hour case study. What should I expect?

I feel like I’ve been tricked. I’m seeing more and more recruiters on LinkedIn denounce this beat ATS and that a human actually views all applicants. If that’s true is there a point to getting a referral or even reaching out to a recruiter???

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Hi guys
My joining in capegemini is next week, i have been selected as sr analyst and was interviewed in python, sql etc.

I want to move to React development now and have relevant skills also,,,,so can i get react role in capegemini after joining or is it not possible,,,,as i asked my hr so she was not sure of that though.

Is there any internal way to change my domain,,,how project get allocation in capegemini,,, any advice would be really helpful
Capgemini

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2015 grad currently at a startup and like it, but feeling increasingly anxious about loans and have thought about applying to firms. Is it even remotely possible to be considered for big law at this stage in the game, or has that ship sailed? Thanks!

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Skill Interview at Accenture placed me in L6. Did some research and going to ask for $200k base, 20% bonus 20% sign-on bonus. Glassdoor has average at 203k base(1552 salaries). For a Workday Data Conversion Lead Role, I have 6 YOE in Workday, 16 YOE in ERP Implementations. Is this fine or over/under? Currently 180k, 20% Bonus, $5k annual bonus. Workday Dat Conversion Manager/Architect. Work/life is out of balance at current employer. I appreciate feedback.

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Hi fishes
I have offer from qualcomm, offer letter might come in next 2 days.
I have Nvidia interview next week. (Nvidia is dream company for me)

Assuming Nvidia interview takes 2 more weeks.
Is it okay if I accept qualcomm offer for nw and reject it later if Nvidia hires me.
Or without accepting qualcomm offer i need to inform same to qualcomm hr
What should I do?

(Ps . My current employer notice period is 60 days and it has not started yet)

#nvidia #qualcomm

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Hi All need your valuable inputs i have an offer in hand for BA role with TCS for 16LPA going through the interview process for FIS how much can I ask or expect from FIS?

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CGI.

Also,Which is the fast route to reach by train or bus?CGI

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I haven’t started yet, but have had a couple of Accenture PMs reach out regarding open roles for upcoming projects. All meetings have gone fine and promising, only to lead up to a rejection that they’re moving with another resource. Does Accenture move quickly in resourcing for projects?

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I just want one day where none of my businesses forgets to loop me in until the 11th hour or realizes we’ve accidentally been violating data privacy laws or gets into a multimillion dollar dispute. Just. One. Day. Is that so much to ask?

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Hey Amex Fishes!
I wanted to know if Amex has tendency to Ghost the candidates? I haven't heard about the results of my previous round in days and obviously no news about next round as well! Please help. TIA.

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How do start a new career at 50?

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Mom of a K-12 Library/ Media Director and a Project Data Analyst, Grandma to a 2yr old and almost another. This is my 40th year teaching and I have been an only parent since 1992 when they were 8 & 3

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Advantages vs disadvantages of putting my “low risk” liquid cash into USDT at 13% APY?

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Today I drop mail to my project manager to release or change my project related to my primary skill which I Linux system admin.
My manager is agree to release me but my project manager told me atleast wait for quater while they will decide let you know if there is any suitable opening that is mutually beneficial.. 😂

can someone hcl employee pull me in any Linux project .
My main motive is learning Linux azure AWS am certified as well .

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Any tips on moving from Canadian cyber risk space to US-based space? Any ideas what to expect?

Currently looking to move to FAANG or another firm and looking at potentially going across the border.

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Thoughts on ACN S&C Analyst moving to Monitor Deloitte as Consultant? Jump or nah

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MBB folks, need some advice.

I am a Senior Con at Deloitte Tech (18 months in through a top MBA). I am 33 and have a kid. I am moving to Canada and exploring options. I have been advised by some ...

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Any ideas about the type of “healthcare” roles in Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart? FYI - background is strategy consulting in health.

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As someone with about 4 years of Data and analytics experience but not a lot of python experience, what sort of exits would you suggest? Trying to work on my resume but cannot think of where I would fit. I am technical but not extremely technical where I can crack FAANG. How do you decide what roles work best for you? We go from a project to project where we like some more than the others, but can’t pin point to what the next job should be. Anyone else in the same boat / can provide any insight?

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I want to start the process of finding a new job and quitting ASAP but my current job is so demanding and allows no time. I am trying to set aside time on the weekends to apply. Any tips?

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Hey 🐠 bowl fam need some advice here. I have about 8 YOE in a LCOL city. Been doing digital transformation consulting focused on ERP the whole time. I have two offers:

1. Series D startup unicorn
Role: enterprise architect
Base: 180k
Equity: 90k vested over 4 years
Signing bonus: 10k
TC: 202.5k per year
No 401k match

2. Large tech firm - management consultant
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Base: 210k
Signing bonus: 10k
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100% 401k match up to 6%

Thoughts?

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Anyone here from Moody's? How is the company, growth opportunities, benefits and comp? Interviewing for a VP position in their Moody's Investor services group.

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Finished my loop interviews with Amazon yesterday. How long does it typically take to hear the outcome?

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Anyone interview with EY-P recently? What is the format of the partner interview rounds?

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What typically motivates people to leave consulting? Is it primarily the personal sacrifices or are the opportunities ahead more fulfilling / lucrative

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Upcoming
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Should I renege offer from MBB?

An MBA recent grad. I signed with MBB last year. However, I have always wanted to do tech PM. I couldn’t find PM job in Fall and just signed MBB offer I have. I recently got an FAANG offer. It’s PM function, hard to break in with consulting experience. I declined the new offer during interview stage and again after they gave me initial offer, but it is coming back with 80k more in annual compensation. It made me so torn!! Should I renege MBB offer?

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Has anyone paid back their sign on bonus when quitting? Did they allow you to pay it back in a repayment plan?

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What is the best position to move from consulting to a tech company? Seems like a lot of post sales roles.

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I believe in the philosophy of learning from other's experiences, success stories, mistakes and regrets while keeping in mind that similar set of life events may unfold into totally different ways/outcomes for others as there are always too many variables in the equation called LIFE. People may arrive at different destinations at different times while being on the almost similar path.

That being said-

If given a chance to RELIVE your life again, what would you do differently and why?

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I've been at the company for 5 years and now looking for exit opportunities. Is there anything that bars me from working at the clients I have served? Can I directly approach my contacts for full time opportunities? If yes, could I also approach them with potential gig as a independent contractor?

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Is it recommended to get two full years of consulting experience before looking for a move elsewhere...for more comp (say to another Big 4, industry, attempt at MBB or FAANG)? Already have 8 yoe in the DoD space outside of consulting. And about 16 months of consulting exp

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