That awkward moment when your client accidentally activates her camera in Webex and she is wearing nothing but a red bra...funny!! 😂😂

Hi Friends, i attended 2 client interviews and both went wrong. I don't know what to do. I am new to EY GDS......Is anyone faced the same ?

I want to find ways to build up team morale without resorting to clichés like a pizza party. What are some of your favorite ways to give back to employees?

How to switch practice areas? I’ve been in immigration for 3 years now and need a change. How do you convince employers you’re a good fit for a role you don’t have any experience with?

When you tell your manager you are unhappy and they are excited that you are putting your notice and don't try and make any changes b/c the new person/persons they are lining up will just cleanup and make it better.

Then, they get here and you are left to train them on everything you do and your manager keeps saying "I owe you an apology" because they didn't realize how taxing and mind wrecking most processes you handled were... welcome to corporate

My joining in EY GDS is Feb 21st, anyone else joining on the same day?
How many days before can I expect the onboarding related emails and what are the activities on the initial few days? Usually within how many days project gets assigned?
Please let me know, thanks in advance !!

What is the 1 client attraction strategy you’re doing today to grow your agency and it’s working for you? Help your brothers in arms out 🙌🏼

Can we change project in Capgemini?

Currently working with a LS consulting firm who is looking for talent at the AP level. Position is client services oriented so having a BD foundation in pharma, biotech and/or med device is ideal. Position is remote but prefer east coast since they are a global firm. DM if you are interested to chat live.

Hi fishes, I recently joined Accenture, I am from manual testing background and they put me into monitoring team where we need to analyse errors looking at codes, logs and resolve it and the KT that is being given to me doesnt feel enough when I raised concern to TL, TL itself is blaming it on me that I qm not able to understand what is being taught, I am not able to work in the project at all, I requested for roll off within a month, will this imact my career at accenture? someone please sugges

My GCD barely says hi to me when passing + doesn’t listen to me in meetings. It’s not a gender thing bc I see him talk to senior ADs all the time. How do I not be THAT junior?

If anyone is hiring in Canada please kindly give my partner a chance. The wait, dilemma and uncertainty is taking a very big toll from us.
-He got almost 5 years of project management, bid management and proposal management experience for a construction consultant company.
-He got experience in Primavera, got excellent statistical analysis skill, can use python for constructing ML models,
- He is proficient in RFP,RFI,RFQ for construction projects as he got BSc in Civil Engineering and MBA. 🙏🙏

Have you ever seen a client fired in mid-production?

I joined Accenture few days back as level 9. Till now didn't get any project. I have one more offer from another company and have not told them that I joined Accenture.
Should I wait for Accenture to allot me project or shall I abscond?
I am worried since I joined Accenture as level 9 team lead and what if they fire me? Or map to some irrelevant project?

How long does is usually take to get staffed on the first project? Joined 11/15 and still no project... Fyi, I am in the commercial side. Should I be worried? Ive contacted my RM couple times and am reaching out to my network 😢

Hello Fishians, I am PMP and CSM certified looking for Project/Program Manager role in Learning and Development. I have 15+ yrs industry experience in which I have 3 yrs of PM experience. I am not sure how much should I quote as my PM experience is only on papers and not in designation. I am currently at 18.65L package. Please help.

I have never turned on my camera for my meetings, and i dont care what others think of me, and mostly no one cares. whats your experience ? are you forced to turn your cameras on ? or you got excuse ?

I'm new to being a UX designer.... is it ok to have 1 project in my portfolio...

Hello fishes, i am set to join Accenture as a Cloud Data Architect . However the Job Profile offered is Data Engineering -AM & job Family Group is Analytics and Insights. The JD shared during the interview says : Project Role Description : Assists with the data platform blueprint and design and Key responsibilities is a. Pre-sales and solution ownership of sales pursuits data analytics related services for cloud b. Own end to end RFP or RFI etc. Does it mean work is on presales only ?

I went to a low tier law school and I am having difficulty getting into big law. Would like to change practice area and increase income. Would it be worth it for me to pursue a LLM?

Hi Fishes,

Sent documents after I got a select mail from HR on last Thursday. When can I expect offer letter?. Verbally HR confirmed that joining date will be in last week of Dec . Is it fingers crossed for me? or will I get the offer for sure? Much needed for me now at this point of time. Any insights from previous experience would help me stay sharp

Looking to move to New York - does anyone know which agencies are hiring these days?

How are testing projects in Deloitte banglore? Anyone has hints of roles and responsibilities in product testing ?
Please dm

Anyone know of any remote nursing jobs currently hiring?

startup Gig Alert: I am looking for a brand designer to join our startup team at Lifelines (truly a startup and we’re not in stores yet). We’re a product company set for revolutionizing how people approach sensorial wellness and I’m looking for someone with holistic experience in branding / art direction with a clear, bold visual style. Around 5 years of experience preferred. But work and personality trump years in experience. Always remote+unlimited PTO. Send me books / portfolios.

Fti 🐠, what is the salary band for a senior director in forensic and litigation consulting?

In my offer letter it stated a signing bonus to be paid on the first available payroll after my start date. Its been a month since my first paycheck and HR and the Payroll team are incredibly unresponsive to my inquiry on where this bonus is. What’s the next course of action? Legal? I’m not at ACN anymore so not looking for ACN-specific advice.

Do you say “remuneration” in place of Compensation or in place of Total Rewards? For some reason I thought it was more related to TR and both Comp and Remuneration were used globally.

Promotions finally announced to all staff and bonuses in the this pay period. How's it looking for the rest of y'all! Generally happy or more ready to bounce?

No finesse in this McGregor / Merryweather fight promo ... this is the Trump-dashian sht show of premier fighting events. Class and taste have taken a major hit in the age of the interwebs.

30th birthday coming up in December and would love to do it big, I haven’t celebrated a lot of birthdays in the past. Would love to skydive over the palm in Dubai, with that in mind, anyone have recs on where to stay and things to do in Dubai for 4-6 days? TIA

I am interviewing for a new position as a Senior Program Manager and I need to give a salary (I have asked for range but they won’t give it). I have 15+ years experience (PMP/CSM). This would be a for profit, international company. I am curious what others are being compensated at for this title (base, bonus structure)?

How do you get past bad experience with recruiters? Recently got an offer but the recruiter was rude from the beginning and she can't answer any questions about RSU and refuse to negotiate salary at all. The work, the team and comp seems decent but I'm hesitating because of her. Should I still move forward?

I’m looking into a senior account executive position at Marsh & McLennan Agency. Is anyone familiar with the career growth of this insurance sales and consulting space whom can connect with me? Thanks

What are some of the first things you do when joining a new firm? I’m trying to be strategic & start off on a good note.

Also how do you structure meet & greets? Want to be informal but not too much

older 🐠... what are some phrases / words / slang you've seen on here or heard in the workplace that you don't understand?

What is a great way to make mentors during r WFH period? I’m a new college hire and would like to network and form mentorships in the age of zoom/webex

What resources (online prep, books, case books, peers, mental math, etc) did you use when getting ready for case interviews? I’ve seen several online — Management Consulted, Hacking the Case Interview, MConsultingPrep, etc — and would appreciate any insights on what was helpful!

Any audio book recommendations to listen to when backpacking / vacationing?

Anyone take SHRM? How many hours did you study?

Anyone here work at medical device/pharma sales/marketing ops before consulting? Have an offer to jump to Marketing Ops for MedTech. Want to hear why you made the switch to consulting

What are some of the best books you’ve read about people and investing? Such as dealing with people (business psychology almost) and then investing (real estate more specifically)!

I am looking for books that give practical advice, not just big picture theory and motivation.

SM asked us to shifted client billing hours to non-chargeable code... Will significantly impact utilization... Sucks

Which B4 strategy group is best?

Consulting is getting home at 2 AM when you should have been home by 9.... 🤦🏽‍♂️

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

Advice or Book recommendations on how not to get bothered by others/ friends/ peers? What they think or what they do!
Been struggling lately

What's the deal with PTO, holidays, and utilization?

Do you guys have Any good books on business? Not those self help books

Officially on maternity leave for 8 months after today!! I also got the green light for promotion, pretty happy with all things Deloitte right now! 👌🏻👏🏻

Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?

Anyone else’s weekend went by quicker than usual?