This is my background and qualifications -
4 years audit, 2 years M&A Tax, 2 years M&A post deal implementation consulting experience.

Qualification - Chartered Accountant + MBA.

Working on CFI FMVA certification to brush up modeling skills.

What are my chances of breaking into Corp Dev?

Just got another rejection... Is exiting to FAANG or MB really this hard? Trying to go tech.. or mbb, but not getting anywhere. I have 2 masters (mba, ms) from top schools, been in consulting for over 10 years, I am confident that I know my stuff well..but still I keep getting rejected. Interviewed with Google, Amazon, Cisco, McKinsey, and a few others and every-time there is something that is not a match... are the hiring managers looking for like 100% match? That will never happen!!!

Hi,

I am looking for a career transition from a civil engineering( work ex. 3+ ) to Business and data analytics, can anyone advise me with dos & don'ts.

Will there be any career growth if we are into a product specific Business analyst?

Has anyone ever had to train for more than 3 days to be a server ? ESP with over 10 years experience

Does anyone know how to become an independent contractor?

Is it harder to get into business school than business school itself?

Hi Fishies, i have experience working on Oracle Peoplesoft as well as Oracle Cloud.
Now i have been interviewed and selected for Ameriprise where I would learn on the job and work on workday finance.
No WD certification.
Will it be a good choice in the long run?
Also, how hard is it to learn workday without proper formal training/certification ?

What would you folks say is the best and most achievable route to take for true Program Manager (minimal tech exp) with Sec+, picking up CISSP, and wanting to get more into the technology? Thoughts?

I want to get into AAS 😭 CMASS said I didn’t have enough experience to enter as a senior and FAAS is doing a hiring pause 😭😭😭😭

I'm leaving Deloitte (consultant - capital markets) for an analyst role in M&A (in house) in a relatively small company. How long should I stay and how hard is it gonna be if I want to join an IB or rejoin a consultancy ?

healthcare promotion from EM to SM in your firm? trying to calibrate expectations....

For a UX designer with YOE as 2.8 years. What are really good companies to work in? Good for career growth and also work life balance?

What kind of exit ops are you seeing in accounting advisory? I’m in CMAAS and not sure what my options are other than traditional accounting roles. Also, salary expectations with 3 years of experience in HCOL? Thinking it might be really tough to beat current public accounting salaries.

How is Microsoft's Customer Value Engineering team? How is the work culture, work life balance and growth opportunities?

How is Azure Devops team in Microsoft?
How is the work culture and all?
Which are the best software teams in Microsoft for Hyderabad location in terms of learning and career growth?
If anyone know anything please share.

Thanks

I’m about to go on my first strategic sourcing engagement, any good online resources that I could review to get primed on this space?

Had an interview for an associate position at Citi. Interviewee was based in London and I’m in NYC. The only interview time that worked was 6am. I was barely functioning and feel like I truly messed up in my answers because I couldn’t not think clearly. I have another with the head of the division next week again at 6am (pre determined before this interview). It was also hard because the division’s core work is private enough that there was not much prep I could do beforehand. Tips?

Hi folks!

I have been selected for senior engineer role at nagarro. I was hired for Full stack role (MEAN Stack). My joining is next month - Nov. I have no friends here and I don't know how is the culture and WLB at Nagarro. Please help me out. Also I have been reading many -ve comments regarding bench and firing. Is it true? Should I still look out for better ?

In short - I am very confused and nervous.

Is someone able to compare the culture of Google to Microsoft?

Hello Fishes,

I have passed the TR and MR rounds at Cognizant. HR is saying they will schedule today but are not sending invites; this has been going on for a week; what does this mean?

Hi fishes,
How's the interview process in Infosys for data analytics role? How I can prepare myself for that? And, how much I can ask considering my YOE is 2 years and current profile devops.

What is the manager range at KGS?

What kind of work does an architect C5 band have to do in mindtree? I have been offered architect position but i have no prior experience. I have been working as a developer only that too I will say I am average. Will I be able to cop up with the role?

How difficult is it to get an onsite job with only 2 years of experience?
Tech Stack: .net, javascript

So my partner will be getting laid off 4/15. 🥺

Let the games begin, and may the odds be ever in your favor.

Hi Fishes,
I cleared LTI all rounds and in HR discussion we came on mutual agreement for 16lpa .I have 7 years of experience and they gave me Specialist - Data Engineering(P3) role. And we agreed I will join with after 60 as I had to serve 60 days notice period. I was waiting for offer letter and when I received the offer letter I was shocked to see that CTC mentioned was 14LPA and joining date was only 15days from now ,which is way early.
Continuing the POST (++)

How are the mulesoft projects in LTI?

To HCL guys : if i join HCL now when will be my hike happen?

When i will get my variable , confused if i join in oct2021 then after 14 months dec 2021 i get variable??

Joining hcl in october 2021

Hi fishes
I got selection call from the HR last friday. However he needs more time to get the approval for the package!

How much time does it take to get approval?
Any idea?

Any insights on compensation for a US based role with the Public Investment Fund? Looking to make a career shift and hard to find anything since PIF’s US footprint is so small.

Base salary for KPMG S3 in audit for MCOL, like orlando?

I'm an investment banker and in late stages of a couple CorpDev roles of Fortune 200 companies. Both roles report to Head of CorpDev. I would be interested to understand the typical career progression. Assuming Head of CorpDev will stay in position for the next 5-10 years, what is the expectation of upward mobility then? Is it more common to progress through jumping around to different companies?

Has anyone worked Corp Dev at a BB or large financial institution. Wonder comp and work life balance for analyst. Have 1 year of IB experience. Likewise, have a super day with 4 MDS, wondering if anything specific should be prepped for the interviews. Thank you!

Does anyone have insight on how to successfully run a reverse mentorship program?

Does working at a generalist IB shop put you at a significant disadvantage versus an industry specific bank when it comes to exiting to Corp Dev?

Looking to join a company with good WLB in strat ops or biz dev, know of any good companies ? 2 yoe total in consulting and sc ops

For those who are in this field, do you enjoy it? What do you like about it?

Wanted to get your advice/thoughts.

I'm a non-traditional CD analyst working in a niche industry (gambling)

My experience is as follows: BIG4 Audit > FP&A (CPG) > CD analyst (1 year)

I like my role (sourcing, modelling and strategy integration), however I don't see myself working in this industry long term. Without a generalist IB background, are my chances of transitioning over to a different Industry low? If so, is there anything I can learn or do (excluding IB)?

Thanks

Considering a move into Corp Dev & Strategy at the Sr. Analyst level, with a pay cut to current comp. Is it better to target Manager level roles, or leave now?

A company was ready to extend an offer two weeks ago but no updates yet. Now another recruiter from the same company reached out for a slightly different role. I’m still interviewing with other companies and would be open to learn more. What would be the best practice when it comes to different roles at the same company?

A. Typical salary for senior analyst / associate in corp dev at a bulge bracket?

B. Is it worth exiting from big 4 strategy?

C. How does a corp dev role compare at a bank vs other companies? Is it prestigious?

For those currently working in CD, what did your career path to your current position look like?

ELI5 : What do you do? What your Resume Says. What your manager says. What you REALLY do.

Corp Dev total comp and position

I will be starting an FDD position in August right out of college. Do you think 3 years in this industry will provide enough relevant experience to make the switch to CD. I am also planning to get my CFA if that is at all relevant.

Does anyone have their PHD or DBA? If so what are you currently doing and was it worth pursuing? I recently obtained my MBA and I’m looking into some programs but trying to see what’s the best fit for me.

I have a background in ops consulting, would it be possible to break into Corp dev?

Interviewing for a junior role on a deal team. Part of the interview will entail a business case analysis. What should I expect and how to prepare?

Seeking perspectives on career path. TIA!

9 YOE (6.5 in consulting, 2.5 in BU strategy and M&A). Involved in end-to-end process (incl. modeling) but processes largely led by Corporate M&A team. 3 tuck-ins completed (all in 2022).

Options considering:
1/ Continue current path, stack more deal experience, strong chance of Director promo in 3-6 months
2/ Don’t wait, just jump or apply to other roles
3/ Study and go back to grab MBA (considering MIT or Stanford MSX - 1 YR)

TC: 175K (…low)

Spent 10 years in big4, M&A. Looking to move to Corp Dev. Looking for any advice on making the pivot.