Top book recommendations about the world of tech? Not looking for academic textbooks.

I'm about halfway through looking forward to my family gatherings this week... how does everyone explain their career to your family-members? I'm wanting a way to explain it to them like they are five lol

I have recently been looking into PM positions, specifically associate roles due to my experience. My experience includes some digital marketing, event management, and an education background. Any tips on how I can break into this field?

Has anyone cleared the compTIA CySA certification? Any inputs on how difficult is it? And what sources did you use? Does it have a lot of value?

Can anyone PLEASE define what Brand work is? In like a sentence? I’m assigned to Brand at an internal agency and it feels like their interpretation of Brand is anything that management doesn’t understand how to intake. I.e I get assigned to random shit & it’s labeled as Brand and I need to know if I’m being taken advantage of/being asked to go outside my role.

At what age or stage do most lawyers peak in (1) effectiveness and (2) career satisfaction? Anyone here who found that plateau before you started looking to leave the law?

Offer help. I have 3 years in consulting and make 140k. I was laid off from ACN Strategy as an analyst and able to sell myself hard to another company. ACN wants me back, and will match my salary, but I am also getting offers from Firms for around 210 from different “boutique” consultancy and some T2.

Should I go back to ACN, make manager and look for an exit?

Should I join Deloitte Strategy as a SC make manager and exit?

Should I go to one of the boutique as a manager for 210 base?

Hi Fishes,
I have an interview next week for a Client Partnerships Manager role at a large entertainment company. The focus would be a client partner for Tech, QSR & Finance clients. Can you all provide any insight or tips into this role whether you've done it or partnered with someone who has. Also, what do you consider the media & marketing process to be?
And is QSR mean quick service restaurant. I come from the CPG & sale world. Thanks for any input. - repost across bowls

Considering a switch to pharmaceuticals-specially have interest and skills in patient advocacy but only non-profit hospital/healthcare experience. What is important to know to break into the industry?

Hey all,

I’m trying to switch careers from design to art direction and I’m trying to develop my skills.

Can anyone recommend some good books that will help me to improve please?

Thanks!

I have been working as a PreSales SA for 4 years for a tech giant. It has been a while that I feel like I am not growing at my job which is impacting my productivity. How should I address this to reach a conclusion as to what I should do next? Maybe find motivation or look for an exit strategy?

Trying to make a switch in my career to heavily software focused. I’ve been learning C++ using some online courses and I’m learning but I feel like it’s not practical when I want to apply to a job. Any good recommendations on how I can learn how to write/debug to get into a software entry level job

Hi everyone, how hard is to transition from PM to VC/PE? Do you have some suggestions, and what are the pros and cons you see from such a change? I have 2 years PM experience, and 1 in strategic consulting (MBB). As a PM I have been involved in many commercial Due Diligences for products we acquired, and I enjoyed them quite a lot. Thanks!

Is it risky to switch job in 2023? Please, need your suggestions on this.

Currently work with finance industry. Looking for SE role in Travel/hospitality industry (I.e. EXPE, Marriott, Southwest, AA, Delta, airlines).
Some questions:

1. Which one offers job security?
2. How is it like working with them?(WLB/teammate/culture/support for career growth)
3. Which Business Unit I should avoid?(known for its horrible wlb)

4. Other advice/insight?

Hi Fishes, good day! I currently work for Oracle Cloud ERP, as a cloud Analyst ( 1 yoe ). Although, I want to move into cloud engineer/architect role. Seeing the current cloud market, I've started learning GCP. But, now I have a doubt that since I'm already in Oracle Cloud, should I just continue in OCI or still try and switch to GCP?

I know we are living in the COVID Era and things may be different but as a self-taught designer that’s been employed for the last 8 years here in the city, I’d like to be able to make myself attractive to the advertising world.

I usually operate on the fringes of the design community and I don’t know all the cool kids (outside of interning at 3st).

What can I do besides have a great portfolio?

Early promoted S2 in technical accounting advisory looking for exit opps. I feel like I’m being dinged for YOE because I’m at 3 YOE vs my peers at 5/6 YOE. I know I’ll get promoted to M in December at the latest. Is it worth it to stick it out to M to get better exit opps

If you had to pick a career you’d be qualified for that didn’t involve writing as the primary responsibility, what would it be? And yes, I’m unemployed as hell, but this is completely unrelated...it’s not unrelated

Anyone joining genpact in november last week or december first week.

Having 11 years of experience (Java Backend) and earning 33 lac per annum .Please post your experience technology and salary

We have a vision insurance and we will be canceling this one to move to my husband's one under his new firm. Can I use the benefits in my first plan and avail the benefit again in new plan? For eg ordering a new frame?

I live in a house with roommates and one roommate wakes me up every time she leaves for work simply because her door is loud. Any idea what home improvement solutions would make sense to block the noise?

I put some cushioned draft stoppers under the doors and that's helped a bit, but I'm looking for more. I'm not sure what exactly works best for low frequencies like doors closing. Some $12/12 pack foam acoustic panels look promising, as does a $100 sound damper curtain...

Any LA-based creative intermediaries here?

Iam looking for . Net full stack developer position as experience, so what can i do for better results

What is the %hike in Citiustech if you get a rating of 3.75 out of 5? Citiustech Healthcare Technologies

I received H1B RFE on specialty occupation and I have B. Tech electronics back ground. In the education evaluation form, how can I prove that my course work is related to analytics work I am doing 😔

Hello looking for a new job . Big layoff happening this month at my firm . Can anybody help me out . Thanks

My firm is looking for funds tax associates or those with an interest in the area. Happy to share more information over DM.

Do you have a “side hustle” or a growing business on the side? There is a big difference.

Is there anyone who can advise me for Qatar?

Favorite sprint planning tools? Team is brand new to agile/sprint planning. Currently using JIRA for tickets

Currently in strategy consulting and have been for the last few years. Beginning to look for exit opps in Corporate Strategy roles with the desire to stay in Chicago. Have done a bit of research and come across a few firms, one of which is at a seemingly large tech firm called Relativity. Is any here familiar with the firm? If so, any thoughts on general reputation / appeal?

Ola amigos, are you down for December Coffee Crew? I can find a spot downtown or midtown TO, if that works for y’all. DM me if you are interested and I can kick off a WhatsApp group to plan further! TIA ❤️

How do options gains get taxed? Same as capital gains? Trying to learn more about options trading.

I have to fly cross country in a few weeks. First time flying for this job (been here a year). I’m allowed to fly business if I want (im the GC). Company isn’t killing it financially right now. Price difference is about $2,500 and I’ve done coach plenty of times on this route at my old job (law firm). Would anyone say no to business class?

Can anyone recommend a psychic in NYC area? Serious replies pls.

What’s the difference between Senior Solutions Architect and Solution Architect III title at Amazon AWS ? TIA 🙏

Hey peeps - trying to assess my career prospects after a moment of doubt - what sorts of post-mba career areas would be a good fit for someone with my background?

-CS undergrad and Current MBA student at t15
-3 YOE at B4 with exposure to implementation/architecture/and product mgmt

Want to utilize my tech skills but explore other business areas…besides PM what other types of opportunites would be a good fit? (And Googling has not been as helpful here)..any advice is much appreciated!!

Is AWS Sol Arch Assoc worth it without knowing coding/scripting?

Software architects-what diagramming tools do you all use for various types of software architecture diagrams?

Anyone thinks $200k is a new $100k in the professional services?

Im interested in learning more about GCP, besides Google’s own resources, anybody has a preference for either A Cloud Guru or Cloud Academy for GCP material?

Thoughts on Microsoft Certified Azure Data Scientist certification?(posted in Data Analytics bowl but didn’t get any response)

So I am 26 and am maxing out my 401K, IRA and HSA. Any thoughts regarding this investment strategy and is anyone else in their 20s doing this?

Looking for a master class or progam on power query. Suggestions?

Hey guys!
I am aiming for Amazon PM role.
Don’t have any interview yet but I have started to prepare for it before starting to apply.
Any suggestions you have for me?
Anything I should focus more on?
What steps to follow?
Any guidance is appreciated 🙏

Hi all! EY is looking for experienced IT auditors (at least 3+ yrs of experience). We are looking for Seniors and Managers. Please DM me if interested. Prior or current Big 4 experience would be A+ but not required

Does anyone have insight into how much a Cloud Solutions Architect @ Microsoft makes?

Any tools you use to draw architecture diagrams digitally ? Given the remote work, I wanted to get back to whiteboarding digitally to facilitate discussions. It’s cumbersome to use the mouse for drawings.

I want to pursue a product manager track as an exit from Consulting, then how can I get there?

How's the work culture at EY FSO Banking Technology? got offered a SC role..

Looking to specialize in privacy and was considering getting the CIPP/CIPM/CIPT. I already have my CISSP and CISA. Is it worth it?

Does anyone know of any good IT Governance udemy courses to take or any good websites that I can learn from? I have some interest in the work but want a bit more background before driving in. thx!

Hiring for RPA roles in North America. DM me if interested.