Upcoming 'informational interview' with a senior manager at a company for an open manager role. I'm sure he has a heavy say in hiring process. Any tips on how to structure the conversation?

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Appalled at prior two posts by my colleagues. They can lend knee pads and give exact measurements of spit.

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Don't forget your knee pads

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Ask how much spit he likes

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Seriously though - research the role and come with some honest questions, some detail related and some big picture (objectives of the role, major initiatives, etc)

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Why don’t you show them your true passion and when they ask you about your hobbies mention you enjoy horse back riding. When they ask why, you should reply “something about mastering a majestic beast makes you feel alive”.

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Please help.

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My total exp is 3.8 years, since I have already spent 3.8 of my life in Java stack, would that be good for me if I make a switch to some other language or tech stack? I see, there are very few position for go.

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Can someone refer me to Management consulting/strategy role?

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Hi folks,

I have been offered a position on Senior Consultant/ Deputy Manager at Deloitte India for 4.5 years of exp.

Is this position/role normal for years of experience I hold?

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Guys I have resigned 2 weeks ago
And yesterday I got an acceptance mail from them and mentioned that they will hold my salary till my exit.
Is it fair for them to do so,?
This was never mentioned anywhere nor written in an offer letter.
Should I talk with higher mgmt.
Please suggest your views

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Hello!

Any advice on how to request a 20% raise? This is my first career out of college. I signed my offer letter knowing that I was being underpaid by 10%, as per the posted position salary. My 1-year appraisal is close and I would like to request 20% based on an increased workload; I would also like to make up for being underpaid my first year.

My dilemma: Many companies only pay up to a 4% raise. However, that will not cover much in this economy, and I would still be still underpaid.

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How do you give notice in big law?

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I had cleared all the rounds in S&P and had salary discussion 1.5 month back. The HR is always saying the management is on leave and will soon get the approval and release offer. Today she shas asked for one more week to release the offer. Should I wait for it or move on. Are they waiting for some other candidate to join before rejecting me at last moment. Only 10 days of my LWD are left.

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I have strong grasp in data structure and algorithms and also have solved 500+ leetcode questions.

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My resume is not getting shortlisted. Kindly help me with the referral.

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Biglaw recruiters trying to pump their diversity numbers:

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UST Hi All, Myself Sujith John. I am software developer with 5 years of industrial experience in IT field. I have worked with various PHP frameworks like Laravel Codeigniter Zend WordPress etc , also I have experience in React JS and Angular. Currently I am looking for a fu time job after completing my Post Graduation in UK. I don't need sponsorship in UK for next 2 years since I have post study visa. If anyone could be able to refer me in any companies in UK it will be very helpful. Thank you

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See y'all in the terminal tomorrow am

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A quick note about what I’ve experienced, in my decade long career, is the real advantage of MBB or FAANG - it gives you a shot at stretch roles that are outside your expertise. Not all the time or even most of the time compared to better candidates with specific experience for the role but gives you this wildcard shot at a vast array of opportunities.

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Sorry Cubbies, better luck next time

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