What are some questions I should ask to the head of litigation about the group during an interview? I’m blanking.

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When can associates at your firm expect to regularly take and defend billable depositions or appear in court?

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How is work assigned?

If you’re a junior, “will I have the opportunity to argue some of the motions that I work on?”

Does the firm provide formal mentorship? (Assuming you are relatively junior)

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How does one make the jump to client side? Any tips or advice? I tried recruiters but not getting responses unless they have another agency role..

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How long does it take to get a project? Not getting any internal interview calls also these days. It's almost 50 days since joining. Anyone else facing this???
LTIMindtree

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Did anyone have an interview with Amazon for an ACC position? And know how long after the phone screen/hypo stage they contact you? It’s been two days, I’m thinking they are going to reject me if they are taking this long?

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Any suggestions on securing an interview with Apple in Austin in a senior quality manager role? I interviewed with them late last year for a role but didn't make it to offer phase. I've been in quality for over 20 years spanning several industries. Just looking to cut thru the applicant pool if anyone can help. Apple

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I have an interview for a copywriter position with an Atlanta-based company this week. I work in UX and content writing so this role would be a pivot for me. Any advice to prepare?

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I left practice 12 years ago. I became the Director of International Programs at a law school, which was great for a while. But, the bureaucracy eventually got to me. While there, I started a podcast called The Lawyer’s Escape Pod, interviewing lawyers who’d switched careers. And that put me on my new path. I now coach lawyers who want to ditch the traditional work world and start creative or coaching businesses. Never been happier.

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Hello fishes,

Any idea how much time will wipro take for salary negotiation after hr round?

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An agency interviews you for 3 rounds (job involves a move). Is there value in saying “I have an offer” just to get them to say yes or no, so you can finally know if you’re moving or staying?

Hello SAP Consultants,

I need your help in interview preparation for Infosys.

Have applied for SAP MM consultant, i have an experience of 3 years, and this is going to be my first job switch interview.

Can you please help with tips how to prepare and crack the interview. Which topics must be covered.

Thanks a lot for your help.

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I want to switch role as an AWS developer. But I have just learnt the things on my own in AWS. In interview I am asked questions based on real scenarios on which I am not having any experience.

Any suggestions? Even if I do hands on on services like Linux academy or quiklabs, it would not help.
(AWS cloud migration experience one can get if worked on a real project). Please help.

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For those who left industry for consulting, and decided it wasn’t for them - how quick was your jump back to industry? Can you share challenges you had in explaining why the quick turnaround during an interview?

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Has anyone interviewed @Leidos? What to expect?

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Hi Fishes,

Good Evening!!

I got an offer from Wells Fargo and planned to join next month. But my current organization compensated and retained me. I informed the same to Wells Fargo HR.

But hiring manager from Wells Fargo scolded me on ping and said that I won't get any opportunity from Wells Fargo in future.

Kindly let me know is it possible to block my profile.

Thanks.

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Interviewing at a couple of mega funds at the Sr. associate level and at GSAM/JPMAM at the VP level for product/client facing/distribution roles. Does anyone have any data points for what I should target comp look like? At a buy-side shop rn that notoriously underpays and don’t want to sell myself short . Tia

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Hi guys! I hope everyone is doing well! I am a senior Finance and Accounting working at a start up business management and consulting company from last 3 years in Finance and Accounting department. My skill set varies from financial analysis, projections, budgeting, bank reconciliation, reporting and everything in between. I also have an experience managing a virtual team. I am interested in applying for senior Finance Manager role at Microsoft. Can you please refer me!

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I'm currently a third year V100 tax associate and I am interviewing with my dream firm next week. This is my first lateral interview. Other than being prepared to discuss my current and past matters, do you have any tax-specific interview tips?

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Facebook (Meta) Hey there! I’m interested in applying for the Rotational Product Manager role at Facebook/Meta. I’m currently working as both a Senior CSM and a Product Specialist at a Health-Tech company. Would anyone be willing to offer a referral (I feel weird making this post, but, he we are haha). Happy to chat if needed. Appreciate your help :)

Hey everyone, I am new here and was wondering if anyone can give me referrals for a position as a SM. I have been applying non-stop for a Scrum Master position and haven't gotten any interview. I currently work as integrity analyst and my contract expired in a couple of Months.

Thanks in advance for your feedbacks

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Is Microsoft on Hiring Freeze for the Network Engineer role(SE-2)?

I have cleared the interview and HR confirmed that I have been selected, but it's almost two months since I haven't received the offer letter from them. Usually how long the process would take?

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45% of NY State hospitalizations over the past 7 days came from 1 of 10 zip codes. We’re finally at a point where we can have more targeted strategies.

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Serious billing question - if during the course of the day, you first receive an email from Client A at say 11:10am and you read it, you then respond to it at 12:20pm. You get another email at 2pm from Client A and respond immediately. The next email comes in at 4pm, you read it and respond only at 4:30pm. None of the email responses take more than 3-5mins. You are working on matters for other clients at all other times during the day. How much are you billing for Client A?

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Hello Fishes,
I have been offered Lead Software Developer G140 in IQVIA. How many years of experience needed for that role? How were the hikes in IQVIA for BI Tool projects last year/ this year? were there any firing in Pandemic?
And how is the flexibility in terms of changing technology/project. Current project work does not seem to be much challenging so can I ask for project change within a few months of joining if I find the work mundane?
Please help.

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Hi everyone. I am an associate system engineer with technical support expertise. Can anybody kindly refer me please ...I would truly appreciate your consideration. please help me

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Wanted to check regarding Deloitte Change Management team -

1. Is the clientele better than that of EY HR consulting?
2. Is it easy to move between teams (Deloitte workforce strategy team) - or does one get stuck with Change team?

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Hi Fishes,

YOE - 5.5
Location - Chennai

1. CTS - 19L(including variable)
2. PwC India - 19 L (all fixed)

Which one should I choose?
How is work life balance in both companies?

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Any organisation hiring for domain consultant role?

My friend is looking for job change.

Work ex: 2 years pre MBA, 4 months post MBA

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I just started a full blown effort to support myself as a contractor and I’m kinda scared shitless and I’m also kinda loving the crazy/panic-induced adrenaline feeling that came with it. 🤷🏼‍♀️🙏🏻😬😎

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Anyone have success in going in super early (i.e., 6:30ish) and leaving at a decent hour?

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What are your thoughts on the term, person of color? It tends to be controversial at times. Do you prefer something more specific? I personally prefer "Black" for myself.

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SAP finance role or a finance strategy/value driver role? I have interests in both but not sure which might be better for long-term career opportunities. Any thoughts?

Hi! Any therapists (1:1 or group) in Manhattan specializing in addiction?

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My VP keeps asking for next year’s roadmap but every week wants it formatted differently and it’s driving me crazy. They don’t seem to know what they want and I have so much else to do than tweak the layout and colors and notations a few times each week. When I’ve asked what format and level of info the CTO prefers, my VP says they don’t know and I need to be okay with ambiguity. I’m losing any patience and good will I had.

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Please help him with referrals.

Correction: TC 51.3 has 15% variable.
Experience: 11 years (Marketing & Brand Manager)

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

#mba #marketing #branding #layoff

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Learned that I’ll be laid off next week. Setting up networking meetings now to find something new, but know it will take time. How do you explain a lay off or gap in employment to potential employers?

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Thoughts on DRGN for the long term? Looks innovative having Disney resources and tech talent based in Seattle

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How do companies now view candidates from Meta?

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Best group in IB for hedge fund recruiting?

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Dickinson Wright salary scale?

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If you had (1) a Big Law offer (year four) which would be a step up from your current firm or (2) could go directly in-house (which is your eventual plan), what would you choose to do? Get additional experience with bigger clients or move in-house?

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Does anyone have recommendations for Colorado recruiters? Currently a funds junior associate looking to make a move for family reasons.

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Any tips on how to network? Trying to break into an associate role and it seems like my best chances are by networking but not quite sure what the best practices are.

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Anyone else just sitting around waiting for the ax to drop? I'm a soon to be 2nd year corporate associate who has seen work completely dry up. My utilization held pretty steady around 50% immediately after shutdown, but August was below 15 billables with no appreciable work in the pipeline. Aside from letting people know I'm available and doing pro-bono/CLE, it's starting to feel like a serious "covidcation" leading to termination.

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Graduated in 2015 and have been in litigation (mostly construction) the entire time. Is there a path out of litigation while staying in private practice at a large or mid-sized firm? (I realize it’s WAY past the ideal time for trying to make a switch…)

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How does one interview 1Ls?

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So, I'm happy at my current job and have been there about 18 months. Our pay is probably 15% below market (AmLaw 100) but so are our billable requirements. An interview for another firm kind of fell into my lap, and I'm debating whether to take it just for the sake of seeing what market really is. Is there something shady about interviewing somewhere you're not totally committed to accepting an offer from?

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What should you prepare for a transactional lateral conflicts check? Do you have to have prepare a deal sheet for every deal you worked in?

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Have any of you successfully transitioned from staff attorney to Big Law partnership track (or know of someone who did)? What was your experience? How did you do it? How did you start off as a staff attorney in the first place?

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To all those in management, how do firms that haven’t instituted pay cuts/furloughs manage to do that? Is it because their clients are still paying the bills, because they are borrowing money, because partners just won’t see profit this coming year? Some combo?

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Those that left in-house to go back to big law, why’d you leave? Do you regret it? Did you lose your WLB when you went back?

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There is absolutely nothing worse than pounding sand at your desk, being bored as hell, just for optics to show you’re in the office bc you’re required to be in the office. What a giant waste.

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When you wake up (before hitting your stimmys) to an email from the partner asking why you haven't updated them on the vdr and you direct them to an email you sent at 1:30 in the morning and all you get is a "my bad. see you at the Bulls game tomorrow." <<<<<<<<<<

Ugh

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(1) What firm allows mega back door Roth 401k? (2) which firm matches 401k contribution and up to what %?

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Litigators- what training did you firm provide that you thought was most helpful (at all levels)? I think my firm should/could do way better (as in, we really don’t do any training) and am lookin for practical suggestions!

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If you received a bar stipend and left before the end of your first year, did your firm treat the bar stipend amount like a clawback? If so, was it immediately due? Curious to see how other firms handle this

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I know that it likely “depends” and varies from firm to firm but does anyone have any insight on (or experience with) whether firms rely on “total billable hours” or “total billable hours credit” to determine whether hours have been met/bonus applies?

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Question for the Biglaw Bowl: How common is it to take a pay cut when being promoted from associate to income partner? I had heard about this happening at some lower ranked V100 firms. But now that I’m more senior and my friends are making partner, it sounds like it’s a lot more common than I thought and happens at firms where I wouldn’t expect it. Does anyone here have any insight into this? How common is it, how much of a pay cut, and how long until your pay catches up to associate pay?

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I know this isn’t a “biglaw” firm because it doesn’t pay market, but did anyone else see the insane bonus numbers at 2400 hours for Loeb & Loeb? Is that real? $305k bonus for an 8th year?

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