What are some smaller HC/LS firms that hire people without higher degrees with quality experience at large consulting firms (2-3 years)?

How long did you study before the CSCP exam? Any advice for someone who just enrolled?

I am a newly graduated fresher mechanical engineer working in an electro mechanical company at Dubai, My current salary is 2500 AED, I would like to know about your comments and suggestions regarding my career which could help me through my future ventures.

Is 17LPA fixed CTC less for 9 years experience?
Looking at other people package I get depressed. SAP has probably impacted my career graph. I am happy with the work though . But salary makes me feel depressed.

Was an admin assist for 5 years and looking to move to an EA role or a Project Management role... i am currently taking the google certification program for project management. (Which i believe will look good for either role) Any other suggestions on how to make this transition?

Hi 🐠,

I have 2.3 years of experience. I have below offers:
IBM 7.5 all fixed + 25k JB
CTS is ready to give me 8 fixed + 20k variable had discussion over call but yet to release the offer.
TCS is ready to match the CTS offer but need counter offer letter, which right now I dnt have.
CCTC is 3.99
LWD 8 Nov
I am confused as I dnt want to join TCS this early of my career but also looking for job security.

What shall I do please help.

I’m burned out and looking at ways to leave the long hours behind while staying in the industry. How have you used your SCM skills as a freelancer or applied to a side hustle?

Just finished my degree in managerial science and have a minor in marketing and a Sales certificate. Have had 4 different management jobs. Just accepted an opportunity as a district manager for an Insurance company. Not 100% sure about Commission-based only. Would love to manage in the sales world, and would love to travel on a weekly basis. Any advice or am I aiming for something unrealistic at the moment?

Anyone ever made the switch from agency strategy to in-house (pharma) as a market research/insights lead? Depending on brand, I could see it being dull project management of research vendors OR some exciting real insights work. Thoughts?

Is it a sign to not leave yet if I’m hesitant to leave big law despite receiving offers at good companies? I am a junior associate that’s really burned out and yet I fear making the leap because of “missing” people I’ve worked with (who probably won’t remember me much) and all the hopes I had for myself when I first summered. But I also know this job has been extremely tough on my health and my family and I regretted it the first time I turned down an offer.

If you’re leaving from consulting to corporate in a strategy role what is the right level from consulting to leave from and title to leave to in order to maximize career trajectory and comp?

Looking to get a job as an epic analyst. I am not epic certified but I have experience in epic. What should I do?

What are exit opps like after 4 YOE (two years MBB, two years MM PE fund associate)?

Has anyone left big 4 tax and moved to PE or Hedgefund Tax? If so, How was that experience?

I had a lot of trouble at work this year. Was depressed and had poor project experiences. So I wanted an exit and i got it. A good one.

I also got an offer from a more prestigious consulting company (won’t name it), which based on this year and also what everyone is telling me, would end poorly. I had always wanted to work at this place and applied many times over the last decade.

I know this is insanely privileged and I’m very fortunate. But I’m also sad to recognize my limitations.

What should I aim to become 4-5 years down the line ? Currently I m doing selenium automation testing with 8 yoe. Have experience in uft, api and desktop application automation and some of the devops application as well. And lots of other related knowledge and exposure. Should I aim to become Automation architect ? Solution architect is also for us ? What does solution architect do ?

I just finished my 1st year in my role. I converted in this position after an internship. I’m not happy with my pay. I make 57k now but I’m a top performer. I work hard and I have great communication skills and am already training new hires. Is it worth looking elsewhere for a job if I only have 1yr experience? I have a project management cert but not a role in PM.

Hi folks, I am working with a few friends on a fintech idea. I opted to build the marketing roadmapping strategy for the soft launch/prototype phase as I want to learn about the field. Any guidance where should I start? Any guidance, books, topics will be helpful 😊

Any good recommended books on how to build a scalable product and team? I'm looking for recommendations for two areas: 1) in general laying the groundwork in a startup to have the tools and especially processes in place to scale, and 2) tactical focus on building a SaaS project. I've been promoted into a management role from Dev roots, so need to learn more PM processes to be an effective manager in day job, plus would like to start building my own SaaS solution.

Hi Sharks,

I am a product owner and want to learn all aspects of product management and to transition as a product manager in leading Tech firms. I had completed my engineering and mba but never worked as a software engineer. I started my career in sales and am now working as a PO. So I lack technical knowledge as well. Can some experienced product manager guide me and PPL like me here on this fish bowl a step by step plan to achieve this goal. What courses we can join, what books to read

1/4 I’m a Technical Project Manager delivered Data Centers in Asia Pacific. I solved network bandwidth crunches in corporates and production environments without compromising security. Furthermore, I’m looking into SRE related roles, which will lead me to Enterprise Architect in the next few years.

I’m really excited by what I’ve learned so far in my 10+ years #career journey – namely, that the scene is vibrant and growing.

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I have a grandparent who is a toxic narcissist. He is my only living grandparent. I will be inviting all aunts and uncles to our wedding. However, after watching my grandparent make my sister's wedding completely about him and try to get involved, although my sister did not want that, I do not want to invite him. Any advice?

Any real estate agent in the Connecticut area on here?

Hey folks,
I have first round scheduled tomorrow for Datastage Developer Role.
Relevant YOE - 3.3
Overall 4.5 Years
What could be the level of difficulty asked?

In PwC I just have deductions of pf & professional tax & income tax. Can anybody tell me what are the deductions in EY?

Looking to get advice on my first real estate property for personal use. Located in Austin, Texas. Currently renting an apartment and I’m looking to purchase my first property. making about 100k a year married with no kids. Spouse currently doesn’t work. Can get about 50K liquid cash and another 50K if needed from brokerage account. I’m deciding between a normal single family home or duplex in 400-500K range. Issue is in Austin I don’t see any decent shape duplex in that range.

Has anyone Attended a interview for Automation tester with 3 - 4 yoe?
Please share the reviews like what they expect and what all to prepare.
Thanks in advance.

Hi Fishes,

I have a offer from EY and I am scheduled to join in December in a location different than my current location. The offer doesn't mention the joining process. Should I be planning travel? Are the offices open and physical onboarding started or is it virtual onboarding? If anyone aware, please help me with this.

Hello Everyone!

Can anyone refer me to Ritedose Corp. in Columbia, SC? In dire neeed of help of getting a job.

Has anyone ever backed out of a lease prior to the lease starting/move in? Specifically in Illinois? We did not pay a security deposit, but we did pay a holding fee.

I have $630 in SW vouchers expiring early next year. DM if you’d like to take them off my hands

Any LMS recommendations for corporate training scheduling/ logistics? I work for a staffing company and we have large groups of internal employees (recruiters and account managers) who come through training at different points in their career - it’s a pretty manual process right now as we’re tracking in Excel spreadsheets… Looking for a system that can automatically create training groups based on tenure/ promotion dates. Any help is greatly appreciated!

ChFC or CFP? And why? Also, take in consideration not having a Bachelors

Starting in HR…
The ‘smarter way’ of becoming HR Business Partner… what positions should I start with? Titles that help you gain needed experiance? Any suggestions? Recommendation?

Fishes,
Need suggestion on below:
Tech Stack: Android Framework developer
YOE:12
Companies:
1.Tech Mahindra offering 36 lpa including 20% variable
2. Harman connected services offered 38 lpa with 10% variable
Could you please suggest which one should I join?

How common are layoffs at healthcare agencies?

I keep hearing that one of the pros of ClearView over other LS firms is “reputation” and “prestige” - I want to hear from the industry 🐠 about how important that really is?

What type of projects or areas is each firm best known for, or most commonly winning in life sciences?

What is the TC for an exit from LS consulting to VC? Is the work rewarding?

Anyone at Deloitte willing to give a Life Sciences position referral? Physician with 6+ years of consulting experience in the pharma & biotech sectors. Thanks in advance!

What is a competitive salary for Director of Marketing role in tech or pharma/medtech industries?

I’m thinking about trying consulting. I’m a sr manager of SC now and am trying to get more towards the commercial side of the business. What type of consulting roles might I be able to join with that background moving more towards the commercial space?

I’ve been in industry 7 years, all in SC roles of various specialties

What is the policy at ZS for expensing dinner when working late? Is it only for in-office or also when working remotely?

ZS -> CV worth? Ac->Sc, comp slightly increased

Is EYP hiring into their life science practice right now?

Which is a better specialization option within consulting? Commercial Operations (sales & marketing) vs. R&D Strategy in Biotech? Would the answer be different if it was focused within Pharma? No Ph.D.

People who left their jobs to pursue PhD? Indian consultant here, with ~ 2 Yoe, in a data science profile. Considering leaving to pursue a life sciences based MS/PhD program in the US. Anyone in the same boat? Since I don't have a life sciences background (B.Tech CS), how can I show my interest in this field on the application?

Trinity/ Ex Trinity: Do you feel the company keeps rolling out new processes just to show they're doing stuff to help when it results in less desirable outcomes for staff/MT?

What is the career progression at Putnam? Is a Principal equivalent to a Partner or EM at other firms?

Anyone have some good VC blogs or twitter accounts to follow for latest LS/Biotech VC investments? And also for Health Tech?

About to jump in the bio-tech industry and looking for any discussions on industry projections. What the impact of proposed legislation on drug pricing on pharmaceutical industry will be.