What are things you do when you first start a new project? Tips, tricks, etc

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Don't sleep with anybody on the project or from the client.

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Ask for samples of work products / decks the manager, director, and even partner like. It'll help you be familiar with their preferred style. Additionally, find a way to find out what the client likes too stylistically. Sometimes you have to manage both (e.g. I had a manager that loved using chevrons, my client hates chevrons)

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I am a telecom project engineer in Sydney. My performance is really good and management is happy about it. I am getting salary 68k+super per year. Is it a good salary? I have 2 years experience in telecom in this company. And this is my 1st Job after graduation so I really don't know how much is the market salary for similar position.

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Even to this day, I feel like I have crippling anxiety and imposter syndrome when speaking. It’s easier in project read outs and dedicated client meetings, but much worse when I’m going in cold or without a set agenda. Has anyone worked with / used a coach, tools, etc. to help with this? Recommendations?

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Is anyone from Cognizant working on Dell technologies
Project. How is the work life balance there.

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What will be the case if client doesn't like my performance.

Will they release me from there project before contract ends or any action in terms of termination from job will be taken by client or Nagarro.

Just wanted to know, has anyone went through this kind of situation???

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Women in the ad world: When a client who is more senior than you says something sexist and offensive in a meeting how would you respond? Do you confront the situation or move on to save your job?

Apparently client forgot that as masc presenting as I am, I’m still a woman. Client introducing me to new Director: “And this is {name}, he owns {product} and will be {blah, blah}. We are very glad to

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What recruiting exit opportunities have people seen / achieved? I managed to pívot out of agency into a early careers campaign manager, then to HR project management, but lo and behold I’m back in corporate full cycle recruiting again 😛

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I worked on a project with Leap by McKinsey and enjoyed it. It's basically planning and launching digital projects from 0 to 1(strategy to MVP).
What are the best consulting companies doing this type of work?

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Hello Fishes,

Looking for referral
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1. I have 11 years of experience in Operations & Project Management.
2. Have implemented innovative and digital transformation projects such as ERP and IT Simulator.
3. Carried out process improvement and Cost-Benefit Analysis.
4. Engineer with MBA degree.
5. Certifications are :

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Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
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Looking for managerial roles.

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Mid-level here. Has anyone gotten their firm to approve their doing work at a deep discount and, if so, what strategies did you use? A potential client approached me directly about a small matter (~20 to 30 hr amicus brief). The potential client (gov’t) pays a standard rate ~40% lower than mine, but I want to take on the project because it would be a good professional opportunity (e.g., high profile case & client) and of course the lower rate won’t affect my comp directly. 🤷‍♀️ All advice welcome!

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If you have 4+ years of management consulting (strictly, in a client facing role) or IB experience , and wish to apply to BCG, you can drop me a DM. Candidates from BCG's target schools preferred.

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Thoughts on dating on your own project? Fell in love but don’t know what to do.

Hello Fishes, I have 3 years of experience in HR ABAP, should i further choose project in HR ABAP or should i go into generic/normal ABAP? Which has more better opportunities?

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Is anyone here traveling M-Th for client work? If so, what is your company policy especially with the Omicron variant? I have no choice but to travel and think my company should pay for weekly testing. Is that fair to ask? Thoughts?

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Bilingual (Spanish) Marketing pro skilled in Digital, Customer Service, Integrated Marketing, B2B, 10+ years experience! Searching for Client Services role in Overland Park, KS or Remote. Many thanks!

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GSK Uk employees, how long dies it usually take post interview for an RnD project management role to receive feedback? It has been two weeks...

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I'm new joinee of Chennai location, is it mandatory to come to office everyday?

I know it's may be depend on project manager, yes any suggestions pls

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Is it normal for a firm to invite you for an interview without explaining the structure? I was surprised with a 15mins case interview which I did not prepare for. The email said 1hour behavioural.

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My boss asked me to take care of some of the details of a project for her—the stuff that isn't really my area of expertise. And now I feel like a shirker because I haven't been able to finish them yet.

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I have been offered staff engineer role in memory team.
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Samsung offered me 34 as AGS and 8 lacs as joining bonus for 3 years retention period.
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Maybe I’m out of the loop…but how are all these consultants on here making low to mid six figures with 3 years industry experience? Perhaps I’m just in the wrong industries but that seems too short a time to be advising others in a field. Are these just internet exaggerations? Or is there something big I’m missing?

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