What books would you recommend for someone wanting to get better at sales?

What is the growth trajectory for program managers as in do they follow the same path as software engineers?

Is a Business Analyst closer in job role to a Consultant or a project Manager?
I have recently joined a service based consulting firm, with my role as a BA in Banking domain but wish to get into PM roles in the near future. I'd deeply appreciate your inputs from your career journey or any suggestions to eventually create a strong profile for PM roles in Big tech firms.
I'm sure this thread would help a lot of aspiring PMs learn from your journey

Best certification to get other than the CFA?

Hey all, having issues with interviewing this year. I’ve been passed over every opportunity I really want and I’m unsure how to regroup and move forward. I’m really trying to break into method development roles and I haven’t had the opportunity to do so with my analytical experience. A lot of my HPLC and LCMS experience is with already established methods. Any tips?

I love everything about this job except the hours. Even when managed well, I work 11-12 hr days. Is that alone reason enough to get out? Not sure what other job I'd enjoy.

Is there any chance of a USA based company sponsoring a H1B to someone working as a Global Talent Acquisition Partner from India! Need some advice to plan my career ahead since my to be wife is in the USA and I want to avoid moving on a dependent visa.

Anyone working in BNY Mellon? How's the work culture, growth and job security there?

I’m guessing there are fewer job opportunities for people who choose more specific degrees, but that pay would be higher. Would you suggest a niche path or cast a wide net?

If you don’t know what you want to do with your career, is consulting a good place to explore your interests? Or is it better to job hop and try industry jobs directly?

Sustainability consulting is moving swiftly into implementation work as companies no longer ask "why/what?" but "how?".

What are your thoughts about this development and what does it mean for your career plans?

Ex-McKinsey EMs or ex-BCG PLs, at what level did you enter google? Being offered an L5 and want to make sure it’s the right level

Current:
15 LPA for 11 years experience
Brand & Marketing Role - Edutech industry

How do I scale up? And where do I need to be? How do I make it happen without switching jobs?

I’ve been at my current job for the past 5 years as a React developer and it’s great but having trouble envisioning an ultimate career goal.

What are your short/long term goals? Career path advice/stories?

Hi Fishes, I need your genuine suggestions in finalising which company to join.
I have 2 offers :
ZS Associates - 15l fixed
Thoughtworks - 18l fixed
Role - Senior Consultant in Test
Experience: 5 yoe
Please consider job security and learning opportunities as parameters while suggesting. Thanks in advance!!

What's the value of holding the FSA credential?

I am a CPA looking to get into ESG due diligence consulting.

I want to sit in for SAP certifications. But I can’t find any practice tests to get a feel for it. Normally m, I resort to Jon Bonso’s but he doesn’t seem to have any. Any thoughts?

At what year mark do you reach senior level?

From Accounting 2 Nursing... thinking about making the switch. I don’t want to work in accounting anymore. I want to work my shift and go home.

Top certs to get for dev ops engineer? Currently have AWS-SAA and security +. Would other certs help in getting a pay bump or is experience alone enough?

Anyone got a good recruiter for industry jobs in Denver? I get contacted by them all the time on LinkedIn but don’t know who’s good or not

How are you all doing? I was real busy now I’m real slow again...

Not sure which bowl to post this in, so I’ll write it this way: I confess I don’t know much about agency retainer fees. How much, on average, does an agency charge a client for creative AOR?

What is everyone's long-term career goal with the clinical research field? What do you hope to be doing in 10-15 years?

Just relapsed after several months of sobriety in SA, I don’t feel so bad about it though…

Any tips on how to get motivated to restart working the steps without having to reach the bottom?

Hi Sharks, I have offers from HSBC and CRISIL. Both are paying same.
HSBC: 25 LPA fixed
CRISIL: 25 LPA fixed Which one to join in terms of growth, learning and opportunities? Whose brand value is bigger? Please help🙏 I have to decide in 2 days. HSBC CRISIL
Domain: Analytics

Anyone have any insight into MERGE? I see some openings

Has anyone in this bowl attempted to organize an ongoing social event for the folks in this bowl? Feel like we need more less formal and ongoing ways to meet each other. And happy Thursday ya’ll!

I am currently working in advertising with experience on fintech & CPG. I would like to work in tech marketing, specifically Google’s APMM program.
I’ve been studying some PM/PMM books/podcasts/videos, attending Google events, and want to keep learning more to try to prepare myself as much as I can.
What resources helped you get into product marketing/Google?
Has anyone here moved from advertising to tech?
Would love to hear from a marketer about their experience getting into Google.
Thank you

My client: “We need to be the most data-savvy company in the space, we need data-driven decisions at the heart of everything we do.”

My Scope: A single analyst living on the poverty line.

Seeking Christmas great gift ideas for my wife. Any recommendations?

Anybody on here send their kids to Francis Parker?

Jus joined this bowl! What’s y’all next car that y’all really want or if you just got one what did you get 👀

Two Sigma folks:

Anyone willing to connect for a quick 10 minutes call?

I am looking at an open role there, but would to understand more about the position before I apply.

Thanks in advance.

I have a case study for my interview coming up involving answering questions on firm valuation analysis. The position is for a portfolio management role. Any pointers on what I should prep for?

Whats the difference between Co-Invest and Carry?

Financial services management consulting exit opportunities

Anyone in CX/UX? I’ve been told I’d be good at CX work but it’s a newer concept for me and I have no idea how to market myself to that or how to move into that realm from HR. I appreciate any ideas or experiences you might be able to share.

Hi fishbowl community. I need some help getting my resume reviewed. I have been applying for jobs rigorously but haven’t seen a good result. It makes me wonder if I’m doing the right things. Please can someone help me out with my resume? Thank you

Friend is interviewing for HIPAA EDI testing role. Specifically 834,835,837. Looking for details on how EDI testing is done in real projects & the tools used other than understanding the specs. TIA

I wish good fortune to all those who left Big 4 (Especially Deloitte) and are starting their new career tomorrow.

Was anyone able to keep their day job while handling swe interviews?


Scared to quit my job if i don’t find a job cause I live in a hcol area

Do we need to put in 2 weeks or could I negotiate to quit before that? (But still keep great relationships)

Anybody ever “fail” a background check? What were the circumstances?

Planning to give 2 weeks notice. What should I expect? Could they ask for less?

Anyone here aware of Performant Financial? How much would Director level salaries be over there? Can I expect it to land at 300K at least?

Do tech earnings cap out around $500k if you don’t make director/VP? Tech seems like the right move for money at lower levels but I’m concerned about the earnings ceiling especially since it appears to be much harder to make senior management roles in tech than in consulting.

What are good exit opps to consider in the East coast for a life science consultant? Open to tech and PM Roles

Have been asked for content knowledge during interviews (eg what do you think are the most exciting innovations in xxx fields). I was like “what do I know, I’m a consultant...” need to pick up some real knowledge

Can anyone give me details about the 2 hour times Uber analytics assessment? (Excel based)

Has anyone had success reaching out to someone who put “we’re hiring” in their LinkedIn headline? I see it all the time, but don’t know if there’s any point reaching out or if they’ll just refer me to the application process .

How would you approach negotiating an offer from FAANG?

If you don’t know what you want to do with your career, is consulting a good place to explore your interests? Or is it better to job hop and try industry jobs directly?

Any firms hiring for product managers or program manager roles? 4 year exp at D

Pwc fish - does pwc pay back for vacation days you haven’t used up before resigning? Any suggestions on how to ask HR without raising any alarms?

Deloitte 🐠 - Did you receive any type of notice once your background check had been completed and approved? It’s been it’s 15 days and I haven’t heard anything.

I’m just a general management consultant (3 YOE) with no tech background. But I want to work for FAANG. People always ask what I want to do, but I don’t know what I want to do. I just want to work for FAANG. I’m 27. Any advice on what I can learn from the ground up to work there coming from this background?

Anyone hiring in London? SM with 6.5 years of experience, 3.5 at B4, 3 at Strat boutique. Experience in org / cost. Looking for exit to another boutique ideally (one with some brand recognition)