What do you guys think about smileys in emails? Courteous or unnecessary?

Recently gave Cognizant interview, cleared 2 rounds.
HR have asked for documents for verification, its been more than a week but no response yet.
When can expect any response regarding offer?

Do tech companies like FAANG hire strategy consultants? Starting at an MBB/T2 next year and curious if tech companies leverage consultants as much as other industries. Part of me wonders if they are in such high growth right now that consultants can’t add as much value, thus maybe a smaller presence. Thoughts?

Can someone share referrals for Azure/AWS Devops entry to mid level job openings they have in Noida/NCR.

Thanks so much in advance..

Hi, every new joinee in JPMC gets allowance to buy laptops? Or is it specific LOBs?

What's live in Nashville for new year's eve? My friends are flying in and I want to take them somewhere fun. Clubs, bars, parties, shows we're up for anything

What’s the different between business analyst and data analyst? Sometimes I see them merged or people say “business/data analyst”

I am serving notice period and in october month salary I haven’t received night shift allowance while other members of team have received it. Can anyone please confirm if there is such rule that within notice period Night shift allowance goes on hold and will be paid in FnF. Or should I raise this concern with my manager.

Today I was thinking about different sales experiences I’ve had–both as the buyer & the salesman. What was the best and/or worst sales experience you’ve ever had as a customer?

How much should a creative director with 12 year experience get as pay?

Does anybody know anything about a company named Data Consultant Corporation?

Hey fishes! I just moved from consulting to strategy and ops at a unicorn startup! Excited about my journey ahead - how has yours been so far?

Any tips/scripts on how to negotiate for better salary without turning down what the co is offering?

Deloitte experienced hires: What signing bonus were you able to negotiate?

IBD came to states at 8. My cousins back home are getting arrange married. My parents are starting to pressure me and pity me. But I have no interest in following a "timeline" and am pretty ambivalent when it comes to kids. I already have a SO and do not see a reason to tie the knot just because other people my age are. Anyone else getting pressured and its getting annoying?

How should one properly calculate total comp? Base + bonus + stock options? Should you only include options that vest that year or include the total $ granted that will vest over 4 years?

What's worse than sitting on hold with IT? Your neighbor being on hold with IT. On speaker phone. Full volume. There's a special place for these people...

It's March, and I have done a lot of seminars in Jan and Feb. I've gotten a few clients but would like to increase AUM drastically! Any books, sites or advice on what I can do for marketing?

Losing motivation to keep studying for gmat and feeling burnt out at work. Send motivation!

The son of a friend is an advisor and is giving up. He has approached me about taking over his book, evidently only about $1.5M.What would be a fair amount to pay for this?

Any recommendations for a CFP self-study program? Looking for something relatively cheap with good practice questions. No need for live classes. Thanks!

Any black asset managers? How has your experience at the firm and in the industry been? Both internal and client facing.

Characteristics/actions of the worst manager you've worked with?

CFP study programs:

I'm a little confused on Danko - does he offer a self-study option for the coursework requirement? On his website it looks like each module has a 4-day virtual class which I wouldn't be able to attend due to working full time. Does this program also include self-study material, and the classes are just supplementary/optional? I was also looking at Dalton for self-study and Danko for test prep. Thoughts?

TIA

Two of my clients have requested me on Facebook. We're really friendly but it's weird right?

Best books you read this year that aren’t about sales, marketing or prospecting?

CFP thinking of taking a few month career break to search for a new position. Need a recharge and to reevaluate, not to mention time to search. Would this be a mistake? Thanks

Is the CFA worth the depressing 3+ years of studying?

How often do you check your personal bank account?

I’ve got $1500 to spend on business development by year end. So, here’s the question. If you were to imagine starting your business from scratch and all you had was $1500 how would you use it?

Wells Fargo merger news. What’s it mean?

I think I’m addicted to diet soda. I don’t drink coffee or alcohol but probably 60 ounces a day give or take. I drink it for every reason (or excuse) you can think of. Continue...

What is your close ratio with walk ins/call ins?

When emailing someone for an interview for the first time do you address them by Mr/Mrs last name or by their first name?

What are some talents/hidden hobbies most of your coworkers don't know about?