What does everyone actually do when they’re on the bench?

Do MM PE associates work weekends? Is there any “bench time” between deals or always working 40 hours a week at least?

Hi,

Can someone please tell what is the bench period for lateral hires at TCS

I interviewed at LTI for Senior Product Engineer role and i cleared L1 round and HR said there is some Client round that i will be having… can anyone guide me on what is that? As generally we get client interview once we are in the bench of inside the company…

How long have you been on the bench currently? I’ll start: 2 months

anybody on bench from Informatica IICS stack in LTI ?

What is on job security for senior engineer in HTC global services if you are new joiner and on bench since 2 months ?

Is there concept of bench in product companies

How is Xoriant pune for automation testers? Also how is job security in Xoriant as one of my knower is on bench since 3 months since joining. He is worried. Guys Please suggest.

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I have offer from amex, I have joined Tiger Analytics as college fresher in July (Months), how safe is it to switch now. In Tiger, I am currently at bench. And How’s amex doing in current scenarios? Designation - Data science analyst (band 30).

Is it worth joining Valuelabs Dubai?
How is the work culture?
Is the Hire and Fire takes place without second thought?
Any bench period if exists for UAE Location joiners ?

Considering a move to NTT Data in a healthcare consulting role. Mixed reviews in the bowls. Major concerns are bench policy, staff aug roles, 2 week PTO, and high turnover due to job dissatisfaction. Recruiter and mgr had great things to say around growth and opportunity, which doesn’t align with feedback from the bowls or Glassdoor.
Understanding things have changed there in the last few months, I need un-biased advice from fellow fish who have recently joined or can speak to recent changes

Haha why is it called bench “blues”? I’m the happiest man alive on the bench. I do the bare minimum

Hi all,

I recently joined a Big4 org. For more than a month now, I am only attending project calls where mostly, I am a silent listener as I am one who jumped in between ongoing work.

Consequently, I am filling the bench code in timesheets.

Is it normal?
Or
Do I need to take steps on my own so that someone add me to the project.

Can anyone suggest?

Thanks!

Kmpg KPMG India Deloitte EY PwC

What are the main factors folks are considering as they make a decision? Solely ranking, money, just curious! Got into two T20 that are very different but see myself at both.

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I have RRSP from work - how does the CRA limit mean? Does it account for plan RRSP or is that CRA limit inclusive of everything you can contribute for the year?

I have been looking at the curriculums for Harvard Business School's Master of Business Administration and Harvard Extension School's Master's in Management. They both have the same requirements, generally speaking, including a field immersion course that serves as a capstone in the Master's in Management, which is fairly new. If I am not able to gain admission to Harvard Business School, but wanted a similar educational experience to become a consultant, should I attend Harvard Extension?

I'm currently working as a food technologist in dairy flavors and looking to transition to something that can be done remotely.

I was thinking about marketing because that's something that's always interested me, but I don't have any real marketing experience and my degree is in Food Science.

Can anyone recommend any resources for learning more about marketing and/or tips for getting into the marketing industry without experience?

Which certification we would you recommend for career advancement to be an HR manager? PHR or SHRM? Any other certification I should consider? Pros and cons would be greatly appreciated!

I heard they are only taking 60 risk assurance people for the digital accelerator program...that isn’t a lot at all!

Does barclays have formal as dress code or casual jeans and polos are allowed ?

I still get so anxious for client presentations, even though I run it through multiple times with my partner AND have my notes ready on screen.
Maybe pretending I’m a confident white male will help.

Anyone here working on Reserve Bank Of Malawi project in IBM? Can you please tell the technologies used

Any mentorship or leadership development programs for copywriters?

Does Business Strategy practice Accenture CN have more strategy work that practices in IMU? Accenture India

Would love a referral for American Express and Capital One. I can provide resume, portfolio or any other information you need, thanks!

Anyone tried influencer marketing for cold starting user acquisition. Have some micro influencers in our space that would be a great fit but curious if anyone has pro tips / experience they could share (e.g., pitfalls)

What do corp dev interviews entail? What is the typical type of case study?

Direct quote from gate agent "Given your birthdate, you are too young to have this kind of status". #consultingproblems

Why doesn’t PwC just repurchase the rights to the Booz brand? Feel like they would have a much better position in the market / do much better in terms of recruiting.

Anyone at EY-Parthenon willing to share some tips and refer? Specifically for the software strategy group experienced hire.

I really want the full Westin heavenly bed mattress, sheets, shower set, towel set, robe, shampoo/conditioner & candle for home?

How soon is too soon to hop to a new consulting gig? 2 weeks in and this company has been the opposite of what I was promised. 😬

PS Is culture-washing a thing?? Company culture was way overhyped and is severely under delivering

I'm looking to pivot from consulting into tech. I've gotten lots of interesting from tech companies on the ops side but am much more interested in product management.

Any advice on books or courses to help make the transition? I'm struggling to land PM interviews at companies that aren't tiny startups :(

Any beginner book recommendations for general strategy consulting work? Approaches, timelines, key business finance metrics? Anything that might be helpful for someone who knows nothing lol

Vail Marriott or Hotel Talisa for Pink Vail next weekend?

What is the minimum utilization requirement for a senior in EY?

What’s the bonus range at Deloitte for SM in consulting? Please respond in % of base salary

What is a good gift for a co worker turning 40? His wife invited for his birthday party. He has 2 young kids and loves to cook. Thanks in advance.

What’s Accenture strategy salary band for consultant level?

For those 🐠 with kids...what do you spend on after school activities? (Not childcare) I’m thinking of telling my 9 yo “you get $300 per mo. for activities/summer camp/etc. you choose on what”

I just want to win the lotto.

Best consulting firms to work for that will allow 100% remote work indefinitely regardless of what clients do?

When looking for someone as a potential dating candidate, how important is the person's job to you? Social pedigree of the job as well as salary?