What is fastest way to improve both structured communication and thinking? Any helpful books or drills?
It’s the one consistent feedback I get while casing , “to be more structured” I’m there for math ability , business logic , creativity.

Notice there are so many people with debate experience in consulting. Kinda impressed. Any highly recommended books related to debate or communication in general?

Want to improve my verbal and written communication skills. I hear reading more would help but I don’t read as much as I used to. So I’m wondering what books would help with that? Should I just read books that tickle my fancy like suspense and true crime novels? Help! Welcome to all book recommendations.

Looking to improve general communication skills (especially around structuring narrative/ key messages), any books/courses that you would recommend?

Any good books recommendation on effective client communication/business writing?

I'm an introverted person, like to keep to myself, focus on work, spend the rest of my time on family, gym etc. I've been told that I need to work on my communication and client relationship building skills. any books I can read? I don't follow pop. culture anymore, no longer actively follow team sports (but sporty myself) as I consider it bread and circus for the masses and don't rly enjoy work drinks... Am I doomed? Personally I am happy and love the work but fear for my career progression.

Hey Zsers

Can somebody tell me the appraisal cycle in ZS ? Is it once a year or twice ?

With the latest Southwest Visa cc, you get 4 upgraded boardings a year. I’ve used 1. My question is this. What is a “year”? Is it calendar year or your anniversary date of when card was issued?

Most South Asian names seem to be anglicized in the US. Since it seems inevitable, any new parents have experience with getting ahead of the curve & going with an anglicized version in birth cert?

How long is too long to take off from GMAT? Spent~8 months on it plus working while living alone and think it’s started to take its toll (panic attacks, etc.). Need to get up ~30 points or so and thinking of getting healthy/deferring application to next year.

*KGS*
Any insights on this years appraisal ?
Service line : CH

Hi,

I have opted new regime and no HRA is claimed and now I want to change it to old regime and file returns .

What kind of documents i need to submit for HRA while filing returns . Is rent receipts enough ? Or do we need rent agreement also ?

What format of rent receipt is better for 1 year ?

Looking for job opportunity in Poltury or Aquaculture for kolkata West Bengal

Can we claim internet installation charges as well?

Hello Sharks, What is maximum salary for C2 Manager role in Capgemini and Manager in Cognizant. CCTC : 33 LPA. Total experience : 10 Years

How is Data services (DATA) BU at LTI? Getting designation for Senior Data Engineer.

Hi All,

Anyone who got retained recently in LTI, please let me know, need some help.

The new junior on my team is from the South and refers to me as “Sir” and it’s making me feel all kinds of ways. How to proceed from here?

Immediate Demand for BAs and PMs in EY
EY have 50+ openings for BAs and PMs across different clients. 
 BA / PM Skills and Experience:
Min 6 years of experience
Most of the relevant work experience should be in BA / PM roles.
Retail Banking / Commercial Banking / Investment Banking / Capital Markets experience is mandatory.
Experience in Digital Transformation projects in banking sector.
Strong Stakeholder management skills.
preference will be given for early joiners (<30 and <60 DAYS)

Is anyone recruiting for a sales development manager/ SDR manager at their company right now. Im based on the UK and would love a recommendation or referral. I have 8 years of sales experience with 4 in tech sales (mainly new business and hunting). Thank you in advance.

Anyone hiring or recruiting in the San Diego area? Experienced scientist/engineers with over ten years of industry experience and MS in Bioengineering

How much CTC and in-hand is offered to Cloud Solution Engineer in Google India, Bangalore to a Fresher Graduate?

Not sure how much Hyundai spent on that Genesis spot, but I know it was far too much to tell the same old “young luxury disrupts the party of old luxury” story.

Maternity leave at BCG and McKinsey- do you need to be at the firm a certain amount of time to qualify? What are the benefits like? Is health insurance at BCG really free?
Thanks in advnace!

Is it true that lateral hire BAs at Mck get 145 base?

Preparing for a Digital Associate position interview.

Have an upcoming phone case interview.
1. How are digital cases different than general consulting?
2. How complex are the phone case interviews?
3. Resources/ books/ YouTube channels I should be looking at?

This position would help me a lot at this point in life. Appreciate the help!!!

Just joined from B4 without a referral. Any questions?

Hi
What opportunities are available for someone with a background in sustainability (Masters degree) and around 1 and 1/2 YOE

I’m exhausted from interviewing and caseing 🥵

Just graduated w a FT offer at a T2 (S&O, OW, LEK). However, full time start date has been pushed to next year. Is there any way to recruit for MBB in the next coming months? (Realise that hiring is low because of COVID)

Had two final rounds w MBB during UG recruiting and if I have to wait several months to start FT. Iwould rather start a career w MBB if at all possible.

Got rejected from McK after one final round interview didn’t go well. When can I reapply? I was being considered for a post-MBA role. Super bummed

Do the BB's ask for SAR reports for lateral moves ?

I understand that in most cases folks with <2 YOE will join with the same title as UG campus hires. How many YOE (or months of experience) will qualify you for a higher pay band (compared to campus hires)?

The answers might vary across firms and I’d appreciate if you can specify which one you are referring to - TIA!

What is Bain’s I&D group like?

Just took this BCG Quant Reasoning test and I think I messed it up. Some of the units are so confusing. Is nearest 000s of pounds 23000 or 23? They don’t partial mark it and the whole test was filled with this sort of thing. Oh well

Re-invited to interview at BCG but also want to cast a wide net and apply for Mck and Bain. However got rejected last year this time at the resume screen stage. I’ve changed firms since I last applied (to a well known boutique) - is this sufficient or am I still frozen?

Anyone willing to dm about climate/sustainability roles at BCG?

Do you always need an MBA to get into MBB?

Anyone willing to offer referral for lateral hire consulting opportunities at MBB. Is it possible to share the profile internally with someone at Partner level for consideration.
12+ yrs experience in strategy, transformation, change, process improvement, cost optimization & analytics. Helped F500 clients on Future of Work & workforce transformation cases in pandemic.

Do McKinsey make your own slides or do you outsource it all to your graphics team? Asking specifically for NA.

McK folks, how many hours do you work per week in avg? Like 65?

Does the location of your MBA program limit which office you can recruit too? I want to work at MBB in NYC and have an admit to Stern and Ross however Ross is providing an 80k scholarship. I’d like to take this scholarship but I really have a desire to be in NYC post mba.

How does WLB/hours change as you progress within McKinsey(BA->EM->AP)? In other words, do you work less hours at McKinsey when you become more senior?