What kind of questions have you been asked in interviews? I’m being invited back for a second interview for a Sr. Accountant position. The first one was very conversational.

Have technical interview (pen and paper only) coming up with a BB, can anyone offer advice/resources/suggested way to practice?

Currently SM at Bain (4 years post MBA) and was approached for a senior associate role in portfolio ops at a large PE fund. Been told 2.5 years to VP and another 2.5 years to director. Feels like the role is a bit junior but offers a 50% pay jump.

Thoughts on seniority? Also, any interview resources for PE portfolio roles?

Is it possible to make a transition to VC (ideally senior associate / vp role) after a two year Associate stint in MM PE? I worry that the prior interest in moving late stage will be frowned upon by early stage investors among other issues

I run a small SaaS startup. I am looking for a growth manager for my company, who can wear multiple hats. She should be able to do presales as well as helping me in the building strategies for the company. Any help, what should I look for in an ideal candidates? Any suggestions about how would I interview candidates? Thanking you in advance!

Favorite moment from 2017: That BBC interview interrupted by a toddler

Hi All,

One of my friend is looking for jobs in Gurgaon/NCR in HR domain. She’s is currently pursuing MBA in HR and is in her final year.

She has ~1.5 years prior work experience. And she’s looking for opportunities in HR Core domains.

Please comment or DM if you have any relevant openings on the same and looking to hire MBA freshers.

Total YOE: 1.5
Relevant YOE: Fresher
Preferred Location: Gurgaon/NCR

What is it like to work in a core immigration role at infosys Bpm.

I received a call from Infosys after 20 days of interview for offer discussion, I was ok with the offer , HR said she will get back, what can I expect next?

Anyone currently interviewing at google ? Specifically for google cloud / privacy positions? Would like to know how you got the interview (referral / online application ?)

I've cleared 2 rounds of interview , Technical and Managerial for Luxoft Poland. They are also in process of going for Client round. I opted for Advance hiring process. Will there be offer only after Client round qualification from Luxoft?

Can anyone please help?

Post final McK round AMA. I'll try to answer anything I can, can't give any specifics on the cases.

No I have not heard back yet on the results.

Dear fishes,

Requesting referrals for the role of Product Owner.

YOE - 15yrs

Any leads would be highly appreciated.

Thanks

I’ve been asked to pitch in on a gift for a supervisor who’s leaving. No price point was recommended because the people invited range from juniors to EVPs. I’m at an associate level, only been at the company for 6 months, BUT this person did have a hand in getting my resume seen. Any idea what I should pitch in?

Hi all,i have been taking interviews for my department since the last 3 months.Should the company be paying me for the extra efforts?

Cleared the technical round.I have received an email to submit the docs. But none were called me regarding the salary discussion. Usually how many days it will take to get the feedback

I have passed the nagarro online assessment test, when can I expect the call from recruiter , it's already 2 days now.

What is the salary for Cloud expert in Government at PwC and anyone can tell about their experience in this role.

I have a question, I got a contract role through a recruiter. Initially the recruiter offered the hourly pay rate which was the minimum in my range. Now I got an offer from the company. Now without me asking her she increased the hourly wage to the maximum range I asked. Which makes me doubt if the company increased it or she knew the rate all along but gave me the lower rate ?

Alright gents, quick opinion how valuable is a WMCP & Chfc designation

Currently finishing off my finance degree wondering if it’s worth it before achieving a CFP & CFA

More context I aim for more roles in wealth & assets management or commercial / institutional investments either states side or Latin American, speaking Spanish Portuguese. 

Any HR people here want to share any stories about funny or interesting CRT meetings?

Went on a bachelorette trip where the maid of honor was very anal, she made us do bi-monthly check ins with slides/agenda/itinerary since last year. We even had to share outfit pictures of exactly what we would be wearing, we got a dress code (color, length of dress, types of accessories), how to make the bride stand out, and tips on how to take pictures a certain way to flatter the bride. Now she’s going to be joining my office too, im scared I’ll have to see her often and socialize

I have a small business that I started last Fall. In an effort to just get started I choose a business name that included my name. As I continue to grow I want to rebrand with a more generic, but catchy name. How did you all come up with your business name?

I got an offer from LTI,
And now i got another offer better than LTI
I want to join LTi, how should I ask HR to match the new offer?
Will they fo that, or should I wait for them to reach me?

Hey!

What are the less known skills in Excel worth learning which are also high in demand in the market?

PS: I am starting off on Fishbowl so please support with a ❤️.

Hi all,
I have one query. I joined natwest this month only. This vdi thing is very slow. How to work on this smoothly. Please guide.

Buntin Group in Nashville - is this a reputable agency? What’s the good/bad/ugly on this place?

One of the reasons I want to transition from industry to consulting (tier 1) is that I get frustrated when I have to collaborate with mediocre people. My assumption is that Tier 1 consulting firms hire really sharp people and if I can get in, I’ll be collaborating with folks on top of their game (not expecting much from clients). I’m aware there are personal aspects I need to work on like my mindset, patience etc etc, but I just get so frustrated with blatant stupidity.

Hi fishes,
I have recently joined in a project as a Oracle JD Edwards finance Functional Consultant.
Is this a good ERP to kickstart your consulting career and whether there are good opportunities for this ERP in the future.

Hi Fishes - Anyone who has completed Wings2 program in TCS?
Need some guidance..pls IM/comments.

Need suggestions please.

I’m a breast feeding momma trying to find a wfh because pumping at work is too much. So for right now I’m working as a banker looking to work at a fintech company. Doing something in operations or finance. I have about four years of banking experience and three years sales. Any suggestions of fintech companies or what positions I should be looking into?

Got offered a Cartier Santos w/ box at $2350 and was wondering if I should pull the trigger. Only thing is that it’s the Quartz version

Please refer me in HCL as Service delivery manager. I have job id 1068582BR

Is there a concept of probation in PWC India Technology Consulting? I just received the offer letter and I don't see anything mentioned about it.

Recently got my CPA license in August & considering leaving public accounting for Industry. Should I expect my new role to pay for my CPA license renewals/AICPA membership/CPE classes? These things add up &I feel like should be considered when transitioning. Thoughts?

Expecting an offer this week or early next week, but want to know when you start negotiating the salary? When you receive the call from the company or wait until receiving the formal offer letter? And how should the negotiation start? Through phone calls or emails? Didn’t use recruiter for this position, so I don’t know what is the process here.

What is the heirachy for the accounting and finance teams at American Express? Is Director pretty much the equivalent of Manager in other companies?

Had an interview yesterday and the interviewer wanted to understand what I did - even 1 month gap between jobs - from 2009 to present 🤪 Not interested in the job anymore tbh

I am a young professional... But every job interview I’ve had so far pretty much just wants to know what kind of person I am. They are as interested in my leadership/communication as much as they are in me talking about my experience.

(“Real jobs” in accounting, finance and private equity.)

Is this how it will always be? Or is this predominantly because I am in lower positions at this point in my career?

Hi Everyone! I’ll be interviewing with KPMG as an S1 in tax for their NYC and Stamford offices. Can anyone tell me about busy season hours and general culture? Thank you very much!

I’ve heard hiring really tapers off between Thanksgiving and New Years. If that’s true, when does it usually pick back up? I’ve been interviewing for industry jobs for a month now (I think I’m using the wrong recruiter), and I’m getting worried I’ll be stuck for busy season.

Is equity research a possible exit opp from audit?

Which is better for growth within industry? FP&A or controller route?

Hi fishies - Have a call with EY HR to discuss salary and next steps for an advisory manager position (HCOL area). Any thoughts on valid ranges to propose?

take job with long commute or stay at b4?

How do you develop salary expectations? Any sources you use to help figure out what the market is like?

What are the steps to turn in two week notice? Email a word doc to HR then let me counselor know?

Pros and cons for leaving audit for a SaaS startup completely remote - is there any down sides to not going to your traditional established company?

What questions do you ask in an interview to find out more about work life balance? I’m considering leaving audit however don’t want to end up in another firm that works around the clock.

Chicagoland Fish: I’m researching salaries for a CFO role that I’m interviewing for. The role is with with a middle-market insurance agency with about 150 employees.

I know there are a lot of factors but what range are other CFOs in the area earning in total comp?

Is a two page resume good or the one page resume still preferred?

I have an interview next week, just realized that one of my previous co-workers is with that company...Should I contact him and ask for more insights before I go into the interview? I cannot say we have very good relationship, just more like a normal co-worker relationship, get a cups of coffee together something like that

Is it worth it to play the long game in public accounting (partner track) or to transition to industry and potentially become CFO, CEO, Controller role?

What are some of the more common exit jobs that audit managers take?