What options does one have after audit? I’m doing an audit internship, it seems easy and I’ve been told it’s a good place to start, but now I am worried if after for example if I work in audit for a few years, I wouldn’t be a viable candidate for consulting, advisory, financial accounting related roles. Any advice would be appreciated, what should I do from here?

Currently working as a finance analyst II for a fortune 100 company in a corporate finance role. I'm looking for a job where I can utilize my soft skills more, whether that's in sales (tech or medical), consulting as a business development representative, or some sore of client relationship role for an investment bank. I have about 2 years of full-time experience. Any recommendations for exit ops?

Hi fishes, can you please help out.i have an offer of these companies. Which one to join for growth and learning?

Bajaj finserv , SBIcard , Cognizant, Evaluserve, or EXL services
for data science position .

Hi fishes,
Planning a career transition into Data science filed..Need tips

Any thoughts around how to use M&A tax skills for the better good? I’m a CPA and originally got into this for a stable / interesting job, but in the long-term I’d like to do something that either influences drafting of tax legislation or helps the public (however naive that may sound). Perhaps I’ve gotten too introspective during the pandemic. Don’t really want to go back for a JD and aside from keeping a roof over my head I’m not very motivated by money. Anyone else have similar ideas?

Hi fishes. I have an offer from BofA for senior analyst (Data Science). The interviewer said I'll be working on marketing analytics. Can any existing data science fishes in BofA tell me what to expect in in terms of learning and working on ML? 3Yoe Data Scientist.

For remote folks: am I more likely to find a remote role that allows me to move around multiple times during my tenure at a big FAANG-like company, or a startup? what are things I should look out for in my search?

Exit opportunities for two years financial services?

I have a good blockchain understanding and have been taking lessons/certification courses as well. I'm looking to gain practical experience and want to pursue blockchain as a career. For those who are in the industry, what's the best way to make this transition?

Which is more useful in a HRBP role…data analytics or project management?

What are the best consulting firms for PE and VC exit, please include boutiques not just obvious ones

Hi Sharks,

I am a product owner and want to learn all aspects of product management and to transition as a product manager in leading Tech firms. I had completed my engineering and mba but never worked as a software engineer. I started my career in sales and am now working as a PO. So I lack technical knowledge as well. Can some experienced product manager guide me and PPL like me here on this fish bowl a step by step plan to achieve this goal. What courses we can join, what books to read

Is there anyone who became an architect without experience as software engineer? I currently work as solutions analyst and my goal is to be a solutions architect. Is it possible without having software engineering experience?

Hey all! My organization is looking to hire an Account Manager/Director/Customer Success person that will be managing junior consulting resources with clients. They will be placing them with those clients and then managing them. Are there any roles like this out there in the ecosystem or that maybe some of you are currently in? What kind of job title do you have if you are in a role like this? This is a brand new role for us and uncharted territory haha

How do firms see candidates seeking to lateral across practice groups? I’m a senior lit associate doing v well at my current firm but seeking a global relocation which might entail switching to a transactional practice. Thinking capital markets since I have a lot of experience in advising our clients of litigation risk when issuing debt etc. Would I even be considered (obvi I expect some cut in seniority)? Is this common?

If I take extended sick leave, i.e. 3 months, do future employers look at this? I want to take a break from ACN because of burnout, but dont want it to be an issue if I change roles in the next year or so?

Hi, I got offer from Sap labs blore. My joining is in August mid. The team im going to join is CPI( cloud platform integration) . Do anyone know about the team and growth in terms of tech stacks and all. Also heard currently there is hiring freeze, will it affect my onboarding?

Any tips for getting into Asset Management or Real Estate Development in NYC? Looking to move from CA to NY soon, and I want to start seriously applying to places

I'm a computer science engineer, working in the Pharmaceutical RWE domain for 2 years.
Even though I like the impact that my job creates, I often find myself wondering if I can actually get to a high position (e.g. CEO, Director of DS dept.) for a pharmaceutical company being from a technical background.
Please guide me.

I'm graduating with a Master's in Biomedical Engineering with a decent amount of research in academia (and no "professional experience" outside of research facilities), but I don't want to pursue down the line to get a PhD. I have been juggling the options of R&D in the industry (MedTech, Biotech, Pharma) or Consulting (Life Sciences) for which I don't really have a background. What are my other options?

Any new joiners? Wanted to know the pay range for Sr.Analyst currently novartis is offering.

Will there be any hike if I moved to associate 2 in pwc ac, if yes how much can I expect?

How is the job security in accenture, i am switching to accenture on new technology which i learnt my self. I will try my best to.perform well, if i dont meet thier expections will i be put on bench or in PIP.
Exp 4

Does anyone have any good books or podcasts about how to develop leadership/ managing skills?

Been seeing a ton of V10 (NY white shoe) —> Cooley/Fenwick/Gunderson laterals recently in my network (including Wachtell). What gives? Why those specific firms over, say, WSGR and Goodwin?

This bowl has been quiet and I see partners commenting on odd posts around fishbowl so I figure you need more fodder: partners, did any of you have parents that travelled as much as you do?

Hi, my son is experiencing some backlash due to his religious observance conflicting with the military role. Any ideas of how to effectively contend the first amendment with his commander or HR? Thanks!

List of new sources that we should avoid posting. I’ll start:
-NYPost
-DailyMail
-Project Veritas 🙄

All hail our new supreme leader! Viva la Trump!

Anyone with a backyard and over 1500sqft I don't want to hear you can't stay home. Sitting in a 500sqft walkup with three people and I can do it.

“You have a good looking face. But your body is absolute junk."

Query regarding Capgemini offer.

Is it explicitly mentioned for everyone that we have to work from office -the base location. And also report 8:30 am at location office.

TIA for your answers

For new hires of Jpmc,
Only get a MacBook if you already have a windows pc, citrix workspace works best on a windows. In mac you cannot use shortcuts like Alt+tab inside the VDI. So choose wisely

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

I have interest in product management. I am looking for an internship in PM.
1) What to look in a company to intern at?
2) Startup vs Big Companies?

Considering a position as accounting manager at a pre IPO biotech (IPO in one year). I would report to the VP.
However, I do have a 1 year old so wlb is a concern. Anyone have experience with this? What were your hours like/what should I expect? TIA!

I resigned yesterday evening.. today morning conversation with counselor and People Consultant went very cold... anyways piece out..

Has anyone’s (pre covid) full time travel engagements said anything about what to expect in the coming months/year?

At what point do you folks just give up on working through an excel problem? I swear I could have saved time adding everything individually, but it would be a blow to my excel ego.

It's refreshing to see RBC's committment to no 2020 layoffs. Anyone know if any other banks are following suit?

I had an Interview with Northern Trust; then, I had a verbal offer. After how long do they usually send the letter?

Has anyone ever turned in your 2 week notice, leadership said they would make things happen for you, so you stayed, and then they didn’t do anything about it? Or what has your experience been

Do you think it is quite possible to get fired by asking too many questions as an experienced senior 1? If so, i might get fired after this busy season.

Anyone here a manager in PI at EY? Could you please PM me? Looking to talk more about the practice.

Got to go home at 11!! The whole team hates me for leaving "early"

Does anyone know the billable hours goal for managers at EY?

sometimes I feel like the reward of being productive is more work lol

Can I own my own business (food truck, operated by my partner) while employed by a PA firm?

Working with no budgets in any team. Partners indirectly encourage you to eat up hours. End of year it’ll hit my util even tho im 150% utilized. Getting sick of this nonsense.

Anyone from EY-Parthenon, what does a typical senior consultant look like resume/experience wise? If I have audit and FDD experience as a Senior for 3 years (currently in FDD), a CPA, no MBA, is that enough to get in to EY-P? Or is the MBA basically required? What would I be missing? Thanks!

Anyone have a recommendation for computer monitors for work? I currently only have one 22” monitor. I’m debating whether I want to have 2 or 3 total and what sizes to get.

Hey can anyone shed light on the Technical Accounting Consulting group at RSM compared to Big 4 (EY FAAS) with regards to work life balance / middle market client demands / flexibility?

Anyone have their CCIFP certification? If so, how difficult and time consuming is the process of getting certified?

Anyone here work with American Cancer Society? How is it?