What’s the best way to get into freelancing, specially for pharma? Are there platforms that I can submit my info to? Or is it best to connect with hiring mgrs directly? I already have a steady FT job but want to dip into short-term FL projects to supplement my income. And FWIW I also have general consumer experience so not totally limited to pharma or health.

Why don’t recruiters tell you upfront about the role they contacted you about? I had a message from a recruiter yesterday from a recruiter about a copywriter role she’s working on...

What is a Senior - ll role looks like in Deloitte USI? Can someone share their experience?

Hi everyone, I'm new to Canada and want to start my career here in the Financial and Banking industry. I have passed the CFA level 2 exam and was wondering if I have to complete the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) as most of the job postings here mention about it. I saw that if someone passes at least the CFA level 1 exam then the requirement of CSC is exempted. Can anyone enlighten me about this? As the CSC exam costs above 1000 CAD, I wanted to be sure if I need it before investing behind it.

Does anyone have any insight regarding compensation for the “of counsel” position? I’m specifically looking for insight from those in California. Thank you!

Saw the email about GPS ERP demand for staff and the training programs Deloitte is going to provide. I’m interested. Any suggestions about where to get started learning about SAP or ERP generally?

Asking for my sister, she is considering going to georgetown law for taxation LLM. Just curious on how mathematically intensive the course is? What are the job opportunities? Thank for your help

Have you ever taken a career slow down? I am feeling burnt out from COVID and the incremental responsibilities thrown my way over the last 5+ years. I feel like my health has deteriorated. I like my company, but I want to do less. I don’t need to be a HR Director, CHRO, etc. With a career slowdown, I am prepared for a lower compensation and would want decent benefits. Any lessons learned or success stories about career slowdowns?

Would would a senior product manager do over and beyond a product manager. We don’t have any seniors at my startup and I’m trying to figure out what I need to do/achieve to get promoted. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Hi everyone, i have started my carrier in dot net technologies and worked for about 6 years. Then shifted to dynamics crm and worked for 4 years. My total years of exp is 10 years. Now i want to shift to data science machine learning. I am thinking of doing a training in data science. Will i be considered as a fresher?

Hi Fishes,
With overall 8+ IT experience and 4+ java development , how can Professional scrum master (PSM-1) certifications will help in
1. Enhancing technical profile
2. Career growth
3. For better salary package?

I am interested in a short term international secondment, say 6-12 months at most.
How easy or difficult is it to secure one? I work in transfer pricing which is very similar in most jurisdictions so it will not be a steep learning curve for me.

I want to start learning DevOps, what is the right path to learn DevOps? Does TCS has good projects for DevOps.. Suggest me any combination with DevOps.

Has anyone gone from Accounting Advisory to Deals Accounting Advisory at an Investment Bank? Is this a move that makes sense? I'm assuming the hours expectations would be crazy if it's IB?

Dear Connections,

I am Milind Shirke from TCS- Mumbai, holding 12+ years of experience in accounts payable, Green Belt certified, knowledge transfer lead, having end to end PTP cycle hands on experience, automation lead, support role in business transformation, business consultant.

Thank you for looking out for opportunity for me in AP domain.

Regards,
Milind Shirke
Mumbai, MH - India

News about Demi Lovato’s overdose is really devastating. Just goes to show that you can be successful with access to the best healthcare and resources but mental illness doesn’t discriminate

Am I screwed? I’m on track for about 1300 billables for 2021, target is 2000. While one month I did not reach out for work every other month I have, including the heads of my groups, and have told many people I am slow and can take on work. I had 4 deals die/get pushed this December, so this month was significantly slower than anticipated. Additionally, the main partner I work with has been out for months with a serious health issue. I have only received positive reviews and (cont’d in comments)

I am a Angular Frontend developer with HTML, CSS, js, ts as my secondary languages. I also have some idea of Azure app services (and recently passed my AZ900 Exam last month).

Yoe: 4

I wish to upgrade my techstack but not sure what will help me to grow FINANCIALLY and have sustainable career in IT.
Can you guide me on what can I learn for the same.
1. React and react Native
2. Azure and complete any certification such as AZ 204
3. MEAN stack.

Hello fishes, i am set to join Accenture as a Cloud Data Architect . However the Job Profile offered is Data Engineering -AM & job Family Group is Analytics and Insights. The JD shared during the interview says : Project Role Description : Assists with the data platform blueprint and design and Key responsibilities is a. Pre-sales and solution ownership of sales pursuits data analytics related services for cloud b. Own end to end RFP or RFI etc. Does it mean work is on presales only ?

Hello everyone, I work with GM as Production Group Leader/ Production Supervisor. I am looking to switch. I have masters in manufacturing engineering. With my profile which roles I should be aiming at ?

Anyone know of a Spanish-speaking catholic priest in the area that can do a wake service and burial prayer? My mom’s funeral is this Saturday and the priest we had made arrangements with can no longer attend. Any help/leads would be greatly appreciated.

Extension of Marriott status!! Rejoice!

My job is looking for a technical service manager that would primarily Interface with Skin care customer on a technical level. Based in NJ on site. Experience in the cosmetics industry is a plus. Message me if interested so I may refer you

Any tips on making a small wedding feel intimate and special versus tiny and boring?

Any recommendations for a book/podcast/self study materials for a new finance attorney? I have no background in finance and was assigned to a finance group. Help me!!

Recs for getting art framed? I know the MFA sends their stuff to Stanhope but I don’t think I really need museum quality framing.

Anyone works in public sector/government audit what is your salary progression?

Is $100K CAD a reasonable salary for a Senior Art Director in Pharma?

Hi, need urgent help!
Office in UB City, Bangalore. Please suggest where should I look for flats? Need one room in 2/3 bhk. New to the place. Your suggestions will be highly appreciated.

Hello Fishes, motive of this bowl to share opportunities / share your exp with each other and not to just like posts. Please share with everyone who is into analytics so we can help each other.

How’s this offer for L4 TAM in Bay Area? Base - $138K / RSU - $170K / Sign-on - $5K Negotiated already.

If I go to a non-HSW M7, what are my chances of getting a post-MBA offer from MBB? Just looking for offers/applicants numbers (ballpark is okay).

When will I gain the skills necessary to be a senior? I’m coming up on my A2 year and I literally feel like a huge dunce. Can’t imagine taking on senior responsibilities. (audit btw)

Has anyone moved from tech consulting to strategy in MBB's. Anyone willing to guide on how you made the move?

Is it worth moving to strategy consulting or do strategy business ops in industry?

Anyone wanna come over? Brookyn

Is 13 lpa fixed a good offer for 1.5 yoe ?

Also how can i negotiate when hr is not willing and I dont have counter offer?

Any other freelancers/creatives getting late payments from WPP lately? I know of two agencies. Am I conflating two things or is this WPP going belly under?

Do New Business roles pay higher than traditional account roles?

I recently passed the CFE and was looking into the CAMS next. Any suggestions on how to best prepare for the CAMS? I’ve been mostly reviewing the index cards that come with the prep material.

Anyone at Google wiling to give a referral for Strategy & Operations / FP&?

Most won't give a shit but what work do you think will win this year at Cannes?

@Long-time creative freelancers, please enlighten the masses about why you might make a better staff hire than say, someone with nearly all staff role experience. Help clear up this weird prejudice.

How did your agency handle layoffs? All-agency meeting before they started? After they ended? Both?

Kinda sorta trying to predict if I’m losing my job tomorrow.

Anyone else feel like as you move up, you have to work even harder to justify your value to your company as you grow “out of the weeds”? Especially with the fear of layoffs looming over everyone’s heads.

Got a job offer but was still interviewing with three other places. Do I email them withdrawing my candidacy?

Any thoughts on how to handle working with coworkers who are very friendly/well-liked by most but are utterly mediocre at what they do and just want to coast? Makes me feel like I’m the difficult one.

Is anyone expecting agency layoffs at the moment?

Books on human psychology that have affected you. I'll start: influence, sales Bible, on killing.

Food/bar recos in CHS?

How long can you go without having anything to do before you get laid off?

Laid off, 10 years exp, tired of acct management. Feel so lost. Don't want to go back to agency side. What should I do? I feel like 💩

Where would I find a list of all the advertisers who are doing Super Bowl TV spots next year ? Thanks

What’s the biggest difference between junior and mid creatives?

Lemme get your Evansville Indiana recos

IHOB? Droga just ripped off a 10 year old Pizza Hut ad. Pasta Hut—coming soon!

Just had someone in NYC I want to work for ask me my salary. It's illegal now but I didn't know how to tell them. I told them my range. What would you have said?

How much do senior strategists in LA make? Moving from NY to LA and wondering how much of a hit in pay I’ll take from lower cost of living or whatever recruiters will say

Is McCann NY closed today? Supposed to hear back about a potential offer after their break.