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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

When interviewing for a job, is it in my benefit to say I was laid off because of COVID or should I pretend as if I’m still employed?

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You are currently posting as McKinsey & Company 1

If they ask tell the truth. Don’t volunteer information they don’t ask.

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You are currently posting as McKinsey & Company 2

It’s not a crime to “forget” to update your LinkedIn. But I definitely wouldn’t lie on a resume or in interview. Btw new job I was supposed to start got rescinded due to covid after I already left McK. And people/recruiters have been super understanding...I wouldn’t worry about it at all.

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You are currently posting as Director 1

Rising Star

I have interviewed multiple people that when asked why they are looking for a new role they say they were laid off due to COVID. Not once has it changed my perception of them. It’s happening to a lot of people. If someone asks, provide the information, if not, no reason to discuss.

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You are currently posting as Deloitte

Thanks this helps

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You are currently posting as Managing Director 1

Rising Star

Absolutely don't lie. Background check will find this.

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You are currently posting as Deloitte 1

How would it be a benefit (ask yourself that).

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You are currently posting as Deloitte 1

If you would hire you for that reason ok, I wouldn’t if you said what you just did. No one is going to check if you were laid off, give real reasons why you’d look for a new job, no one is going to verify any of this. If I was hiring, saying you were laid off wouldn’t help your story, prob won’t hurt, but it def doesn’t help so why offer it.

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You are currently posting as Boston Consulting Group 1

If you’re coming from a company where the general perception is that those laid off were the weakest performers (vs a company that just shut down entire divisions or did layoffs by seniority), I’d suggest avoiding highlighting it. I’d suggest getting ahead of the story and saying something like, “I liked consulting, but wanted to have more ownership and see initiatives through to implementation” or if you’re interviewing with another firm, “xyz firm does a lot more work in industry a, which is my area of greatest interest.” You’re not answering why you left, you’re answering why you think the job you’re interviewing for is a better fit, but they‘ll assume that’s the answer to why you left. If you’re still technically an employee, I’d make sure your resume says “x-Present” and say you still work there if asked (if it’s not a lie). Tl;dr: Spin the story but don’t lie, and short of a company partly or completely shutting down, interviewers will assume you weren’t a top performer if you were laid off.

You are currently posting as works at EY

For non-Chinese folks that celebrate lunar new year: Does it bother you when people call it Chinese new year and not lunar new year?

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a year

You are currently posting as works at Boston Consulting Group

Why don't the insurance companies just say we won't pay for your care if you get covid and could have been vaccinated?

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10 months

You are currently posting as works at Boston Consulting Group

Conversation Starter

Does PrEP protect me from the Coronavirus?

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You are currently posting as works at Physician Assistant

What empty gesture did your employer give you for your work during Covid? For us, it was chocolate chip cookies in the cafeteria lol.

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2 months

You are currently posting as works at TBWA

Help — would love to get into production but I have 0 experience, besides the occasional talent + competitive research for a brand’s series. How do I get started? Really just want to help out on set* and see how things work! *Covid pending / future aspirations

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a year

You are currently posting as works at Google

How are folks feeling about the recent violence towards the Asian community? For the Asians in this group, how are you feeling about your own sense of safety around the city?

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a year

You are currently posting as works at Strategy&

FYI for people comparing coronavirus to the flu - that’s the point. The major risk is we have another virus of similar severity to the flu long term endemic to human populations.

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You are currently posting as works at Corporate Associate

Has anyone had to work through Covid? Im vaccinated but caught covid from a wedding last weekend. Tested positive Tuesday and let all partners I'm working for know that day and provided my positive PCR test. I was really sick. I had a 103 fever, oxygen dropped below 90, had a horrible headache, but was expected to work like nothing was going on. My husband claims this is ridiculous and wants me to quit. I've billed ~1600 hrs since Jan 1 so not like I'm lacking hrs.

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8 months

You are currently posting as works at Account Management

Ladies who work in consulting, especially tech consulting, can you report to this post? I’m looking into consulting as a possible career move and have question -How much do you need to already know about tech? Or does it depend on which area of tech you go into (I have little experience) -What’s your experience as a black woman in the business? -How did you break into the biz? -How do you see the business changing with COVID? Do they want you back in office? Some more background in comments.

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a year

You are currently posting as works at Bain & Company

When do you and your SO start telling each other your income? I have been with my boyfriend for 3 years. We are not married or living together. He knows how much I make because I told him after my promotion. He is the entrepreneur type with a passive income gig. His business has been very slow since covid but he just seem to be chillin at home. He never tells me if he is doing financially okay so when I asked. He got offended and asked me to drop the topic because he is doing okay.

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a year

You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

Wats your take guys ? I don't like hybrid model as it works for those who are locals of same city where the office is . For me i have to leave my parents, hometown and travel 2000kms to Bangalore for joining office how it is hybrid for me ? I still worry about myself and family health not sure about COVID. Also most of my team sits in Hyderabad few are in Bangalore .office should be optional. Indeed we were able to work in past 2 years right ? Then why force people to office ?

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You are currently posting as works at Senior Account Manager

Due to Covid & a new VP, everything is changing at my company & senior reps are being micromanaged like new hires. Seniors are quitting and being fired like nothing I’ve ever seen. Anyone else?

You are currently posting as works at Missouri High School

So, apparently my school has the lowest teacher attendance this year. As teachers- what would be a good incentive to get perfect attendance and not use your PTO?

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6 months

You are currently posting as works at Community Conversation

The first break we’ve had from work since WFH-life began in March is a great time to reflect on everything that’s happened recently. Looking back, how would you describe your experience as a professional during Covid-19? What’s changed for you the most? What’s surprised you?

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You are currently posting as works at Account Director

How are you all handling production now that people are getting vaccinated? Are you still testing everyone regardless of vaccine? Loosening any covid protocols or no?

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a year

You are currently posting as works at KPMG

Anyone here concerned about long term effects of COVID vaccine? Would a company wide mandate make employers liable in the future?

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8 months

You are currently posting as works at Workday Analyst

Enthusiast

My roommate just went to see her boyfriend knowing he has Covid. I asked her not to go seeing as I’m not vaccinated and she said she needs to check on him (he has 3 roommates so he’s not alone). I told her that if she goes to see him I’m not comfortable with her coming back and asked if she could stay with him until they both get a negative Covid test. She said it’s crazy to ask her to not come home and said I should get a hotel if I’m that concerned.

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You are currently posting as works at California Middle School

Some of my friends who are parents said they're not worried about covid because it's very low risk for children. They know I'm a teacher and that I'm in a high-risk category. Makes me feel like they don't care about me.

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You are currently posting as works at Consultant

Mentor

Strategy consultant here - let me know if any of you have specific questions related to recruiting, WLB, COVID impact, etc. Happy to help.

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5 months

You are currently posting as works at EY

A random thought about covid - before everyone jumps down my throat I’m not saying this is how it should be just curious as to your opinion (see comments)

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You are currently posting as works at iTechArt

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You are currently posting as works at Pixable

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You are currently posting as works at iTechArt Group

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You are currently posting as works at PreMark Health Science

Just moved to the city any job postings in the lab arena?

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You are currently posting as works at San Francisco

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You are currently posting as works at Betateam

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You are currently posting as works at Betateam

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

Thoughts/experiences on dating within the firms, across different levels? (Aside from the obvious rule, "don't date your coach and project mgr")

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You are currently posting as works at PwC

Is there room to negotiate a job level different than the one in the posting? For ex. Hiring for a senior consultant, but you lack years of exp. and would be happy to start as an analyst (continued)..

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

PwC: if I am family friends with a Partner in Auditing, would he his recommendation help at all if I am applying to consulting?

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You are currently posting as works at Technology Advisory Consultant

Senior simply copy pastes my work and sends it to client. What the fuck is this? I don't understand how incompetent some people can be

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You are currently posting as works at Booz Allen

Is B-school even worth it if you don't go to a top 10 school?

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You are currently posting as works at New York City

When you order food on Thursday night after landing !

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

At a bar in NYC with friends from all the big 4 firms. These assholes are comparing hours/week as if it's a competition

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