Which of the PWC /Ey/Mbb group does more hands on tech work and good for faang exits?

What's the best career advice you've received?

Please help! I’m a CRC who manages Investigator- led clinical research projects and I want to transition to a PM role in industry (I would slightly prefer not a PM role in clinical trials since I don’t have clinical trial experience.) I’ve applied to PM roles at many biotech companies (e.g. Charles River, ICON, Paraxel) but only got 1 interview which didn’t work out. Which companies should I look to for an entry level PM role? Any good startups to consider? Anyone have any insight or advice?

Hlo guys,
Which are the certifications that can add great value to our CV as An IT employee ?

Anyone in metro DC looking to transition out?

Currently in IBM at Band 9 (Austin,TX) and getting around 195k base. Just been approached by EY recruiter for Senior Manager position. Wondering if I should consider exploring it or not! What could be pay range for a Senior Manager in EY? Also, what career level of IBM is it equivalent to ? (Band 9 or Band 10)?

Best way to get ahead in software engineering? Learning additional skills? Really curious if anyone here made a big income jump through making any particular kind of change

Thinking about transitioning from advertising (10 years as a copywriter) into public relations. Has anyone in this bowl done that? What types of roles should I be looking for?

Hi all, debating whether to apply to MBA this year or next. I’m an Asian female, 330 GRE, 3.65 GPA in economics from a T10 undergrad. Spent 2.5 years at a T2 consulting firm (AT Kearney, OW, LEK etc) with one promotion and currently work as a product manager at a unicorn startup (currently 3 YOE). My main goals for an MBA would be to ideally transition to product marketing or working on my own startup idea, and hoping to meet more entrepreneurial folks. I want to apply this year, but worried

Hi,

I have 1.5 years of experience as an SAP BASIS CONSULTANT and I am looking for a switch.

but I want to work in (Full Stack) Java development I have learned spring boot, angular, rest API, AWS CI/CD pipeline and I have good knowledge of core java, collections.

Will it be a good decision to directly get a job as an experienced candidate by telling I have experience in Java(2 years)

or

I shouldn't lie about my prior experience with SAP BASIS.

Thanks in advance for your valuable suggestions

I am thinking to switch my career from being an auditor to software. How hard it is to switch? Has anyone done this? What are your experiences? Thank you.

Has anyone pivoted to a fed gov job in the intelligence space? Such as a civilian intelligence specialist, etc. would be curious to hear your path! Thanks.

Hey everyone - I could do with some advice. Not sure what I am doing wrong, but I am having a hard time getting interview calls. I am trying to pivot from consulting to the industry and targeting project/program management roles. I have been doing this work for 7+ years now (total YOE 12 years) so certainly have the right skillset. I have tried a couple of referrals too but that didn’t help either. Any advice you guys could provide would be helpful. Thanks!

Are there any real estate attorneys who have gotten into the title insurance business? What does that look like? Do you still carry on a private practice on the side?

Any insight on moving from consulting to relationship management?

I have over 12 years in B2B sales/sales management experience along with a graduate degree. I am wanting to shift gears and I am at a point where I can invest time in myself to learn through practical experience. The new industry I am wanting to pursue is real estate investment. I have read all the books but want some hands on experience on the property management side. How could I best leverage my skills for a role in this, and what should my expectations be for negotiation in compensation?

Hi Fishes,
I am working as Automotive Engine R&D engineer for past 6 yrs. I have total experience of 6 yrs. I want to switch to consulting. Do suggest me how to take this career transition.
I would appreciate if anyone can share the right opportunity with me.
Thanks!!

P.S. I am mechanical engineering graduate from tier 1 institute in india. Good knowledge of excel and other microsoft products.

Do tech companies like FAANG hire strategy consultants? Starting at an MBB/T2 next year and curious if tech companies leverage consultants as much as other industries. Part of me wonders if they are in such high growth right now that consultants can’t add as much value, thus maybe a smaller presence. Thoughts?

Anyone is a tech role in healthcare ? If so what is your title so you enjoy it?

Anyone have the CFF from the AICPA and willing to share their studying/exam experience? Curious about required effort, study plans, exam structure, overall opinions of the cert. Thanks!

Available for any and all freelance opportunities in the PNW (Seattle, Portland). Help a sista out!

Got a verbal offer from a big agency a week ago and HR said written offer will come by EOD but no email. They did background check last week. Followed up last week no response, what should I do?

Before you launch your product or service, you need to already have established your brand. Purchase the $27 webinar (discounted from $99) from Desiree @glam_scientist. I have had several business fail because I didn’t do what she recommends. Now I’m starting over and following what she says. We also hired a brand/marketing strategist. If you get the branding and marketing right, you will sell your products and services.

How does updating your application work? If I submit apps to schools in R1, and then get promoted in the early fall, is it possible to amend the application to reflect that?

How can we integrate retry api call 2 times if it fails and log exceptions only once in .net core. Infosys Tata Consultancy Cognizant EPAM Systems EPAM Anywhere Microsoft Amazon i don't want to change existing logic and add code to multiple api for the retry logic

I was in a meeting, and there was a new attendee, a fellow Asian guy.

Senior member: “Hi [new attendee’s name], where are you from?”

New attendee: “from [city and state]”

Senior member: “No, where are you reeeeaaaallllyyy from?”

**awkward silence**

New attendee: “from God”

Well… 🫣

If you are an immigrant and people ask you where you are from, how do you usually respond?

Hi guys, I am a systems engg in TCS with 3 years exp. Technologies known: C, C++, Java, COBOL, Oracle DB, SQL, Unix/Linux, Shell scripting.
I had applied for Infosys in the company portal long back, but haven't got any replies yet. I am looking for the Developer/ Production support roles.
And I am in my notice period, lwd is 27th sept.
Also, have an offer from L&T with doj 29th Sept.
If any one can help me out with a interview referral, it would be great.
Thank you

How am I supposed to deal with priorities changing daily and constantly having new tickets added to an already planned sprint? Is this normal?

Any advice on TTC after ectopic pregnancy? Seems like it won’t happen for me. It’s been 7 months

Are there any pros/cons to taking the GMAT virtually vs. in person? Does anyone have tips for taking it virtually?

It’s been 5 weeks and I haven’t gone a day or night without crying and feeling haunted by them. I can’t eat, can’t sleep, can’t produce quality work, can’t find joy in anything I previously loved. This is the worst physical and psychological pain I’ve ever experienced.

Hi all,
I have got an offer from quantiphi for data engineer position of 13lpa. YOE 3.2
Tech stack they are saying is aws etl python sql.
I have two questions is the compensation good and how is the wlb?

Does anyone know about Stabilix solutions? Growth opportunities and wlb?

For any of you real estate investors, what tools or sources did you learn from when getting started. Can’t find a mentor currently so want to find some highly recommended books or videos. If focused on the tri-state area (NY, NJ, Long Island mainly) that would be even better. My hope is to buy and rent out a apartment while also owning a house and house hacking that by renting part of it out. Trying to understand all the steps, traps, and how to find if it’s a good investment.

If you've worked at multiple FAANG companies, what's your secret?

How much did your nyc wedding cost? (All inclusive). Trying to figure out if destination wedding in Mauritius is cheaper

Looking for a recruiters perspective, anyone open to viewing my portfolio?

FAANG folks - what are Facebook/Google roles like Country Lead/Industry Lead equivalent to? Are these Director level roles? What sort of compensation can you expect in something like that role?

New project is terrible fit. Won't industry, skills, and completely miserable. Repercussions for having myself pulled?

Received offers from both BCG and McKinsey. All things given, the compensation and benefits are pretty equal. Suggestions on how I should pick one?

Is JPMC a hair or piss test?

Anyone else notice how ever since that research came out that said performance reviews are BS, HRs everywhere have been saying “We don’t do a traditional performance review.”

Meanwhile I’m over here with you telling me to rate employees on a 5-point scale. If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck…

Anyone ever received an invitation to a breakfast as part of a recruiting process? Just got an email inviting me to one and I'm not sure what to make of it

Top 10 books to read about consulting life ?

Does B4 let people go the same day as their resignation only if they’re going to a direct competitor? How about MBB or a tier 2 consulting firm?

Have people been let go immediately in case they go to FAANG or other industry firms?

What's Deloitte's paternity leave policy? And how long do you have to work there before becoming eligible?

How is EY’s Healthcare Performance Improvement Practice? Any insights into culture, pipeline, types of projects?

Anyone else obsessed with the Westin white tea line? 😅

Finally getting a chance to put together a home office space. Looking for tips, photos, ideas. I have two monitors and a laptop so my do a three screen set-up. Debating about getting a standing desk or putting money in a super comfy leather chair. Open to hearing what you have done!

Layoffs at Walmart corporate 😬😬

Exit opportunities for third year associate with PMO experience? I am sick and tired of consulting!

My bosses boss a plagiarized an article of mine and I’m not sure what I should do. What would you do. An exec two levels above me took one of my published articles removed my name and posted it to a different site with the only changes being removing my name and adding theirs.

Do I report this to the ethics hotline? Have someone else report it or just drop it. This particular individual may have accidentally told a truth once so this isn’t likely new behavior from them.

Scotch recommendations? I’ve gotten into Lagavulin but know nothing about scotch and want to see if there’s something similar/better. Nothing crazy expensive

Where can I buy big four swag?

When you hear that staff 1s we're just laid off... 😳

Not even midnight and already in bed tucked under my blanket. Fb family, what r u up to tonight? Let me live vicariously through you!!☺️