I want to ask the experienced folks in management consulting that how did you manage to upskill yourself along with your job in order to be more valuable as well as explore and learn about new sect...

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I want to ask the experienced folks in management consulting that how did you manage to upskill yourself along with your job in order to be more valuable as well as explore and learn about new sectors and domains. It would be really helpful for someone like me starting his career to get some valuable insights. Also add some resources you used for the same. Thank you and looking forward to your responses.

Share your wisdom o wise ones

Share your wisdom o wise ones- Grapevine

Hello everyone
I am a new grad from a Tier-1 institute and would be joining a management consulting firm in Nov. I wanted to ask suggestions regarding what I could do these 3 months to upskill myself as well as learn something productive. I know doing an internship sounds a safe bet or GMAT/CAT prep but want a different perspective and choice. Looking forward to your opinions.

Early Career Advice

Welcome to Software Engineers's Private Community

Hello everyone,

I recently joined a service-based company as a fresher and was assigned a domain. Despite my efforts to learn and adapt, I have found that this domain does not align with my interests. My true passion lies in becoming a Web3 developer or a full-stack developer.

I would greatly appreciate any advice on how to effectively upskill myself from a project perspective in these areas. Additionally, I am seeking guidance on how to apply for positions that align with my interests, so that I can eventually work in a field I am passionate about, with relevant experience.

Thank you for your support and suggestions.

How to switch domain

Software Developer

Hey community folks, 
I wanted to know which approach is best or you tried yourself while trying to switch. I know trends are like either going for product based companies (Amazon, Microsoft, Intel) or going for Management consultancy companies (like  Bain, BCG). 
What should one aim for career growth wise. Obvious question yet wanted to have people's thoughts on this.

Thanks (⁠θ⁠‿⁠θ⁠)

Skill to work on if someone wants to switch?

Analyst 

i have been program manager for about 2 years in non-tech role mostly working on analytics, customer success and operation with major expertise in data analysis. 

Now I am trying to upskill myself so that I can earn more and also become more relevant to companies

My Question is

1. What should I do in next 1 year to upskill myself
2. What job roles and organisation should I look for starting next year
3. How career growth looks like for program manager 5 years down the line

Please help this lost girl!

How to grow as a Program Manager

Welcome to Consulting's Private Community

Currently working as a management
consultant but sometimes I wonder what are the hard skills that I need to develop to stay relevant in the market in the long term. The thought arises due to the fact that the work domain of work keeps changing and makes me feel jack of all trades and master of none.What are the thoughts of some of the MCs
out here?

Management consultant career progression

Management Consultant

Facing uncertainty as a Siebel Developer:

Currently I am a Siebel Developer which was outdated before I completed my 7th standard.
Feeling stagnant in the current domain - seeking advice on advancing.

1.Struggling with unhelpful seniors hindering career growth - seeking tips for navigating this challenge.
2.Considering exploring new domains - looking for insights on making the switch.
3.Contemplating an opportunity in ETL testing - wondering if it's a worthwhile move.
4.Concerned about potential saturation in the field - seeking insights on market demand and opportunities.

Seeking guidance and suggestions from the community. 
Appreciate any input.
 Thank you

#CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerAdvice #NewOpportunities #IndustryInsights #NavigatingChallenges #SiebelDeveloper #ETLTesting #CommunitySupport

STRUGGLE BEING A SIEBEL DEVELOPER 😭😭

Hello everyone,

Saw quite some people doing AMAs on this platform from VCs to Engineers, but nobody from Founder's Office roles.

Knowing that this role is somewhat new in the job market, not many people still know a lot about it. Shoot your questions, would answer them to the best of my capacity.

Background: Worked in the FO role for 2 FMCG brands, before joining a Fintech where I am working right now. Graduated from BIT, Mesra in 2021, but started working alongside my graduation coz of COVID.

AMA - Working in Founder's Office from past 3 years.

Founder’s Office

Welcome to Product Managers's Private Community

Hey all,
I’m a Product Manager with 11.5 years experience. Wanted to know what is the best upskilling course/diploma/something else that can help in moving up to leadership roles.
My firm sponsors around 2L each year for upskilling.
Can you please share insights on what’s the best option?

Thanks.

Suggest upskilling courses

Product Manager

I have been working in front end consulting for around 2 years now (first job) and am struggling to understand my options in terms of career paths and in the long term. 
A) Would love to know more about some career trajectories post consulting + some people who have inspired you whom I can check out on linkedin (in case grapevine allows for it).
B) How feasible is a pivot to industry post consulting?

Post Consulting- what can I look forward to?

Business Development Manager

Hello All!! Needed some advice with upskilling to further my career in Product Management and add more dimensions to it. 

For some context, I have 4.5+ YoE in the software industry, primarily functional roles including about 3 years in Product Management. 

I want to up-skill myself in some hard skills as I think I have decent exposure in soft skills/functional aspects of PM but lack in the former. 

Have been thinking of the following: 
1. APIs (Conceptual and hands on) 
2. Data Analysis (SQL to be precise) 
3. Low/No Code Tools 

I have about 6 months before I start looking for a new role and want to add these to my profile so as to land a good job. 

Please share your inputs and feedback if these would be useful in a real-life scenario and any other suggestions, if applicable. 

Counting on the advice and thanks in advance :)

Up-skilling as a Product Manager

Welcome to Indian Startups's Private Community

Hello Grapevine Community,

I hope you’re all doing well. I’m Ravikiran, and I recently experienced an unexpected layoff from my role in Customer Experience and Support, where I’ve accumulated nearly a decade of invaluable experience.

I’m reaching out here today because I’ve noticed the exceptional talent and knowledge within this Grapevine community, and I’d love to tap into your collective wisdom.

Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about enhancing customer satisfaction and experience. Now, with this unexpected change, I see it as an opportunity to explore new horizons and continue growing in this field.

If any of you have insights to share, advice on job prospects, or even know of any roles that align with my experience, I would be immensely grateful. Your expertise can make a significant difference in guiding me through this transitional phase.

I understand that your time is valuable, so I’m flexible and open to connect at your convenience. Whether it’s a quick chat or a more in-depth discussion, I’m eager to learn from your experiences.

Additionally, I’d like to mention that my family and I are currently facing a medical situation as my wife is in her fifth month of pregnancy. Times are challenging, and any support or guidance is greatly appreciated. You can reach me at +91 8152804248 or via email at ravikirangowda12345@gmail.com.

Thank you in advance for considering my request. I’m looking forward to the possibility of connecting and benefiting from the Grapevine community’s collective knowledge.

Warm regards,
Ravikiran 🚀

🌟 Seeking Career Guidance and Opportunities in Customer Experience 🌟

Customer Experience

Welcome to IT Company Discussion's Private Community

Im a business analyst whose salary is close to 8 LPA in management consultant in EY. I want to reach 20 LPA atleast in next two years. Should i transition to another role or upskill? What skills i need to learn and what roles can i switch to? If anyone wants to be by mentor, kindly also feel free to dm, will send a good amazon gift card for that assistance :-)

Urgent advice/help needed?

Consultant

After working hard for 6 yoe able to save 1.8 cr.
Working in Bangalore
1cr cash plus 70 lakh house gave cash
Ask me anything

After 6 yoe able to save 1.8cr

Frontend Engineer

Hi folks, it would be great if the experienced folks here can share the things/path one can learn/follow to level up and become more valuable

I am 7 months experienced(2023 passed out) working  in a startup, working on Flutter + Go stack, Throughout my college I did Java and React (MERN stack) stuff,
I am confused whether I should still revise the java Springboot and React stuff or  I should become good at flutter + go stack

Career Growth for Freshers

I’m looking for my next move and want to stay in B2B SaaS marketing. I have ~3.5 YOE working on different brand & demand gen campaigns which (across hypergrowth startups and MNCs). 

Know anyone who’s hiring?

Remote B2B SaaS Marketing roles?

Marketing Manager

Is the tech. industry declining? What should the newcomers know before opting for this particular career path? Is there anything to fear about? A hype about the tech. jobs in society and especially in families of students choosing their career has made me ask this question. I hope a clear discussion with people who actually know about it will help.

Recession and increase in unemployment

I will be starting my career in tech as an FTE next month. Although I wanted to start in a PBC, life had other plans for me.
Need some advice or maybe something which you wish you knew if you were my age for a successful career in tech.
Learning and growth at utmost priority, don't care much about wlb at least till I am not 30
PS : base is 17 but have a huge amount of loan to repay.

Need advice from millennials

At young age you should focus only on 2 things, career and money.  
  
 Career: Try to learn as much as possible in whatever you do. Take initiative and show enthusiasm for anything new. Anyone can code, but people who take initiative and has the ability to learn new things quickly are the one who make it big. Build a good relationship with your colleagues. Your network is your networth.  
  
 Try to get as much clarity in life as possible. Talk to seniors, learn about their journey, why they made certain decisions. Trust me having clarity in life as to what you wanna do in life is a cheatcode.  
  
 Money: No matter how much you make, you can always save money. Invest that money into index funds. Investing early on in life will put you years ahead of your friends. Compounding is real. Here's a simple rule you can follow: 50:20:30. Spend 50% on basic needs, 20% on your wants and invest the rest 30%.  
  
 Don't buy expensive things just to show off. Literally no one cares.

Software Engineer

Hey everyone. 

Thought I could do an AMA. A bit about me - have 4 years of work experience and graduated from a non engineering college. Was at a startup before (from Series B to Series D) before becoming a VC

Personally look at consumer and B2B investments here 

Happy to answer any questions around life as a junior VC, startup ecosystem, career growth etc.

AMA: I work at a large VC Fund focusing on early stage investments

This is the biggest problem with VC ecosystem 4 yoe kids taking calls on experienced, hardworking founders. Dude first learn the game then invest , judge people playing the game. VCs know nothing about how to run startups. Unless they have been entrepreneurs themselves. IMO It's a colossal waste of talent to become a VC for young PPL.

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