6 Figures 6 Certs Random Thoughts Thread

[Silky Johnson]

Got the job first position in the IT field

Congrats breh.

I remember when I first started on the help desk I want to be & found myself on calls way to long rather than just escalating.

If nothing else, stay true to the troubleshooting process and DOCUMENT EVERY ACTION you took during troubleshooting in the ticket. EVERY TIME....seriously. EVERY TIME. Upper level techs will love you and that can open up doors to advance

Documentation will def get you out of a jam when an end-user tries to pull an okie doke

 

[Obreh Winfrey]

It's interesting being on the other side of the table in an interview. This time around the experience on the resume was better than their actual experience. I had to make sure I didn't make the facial and vocal transition from to . I been there before . Terrific candidate for their level of experience though. Even though I'm sure they will, I hope they get the job.

 

[phcitywarrior]

Two interviews this week. One with a Fintech startup in SF/Nigeria another with a Fortune 200 company in my neck of the woods (2nd go at it).

 

[Cynic]

I gotta find the best way to get into this weed game

The bubble has popped and while there is too much institutional capital.

The way to get in is by designing a product that serves a niche small enough for the big players to not notice yet.

I guess Hemp oils and aromas for arthritis sufferers ?
Or taking an existing solution and opening a market overseas ?
Oh producing higher yielding agro-tech ?

Knock yourself out and lets us know when you cash out

 

[phcitywarrior]

The bubble has popped and while there is too much institutional capital.

The way to get in is by designing a product that serves a niche small enough for the big players to not notice yet.

I guess Hemp oils and aromas for arthritis sufferers ?
Or taking an existing solution and opening a market overseas ?
Oh producing higher yielding agro-tech ?

Knock yourself out and lets us know when you cash out

If it becomes legal in all 50 states in the US then you know big tobacco is gonna be on deck with their own product.

 

[phcitywarrior]

Phone Screen with HR went well today.

I've applied to this company before but they cut out an entire step in their hiring process.

Before it was [Screen > General Phone Interview > Phone Case > Power Day]. Now they've cut out the General Phone Interview process. So it's straight to the point. They wanted to get me on a phone case this Friday. I pushed until next Wednesday. My contact said to push another week so I replied back asking to do so.

I got my GMAT books on deck so I'm prepping like no tomorrow. All in all, it'll be 4 cases in total to get an offer. 1 phone case (quant). 2 in person quant cases and a product case as well. Process end to end takes about a month so if all goes well, I could be getting an offer before I take my vacation.

I'm keeping this one a little closer to the chest. I applied to this company earlier this year but was denied (they asked me during the phone screen, I don't know if it'll be held against me. I didn't tell my contact because 1. She didn't ask and 2. I don't know if that's relevant at all).

 

[Atlrocafella]

What are some go to websites you guys visit to keep up with what’s going on in your field/industry?

I’m usually tapped into CNBC.com every day as a separate window on my computer.

 

[Rawtid]

What are some go to websites you guys visit to keep up with what’s going on in your field/industry?

I’m usually tapped into CNBC.com every day as a separate window on my computer.

I usually read whatever news the organization emails. I’m also subscribed to other digital news, like from Ladders or LinkedIn

 

[Frangala]

Feeder Colleges And Companies To Harvard Business School: Deep Dive Analysis Of The HBS MBA Class Of 2020

 

[Obreh Winfrey]

I been ducking my LinkedIn for a few months now . I need to log back in and start responding to messages, I got some family that sent me something.

 

[MoneyTron]

Had 2 MBA interviews this week, already got one acceptance letter. Might be 1st week of December for the other decision.

 

[Frangala]

That Harvard Business School article further reinforces that private sector and public sector all get their human capital and source their talent from a few schools which improves the networking opportunity for those who attended those institutions.

 

[MoneyTron]

That Harvard Business School article further reinforces that private sector and public sector all get their human capital and source their talent from a few schools which improves the networking opportunity for those who attended those institutions.

Getting into the M7 is super cutthroat for a reason. You will pay through the nose but you'll never be stuck at a deadend job for the rest of your life if you make the right connections.

I have an old boss that went to Wharton and works for Blackrock now. He said even after school was stressful as he was trying to "keep up with the pack" so to speak.

That's not for me. I don't have that type of pedigree. My college GPA is shyt and I'm not doing superhuman work or extracurriculars like many of the HBS, Stanford, etc. types are. I want to attend a good school with some clout, just enough for people and companies to know I'm legit.

 

[Frangala]

Getting into the M7 is super cutthroat for a reason. You will pay through the nose but you'll never be stuck at a deadend job for the rest of your life if you make the right connections.

I have an old boss that went to Wharton and works for Blackrock now. He said even after school was stressful as he was trying to "keep up with the pack" so to speak.

That's not for me. I don't have that type of pedigree. My college GPA is shyt and I'm not doing superhuman work or extracurriculars like many of the HBS, Stanford, etc. types are. I want to attend a good school with some clout, just enough for people and companies to know I'm legit.

Yea I got you its all about what you value. But there are some dudes out there who are about keeping up. The thing about those schools is how many doors they open a Wharton MBA or from HBS opens up doors especially in big cities in industries like investment banking, private equity. The amount of clout that those degrees have is unbelievable even outside the US the dudes that run finance in emerging/frontier markets in Africa, Latin America, Asia are from those schools.

But its about what you value. A lot of people who go to those schools want to be the most important in the most notable metropolis cities in rge world nyc london hong kong etc

I still think you get more value from a top tier European MBA.

Again its about what you value if you want to reach the pinnacle of society in the US. Ivy League education or Stanford MIT other selective nin Ivy schools are the way. From politicd to finance. Robert Smith is a Columbia BS alum. Presidents are ivies, Wall Street execs are ivies, Silicon Valley tyc00ns are Stanford or Ivies, The chairman or woman of the FED i am sure he or she is an ivy leaguer

 

[Spin]

Yea I got you its all about what you value. But there are some dudes out there who are about keeping up. The thing about those schools is how many doors they open a Wharton MBA or from HBS opens up doors especially in big cities in industries like investment banking, private equity. The amount of clout that those degrees have is unbelievable even outside the US the dudes that run finance in emerging/frontier markets in Africa, Latin America, Asia are from those schools.

But its about what you value. A lot of people who go to those schools want to be the most important in the most notable metropolis cities in rge world nyc london hong kong etc

I still think you get more value from a top tier European MBA.

Again its about what you value if you want to reach the pinnacle of society in the US. Ivy League education or Stanford MIT other selective nin Ivy schools are the way. From politicd to finance. Robert Smith is a Columbia BS alum. Presidents are ivies, Wall Street execs are ivies, Silicon Valley tyc00ns are Stanford or Ivies, The chairman or woman of the FED i am sure he or she is an ivy leaguer

If you have the grades to get in Ivy/Stanford etc it’s worth it. Right under that, I would include going into the military. Most people don’t realize companies get receive tax incentives for hiring vets plus it gives them good PR.

Wasting money on a school outside of the top 10-15 in this era is a fools game.