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Want to interview for BCG data engineer principal/ manager role in coming weeks. Anyone willing to refer?

Am interviewing for a director, product role at a SaaS unicorn fintech. Currently a principal/associate partner in a boutique strategy firm, have 16 years of total work experience. Would you know if I am interviewing at the right level? (Still learning how the levels in a product organization match against consulting levels). Any pointers?

Am interviewing for a director, product role at a SaaS unicorn fintech. Currently a principal/associate partner in a boutique strategy firm, have 16 years of total work experience. Would you know if I am interviewing at the right level? (Still learning how the levels in a product organization match against consulting levels). Any pointers?

Help! I’ve never done a technical case interview, and I have one tomorrow (just scheduled today). Im an exp hire, seasoned manger, for a Principal level position at another firm. Any tips or things to prep for? Thanks all.

Any experience with epam? An interview has been scheduled for next week for the position of Principal Consultant role. What’s B4 equivalent of the role? Any idea on WLB, Comp?

Hi ladies. Can someone please tell me how Microsoft interview loops go? I’m interviewing for a principal and a director role. Non technical. They’ve scheduled me about 4 hours of interviews next week. What should I expect? Behavior questions? Specialty questions? Both? Anything is appropriated!

I missed my interview and recruiter is not replying to me anymore. My interview was rescheduled but I forgot to change according ly in my calendar so I thought the interview would be at the old slot. I missed the interview with the principal. What should I do?

Looking for career advices. I have a MS in Stat from a Big Ten school. 5 yr working experience as Biostat now (1in sponsor and 4 in CROs)

Some opps as below.
1. Contractor of Principal Biostat in a top pharma, oncology team
2. Perm of Sr Biostat in CROs, better work life balance
3. Perm of Sr Biostat in a mid-size pharma

Pkgs are similar. Feel 3 is the best, but waiting for the final interview. Got offers from 1 and 2, but cannot hold too long. Should I risk and wait for 3? Plz advise!

I’m interviewing for BCG and had a principal reach out to me for a zoom chat. Is this normal for principals to reach out or is this a positive sign?

I’m interviewing for BCG and had a principal reach out to me for a zoom chat. Is this normal for principals to reach out or is this a positive sign?

Have two offers. When I decline one, so I call them and the principal who interviewed me or does an email do the trick?

Hello fishes…
Seeking your help in prepping for an AWS leadership principles interview. This interview is for an industry principal role… in the BD organization. I am assuming it will equate to a L6 or L7. First interview went well. Two more interviews to go… not sire about the second one but aware that the third interview will be a leadership principles interview. I’ve read about the principles on the Amazon website and can use some help to nail / crack the interview. Look forward to some

I have 10 YOE. Till now I've cleared 3 rounds of interview in PWC, HR round is only remaining. They offered Principal consultant role, can anyone please suggest what pachage should I ask them for the offered role? TIA

Had a BCG final round today. Thought that my interview with the MDP was alright but not outstanding, but my interview with the principal went extremely well. In the discussion room, does the decision defer generally to the more senior person?

Going through the interview process for Lead Field SE potentially Principal SE with a referral at Salesforce. Tier 2 city. Trying to have some numbers in my head for compensation. Base 160-170 bonus 40-50k RSU 50k. Does this sound reasonable or could I potentially negotiate more?

Deloitte 🐟 any advice as I head into my third round interview with a Principal next week?

Amazon fish - received an offer for level 7 Principal Consultant within AWS . Can you help me understand what I should be negotiating for total comp? Initial offer seems low with 146 RSUs over 4years. Feedback was they were very impressed with interview performance.

Interviewing for Principal - Product Strategy and Operations at GCP. The recruiter mentioned case and behavior component for the interview. Any tips on how to prepare?

Interviewing for Principal - Product Strategy and Operations at GCP. The recruiter mentioned case and behavior component for the interview. Any tips on how to prepare?

Interviewing for Principal - Product Strategy and Operations at GCP. The recruiter mentioned case and behavior component for the interview. Any tips on how to prepare?

BCG Interviews: Sone good questions to ask Partners during interview process for a generalist in Principal role?

Dilemma: I applied for a high school position. It looks like it went to someone else. I was contacted by the principal of another high school, same school district. This principal really wanted me to sit for an interview. Problem, though, is there is a TOXIC teacher in the department who I use to work with. So, I declined the interview. I think the principal was shocked. It's a great school. Would you have turned down a job because of ONE person?

Has anyone interviewed for MSFT principal consultant role or similar!? I have an interview coming up and don't know what to expect. Dream firm. 😌 Location is DC.

Anyone interviewed at AWS for business development role at Principal level? Care to share insights and watch outs? Also, how do you people typically tackle the why this firm question? Am struggling big time with that!

ZS people, Is it normal to go through the process there without actually having a case interview (C role)? I have my third interview and recruiter said this would be the final, for a C role and I have already talked to a M and another P and this one is with a P too. Role is for C that works on one of their products(could this be potentially non client facing? Principal I talked who leads the product to said that it is client facing). Recruiter set expectation of salary about 165k base.

Any advice on how to prepare for an AWS Principal-level interview? It’s been a few years since I’ve been on the interview circuit. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

I'm interviewing for a operations associate principal role at via this week and was wondering if anyone would be able to shed some light on what typical comp looks like? Thanks!

Hi ZS folks, I have an offer for a Business Technology Solutions Associate role at ZS. I wanted to know if there's room for negotiation, considering I have another offer and also considering the cost of living and student loans. Can anyone share some insights about BTSA comp and negotiation? The principal did mention that I did well in the interview when they called me. My profile: BS in CS, MS in Business Analytics, Location: Princeton. Comp: Base: 85k, Sign on: 7k Relocation: 4k. Please help.

Hi ZS folks, I have an offer for a Business Technology Solutions Associate role at ZS. I wanted to know if there's room for negotiation, considering I have another offer and also considering the cost of living and student loans. Can anyone share some insights about BTSA comp and negotiation. The principal did mention that I did well in the interview when they called me. My profile: BS in CS, MS in Business Analytics, Location: Princeton. Comp: Base: 85k, Sign on: 7k Relocation: 4k. Please help.

Hi ZS folks, I have an offer for a Business Technology Solutions Associate role at ZS. I wanted to know if there's room for negotiation, considering I have another offer and also considering the cost of living and student loans. Can anyone share some insights about BTSA comp and negotiation. The principal did mention that I did well in the interview when they called me. My profile: BS in CS, MS in Business Analytics, Location: Princeton. Comp: Base: 85k, Sign on: 7k Relocation: 4k. Please help.

I was interviewing for McKinsey in the defense and security industry (clearance needed) and thought I did absolutely great on the first business case. The second, however, was with a principal that had very different political views from my own (I’d done some research on her LinkedIn). The business case felt different from any others that I had studied and felt like an attempt to get political without directly doing so. I was quickly rejected following the 2nd interview. Should I try reapplying?

Hi ZSers, I recently interviewed at ZS for the BTSA role on 18th Feb. The final round went well from what I feel. I know 7 people who were recently hired for the same role at ZS. They all told me that they got the call from the principal the next day itself saying that they were hired. Now, that I didn't get the call the next day, I'm very anxious and can't stop thinking about the outcome. Can anyone else who works at ZS confirm if the principal everytime calls in 1 day or it may take more time

Hi ZSers, I recently interviewed at ZS for the BTSA role on 18th Feb. The final round went well from what I feel. I know 7 people who were recently hired for the same role at ZS. They all told me that they got the call from the principal the next day itself saying that they were hired. Now, that I didn't get the call the next day, I'm very anxious and can't stop thinking about the outcome. Can anyone else who works at ZS confirm if the principal everytime calls in 1 day or it may take more time

Yesterday I had an interview with a large firm. Principal role. Met with hiring exec. Went 2x as long as scheduled. Felt comfy. Fingers crossed.