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Email on phone (BlackBerry Apps)
My bank uses BlackBerry Work for email on our personal phones. My Google Pixel is no longer supported on the app (even though it was released
Early Career IB vs. Early Career Tech
Hi everyone, after reading a lot of discussion posts comparing IB to Mega-cap tech I wanted to start a similar conversation but through the lens of someone early in their career. Both career paths have high compensation ceilings and both are pretty selective compared to other industries. Almost...
Additional device question? (Surface or iPad?)
I'm a hardcore Android fan (Replaced my Essential PH-1 with a Pixel 6-Yes, it's Coral, not Not doing the 7) And have been a Windows kid since 3.1. I'm dating an artist who has leaned a little apple, (has an iPhone 11 Pro) but loves my old Surface Pro 6. I've got an ancient beastly desktop/server...
Google APM vs SWE for Startups
Hey everyone, I'm an intern at Google deciding between starting as a SWE vs in the APM program after college. I'm interested in tech entrepreneurship, specifically creating or joining a startup 2-6 years after graduating, and I wanted to hear others' opinions on what route to take. I have a CS...
Tech / Corporate Strategy Recruiters
Hello fellow monkeys, I think I'm burnt out to the point I am second guessing going into PE after my analyst stint. The hours seem the same. The work is more or less the same too, just on the different side of the aisle. I am thinking of a corporate strategy role at a tech firm, maybe one of the...
Google’s Associate Financial Analyst Rotational Program
I was wondering what is Google’s Associate Financial Analyst Rotational Program like? structure? exits? What is TOTAL COMPENSATION like? (Glassdoor doesn't seem to have a lot of data + tech companies will pay a lot out in stocks, midyear bonus, etc. so base salary is deceptive) Is it mostly a...
Big Tech --> VC/Growth advice
Hi WSO - I've worked in big tech (think FAMGA) since graduation ('17). Went to a top 10 US UG, currently working in product, was previously in corporate strategy (got to work on an acquisition in 2019). I would like to transition to the investment side for my next role; ideally in early stage VC,...
Internship: GS Markets vs. Google APMM
Have internship offers for both GS Global Market (S&T) & Google Associate Product Marketing Management (APMM). For further context, I did the Global Markets internship last summer and liked certain aspects of it (pervasive markets knowledge, some technical financial knowledge, and securities...
How to Pass GCP Cloud Architect Exam in the First attempt?
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Youtube too big to fix?
Youtube has had its fair share of scrutiny with a number of videos depicting white supremacy and its removal of videos that audiences didn't find fair to take down. Recently with an interview with CNN, Google's CEO Sundar Pichai has commented that: “We’ve gotten much better at using a...
As a software dev at FAANG, can I get a quant trading interview at a top prop shop/hedge fund?
Currently working as a software dev at a FAANG. Still fairly junior: ~2 years out of college--worked at a startup for a bit more than a year before moving into current role. Went to top school and studied Math and CS (ivy league, but not HYPSM). Will I be able to get a quant trading interview with...
Chances of Harvard 2+2 / Stanford Deferred MBA Programs? Profile Evaluation
Hello, I am considering applying for the 2+2 MBA program at HBS and Deferred MBA at GSB, and I wanted to know if I have a decent shot before I spend the time writing essays and asking for recommenders. Here is some info: * Senior Undergrad at USC / UCLA / ND / Georgetown tier school (graduating in...
S&P 500 reclassifies Facebook, Twitter and Google from Tech to Communication Services - thoughts?
In a major reshuffle in S&P 500, Facebook, Twitter and Google will leave the tech sector to be reclassified under a new "communication services" sector. This puts them in the same sector as the trio of regulated telecoms AT&T, Verizon and CenturyLink. Disney, Netflix, and Comcast are also joining...
Tier 2 Firm vs Google
Hi all! First thread on WSO! Goal after University: Start my own Business someday, and therefore am trying spend the next few years learning as much as I can. Background: I'm in my final year and had recently interned at Google over the summer in their Business side. They have offered me a graduate...
The Absolute Most Data-Backed Ways to Enter VC
There's a really cool blog post I found of a VC guy who analyzed 600+ VC professional bios and sorted their background data. According to the findings, Want to Get Into VC? Go to Stanford, Study Engineering, and be Named David
Is Google Turning too Personal?
Apparently Google has decided to completely overhaul its search engine app on smart phones by adding a new personalized feed. The feed consists of links about hobbies, sports, news; I'm starting to find this a bit too similar to social media. This new Google offering is called "Google Feed" and...
Free career advice from top professionals
Hi everyone. My company, NYC startup Paragon One, is hosting a series of FREE online career chats in small groups. Speakers have experience from Google, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and more. And you can ask them anything about how to get your dream job. Every session is limited to just 10 people. Click...
Google Selects Toronto as High-Tech City
Recently, Google has selected Toronto as their location to be branded as a new high tech city. Detroit and Denver were also considered, while Toronto was their final decision. Google has applied to develop a 12 acre strip of land in Toronto, to create some form of technological urban innovation....
DRW vs Google/Microsoft
I'm a computer science student and have received offers at all three of the named companies. I'm evaluating whether or not I want to work in a more traditional software engineering environment, or if I want to get into trading systems with DRW, something that has been very interesting to me for a...
YouTube takes another hit from Advertisers
In the past week or so companies have been pulling their advertisements from Google’s YouTube . To quickly summarize the situation for those unfamiliar with it, the British newspaper The Times’ investigation revealed advertiser’s ad appeared on content deemed inappropriate. Once the news...
Google Product Management or MBB
Hey, does anyone know what a product management role at a tech firm like Google is like? The role sounds interesting in theory but is it really as exciting in reality? Also, what is the salary progression for a product manager at a large tech firm like Google, Amazon or Facebook?
Google Fires Employee for Anti-Diversity Manifesto, Thoughts?
Hey monkeys, This is a bit more political than some other posts on here but I thought you would find it interesting. Just recently, a Google engineer was fired for releasing a manifest commenting on the company's diversity and the employee's inability to discuss the various facets of diversity....
Americans are getting dumber by the day
I'm sure most of you monkeys saw it a couple weeks back, but this is fucking hilarious (and sad). My personal favorites: • Wisconsin - Wisconsin (really cheese heads? Just sound it out!) • Diarrhea - New Hampshire (there must be something in the NH water) • Banana - New Mexico (somebody never...
Google Sales to Top 15 MBA to MBB
After 4 years in YT ad sales (probably similar work to tech consulting) at Google I am off to a top 15 MBA (700 GMAT, 3.5+ undergrad GPA). I want to transition to an MBB (backup tier 2) but I'm worried about my barely 700 GMAT and my lack of consulting industry knowledge. Any recommendations for...
How much privacy would you give up for better technology?
It's a well known fact that automated life is rapidly improving, but many companies conduct their research to improve machines by using tracking technologies. Consumers want advanced machines, but don't want their privacy to be compromised. CNN Money recently published an article about consumers'...
Citadel vs Google offer advice
Hi Everyone, I got an offer from Citadel FTAP and Google (for Software Developer position) Citadel's base salary is much higher than google and the live expense in Chicago is much less than Bay Area so Citadel really attracts me. But Citadel seems to have very competitive environment and I'm a...
How To Become a Search Ninja
Mod Note (Andy): Best of Eddie, this was originally posted on 7/23/12. To see all of our top content from the past, click here. I came across this about a month ago and I've been meaning to share it with you guys ever since. In our Internet-driven modern world, the ability to effectively search the...
Alphabet (Google), Amazon and Microsoft killing reports for Q3
GOOG(L), AMZN, MSFT all reported today after market hours (links inside the post). Alphabet and Amazon beat the estimates in both earnings and revenues while Microsoft beat the EPS estimates. Where do you guys see the large cap tech going towards the end of 2015? Do you think such spectacular growth...
Brand Management at P&G or Marketing at Google?
Hi everyone, I'm a student in my final year at university and I have a 10 week internship offer for Brand Management at Procter and Gamble, and a 10 week internship at Google. I desperately need help choosing. I am planning on applying to strategy consulting firms after the internship, as I want to...
Thoughts on the Google/Alphabet Reorganization?
Tier 2 Federal Tech to Google?
Hi Guys, I recently started working at Deloitte Federal as a Business Tech Analyst. I'm only about two weeks in but everyone has been telling me to keep my end goal in mind. I've always admired Google and their work culture, and have aspired to work there since forever. I am hoping to become a...
Google Sales Development Rep vs Microsoft FRP
I have a full-time offer from the Microsoft Finance Rotation Program (SEA) and an upcoming interview for the Google Sales Development Representative position (NYC). I have heard that this is a second-tier level role at Google. I'd like to know if its possible to move from this position to something...
Google's Head Of Hr Shares His Hiring Secrets
Not 100% relevant to finance but thought there was some good takeaways in here you guys might like. From FastCompany: [quote] Google's Svp Of People Operations Explains How He Sifts Through 2 Million Résumés And How He Defines The "googleyness" Of Potential Hires. Laszlo Bock knew he wasn’t...
How are non-tech people perceived at tech companies?
Hi everyone, I am about to complete my second FO internship at a BB . I will start my masters degree in September, and am also considering tech companies such as Google/FB/Tesla etc for future internships/employment. However, I do not have a tech background. Are people who work in corp strat/corp...
Apple Vs. Google - Who will win the music streaming war?
Two major deals that went down in the music world this year have involved Apple and Google. Who made the better deal, in your opinion? http://www.firmex.com/blog/who-will-win-the-music-streaming-war/
Google Software Developer to Quant?
Hello all I am a software developer who has worked at Google for the past two years since I graduated. Now I am faced with a career decision (or not?) of whether to possibly try to move to a position in finance. Fundamentally I have grown bored of my work at Google, as things have become fairly...
Google - Associate Account Strategist (SMB Sales)
Hello all, I will have an informational interview this week about the Associate Account Strategist (AdWords for SMB) in Google's EMEA HQ with an alumn of my school. I contacted him only regarding an internship but after sending my CV he already asked me if I am interested in a fulltime position for...
Google v Amazon v Accenture offers
I'm currently a senior in undergrad, finishing up in a few months. I've been interested in consulting for quite some time. Interviewed with several top firms in sep/Oct but didn't receive any offers so I thought my shot at consulting was done. Recently interviewed with several tech companies, Amazon...
Where Do GOOG & GOOGL Finish Today?
Well, today is the big day for Google shareholders. I just got the new shares dropped into my account. I'm showing a pre-market on GOOG at $565.16 a share. GOOGL looks set to open at $571 at the moment. The most ironic thing I'm seeing so far is that GOOG is reading down 49.79% from yesterday's...
Advice please! Google v. IBM v. Deloitte?
Hi folks, WSO has been a great source of advice throughout my job search - and I finally have options that I could really use your help to decide between! I'm a senior at a top 3 university, currently trying to figure out what to do for full time. I really wanted to work for MBB but didn't get an...
Google+, WSO, and the Battle for Your Identity
If you're a frequent YouTube user you've no doubt seen, or at least heard about, the new commenting structure imposed by Google last week. You may even be a part of the small but vocal group of YouTube users who are really pissed off about it . In a nutshell, from now on you'll have to use your real...
Android or iOS
just wondering which is your preferred mobile OS. I love Android because of widgets, free apps which cost on iOS, screen sizes which don't kill your eyes, and ease of transferring files to and from. Which is your preferred? I have an S3, looking to get an LG G3 the day it comes out.
Go See "The Internship!"
”Look man, remember when there were no seatbelts? What happened then when you crashed?” “My mother’s arm stopped me; I went through the windshield!” “Exactly! And you got 39 stitches all over your head that made you look like a total badass all through third grade! And did that stop you?...
Google Buys Stake in Lending Club - $1.6 Billion Valuation
Eddie mentioned before that he was stepping away from Lending Club (http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/stepping-away-from-lending-club). One of the factors was looser underwriting / servicing of the borrower. Meanwhile, Google is stepping up with a $1.6 billion...
Google: Global Business Strategy vs. BizOps?
Hi WSO , I was wondering if anyone knows what the difference is between Google's Global Business Strategy team and its Business Operations & Strategy team? I've seen concurrent job postings for both teams. The descriptions for both groups seem to indicate a similar function (e.g., they both...
Google Sunsetting Reader July 1
This might not be big news for some (most) of you, but for those of you who use Google Reader to keep up with the goings on of the market and various blogs, this might have a big impact on you. Google announced today that it's groundbreaking RSS aggregator will be no more as of July 1 . Predictably,...
Alternatives to LinkedIn
Do you know of any? Can Google+ be used for this?
AAPL Getting HAMMERED Pre-Market
Jesus, did I ever bet the wrong horse. $50 billion in market cap gone in the blink of an eye. Brutal. Yes, I'm talking about AAPL and the fact that it's down about $50 a share pre-market thanks to whiffing on revenues for the third quarter in a row . Wanna know how smart I am? I sold all my GOOG a...
A shot of Double Irish with a side of Dutch Sandwich
The European Union has come together in outrage over Google’s tax evasion, which avoided $2b in income taxes world-wide, well ‘legally', according to the company. This has been done by Apple, Amazon and Starbucks as well, through Royalty payments made to a subsidiary company based in tax havens...
Facebook Intern Pay
This is an interesting article stating that Facebook interns make $5,662 per month equating to a prorated salary of $68,000 also the article states that Google interns make $6,862 equating to a prorated salary of $82,000. Who knows how accurate these numbers are and I would be interested to know how...
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