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Consulting vs Google Offer
Hello guys so I am currently faced with a choice between Google Marketing APMM program vs ATKearney Business Analyst role. Assume monetary value of the offers are about the same, which ones would put me in a better position in the next 2-4 years? In terms of exit opps? For google you can become PMM...
Google Chromecast
anyone have this? if so how do you like it? http://www.amazon.com/Google-Chromecast-Streaming-Media-Player/dp/B00DR…
Google disappoints on earnings, Tiger Global waiting with $240 mm in puts
Was Google's valuation really getting that out of hand and did lots of other people see the earnings miss? Or are the Tiger Global guys just that good - I feel like before yesterday anyone else would have seen their put position (nearly 3.7% of their portfolio according to the last 13-F) and seen...
"The LinkedIn Experiment"
Calling all monkeys Are there any primates out there looking to optimize their LinkedIn profile? If so, you're in luck. For the next 4 weeks I will be working with a LinkedIn consultant who specializes in profile optimization for those in finance. How does this benefit you? In conjunction with the...
How Google Could Influence Central Banking Policy
Over the years, Google has branched out to serve a number of different functions. What began as a simple search company has expanded into a mobile company, a cloud computing player, and potentially an engineer of self-driving cars . Could it also become a forecasting tool for central bankers?...
Mayer nabbed from Google...will it save Yahoo?
Yahoo, the world's largest internet "portal" made a bit of a splash yesterday when it announced that it was scalping Google's Marissa Mayer to fill its recently-vacated CEO position. Per Bloomberg , the 37 year old Mayer joined Google in 1999 as its 20th employee. She is credited with maintaining...
KAYAK Finally Going Public
It's been a long time coming, but travel website KAYAK is finally scheduled to IPO next week at a value of nearly $1 billion. The stock is set to bow in the $22-$25 per share range after several fits and starts on the way to public offering over the past couple years. 2011 revenues clocked in at...
BCG/McKinsey research position vs. Google business associate
A close friend was recently offered employments for a senior research analyst McKinsey, a research associate at BCG, and a Google associate position for Business Operations and Strategy. Salaries + compensations are pretty much the same across all three companies (except BCG pays around $5000 higher...
The Smart Phone Wars: Enter Facebook
Tech analysts have pontificated on the possibility of a Facebook phone for years and it seems that their wildest wet dreams (or nightmares) may finally be coming true. The New York Times reported that Facebook has been hiring former Apple engineers who worked on the iPhone and iPad to help build a...
Online services A problem isn't truly solved until it's solved for all. Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. Bring your insight, imagination and a healthy disregard for the impossible. Bring everything that makes you...
Death in the Digital Age
Given the current lofty valuations for tech companies and intellectual property rights have you ever given thought to how much all of your digital property is worth? More importantly, do you have a plan for your hard drives and online accounts for when your time has passed? Needless to say, unless...
Apple's latest "innovation" was the Ipad Mini, this is Google's
So as many of you know, Google is highlighting the recent creation Google Glasses today and I have to say I am impressed. While there are obvious roadblocks to the design (e.g. the current state of battery technology), this product truly has the potential to be disruptive. When I first saw the...
McKinsey vs. Google Summer Intern?
My friend (MBA in an Ivy school) recently got summer intern offer in Google and McKinsey. She's happy with either choice and want me to post a thread here asking WSO people which offer will you take and which ones look better on your resume with your Ivy MBA? Quick comparisons of the two summer...
When Will Google Be Stopped?
Most people here know my current fear with social media. I, for one, do not have a Facebook- primarily because it freaks me out. I deleted my Facebook about a year back, and have never looked back. Nor do I have a Twitter, and luckily, that does not prevent me from viewing my favorite Twitter...
Type "sell" into Google Finance
I can't wait to read the angry press release when this becomes public EDIT: It took you to Apple's page, but it appears Google has already changed it
Found a Loophole in Google's Algorithm
I find this very bizarre since I don't know that much about computers in general and even less about SEO, but I've accidentally stumbled upon a very simple loophole in google's algorithm that can very easily help sites get to the first 2 pages for a variety of commonly searched keywords. Is this by...
Nexus 4 and Pre-paid Carriers vs Traditional Telecomm?
So the Nexus 4 is being released in less than 2 weeks, and I was wondering what you guys thought. I know there's been some negative sentiments about its relatively low benchmarks, but I think that'll be cleared up with some OTA updates. Otherwise, it's been universally regarded as a phenomenal...
World's Greatest Cellular Phone
Earlier this week Motorola's hand sale unit was purchased by Google signaling the end of an era. The $12.5 billion purchase ended a near 30 year run for Motorola as an independent wireless phone manufacturer. Who could ever forget watching Wall Street for the first time and seeing Gordon Gekko bark...
Google buys Motorola Mobility
Just in that Google is buying Motorola Mobility for $12.5 Billion... Definitely a game-changer for the mobile space; It'll be fascinating to see how this plays out. How do people think this might impact HTC, Samsung, and others? I use an iPhone myself, but look forward to seeing what Google has in...
Google Business Analyst Internship
Hello All, I have two 30 minute phone interviews coming up for an internship at Google as a business analyst. Has anyone else gone through this and could shine any light as to what I should be expecting? Is this more of a fit sort of interview or technical? Here are the responsibilities: -Optimize...
Apple/Facebook vs. Google/Google+
Personally, I like all these companies. (aside from facebook becuase all it does is cause problems in my life while Zuckerberg whipes his hiney with hundreds....Its more a personal issue) but it is kinda evident where these companies are headed Facebook has been strong lately but I think it could...
Advice for a noob on researching companies
Hey WSO , I'm fresh out of high school and have no professional experience in finance, but I'm interested. I've been working at a small software company for the last several months where debates over lunch about iOS vs. Android, which company is cooler, who has the better software happen every...
Goldman Laying off PE jumpeers
From DealBreaker’s source: Goldman has been firing IBD first year analysts with buyside offers for next year. Senior people are calling up funds to ask if any analysts have received offers from them. A bunch have been cut so far. cnbc http://www.cnbc.com/id/47539157 They clearly read this website.
Insight needed: Mid-tier MC to Google Marketing/Sales
First time poster checking in. I'm starting at a mid-tier global consulting firm next year in Sydney, Australia. Unlike what seems like the bulk of people going into consulting, my end-goal isn't PE /hedge funds etc. etc. Instead, I want to work in consulting for a few years and then move into the...
Google chrome's disaster of a commercial
I just saw this commercial, which was cringe inducing. It's embarrassing that there are people out there who actually like this commercial. Not trying to be a cold-hearted bastard, but what exactly is the guy trying to accomplish with this? Bro, the relationship did not work out. Nothing in life...
Thought Some of You Guys Would Drool Over This Job
The role: Financial Analyst, Mergers and Acquisitions As the Finance Analyst, Mergers and Acquisitions you will support the financial due diligence and accounting efforts as well as assist with the integration for our acquisitions and strategic investments. You gain experience, responsibility and...
Weekend Wars: Facebook vs. Google
Greetings fight fans. From the hallowed halls of the coming Social Media Boom we have the main event. The one for all the marbles. The one that will compensate for all the lackluster pay-per-view events and third tier fights we have witnessed in recent memory. The two giants of the online world have...
Career choice help - Google/Thomson Reuters
I am looking for advice from people acquainted with Google or Thomson Reuters. I am a looking to start my first full time position (entry level) living in London. Two choices: 1) Thomson Reuters - Business Graduate Program (Canary Wharf) two years 3 rotations - 3 functions, 3 geographies basically...
Google vs. Epic
I have two offers to choose from. One is to be a Project Manager / Implementation Consultant at Epic (Madison, WI). I have no idea what this job does. The other is to be a Product Quality Analyst at Google (Mountain View, CA). I don't have a good understanding of this job either, but here is...
Google Adcamp
who else is going? :) so excited!! http://www.google.com/intl/en/jobs/students/prosc…
Google APMM Interview
Hey guys, I know this forum is primarily dedicated to careers and paths in finance, however, seeing as how I have managed to find some (but not enough) info on Google roles, I was wondering if anyone could provide some tips on how to prepare for their interviews. I have a phone interview coming up...
Google Project Glass - what do you think?
Google vs PE Internship
Hi, Which is a better summer position for a sophomore pursuing IBD in the long haul? 1. GOOG BOLD Commerce Team internship 2. MM PE (unpaid) internship I've been following this thread: //www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/offer-decision- GS -or-goog-sa and just wanted to know your guys' inputs on these...
When did you find out about the Management Consulting industry?
According to my profile I've been a member of WSO for 29 weeks and therefore have known about Management Consulting for 28 weeks... lol. Fortunately I've been productive thus far in my life and my experiences are applicable to my MC hunt. But I'm curious, how some you all found out about MCing? And...
Morgan Stanley Hacked in Operation Aurora
Shit just got real for the IT folks over at Morgan Stanley . The same Chinese hackers who busted into Google last year also breached Morgan Stanley . The attack lasted for months and the damage was substantial. Dubbed "Operation Aurora" by cyber-security giant McAfee, Inc., it is now believed that...
Google Offers
As I stated about a year ago in a WSO conversation about Groupon and Living Social, there are virtually no barriers to entry in this marketplace. I just signed up for Google Offers in Washington, D.C. and the delivery system, visual platform and quality and quantity of offers blows away the...
Google Corporate Development and Strategy
Hey guys, I know this forum is largely for wall street related posts but I have seen some posts creep around here about internships and jobs at Google from time to town. So from anyone who is working/has worked at the GOOG, can you tell us what your experience was like? What you were doing? And...
Google Business Analyst
Been in touch with the Google Commerce team a bit. Does anyone know anything about pay/hours/exit opps for an Associate Business Analyst?
Is Google a One-Trick-Pony?
Prior to the announcement of its monster Q3 earnings Thursday, Google's stock was down about $2, a ho hum dip in the big picture. Then, Google announced that its Q3 revenue jumped 23% to $7.3 billion, which blew away analyst predictions of about $6.67 earnings per share (It reached about $7.64 eps)....
In Which I Propose an ETF and Presumably Make Millions
Should We Kill Management?
Should we bring the corporate management hierarchy to its knees? Knee jerk lefties, Hollywood degenerates and man boobed senators always talk about it. Why don't we? Constructively... Nobel Prize winner Ronald Coase wrote of the benefits of the corporation in his seminal work "The Nature of the...
Demand Media and Skype to IPO
In a sign that the Internet IPO market might be heating up again, two high-profile web companies filed registration statements in the past week. First to the trough was Demand Media, a web registrar and content provider, with an anticipated $125 million offering . On Monday, ubiquitous VoIP provider...
Awesome Google Experiment
Loved this a lot, so thought should share it, only works on chrome http://www.thewildernessdowntown.com/
google finance fail
glad i can count on Google Finance for the most relevant, market-moving news, LOL. (check the image)
PM me for Google+
Just got Google+. Trying to give back to the community. PM your gmail me for an invite. I'll get to you, at the latest, by the next day.
Google Launches Trading Floor to Manage $26.5 Billion in Cash Reserves
According to Google Treasurer Callinicos, the firm has started a trading team and is currently hiring for entry level and experienced trading positions. Callinicos is very well respected in the finance and technology industries, after serving as Treasurer of Microsoft at a time where the company was...
Finance's luster fading?
http://techcrunch.com/2008/01/30/stanford-compute… According to this article, cs grads are being offered 80-100 base salaries from top firms like google/facebook, not to mention 10-20K in bonus, stock/option grants, comprehensive benefits, 20 days vacation, ect - pretty clearly superior to what...
Les Paul Google Doodle... I'm about to unleash the fury
Seriously... every time someone opens a new IE window, they run the mouse over that stupid Google Doodle 50x. Then some jackass figured out you can use the keyboard and hammered out "row row row your boat"... I'm in hell.
I'm thinking about IPOing my soul.........seeking early stage investors!!!
Basically, I'm in dire need of capital. I'm willing to entertain dialog at this point especially if you have any financing alternatives. I already have a significant amount of outstanding long-term debt. That being said, I'm looking to decrease my leverage ratio by raising equity. I think I might be...
Do you have to be EE or CS to work/intern for a major tech company ie: Google or Facebook
...or can you work on the biz/financial side of things w/ a finance/econ/math major?
or Want to Sign up with your social account?