Consulting Exit Opportunities

Has anyone started interviewing again 3-4 months into joining a new company? I’m absolutely miserable with zero work life balance and I have a one year old so it’s becoming truly unsustainable. I took… more

I’ve noticed a significant drop in recruiter outreach compared to when I was employed, despite applying to similar roles.

For those who have experienced a prolonged job search after a layoff, did you s… more

Has any of you able to get an acrual 9-5 job out of consulting without taking a pay cut? Would love to hear all of your guys’ pivot

I work for a small local agency which is being bought out by a private equity firm, how screwed am I?

7 years out of undergrad (ivy league business program), ~4 years in MBB, then ~2 years on the internal strategy team at a major philanthropy, now ~6 months in strategic partnerships at a startup.

Got an L4 offer for Strategic Partner Manager at Goog… more

For those who left consulting and were making $300k+ in TC did you have to take a pay cut? What role did you leave for? And did you go to a public company or privately held company?

I'm at Accenture for the time being, but I'm getting nervous. Which agencies are in better shape? I figure I should jump ship before I get dumped.

Out from Accenture, anyone hiring? How bad is the market right now?

Some may disagree, but here's a tip for anyone unemployed for a while: consider starting your own LLC and listing a few relevant projects you've worked on in your target field. After graduatio… more

Had to do an assessment with Veeva but I didn’t pass. What are the usual parameters and what are they looking for? Does anyone have any insights?

How did you guys find yourselves in consulting? I'm curious if anyone set out to be a consultant when they were in school or when they entered the workforce? I'm pretty sure every consultant I… more

Most people who want to do an independent sponsor deal never do one. They lack a partner who is equally serious.
I’m fixing that with a small, closed network of vetted pre-deal sponsors.
Entry requirements:
• PE / IB / consulti… more

Can anyone provide insights re. value creation roles in Growth Equity (ideally in London)? For example, Insight Partners On-site team, TA Associates Strategic Resource Group.

Keen to get a sense of day… more

Are you guys working on getting any AI certifications? If so, which ones?

Has anyone pivoted from management consulting into pre-sales / solution consulting / solution engineering in tech (e.g., Solution Engineer at Salesforce, Solutions Consultant at Service Now or Adobe)?
… more

First time moving to NYC. Can someone familiar with Murray Hill area pls DM? Had some questions about a few streets, mainly on safety walking late at night for a female alone

What do you tell a company if you literally hated the culture so much you quit very very shortly after joining (thankfully had another offer). Has anyone been in this position. Thanks in advance.

FOUNDER available for Q&A. Top firm for compensation, selectivity, WLB, freedom and flexibility. On flight LAX to JFK right now and this movie Normal is super boring so I’m avail for your Qs. Than… more

Folks who left consulting to take internal strategy roles at Banks - how was that transition for you? Any regrets or has it been a positive experience overall? Appreciate any stories on your experien… more

Received an offer but now having second thoughts.
Is there a polite way to convey to a recruiter that you've gotten cold feet after receiving an offer (in line with the number you asked for) withou… more

Anyone have success applying for roles that are a good fit except the level is too junior, but during/after interviewing, you convince the hiring manager to increase the title and salary?

Has anybody here left or tried leaving for higher ed administration? Dream job is being a dean of students or similar

Anyone know KKR capstone TC and WLB?

Has anyone switched jobs while pregnant? Any issues?

My manager is monitoring everything I do and hounding me about my AI usage. Is this the new normal? Because all of this micromanaging has me putting one foot out the door.

Struggling to decide whether to return to MBB post MBA or join a startup where I’d do interesting work and have a great senior title with lots of responsibility. Comp is nearly identical with equity a… more

I am hoping for an exit into tech. However, despite meeting all basic and preferred job qualifications, my resume has been turned down multiple times in initial screening. What could I do differently?… more

I work at Bain's Minneapolis office. How easy is it to transfer to their Madrid or one of their Italian locations? Do they help with work visas?

About to do a cross country move from Los Angeles to New York City do you guys purchase additional insurance coverage through their party providers if the movers don’t offer full coverage?

I’ve had interviews with 4 different companies over the past two weeks - combinations of recruiter calls, HR screens, second rounds, etc. I was ghosted by each of the 4 companies after interviewing. S… more

How do you find jobs at VC firms?

How is the job market now for those in consulting for 11+ years?

I was last employed with a firm in 2024. Got laid off. Tried to find a job but ended up doing contract work independently since then. L… more

GTM Strategy / PMM vs Strategy & Ops? Which would you say are the more in demand roles on the market right now?

Any idea on a good range for exit comp for 2 YOE at MBB out of undergrad? Got an offer looking to benchmark