What are my chances of getting a TPM, program manager, or other management role at a big tech company (Microsoft, Google, Amazon) after my MBA if I was only a senior associate (4 yoe) prior to my MBA? Especially if its an m7 MBA?

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Hello 🐟 - qq for you all. I’m currently in tax and just got promoted to senior associate. I currently make $84K and am working on a XLOS project with an advisory team. Once my project concludes I was going to make a case to switch over to advisory and let my current partner know. I’ve spoken with the advisory partner and he told me he is on board but that I should wait until the pandemic is over since they are on a hiring freeze. Does anyone know what my new salary would be if I switched over?

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Was at another consulting firm for 2 years, got promoted, then coming to BCG got downleveled to Senior Associate. Do I need a promotion at BCG as well to get solid exit ops, or will 4+ years of work experience in consulting and one promotion be enough to get good exits?

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I am a 3rd year senior associate in alternative investment tax and up for manager promotion this year. I really dislike the long hours of this job and seeking to make a move. Although I’m not sure i necessarily want to stay in tax. I have a young toddler at home and want to find a job i like, makes decent money, and has decent hours so i can spend more time with family.

Has anyone been in a similar position and made a move? Can you please share your experience? Thanks!

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Recently promoted to senior associate effective July 1. I’m submitting my resume for a referral opportunity this week. Can I put senior associate on my resume with the effective date?

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Is there a reason why PwC audit promotes to senior associate in 3 years vs. 2 years like at other firms? Couldn't another big 4 steal PwC A3s every year by offering them a senior position?

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Have done several CDDs and growth strategy cases. Goal is to join a MF PE like Bain cap down the line. Better to try for a MM fund pre mba>m7>MF “senior” associate, or just go straight to m7 (hopefully) and then a more junior post mba associate role (if these exist)? Would like to avoid IB, or at worst a mba IB internship.

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I got an offer from Korn Ferry for a Senior associate role (currently bta) $20k increase. Is it worth it?

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Hey A&M 🐠s, I want to apply for the role of Senior Associate. Happy to share details about my experience. Please DM me if you can provide a referral. Thanks very much 🙏❤️

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Thoughts on $59k for a senior associate role (no overtime) in NYC?

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I joined consulting out of undergrad, and I hope to stay 1-2 years after I make Senior Associate.
I think I then want to move to a manager role in industry, but I’m having trouble understanding how an MBA fits into this. Some questions:
1. Will I first need to get an MBA after consulting/before industry?
2. If I don’t have an MBA when I leave consulting, will industry firms hire me and also give me MBA sponsorship? or is that rare

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What are some common exit opportunities from Big 4 Transaction Services/ Deal Advisory at the Associate/ senior associate level? Preferably want to get out of the accounting realm

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🐠 I am a senior associate with very strong excel skills (financial modeling, VBA, database, etc.) and am also self taught in other programming languages and have built my own small software apps in my free time. Where should I look to maximize pay currently and for the future? Would like to be in more of a tech role. Thank you!

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Need Some Advice ->>>
Current Role - Senior Associate, Salary 120K
Offered Role - Manager, Salary 150K
Yoe - 5, Tier 1 city (SF/NY)
Worth jumping Ship from KPMG to Tier 2 Consulting (Grant Thornton).

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Need Some Advice --->
Current Position - Senior Associate (KPMG)
Salary---> 120k , Tier 1 City ( SF/NYC)
Position Offered - Manager (Grant Thornton )
Salary offered - 150K
Worth jumping the ship cont

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considering a move to PwC. Got an offer for Senior Associate. Currently a first year consultant at D. I’m worried I don’t have the ability to lead a team or lead others well, is that required to be successful in a SA role at PwC?

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What is the expected base salary for S&PI Associate level at JP Morgan Chase? The role is in Texas. I quoted 100-130K and she said is a tad high. But I read that Senior Associate level is $155K base.

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Is Ankura hiring during Covid19 pandemic?

Looking to apply for a Turnaround & Restructuring Senior Associate position. I have solid experience in data analytics and financial research?

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Q’s for hiring partners and recruiters - you know that most associates quit their managing attorneys and not the firm/case. I’m in that boat. What do I say to a prospective employer about the situation of why I want to jump ship?

Very brief background - I’m a senior associate who has been on one complex commercial litigation case for over a year. Over time, the relationships between attorneys on the case have deteriorated to the point that it is affecting my productivity/work. I want out.

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Spouse is interviewing with FinCrime Analytics at KPMG as a senior associate. What are the current salary ranges like for this position? He has a masters in economics plus 4 yrs in work-exp.

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Interviewing for Google - Sales Strategy and Ops Senior Associate role. If anyone has any tips, especially for the case interview and potential questions, it would be greatly appreciated!

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Need assistance- Currently working as Senior Associate in KPMG Cyber Practice. Have Grant Thornton offer for Manager Role. How is GT Cyber Practice? How is GT in general? Worth the Jump from KPMG?

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Need assistance- Currently working as Senior Associate in KPMG Cyber Practice. Have Grant Thornton offer for Manager Role. How is GT Cyber Practice? How is GT in general? Worth the Jump from KPMG?

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EM at a life sci boutique with ~4.5 YOE. What would be the appropriate role at a VC firm? Associate job descriptions seem like they’re looking for 1-3 YOE. Is senior associate reasonable?

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Could PWC’s seasonal tax senior associate position transition into a full time position?

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What are promotions like in tech industry? How big of an increase % wise can one expect from a senior associate to manager role in a growing company like Uber?

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Wondering how much you guys make for a senior associate position in an ad agency or in house? Would be super helpful to include your job title and company!

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Any Philadelphia firms hiring at senior associate level for accounting advisory, transaction advisory, or valuation? Anyone willing to refer me?

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Hi! I have an interview for a corporate strategy position at the Senior associate level. Wanted to get any insight anyone had on how the interviews normally are / any tips? Thanks!

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There are 2 people I can ask for a referral: manager at another office (different city) or senior associate at the same office. Is one better than the other for landing an interview?

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Could someone help explain the “Senior Associate” role at BCG? Interviewing as an experienced hire and was told this would be the offer letter if I get an offer.

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My company is hiring CPA for associate/senior associate for our dispute and investigation practice. DM me if interested

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Is it mandatory to go the consulting route post MBA? Why not just go straight to industry and plan to get promoted? Instead of planning on 2 yrs as senior associate and 1 yr as manager before exit.

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Hi 🐠! What company or companies are currently hiring for their healthcare department at associate and senior associate level?

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I was contacted by PwC today for a Senior Associate role. What’s the salary/sign-on look like?

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Found a PwC job posting (Senior Associate in Program Management practice) that I want to apply to. Any PwC 🐠 willing to chat about the role/provide a referral?

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What kind of projects does a “PwC Mergers & Acquisition Advisory Senior Associate” work on? What part of PwC is this and what is the pay range for a position in Chicago?

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Should I be worried about exiting from a senior associate at kpmg to an associate in strategy in industry? They stated they are hiring associates based on 2 - 4 years experience and I have 2.5 years

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Hi! I used to work at PwC and currently work at Friedman. I’ve been at Friedman for about a year and a half and I love it! We are hiring at an experienced associate and senior associate level! Cont..

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