Any suggestions on what I should be asking during my upcoming review? 2nd year Corp associate who feels like they have made very little progress professionally during my first year. Firm has pushed me around into nearly every practice group to plug gaps so I feel like I am behind knowledge wise (not much cross over between AM and M&A skill wise IMO) and also that I’m being invested in less due to being unable to stick with a group longer than two or three months.

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I’m in a similar position except that it was basically my decision to switch groups halfway between my first year. Of the groups you e worked in is there one that you prefer? I think deciding which group you want and taking a firm stance that while you want to be helpful, you plan on spending most of your time in said group, shows that you have a clear plan for yourself and also hopefully will make them switch you around less.

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You're still not expected to know a lot, despite your whiplashy experience. Emphasize that you have appreciated the exposure and are looking forward to deepening your skillset.

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I’d ask them where they think you’d fit best for the long term. You’re interested in a career with the firm but because you are being used as a utility infielder, you’re worried that nobody is going to be invested in your long-term success and you’d like to make sure that the firm is as interested in that as you are.

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