Any third year seniors here trying to decide whether to stay one more year til manager or start interviewing? If so, what’s your reason for deciding one versus be other.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

If I was going to leave before manager I would have done so as an S2. I’ve got one more busy season until a decent pay and resume bump. Figure I’m too close now to not stay.

likesmart

I stayed til manager and found It much harder to find a job. Everyone wanted a senior.

likefunny

I just left about a month after starting as a S3. I knew audit wasn’t what I wanted to do long term. I think staying until manager is a good idea for certain industries, but not all. I lot of the companies I interviewed with preferred people who had industry experience. I got the impression that titles aren’t very important to people in industry. They care more about the experience you have, not your title. Just my experience. Best of luck!

likehelpfulupliftingsmart

The job interviews I was getting were all jobs a senior could get. The job I do now is something a senior 1 can get. You wont be getting controller interviews as manager 1. They all had the same story, managers dont do work, they need someone to work not manage.

likesmart

Mostly just complacency, I hate the job interview process especially with a record of misdemeanors. Rather just stay put and tow the line for now.

likeuplifting

Kpmg2, but did you end up getting a job you couldn’t have if you were a senior? Kinda of a tough decision imo, especially if I can get 40-50% increase right now.

like

Thinking about the same question as well. Some say staying though manager gives you better opportunity. but others say there will be less openings for manager than senior. It would be more competitive to interview a manager position.

like

Less openings wouldn’t necessarily mean more competition. The ratio of openings to qualified applicants would dictate that. Also I think you have to consider that less openings inherently means a more desirable position. Obviously mileage is going to vary but just my thoughts.

like

If you've waited that long, you might as well stay... Senior 3 and Senior 1 have almost no difference in the marketplace... I'm about to leave as an S1 and there has not been one job or recruiter where I felt I would be better off staying another year or two...and I'm only interviewing for manager level positions in industry (2 very good offers on table, I'm gone by next week for what it's worth)... getting manager on your resume might open some doors, but honestly, if you weren't looking to stay til Str. Mgr. + you've probably wasted two years imo...

helpful

I would wait until you achieve the title of Manager. It makes you more attractive and marketable in the marketplace.

Related Posts

Hi Everyone,
I had a small query that I have been interviewed for a role in Deloitte in October 2020 and I have not cleared the interview then after again I had applied and cleared the interview and got the LOI also but the time gap is not exactly 6 months between the two interviews will it be a problem to get my offer letter.?

like

732 applications the last 11 months that doesn’t include since the start of the pandemic looking for work. Out of that only 117 have been viewed that’s 6% viewed! the hiring process is completely broken, human resources, managers, and hiring managers are not capable! The same jobs open for 2 1/2 yrs reposting salaries after interviewing 100 then cutting the salary by up to $50k They say can’t find people but they fire you in 90 days when your working 80 hours a week or people are walking!

like

For Google, if you go through the process and do not receive an offer, how many times can you try again for a PM role?

like

Hi folks!

Have 4.2yrs exp in Analytics(SQL/python/tableau)
I have an offer of CTC-22 (20fixed+ 2bonus)
My CCTC is 15.5(13.5fixed)

My NP is about to end.
I gave 10-15 company interviews and converted 4 offers. But could get max offer of 22. Though it's a great amount, I see many here who get 25-30lpa offer with same profile.

Plz tell if 22 is fair amount or below avg for 4+ yr exp in analytics domain.
Also plz share your work ex and company name if you got more with similar profile.

like

Have a big interview tomorrow. The question I dread the most is about why you’re looking for a new job. The honest answer is that there isn’t enough work to go around at my agency and I want to get ahead of the inevitable layoffs. What’s the best way to tell them this? Do I just make something else up entirely?

like

I’m a non-TX immigration attorney mentoring a UT student who went to my undergrad. He’s done incredibly well in OCI and pre-OCI. Thus far, he’s landed interviews with (all in Houston): Baker Botts, Sidley Austin, Kirkland, Winston Strawn, Reed Smith, Norton Rose, and Locke Lord. Also Perkins Coie in Dallas. He’s leaning transactional, but also open to litigation. Any insights/advice on these firms in the TX market? Any to avoid?

like

Hello, has anyone filled in the Forte Fellows Kira video questions?

Are they any different from usual Kira interview questions?

like

Hi All,
Can I get some suggestions on the interview process as my profile got shortlisted for senior analyst 2.Any advice is appreciated and thanks in advance.

like

I have an interview scheduled for JPMorgan Chase this week. Could you please tell me interview experience as a senior Java developer?
Skills : java,springboot,spring MVC,hibernate

Please provide the questions of L1 round in JPMorgan. I think it will be tougher than other interviews.

like

Anyone have experience applying to roles that are a bit out of reach? I’m looking at a few roles asking for 5 or 6 years of experience while I’m at 4. I’ve had success with this is past but I’m not sure how strict google is with this. Thanks!

like

How many days Deloitte India takes to release offer letter. I tried to contact HR she said that they are trying to get approvals and it is in progress. It's been a week that i have uploaded my docs.

like

Keep getting feedback that I don’t come off as excited for the role. Not sure how to fix this as I prepare a lot of these interviews and truly am interested in them... any advice?

Hi Guys,

Need some information from Capgemini guys.

I finished my L1, L2 and HR rounds last week. The HR had requested for the documents and I sent them on the same day. From there how many days will it take to release the offer letter.

like

What government hire status in pwc application form means ?

like

I am in the middle of interviewing. What does a systems engineer do? I come from a software background so I’d be working in that realm of it and happened to come across this position and was considering applying.

like

How is the job stability in Tesltra India How many employees work in India?
I was interviewed by people from Infosys, not sure how did they interview me for Telstra job. Any idea on these points ?

You are interviewing for a SC/SA position (they all have different names) and got 3 offers. Deloitte Strategy, EY-P, and Strategy&. Deloitte pays the worse of course, but do they have better exit opportunities? Or will all of these give me the same? Need help deciding

like

Interviewing for analytics role at Uber. Would be interested in salary comparable as. Titles are a bit weird.

Hey guys, I have the first short 15-minutes call with a product guy from Hugging Face today wherein he is likely going to take a guess at what roles I could be suitable for. I had applied for Post-Sale Machine Learning solutions Engineer. Is there anyone who’s gone through the process for a similar role at similar organisations or best case scenario would be if anyone has gone through the process with HF.
I have been working for a year and am doubtful if I’m mature enough for the role. Help lol

like

Recent lateral junior associate in brand new practice where I'm the only associate. I'm probably going to bill 1,500 hours max this year due to being very slow and taking time off for a delayed honeymoon which I disclosed during my interview process. I have been told my work product is good, I don't turn anything down, I participate in non-billable work, I'm responsive and I always let people know I'm available to help. Do I need to be worried about getting fired for low hours?

likefunny

More Posts

I have an interview for a technical writer position in the chemistry field. Coming from a lab based chemistry role I'm use to getting technical questions about my lab experience. With this role I'm interviewing for being office based, I'm not sure what questions they may ask. What interview questions can I expect for a technical writing position?

like

Hello Everyone,

I have received offer letter from Optum Global Solutions India recently and I am seriously considering joining it(I also have offers from Deloitte USI and Verizon).
My breakup annexure mentions 4 components apart from RRP and PF. Basic, HRA, Flexi, Special Allowance. Either the Special Allowance or the Flexi is not included in the CTC mentioned in offer letter. So I want to understand how the Flexi and Special Allowance are paid monthly. Can someone please help?

like

Gents - What perfume/cologne brand do you wear?

like

Any KPMG FDD associates willing to chat?

like

Starting base salary for entry level MD and Principal at KPMG within MC Technology Enablement ?

like

What would a fair day rate be for a pharma/health agency? Also, is it worth taking the gig just for money? I have other gigs to put in my book. Thanks!

like

This is unreal. Feels like we are living in a movie.

likehelpfulfunny

Hey hey all. I am writing a book on value creation in commercial real estate - from site selection to tenant management basically capture where industry experts see value lost or opportunities not captured. Anyone want to contribute to some insights ?

like

What can you do if you’re getting interviewed by the same person who didn’t choose you in the first place?
Context: I applied for a position a while back and got interviewed, but didn’t go to the next round. I found the same position open again a month later at a different location and applied. Almost immediately, I was called for an interview, but with the same interviewer. What does this mean? Is this going to get awkward?

Merry Christmas everyone!

likeuplifting

Hello All,

Hope you are doing great.. I am looking for new opportunities in Product based or consulting industry.. Please do let me know if any openings in your organisation.. it would be a Great support to my career.. I have 7yrs of exp in Supply Chain - P2P process..

like

For people who post links to news first - how do you do it? I send stuff to people and they're like oh saw that, and it was two hours ago...

likefunny

Hey folks. Any thoughts on EPAM Systems? How are they to work for?

like

Which health insurance your company providing?

like

What international city would you want to live and work in and why?

like

Potentially at an all time low - personally, professionally and emotionally. I have to believe that life’s inflection points happen for a reason. There’s a bigger lesson for me around this corner...

like

Is there such a thing as bike etiquette when locking your bike??

For example when there is a bike already locked to the post and you want to lock your bike but it's a tight squeeze because their wheel is in the way? Do you find another post?

like

Has anyone worked as an AD or CW at knixwear? Would love to know if it’s a solid internal shop with agency-experienced creatives

like

My team is working on some **hot**jobs in aerospace and med device! Sr quality engineers. Director Continuous Improvement. Inbox for details or follow us on linked in @elitetalentpartners

like

For all you fellow fish who take the 5 am flight on Monday I salute you! Took a 5 am tonight didn’t sleep at all last night!

like

Additional Posts in Accounting

What is parental leave at RSM? How many weeks at 100% pay, partial paid, and unpaid?

like

PwC’s impact event is a disaster...

like

One day your stressed for working 15hrs then the very next day your scared bc your not busy and everyone is still on at 11pm.

likefunny

If I wanna leave the firm in December.. when do I have to tell to my audit teams? I have to be utilized well enough to get my 30 month experience till december.

like

So what is this rumor about EY switching to biannual promotions and raises for assurance? Any validity to it?

like

Anyone looking to make the jump to KPMG? If interested, send me a DM

like

Anyone work in the Healthcare industry? I'm looking into joining Healthcare. I'm currently a Senior in tax compliance.

like

Is it possible to transfer offices more than once within the same company and LoS?

like

Anyone here know much about GT’s Strategy & Performance Improvement group?

like

Last day and it feels so great!!

likefunnyuplifting

I’m a senior in FAAS, did audit first at another firm. Came so close to cpa several times, but work took over and I lost credit to literally all of my exams twice. I’m over it, and I honestly don’t...

like

Did Deloitte disable Spark, the email app?

like

does booking sick date or vacation impact utilization?

like

Has anybody passed their CPA but still has their Becker login? Help a brotha out please?

like

Been here several years. Only just clicked to me how predatory Big 4 are.

Business model is to use cheap, underpaid labor from college grads who can't go elsewhere or pay debts. Churn em and burn em.

likefunnyupliftingsmart

Is 75k good for a tax senior 1 in Seattle?

like

A manager I work with is my official mentor at the firm. They expected me to do something for them in busy season when I was booked on another client, but when I try to get time to talk to them about my reviews or performance, they seem to just ignore my invites or reschedule constantly and last minute. Is it wrong to feel annoyed by this? What’s the motive behind that?

like

This is unreal. Feels like we are living in a movie.

likehelpfulfunny

What time do you leave at night and what service line/level? Trying to gauge if it ever gets better...

like

Prometric closed until 4/30

Post Photo
like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal