Any tips on how to get out of IFS? I feel so trapped. I’ve been with the firm 6.5 years and had 4 roles trying to climb the ladder. 3 of the roles were SA. I’m tired of the lateral moves.

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Leave. IFS is a swamp of bottom feeders and always will be unless major changes are made and they won't be so do yourself a favor and leave.

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Have you spent multiple years in these roles? 4 roles in 6 years seems like a lot of movement (unless it was all in one group - like 4 years in recruitment but in different roles). If you are interested in staying in IFS you maybe need to stick it out a couple years in one group to prove you’re ready for manager level. As far as roles outside of IFS - I’ve seen others do this through networking and of course depends on your background/skill set. If you have an RL or Coach you trust that could be one way but honestly similar to how it works in Client service it helps if you have someone from within the team you’re looking to transfer to supporting your move.

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My longest stretch was 3 years in one role. Two of the roles were in the same group. I’ve heard recruiters like to see 4 years of experience in IFS/BS before applying to a manager role although I’ve seen exceptions made for people. A lot of things seem arbitrary around here.

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What are your skills?

Digital academy, tableau and alteryx, a bit of tax knowledge pertaining to intentional travel as I worked with cross borders. Lots of immigration and workday knowledge. I’d like to cross over into an associate role, if possible.

Consulting or IFS better? Pay scale about the same? Growth wise? Any other area available besides IFS and consulting?

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