Applied for SVP, Performance Improvement at AlixPartners and got an automated email a few days later saying they were not moving forward with my app. I have 10+ yoe in O&G, OFS, mining & minerals processing for PE portcos and 1+ yoe in ops consulting at B4 (promoted to M in 6 mo). No MBA. Should I have applied for a VP role instead or is this likely just undesirable experience for AP?

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While hard to generalize, we usually level down people coming from Big 4

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I see. Thanks

Also general applications are an extremely difficult way to get an interview. Referrals are our primary source

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I would also posit that you might not have the right experience - just because you’ve worked in those industries doesn’t mean you’ve done the kind of work we do. Or that you haven’t written your resume to show direct result of value.

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Might be too niche

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Maybe so... Seemed like the Energy & Process practice would've been quite aligned. Thanks for the reply!

I think it’s the right level, but I would bet they were unable to define your core competency. That experience is kind of all over the place for PI.

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Ah, got it. Thanks.

Does the PI group not work with many PE owned energy or mining/metals companies in the US?

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Buddy went from manager to svp from RSM with 6 years experience

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OP - did you speak with anyone / get referred ? It seemed like good qualifications but would help
To speak, refine your resume and ideally get referred.

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I had no consulting experience and leveled down, 7 years industry experience to VP at AP

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