Applying to consulting jobs with 1 year experience after being laid off. Any advice/tips on referrals?

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You got laid off after a year? What was the reason?

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RSM, GT, BDO, CohnReznick, Capgemini, Protiviti, FTI, A&M

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Risk and reg doesn't have a bench currently so anyone that joins would be picked up immediately.. not sure if we're hiring, hopefully we are though (project understaffed)

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Low utilisation (me and like 30 other people). Odd situation too because my managers/seniors all said I was a high performer and set to get a 4 or 5 on my last project.

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PI?

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If not performance related and because of issues that the business had I would not worry. Make sure you have good references and are very clear in communicating that with future employers. You can try B4 + ACN or you can get in pretty easy at some of the smaller shops. Depends on what your focus is. Tell me about your background.

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Was in Business Advisory, mostly doing reg compliance, financial crimes compliance(AML/KYC/Fraud) work. Interested in similar work or broader work in business risk. Majored in corporate finance and operations management. Haven't had much luck so far but would like to get back into Big 4/ACN, if not that I'm definitely open to smaller firms as well.

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So risk and regulatory. Don't see that being an issue. I'm leaving pwc soon, had to choose from two offers, got in touch with people through LinkedIn and moved forward. Would target senior managers and managers in groups you want and come up with a short and effective sell on yourself. Mass message. It works. Be persistent. You will feel frustrated and you will feel emotionally tired but you need to keep pushing.

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And to hedge your options, also reach out to the smaller shops if you really need the $$$. Coming from B4, they will be very interested and may be an easier sell.

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Examples of smaller shops?

@PWC1 I really appreciate your help I'll get on that. If you know of anything at PWC give me a shout!

Sure thing. Not in traditional advisory otherwise would have definitely helped. Best of luck to you.

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