Big 4 partners, are you guys still making catalyst hires in Cyber? What’s the best way to show interest without sounding desperate?

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

Yes we are. Best way is to bring a book of business (or track record to prove you have/can) and a definitive skill set. Always interested in adding people who can grow the pie and be a positive coaching leader in our culture. I wouldn’t think of someone asking as “sounding desperate” unless they’re only interested because they can’t get promoted to partner (or equivalent role) where they are. Why are you thinking of leaving Accenture, and why do you feel that you might be perceived as desperate?

Related Posts

How different are the digital groups at BCG (DV, Platinion, Gamma) and McK (Digital, Solutions)?

I've been unimpressed working at one of those. Wondering if the other team is worth considering or if it's more of the same.

B4 SC background for context.

like

Anyone have any first hand experience of seeing the benefits of putting Big 4 on resume?

like

Can anyone provide insight re: EY manager salary range (6 years in B4), NY/DC/VA, Tax Technology group

like

From industry to big 4?
Would you take a pay cut and go to pwc as a 1st year senior in risk assurance?
I make 95-98K and work great hours at a great company. Would be getting a pay cut if I join pwc

Hi
I m holding offer from one of the big 4, after putting resignation on behalf of offers letter I got to know I am expecting and will be able to work for new company after joining like for 4-5 months.what should I do in this case... should inform hr new org before or join and then update them? Should stay in current org

like

Hi fishies! Considering an internal big 4 move from Western Europe to Dubai. Not sure about WLB and whether there’ll be enough growth and learning opportunities after reading some of the threads here. Anyone up for sharing their experience? Especially concerned about sexism / racism as a WOC…and whether moving back to Europe in a few years will be difficult because the ME experience won’t be considered valuable.

like

What is typical starting salary for S1 in TAS in a HCOL area for big 4 and national firms?

like

For those who switched from one Big 4 to another, which firm did you switch from and went to? What motivated you to change and how did it work out for you?

like

Currently at 105 base at D GPS (Fed) as a second year SC. Worth jumping to another big 4 this year? Have a TS clearance and non target mba, about 6 years exp

like

Best exit opportunities you’ve heard from Big 4 TAS Real Estate?

I had 1 YOE in big 4 tax and now 1st year (not top tier) MBA program. I got an interview invite for FDD MBA intern at Houlihan Lokey and think it would be my chance to dust the tax tag and glitter off me. Any recommendations I prepare for the technicals (CPA who has no audit, deal related experience before)

like

I’ve got a really good job. Wasn’t looking to move but a big 4 consulting firm reached out. I received a very generous/life changing offer. I’m so worried about work/life balance if I take this offer. Also worried about layoffs in a year or two when the market gets back to normal. I’ve got an infant and a 5 year old. I know that I can manage my current workload. I don’t want to pass up a great opportunity but I’ve got to be available for my family too!

like

Any roles within Big 4 that would hire with no degree? Could be anything - doesn’t have to be consulting. Asking for a friend! TIA!

How frequently, if at all, are direct admit partners / MDs offered a signing bonus at B4?

like

Does EYP Deal Tech fall under T2 bucket in terms of prestige or B4 bucket ?

like

Boutique or big 4?

I'm currently an ops manager at a big 4 in London and received an offer from a small boutique firm with 25-30% pay rise.

I'm also in the process with Accenture but I feel like I'm not sure if I'd jump just for the money but also change in environment.
What type of things would you be asking yourself if you were in my shoes and debating to jump ship?

like

I started at a new firm this year in January. I had a billable goal that was given to me mid year of around 1750 house for the year. I am nowhere near that and definitely will not meet the goal. I had so many non billable hours I was forced to take when I first came in. I worked my ass off in busy season. At my previous firm I never fell short of hours as it was B4. This firm is mid sized and more focused on WLB. My question is how bad do you think this will affect my comp??

like

Former Big 4 Ms / SMs looking to transition to an industry HR role - would you recommend an MBA or a Masters in HR to help with this? If so - what are some good programs for this?

like

I am recruiting for a large US healthcare payer/provider. They are looking for East Coast based Consultants, SCs, SMs and Ds.
Remote work post-pandemic. Max 2/3 nights per month travel to head office. Op model, strategy and operations experience at a big 4, MBB or strat house preferred. Message if you’d like to know more.

like

Anyone use python in big 4 tax? If so, what are some practical uses?

like

More Posts

How is work culture in S&P Global platts segment for Software Engineer II role?
And weekends may not be on Saturday and Sunday?

I was recently laid of from a entry level digital marketing role that I held for a little over a year. My main job duties included supporting account managers with their paid marketing campaigns. Currently I don't have any product experience but I would like to get a product specialist role as soon as possible. Any advice on how to get a product specialist role without any product background?

like

https://trak-in.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/trak.in/tags/business/2022/08/20/1-2-lakh-cognizant-employees-resigned-in-90-days-36-attrition-is-cognizants-2nd-worst-quarter-ever/amp/
Attrition+economic slowdown and tech layoffs, mixed bag it seems. What are your opinions on this ? Will there be good hike next season or any talent retention steps to be taken here? Deloitte Deloitte USI

Who has a very large Microsoft Teams environment? How you managing it (easy/difficult) and what tools have you tried?

like

The bank I work for only direct deposits paychecks into employee accounts, then charges me to do external transfers. Is this legal?

like

Dropping this in a few bowls, sorry if you see it twice.
I'm transitioning from teaching 8th grade mathematics at a public school to teaching a 7/8 self-contained classroom at a charter school.
Any advice for teaching mixed grade levels or multi subject is appreciated: scheduling, classroom setup, subject order, behavior management, etc. I'm struggling to find my rhythm with only 6 weeks before kids return.
Thanks to everyone for your commitment and time, enjoy your summer!

To earn more, would you join again in HR carrying past experience OR would you start afresh switching your career into cloud computing or any other trending IT career?
Can one never get to 20 LPA in HR?

like

Any one working from Experian mumbai or Hyderabad..just want to know how is it

like

Thinking of moving to pwc, what is the wealth builder? Like why dont they just use a traditional 401k? What are important facts about it?

like

What are some things you’d love to grab from a booth at a trade show?

like
like

Favorite team events in Atlanta?

like

Tonight’s dram: Old Pulteney 35 Year Old 👀

Post Photo
like

Hi fishes,
I have offer from John Deere 18 LPA and Deutsche Bank 19 LPA. Could someone help with which company would be better to join. Thanks in advance

Is there a general expectation that a Partner has an MBA?

I doubt it's required at most firms but I'm a pretty senior staff and when I speak with Partners, they seem to speak with an MBA level of business knowledge which extends past their technical skillset.

I realize that's what makes them good Partners but it makes me wonder if I realistically need to get an MBA to keep growing and hit Partner.

funnylike

Tuck brand for consulting? I know it’s strong but feel like most partners I see on websites for MBB are HWK... why is that? Is the sample I’ve seen just skewed?

like

Anybody know of a efficient way to remove accruals from a GL dump? Currently our process is to just apply filters, copy filtered data, and repeat until all our accruals are filtered out. Thanks!

Hi,
What could happen if we do not work in the current organisation after putting down the papers?
Though the LWD is yet to be received from the Manager.
Thanks

Recommendations for a hard carry on that is NOT Away? Would like it to be expandable, have spinner wheels, be under $200-250. For both work (I’m on local projects and don’t travel much) and leisure.

like

Additional Posts in Partner One

Partners, why do your recruiters approach us if your firm is unable to go forward with our visa process? Why put in all the time and effort for the entire process to waste? We are humans too!

like

Can anyone recommend a career coach?

like

Partners - I m a new director in a firm and I m slowly reaching out to other directors and partners from different groups to sell work together. My approach is to develop relationships with....

like

Do you think of your technology employees as staff augmentation consultants or not really true consultants as much as contractors?

like

Partners how did you deal with politics?. I’m learning how to deal with it. can be very stressful to navigate. And some of you out there are good at it. Appreciate your inputs/ tips/learnings

like

What’s your sales target for this year?

Just got to the office - Happy Halloween to those who celebrate

Post Photo
likefunny

P1 please provide advice on engaging with partners I don't know.

like

How many Partners here made it at their first company?

Did you have to leave to move up? Is it easier to make Partner at your 2nd or 3rd firm than your 1st?

like

Partners I want to move into SC at a tier 2 but have poor grades. Made SA at PwC in 2 years and great ECs and top 5 UG.

If I brought you work would I get hired for SC? Or doesn't work like that at T2

like

Can we be real about the sacrifices partners need to make in their life to get and do the job? I'm trying to gauge if it's the right track for me.

like

Any IBM partners out there?

like

Hiya! I was wondering if anyone here has any good recommendations in terms of books or learning material that I can pick up to learn about sales and marketing relevant to the consulting industry?

like

Your best word of wisdom to the next generation ?

Here is some of the best I have heard « separate your emotions from the outcome. If you did your best and set everything you could for the outcome to be successful, the next steps may be beyond your controls so take a step back »

likeupliftinghelpful

Please shed some light on how year end compensation is evaluated and how bonus is determined? I really don’t know where I stand and where I should put more of my effort from getting underpaid

What is the partner compensation like at BDO? Base/equity as well as pension. I heard there is 5 years as fixed partner and then 10 as variable partner before you can earn pension. Say you make partner at 40, so can’t earn pension til 55. If you retire at 55 does that mean all you have is whatever you’ve contributed to 401k or otherwise saved? Or is there a lifetime salary if you’ve been partner a certain duration?

like

For partners at Big4/ ACN/ other T2 firms:
Does your WLB improve after you make partner but stress levels increase since you are responding for revenue and for people. But in terms of delivery it’s the M/SM/D handling the work and the long hours?
Is that an unfair assessment? Is it a false goal to aspire to to become a partner?

like

Did any of you take the MD to P path, any feedback from your experiences

like

Can someone explain what early retirement means? How does that work if you are a partner?

like

Who has started business travel? How many trips have you made post lockdown?

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

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

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