For someone who is starting in consulting, what tips would you guys give for the best growth? Ik a lot of people say to jump between firms within 1-2 years which significantly increases the salary/title but when do you settle at one firm (in the beginning after graduation pr after 9-10 years)? Also when is it beneficial to aim for bigger reputable companies? Is it when starting or later in the career?

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Finding a mentor >>>> jumping firms to chase a few thousand dollars.

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Find a mentor that has a voice and uses it and you’ll get thousands more than your peers right where you’re at and that mentor will highlight all the good work you do at all the right times.

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Best growth —> The ideal growth is building your network at one firm and obtaining an accelerated promotion path. This is even more vital if you wish to obtain partner.

When to settle —> depends on your goal. If it is partner I’d be trying to stay with one firm at SC / M level. If your goal is to eventually exit consulting then changing an average of every 2 years for money and title is fine

Reputable companies—> early in career it is more important. But truth be told being at a prestigious place is always helpful

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So if one switches at director multiple times, does he still remain director? And when someone wants to exit at a director level, where do they generally go or do they go wherever they like

OP, There is no way at your age to know your career aspirations long term. Many go consulting and love it. I did industry and non-profit bouncing into consulting at 40, then back to industry and them back to consulting.

I've worked in 4 industries. I loved them all. Then moved when I got bored. I didn't chase money, I chased interests. Money came along. People pay deep specialists, they also pay broad skills, curiosity and hard work.

I work with some well paid MDs that are bored as heck, work very long hours and can't do anything else because they've never run a real P&L.

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Getting into consulting was hard because consulting firms didn't used to value industry experience. Consulting people like to think they are in a stressful job. After doing IC design under release schedules I find consulting not that stressful. Once your in consulting the culture is its easy to move between them at the same level.

IC design was highest stress for the job itself. A sales job that was 80% commission was the highest stress for making money. Running a division was the most stressful for being responsible for a large number of employees and to the street.

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Can my mentor be an old boss? Lmao

Yes it can. So long as you stay connected

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