Got laid off in November. Have applied to EY, Deloitte, KPMG via referral. Applied to Slalom, BCG and McKinsey via website. Where else should I apply? I am a project manager, 15 years experience

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If you want to keep doing projects - go get the list of the top 100 consulting firms and apply to them all. Then apply to the top 100 companies in your industry(ies). Network, network, network.

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Literally everywhere. It’s a numbers game. Might have to throw out 40 applications before one sticks. Get on LinkedIn and search for PM roles. Don’t be too brand snobby or else you might find yourself in this same spot in another 3 months.

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You need to use you network not apply here and there. You don’t need all these applications. You need an in.

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Temp agencies staff project managers all the time, consider go for the vendors instead of just the clients too

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With the holidays, I can’t imagine recruiters at all these firms have looked at your resume yet, so there is still a chance! Best of luck!

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