How important is it to work for a Big 4 in order to have great exit opps? Would I still have good exit opps if I worked for a boutique firm?

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You can definitely have good exit opps in the field you’re in. I used to work for a boutique before Big 4, but I had plenty of recruiters from industry reach out for positions within my space (technology transformation) when I worked at the boutique. This was more so because of the certifications and projects I worked on while I was there, rather than brand value of the boutique. That being said, a lot of my colleagues at the boutique ended up getting exits to FAANG companies.

I am more familiar with the technology space, and if you have the certs/skills required for a position that is in high demand, recruiters will reach out regardless of where you work.

Big 4 gives you an additional boost due to brand recognition, where more companies and recruiters are familiar with the quality of work delivered at Big 4 projects, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a good exit from a boutique.

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