How much weight does senior vs regular consultant/associate title hold when looking for new a new job?

Hopefully on track for a promotion to senior consultant/associate later this year, but am feeling generally less optimistic about my career progression at my current firm due to some org changes.

Does it make sense to hold out until I hopefully make senior or should I be able to find a senior consultant level role provided I can speak to my experience?

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Having multiple YOE as a consultant should set you up for the jump to SC, but holding out for SC may make it slightly easier. If you are less optimistic about getting a promotion this year or next, it would probably be worth perusing the SC jump at another firm.

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There are differences in the way titles are used. I would suggest that real experience and projects on your cv are more important. If you can show rapid progression then this is helpful. I would not get too hung up on titles but be ready to explain what titles mean for your existing employer keeping the explanation short and convincing.

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If you’re in the US then only resume, ideally 1 page.

OP - how soon is your potential promotion?

OP - hang out and stay the course until your promotion.

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