How solid is the CD career path? Evaluating an offer and told the upside is big if you can prove yourself to the sponsor

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I work in Corp Dev and I honestly love it. I would say the experience varies though depending on the firm you’re joining. Corp dev roles can either be very heavily focused on m&a and less focused on “strategy” type work and vice versa. And some are an even split. I’d say to really understand the org you are joining and what your role will actually consist of.

I’m curious to hear what exactly you mean by upside? Most Corp Dev functions are lean, and a lot of time there’s not really a set path to promotion (i.e you get promoted after the person above you leaves). So maybe you’re referring to compensation?

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Most embarrassing example of "you're still presenting" you've ever seen?

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Hi everyone,

I appeared in L2 round of Capgemini recently.
Just after the intro first question they asked me " Do you have any offer and amount?" This question was asked in technical round.
I'm sure that guy wasn't a Manager.

I don't think he know how to take an interview.

Even after creating 2 asked program and answering 80% of their questions correctly.
Got rejected.
Didn't expect this kind of L2 round from Capgemini.

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I like my role (sourcing, modelling and strategy integration), however I don't see myself working in this industry long term. Without a generalist IB background, are my chances of transitioning over to a different Industry low? If so, is there anything I can learn or do (excluding IB)?

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Why do corp dev roles for PE backed companies pay more than corp dev roles at corporations? Also, what’s the comp range you guys are seeing? I’m getting offers for 120K-140K and this just seems really low.

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