How would you answer in an interview “Why are you looking to leave (insert Big 4) and why now”? Early SM rank.

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I am looking for a change in pace/better work life balance. I have spent a lot of years/time in Big4 and I've gained valuable experience, which would make me a great asset to anywhere I choose to go. Something of that sort.

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I'm tired

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Say it’s not because i want to leave, it’s because you guys are the best and i want to join your great team or some such bullshit.

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Work life balance. This is my standard answer.

And if the interviewer doesn’t want to proceed because of that, then I’ve dodged a bullet.

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Evaluated and don’t think I want to be partner long term. Due to WLB, blah blah...

Also, ready to move to a role where I’m the decision maker, one implementing controls, make a difference, etc versus reviewing what someone else has done in the past...

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I would tell the real reason.

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What kind of position are you applying for?

Compensation. KPMG offered me (with 0 experience in advisory) $100k to join their deals practice. I’m making $67k at PwC. Seems like a no brainer

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