I started a new role a couple of months ago. I was told that consultant was where my level was. But now looking at everything I should have advocated for senior consultant instead. I do have an MBA and a couple years of experience. What can I do to rectify this?

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Do what you have to do to get a promotion.

Or find another job.

Not too many options here lol

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Figure out their policy for promotion and if there are any “time in position” requirements. And if you’re willing to wait it out do what others said. If not go get another job, but 3 months on the job won’t look great.

An option with little hope, but might be worth a try- go talk to your manager/hr on the fact so early in your role you think you should have been hired at the higher level and see if you can make them think

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Where your MBA is from matters. Outside of T15 or if it is a part-time MBA is not the same as a FT T15

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Do really well and get promoted. FWIW, MBA grads w/ a couple if years of experience can start as Cs in a good number of firms.

I transferred firms and got a rank increase from consultant to sr. Consultant. Advocate for yourself internally. Or exit like I did.

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