Interviewed for a senior consultant position at a BIG4, very clear on role title and compensation range since day 1 and talent team was clear on it too. Ended up getting an offer 25k lower plus a lower title (consultant instead of senior consultant). The offer I got now is less than my current annual income. I have not replied to the offer email yet. I currently have a master’s plus 2YOE in strategy, BD, consulting roles and 2YOE in life sciences prior.
How would you deal with this situation?

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Let them know this and if they don’t want to increase the compensation and title decline the offer

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Deloitte?

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Hahah nooo

Under 3 yoe its difficult to get SC offer.

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I understand and I do see your point. Lack of transparency and communication.

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Just politely remind them of the expectations you had earlier and ask if there’s any flexibility meeting your target comp and desired title. If they won’t budge then reevaluate whether you’re willing to come in at a lower level or if you’re going to try your luck elsewhere.

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I have my reasons laid out but I will decide after a conversation with them tomorrow and try to negotiate.

I would be irritated. I’d also pass.

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I feel a Masters degree should start at Senior level

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I’m halfway through a DBA with 2 MS and was given a verbal offer for consultant level even with 3 years of consulting experience.

And that too with zero context. 3 weeks after my partner interview, I just randomly got this email miles away from what was discussed in all 3 interviews & partner chat.

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Seems that they want to bring you in as a consultant and prove that you’re capable of senior level work. Base on the interview the hiring teams you might not be ready for senior level work if I’m guessing

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If you have those previous discussion in writing maybe share those and ask for more context. Maybe you didn’t perform well on the interviews. Try and find out as if it’s the latter this won’t change even if you apply to a competitor.

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That’s ok but yeah try and get feedback. I’ve heard of other cases where the applicant gets an offer, but at a more junior level based on how they went in the interview.

I’m not sure where you’re at now, but 5k isn’t much of a disparity. Feel like you could easily negotiate that or more even coming in at the lower title. Should compare the ceilings at both as well, not just hone in on the present situation.

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How much lower than current comp though

Don’t think of it as a negotiation. Frame it as having thought you and them agreed on expectation and this was a surprise

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Yes most definitely. I won’t be like I’m here to negotiate. I’m approaching this as more of ‘this is not at all what we discussed and I’m a little confused’…

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Would be surprised if you got an sc role

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They have really expanded their role scope. Another peer got a SC role with 2 YOE in tech analytics and implementation.

Has to be EY, recruiter did a bait and switch when I was interviewing too

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All Big 4 do this now a days. Not only EY

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Don't respond to them. Let them come to you then reject it.

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