Is it more impressive to make manager in 2.5 years at the same firm or move to a different big 4. Im S1, got an offer from another big 4 to be a manager but my firm (also a big 4) wants to make me a manager and match the salary immediately. Assuming the work would be similar, what would look better on my resume? Goal is to make director as quickly as possible and go in-house.

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I’ll be the Debbie downer. Industry (at least large corporates) isn’t going to be fooled by fast promotions.

We know what is happening in the big 4 and that the rapid promotions are a retention move and not at the same standards as 3-4 years ago. Said another way, unless the company is really desperate you aren’t exiting to a director position in industry with 4-5 YOE.

Search some other threads - tons of managers (who were not promoted in this environment) getting senior analyst offers. I can tell you my employer would not consider that as a director level hire or an associate director hire. Probably wouldn’t even do a SM position.

That said to answer the question - if you don’t care about long term partnership potential - take the money or where you think you will enjoy the next couple years more.

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I don’t think it matters unless one is providing better opportunities (access to the type of clients you want to work on, type of work etc.).

Staying with the firm will work out better for you

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Getting promoted to manager speaks more of your skills. As someone in industry who discusses candidates, we do look at promotion vs. moving firms for a promotion

Are you unhappy with your current firm? If not, it doesn't make any sense to leave. Job hopping is not necessarily a negative thing on a resume, but certainly no one views it as a positive.

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