Is it possible to jump firms before you reach senior?

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I applied, got an interview, got an offer, accepted said offer

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You might if your market is as desperate as ours is

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I did it. It’s tough but if you bust your ass and aren’t an idiot they won’t hold it against you come promotion time

How were you able to?

I haven't seen a single opportunity to apply for an associate level position at any of my target firms.

I’ve never seen any either ^

Because it's busy season they are probably set on staffing. Get a referral and you will get an interview

I moved to this city for family so I have no connections. Feeling pretty fucked right now.

You could honestly reach out to staff and seniors on LinkedIn. Someone would be willing to throw your name in there to get that referral bonus.

What market are you looking in? And what LOS?

Well what's your motivation for wanting to change firms? Can't you just make it to senior?

OP, the others are right. Reach out to random people on Linked In. If you don't have any connections in the new city, ask some people from your old city to give you some names.
Depending on the city, you may find an office excited to have a busy season applicant.

Oh, tell us where you are and which firms you want. I'm sure some FB peeps would be glad to help.

I jumped from regional firm to PwC after 2 years, hired as 3rd year associate. Just applied through recruiters on LinkedIn. What city?

Firms are usually always hiring for experienced staff/seniors even if website doesn’t say so. Reach out to the recruiters or someone at those firms

Being not even a year into my career I doubt I qualify as an experienced hire.

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