Is it possible to jump to a senior consultant/associate role with 1.5 years of experience? Currently interviewing for it but lowkey worried theyll bait & switch me at the end

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Yes, I’ve seen people with relevant experience, Masters, or going to smaller firms do it.

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It is possible. I have seen people move up to senior within 1 year

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That would translate to an Experienced Associate role at PwC. Happens all the time

Yes, unless your leadership is incompetent.
Spoiler: they usually are.

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