Is it unusual/significant for a VP to call me to “answer my questions” about a Consultant-level role I’ve got an offer for? Well-known firm, tier 3. Is it worth pushing for Senior Con or is that beyond their interest?

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Having someone call candidates with offers is somewhat uncommon, but not unheard of. The call could be a good way to bring up your desire for an SC title. Ask and see what they say. "I love the idea of working here, but the one thing that has kept me from signing is the title..."

Your title concern will then be reported back to recruiting.

Thanks very much, that’s good to know. I want to make sure I express the concerns I have without leaving a negative impression on a potential boss...

We do it all the time - usually we expect our candidates to have cross offers ... so we try to head off the competition

Smooth talk and understand where your head is at. There’s little negotiation at junior levels for MBB.

I did ask specifically to speak to someone at my level, but they’ve sent in the VP - which has, strangely, not left the best impression with me!

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