I’ve been trying to get staffed on a team at a Big 4 or MBB for the past year after graduating with my Master’s Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology but only seem to be getting contract work from non profits or smaller businesses.

I’m not upset about being employed during a pandemic but I would like to be able to save and contribute to retirement. I’ve worked at McKinsey before as an Internal HR assistant however, I want to use my education to help external clients. Any advice?

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Get a referral. Deloitte hires a lot in human capital consulting which might align to your education.

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Yeah just post in the consulting bowl and tag Deloitte. Be nice and ask for a referral. People are kind.

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DM me - would love to see if I can help with BCG‘a People and Organization Practice.

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DM me too - BCG's People and Organization Practice seems neat!

Are you looking for independent contracting or full time work?

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I’m looking for full time work. I want to start working my way up a corporate ladder while I’m young

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If you find a Deloitte position and DM me, i’d be happy to refer you

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85% of jobs are filled via networking/referrals so do some informational interviews/connections with people at the firm you want to work for in the group you want to be with and get in that way.

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