Not easy to post but need some help. Got into consulting 3 years ago with Deloitte. Loved the work, had issues with politics and my onboarding process. Had an opportunity to move back to CA at a boutique late 2019 and took it. Long story short my timing was poor, the client I was billed to was acquired, and I was laid off. Still really want to stay in consulting, but have had awful luck to date, & I'm already getting funny looks about the unemployment gap. Any leads? Anything appreciated!

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People on fishbowl ask for referrals all the time and people want to help since referral bonuses are bigger than ever. Why not try this?

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It's been a mental hurdle asking for help. Have been planning it for a few months and it just spilled during a long drive yesterday. I'll try the consulting bowl too

Will refer you to EY

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Hi, I’m also looking to transition from PwC to EY in the Bay Area, CA if possible. Im being asked to relocate, but I don’t have the means to due to unforeseen personal challenges. Appreciate any type of support!

Some info about Deloitte... I was hired into their Product Development subset of S&O (whatever they call it now). Have an engineering background, worked to help implement PLM & supporting PD processes. Really enjoyed the clients and subject matter, and the vast majority of the D'ers I worked with.

I was asked to move cross country for the role, and it was implied (strongly) that they'd assist with the move, so I said I was willing (in retrospect, probably wasn't necessary). They also wanted to move really fast (as did I), and I didn't get it in writing - a mistake on my part, clearly. The move was very costly, took forever, and got very little sympathy... it became a genuine issue. I eventually more or less begged for some $, and they covered $3k, but that was less than 1/4 of it. There were also issues with tremendously poor career mentoring and some fairly aggressive SMs. Also played a critical role on a project where the #1 partner in the group was physically there, and felt like the work went unrecognized.

The boutique was back at home (CA), had higher pay, offered work outside of my engineering/product development space, less travel (though I never really minded that), and the opportunity to stand out.. ideally bringing some of the specific skills I developed at Deloitte. Unfortunately, a few of these points were a bit oversold, and I wasnt as at home in a purely project management atmosphere. Again, trying not to write a novel (not doing well on that front), i can elaborate more if desired

Anyway, very much appreciate leads, suggestions, advice, etc. And very thankful for anyone who has bothered to read this far on a Friday!

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If you are good with consulting job, post it on Consulting bowl. I have seen many people offering to refer the candidates.

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Hey I can help you navigate resume gaps. Please message me. I have gaps but I no one knows- I’ve just said was freelancing . I’ve also taken courses and earned certificates during those periods. Remember your story is yours to tell just make sure it’s consistent and no one will question it

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Will do! Thank you!

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