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So I recently applied for a position as a training specialist, but I feel like I’m more than qualified to look for other roles. I have work in finance, but I do have my PMP, but I haven’t led any large projects, just assisted on them any advice to a young professional that just graduated with an MPA Fiserv, Inc
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Promotion at B4
Rising Star
Yep, this is the obvious no doubt answer.
Chief
Slalom and its ilk are not boutiques, and are a clear step below B4 in reputation and type-of-work. Pick big 4, unless you want to chill. In that case, choose slalom.
Anecdotally, I’ve heard slalom has actual WLB.
Chief
Sounds like you’re confirming what I said
Rising Star
Pariveda is a sweat shop full of bro managers and directors. They have a reputation that they have earned.
Slalom is a different type of consulting. Think of them as a high end and competent MSP, not so much strategy.
We are not a boutique lol The above answers are correct though. Our engagements tend to be technical and very hands on keyboard. Chose B4 if you want more strategy level work.
I'm surprised the boutiques pay the same for a lateral as a promo at big 4. Is there a difference in geo ir practice?
Overall, choose promo at big 4. You can then lateral elsewhere for more money.
What are your goals?
Depends on the future trajectory you’re looking for. The ladder at Slalom is clearer and shorter, you get promoted at the speed of your performance, and you get to pick a focus between delivery or sales or account management. WLB is definitely a perk, I have a lot of short days and our leaders protect your 40 hour max a week. No travel for a local market, either. Most clients in major cities are remote.
I know folks on my team who comfortably stayed at Consultant or Senior Consultant for years, and some who moved from Associate to Director inside of 5 years (myself included).