Advisory Career Path at Grant Thornton
Hello there,
I recently accepted an entry level advisory role at GT. The pay was reasonable [60K]. I'll have a master's in information systems from a decent business school [top 30]. I still haven't completely figured out what I'd like to do, though I'm interested in fraud discovery. They mentioned that they may recommend me getting my CISA certification but, I have no idea what that career would be like, and I'd like to stay in tech. I hope maybe one day down the road I can secure a leadership position at a tech company. I'd like to, within maybe the next 4 or 5 years, go back to business school to get my MBA.
Is there a specific area of advisory/consulting services [within technology] that's particularly booming/lucrative/or in demand? Any help would be great. A 3-4 year trajectory of where I should steer my efforts would really help me out. Thanks
Look at your boss's boss and consider whether you would like to be in his/her shoes.
I worked in tech consulting, didn't like the prospects, and got out.
Ah. I'll check it out. Why didn't you like the prospects of tech consulting? If I decide to leave the field are the skills fairly transferable elsewhere?
Grant Thornton Advisory (Originally Posted: 10/13/2012)
I just got a call back from GT for their Business Advisory Services Associate position but I don't know too much about GT or this job position exactly. Could anyone chime in with their knowledge? Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Is it business valuations?
I don't believe it is? Unless it is rolled up into this field?
Could you provide more details? I recently had an interview for PwC's Consulting and Deals and they might be similar.
To be honest, I don't have much detail and am having trouble digging up info on peoples experiences with GT's BAS program. GT didn't even come to campus so I didn't have the opportunity to meet with them. The listing was posted on our career website so I just applied.
I'm guessing though that new hires will be placed into various service lines depending on interest/fit
Yep that could be the case. Just be prepared and do research on their website, make sure you understand the different services they offer and the culture/values of GT. The first interview will probably be quite easy, just a lot of fit/behavioural questions with one of the managers. The second/third interviews will be with the senior managers or partners and that's where they'll start asking you the more complex questions. Good luck!
Also curious about GT's BAS program. Keep us posted. Does anyone else have any experience with it?
Yeah, get the behavioural questions down and know a lot about the company. I think for interviews its always good to know about the company and what you're getting into, they'll be impressed with the research you do.
Thanks for all the input, will report back after the interview
Anyone have any experience or advice with GT Advisory? Any update?
GT BAS is essentially internal audit work. Each office has a different sector, but I think the NYC and Chicago offices might have some actual consulting projects but a majority is internal auditing.
No personal experience, but know a girl in GT BAS. It's essentially IT project work, at least for her. Fancy name, but it's not my cup of tea. Again, I don't work in BAS, this based on her description of the work she does.
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