Didn't received a return offer after internship at KPMG because asked a partner out for coffee?
I asked a partner (who hired me) out for a coffee, he agreed, then changed his mind. He told my performance manager leader (PML) that I did not respect his time because an intern supposes not to ask a partner out for coffee during busy season! (But he went to coffee with other interns and associates) I was totally fine with it at the beginning since this is not a big deal.
A month later, my PML (performance manager) graded me an "inconsistent" on my performance review and "advised" me to not networking with the people you don't work with especially manager level above. I did not ask anyone out for a coffee and just focused on my works after the first review. I still received an "inconsistent" on my second feedback because my PML said it is cumulative! I never worked with my PML or that partner on any of their engagements. My seniors said my technical skills were excellent.
Now that I do not receive a return offer from KPMG? What should I do and how can I find a job in other Big 3?
Did the coffees the partner have with the other juniors happen around the same busy period that you emailed him? If so, then this is just weird. If anything, him first agreeing, then changing his mind and then telling the manager you’re wasting his time is inconsistent.
There’s probably something else to it. Maybe political, maybe something you might have said or did that you didn’t know was offensive but was? But honestly, it just seems very immature on his part and reflects poorly on him. A normal Sr person would either just reply back to say they’re busy and connect you to their EA to tentatively pencil something in near future, or just ignore your email.
Is there someone else who you’ve developed good rapport with at KPMG who can help you with connections? If so, try to have them help you out on intros to their friends at other firms.