Hello,
I have received 2 offers and would appreciate your thoughts as I evaluate and decide on one.
My background: 10+ years of IT and management consulting (strategy and M&A) experience. Have worked for Big 4 and now with a regional consulting firm. Recently, I have done part-time MBA from a non-target but still a very good school
Goal: Work for MBB but if not, still do decent strategy consulting work at Tier 2 or Tier 3.
Offer 1: North Highland - Strategy Offer 2: Client in music industry (who is now owned by one of the Big 3 music firms)
~Offer 1: North Highland~
Pros: - Strategy practice is new and hence, opportunity to shine in entrepreneurial culture - Not MBB type of work but still strategy focused. They do operations strategy and has cases related to margin improvement (through revenue and/or cost), commercial strategy, operating model design, and M&A
Cons: - Level is Senior Consultant (a step below my current one) - Base salary is about 8% less than my current base but with variable bonus, would be 8% more - Requires travel
~Offer 2: Client~
Pros: - Brand name on resume (client is independently operated but one of the Big 3's name would be on it) - Level would be director (one step higher than current) - Base salary would be about 15% higher - 40 hours work week
Cons: - Operational/Tech focused role - Be a PM on M&A integration - Commute expense (would add up to $15K-$20 over the course of year)
Which one will better position me towards my goal?
Sorry for the long post but thought I would ask my fellow consultants for advice.
I'd go with #2.
Better pay (probably), better brand, more responsibility (or at least better position), fewer hours.
Option 2 seems like a no-brainer and especially if you have family.
I'd go with option 2, but neither really give you an entrance into tier 1/2 consulting firms.
I second this
Thank you everyone. I have more information on both offers so will evaluate this weekend while taking your perspectives into consideration and make a decision next week.
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