Help!!Should I drop Towers Watson for PwC Consulting
I worked for PwC audit for about 2 years, then switched to Towers Watson as en executive compensation consultant(from analyst to associate consultant, 1y). Now PwC consulting has offered me a position of Senior Associate Year 2 role with their people and change team（more or less HR consulting but with heavy exposure to HR due diligence/ HR Transaction services ）
My immediate goal is to go for a TOP 15 MBA in 2014 fall, should I go or should I stay? Many thanks !!!!
PwC Consulting
Pros:
1) bigger brand, 30%+ pay increase and a better title
2) possible to make assistant manager by August 2013
3) rebuilding their consulting practice, fast growing
4) a broader exposure to a variety of service offerings
Cons:
1) less reputable as a consulting firm, lack of methodology?
2) More compliance and process driven?
3) Team mostly composed of experienced hires from competitors, team culture/politics might be an issue?
4) Too quick to move if apply in 2013?
Towers Watson
Pros:
1) More recognized in HR consulting especially as a leader in executive compensation
2) Manager is good and count on me
3) Client profile all big names
4) More consistency if apply MBA in 2013
Cons:
1) Specialized niche consulting firm? Too narrow?
2) Pay increase lower than PwC and subject to global financial performance(slow growth compared to PwC)
3) Lower in the hierarchy than PwC and must deal with politics to climb up
4) Financial burden for MBA a bit heavier
PwC, in fact i think it will increase your chances for a top MBA
a lot more people from PwC to MBA than Towers Watson to MBA. You can make the argument that you are "setting yourself apart" from other candidates with Towers Watson on your resume, but I think you are already setting yourself apart with your HR consulting experience. Movign to PwC won't show inconsistency, it will show progression from a MBA admissions point of view. It is also pretty obvious your pros for PwC FAR outweigh your cons for PwC and pros or TW.
just my $0.02.
Thank you. I am new here and how could I give you $0.02?
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just my 2cents boy!
I would say PwC as well but if you're getting great experience at Tower, and leading a lot of projects, I could see the argument for staying, especially since you want to pursue your MBA in a year or so. I'm not sure what you'll be able to accomplish in that one year at PwC since you're still new and won't be as established within the firm.
That's the only risk I would see is that you're experiences/stories that you would use in PwC might not be as good as what you'll get at Tower since you're well established there
PwC in a second.
PwC certainly is the best option and I would drop TW in a second. There is clear career progression and your points 1-4 on PwC pro's clearly state why you need to move. Good Luck!
I am currently at the stage of as you were several year back. I am finishing my two years in audit. Now i want to get out of it. either consulting or Advisory ? Could you please advice on why you choose consulting ? I would really appreciate if you could spare few minutes to talk over the phone ?
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