I have been in TS at a mid market Big 4 for several years now. I have been actively looking for a number of jobs, however, nothing has come to fruition quite yet. My fear is that I will get too far into Big 4 that I will become too "specialized" and be less attractive to potential employers.
1) Can any ex-TS guys or just anyone for that matter give me some advice on how to seek a job with urgency but not to do so in a fashion that means you settle for something?
2) My ultimate goal is to be in corporate development, PE or IB (boutique/mid market). I have had some opportunities I have turned down and some that have turned me down. At some point do I lower my standards a bit and learn to take some risk just to drive my career in a different direction?
Any advice would be much appreciate. Thanks!
What's a mid market big 4? Are you in Europe or USA? How many years of work experience do you have?
What's a mid market big 4? Are you in Europe or USA? How many years of work experience do you have?
Also curious as to what mid market big 4 means. Are you in a group at KPMG/Deloitte/EY/PwC that covers MM transactions?
Any thoughts?
USA big 4 (but not NYC, Chicago, etc.).. We provide services on large public deals. Curious to hear your thoughts.
Appreciate the help man!
Think second tier city. I think that is of little value for this purpose. Feel free to get bogged down on that though.
I still don't get it...
We cover large market transactions like any other Big 4 TS group. My apologies for saying mid market. I was very quick to write this. My point was that my home office is in a regional city (Charlotte, Atlanta, Dallas, etc.). I would appreciate a response you or anyone else.
Also, I have over 3 years of experience with the group.
Big 4 looks good on a resume, outside of that I don't know. I was asking to help clarify so someone with knowledge on the subject can help you. What kind of offers are you turning down and why?
Thanks for the response. Basically, I have turned away a offer at a very small PE. There was a lot of turnover at the time at the firm and it seemed like a pretty big risk to not be getting a nice paycheck. I also have turned down some inquiries on senior financial analyst positions at large and small companies.
I guess my question comes down to this.. knowing that i do not want to be in Big 4 forever which positions should i gun for that will lead to most compensation/work life balance in the long run?
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