Working As Audit Client for Deloitte = C-block?

2x2Matrix:

In general, firms that have that kind of an issue (I forget exactly what it is, but BofA has something) will put a question on the application form asking if you've done whatever would disqualify you. If you applied through the Deloitte website and they didn't specifically ask that, then that's likely not the reason you got dinged. If you applied through another channel, though, maybe.

I'm no expert, but being as you're going to quit your current job to join Deloitte, I wouldn't think that it would outright disqualify you from a position there. Like the above post says, they won't let you audit your current employer, but I would guess that they could find a place for you.

The thing is, though I did apply through the website, the response I got from Deloitte was based on the resume that the HR folks received from my Deloitte contact since they referenced the contact's name in their response email. I was kind of surprised that my resume wasn't competitive enough to warrant an interview at least.

I can think of a few factors: - Deloitte is treating my resume as if I'm looking to become an experienced hire, which means I would certainly fall a bit short in comparison to others who presumably have more years of W/E and/or an MBA. - I informed my contact (a strategy consultant) that I was looking to pursue opps in Deloitte S&O. Considering most of my work has been in IT (not to mention the engineering undergrad background I have), HR might have sensed an incompatibility or something. - The audit client issue is indeed legit - I probably suck at life

As much as I'm tempted to believe the latter, I don't think my profile is that weak. This isn't MBB I'm applying to, and I already have consulting experience for a large firm working for some high profile clients. That should count for something I guess. At the very least, I should have been considered for Deloitte's BTA track since I've done essentially the same work that a Deloitte BTA has.