I have close to 15 years' experience from the industry (No Consulting Experience). So, trying to understand if my profile would be considered “too old” for a Senior Manager (Technology Strategy) Role in the Middle East
Can anyone throw some light on this?
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Hi there!
There is for sure no hard rule when it comes to too much experience.
However, all the usual challenges of breaking into consulting would apply, potentially with some twists given the position:
Then the normal interview prep advice would apply :)
Of course, all of the above really depend on (1) your actual experience. What you did in the 15 years is far more important than the duration. (2) The demand for your skills by your target company.
I wish you good luck!
Ariadna
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Hi there,
Q: Trying to understand if my profile would be considered “too old” for a Senior Manager
The best person to answer is either a recruiter or someone working at Deloitte in your target office. To get a general idea, you might want to check the career paths of those who joined that position from another company on LinkedIn.
If you have the option, I would target an expert position with your experience, as it might be a better fit.
Given your seniority, rather than applying for a specific position online, I would recommend looking for a referral and letting them reach out to HR for the next steps. You can find more information on referrals at the link below:
▶ How to Get a Consulting Interview Invitation
Good luck!
Francesco
You need to have this conversation directly with the recruiter.
Especially with more niche roles (i.e., not generalist ones) the differences in expectations of what they are looking for are wild.
So you can literally just ask for a 10-15 minute call with the recruiter, present high-level your background and ask whether it's relevant for you to apply or whether they recommend a different role to apply for instead.
You might also find it useful to read this guide on how to put together an application strategy that is diversified regardless of role:
Expert Guide: Build A Winning Application Strategy
Best,
Cristian
Hi there,
First of all, congratulations on your career trajectory thus far!
I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:
If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare your applications, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.
Best,
Hagen
Hi there,
With 15 years of experience including the expected career trajectory including significant project leadership experience, leading larger/crossfunctional teams, continuous promotions, larger network within an industry or function, many firms would consider you for an AP role already.
It comes down to your individual trajectory.
In any case, that is a great conversation starter for networking and coffee chats.
All the best,
Florian
There's a relevant technical aspect on that role. If you have a diversified experience, and have managed large projects, then you could be a good fit for Senior Manager. To be honest, a Senior Manager will in general have more than 10 years experience, so you are not that far off. To be honest, depending on your experience, it is possible that an “Experienced Manager” would better apply.
Yes that's somewhat more years than what you'd need for the SM role.
However, if you can furnish more details about your profile via message - then I can give you a more specific answer.
