Query: "Deloitte"

Comments Summary:

Deloitte (Consulting/Audit/Actuarial Services)

• Pros:

  • High pay, potential for higher pay, bonus opportunities.
  • Ability to switch companies after gaining experience at Deloitte.
  • Variety of project options, good exam support.
  • Big company benefits, good healthcare, WLB.
  • Stability, ability to grow.
  • Potentially better career advancement over time.

• Cons:

  • Mid bonuses.
  • Managers and above work and travel extensively.
  • Pay remains the same across locations.

• The Deloitte interview focuses on pipeline architecture, cloud data modeling, performance tuning, and governance/security questions.

• Experience post-Deloitte interview included suggested preparation and channels for Data Engineering.

• Choice between Deloitte and other firms: Deloitte may provide better career opportunities and higher pay, while other firms may have different pros and cons in terms of workload, salary, and growth.

KPMG (Consulting/Audit Services)

• KPMG Specific Points:
  • Considered for a good starting package.
  • Lower YOY increments compared to Deloitte.
  • Advice given to start at KPMG and later switch to Deloitte or pursue a T1 MBA.

General Career Advice Related to Consulting Firms:

• Career Development:

  • Turnover is high across companies, suggesting some level of instability.
  • Workload, stress levels, and pay may vary depending on team dynamics.

• Salary Consideration:

  • Mentioned opting for higher salary due to work culture similarities but potential for significant differences in compensation.

Additional Details:

• Interview Practices:

  • Emphasis on preparing for specifics like experience stories in interviews rather than general Azure facts for Deloitte.
  • Recommended discussing prior work experience conveying value rather than technical knowledge.

• Job Market:

  • Encouragement to explore multiple offers and select the most suitable option.

This summary encapsulates the perspectives shared on Deloitte, KPMG, consulting firms' work cultures, income potentials, interview experiences, and general advice regarding career decisions related to these firms.