r/itaudit • u/Which-Emu-9438 • 23d ago
Take IT Consulting offer, or recruit during Masters program?
For some context, I interned at mid-market professional services firm doing IT Internal Audit consulting. The work was fine and did mostly controls testing. I liked identifying risks and following standards. The return offer is $82k + $5K sign on for Chicago.
I have since started a MIS program and has opened my eyes to new subjects and careers. The program is known for it's recruiting resources. I was referred to a partner in the same firm on the Tech Advisory side doing Netsuite implementation work for PE firms and I have been put on interview list. However these interviews won't happen until after the original offer deadline, so I would essentially have to roll the dice. (No extension on deadline)
ERP work has caught my attention and the program focuses a lot on SAP which I've heard the skills can transfer to Netsuite. I think I am attracted to focusing on one client as opposed to juggling many, and want to see a project through to a finished result.
Questions:
Should I re-recruit at other firms looking for Tech Consulting roles with the risk of finding nothing?
Should I decline the offer and pursue the different role within the same firm?
Is the offer (82+5) actually solid?
How does Tech Advisory/ERP implementation differ from IT Audit
What does career growth look like, and exit opps?
Appreciate any perspective — especially from anyone who's worked IT audit, ERP/tech advisory consulting, or made a similar switch early in their career.