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Go for consulting?
Hey everyone, I am an MBA student at a top tier school and have just completed my first year. I want to recruit for consulting in the coming fall but am wondering what my chances are given my 2.96 GPA in the first year. Other points on my resume are: * State level maths olympiad prize in high school...
Is PE consulting / deal sourcing / transaction services considered FO?
Hello y'all, Just had a phone interview with a company that presents themselves as a PE consulting and deal sourcing firm. I was looking for an internship and she asked which division I would be more interested in. Obviously, consulting is probably out because of the travel involved (but she...
Constulting to IB
I'm coming up on my first year out of school, during which time I've worked within the consulting arm of a top Big 4. I had a high (3.5+) GPA from a top 5 school, however, my university was liberal arts (my degree was in Econ) and I don't have a banking internship under my belt. What are my odds if...
Commercial/Corporate Banking to Consulting
So I started my financial analyst job (analysis of credit for billion dollar corporations in a specific industry) in late May at a big 4 commercial bank (think BOA, Wells Fargo , JPM , Citi ) and I've always wanted to do consulting but I didn't get an offer for a firm that I wanted to work at. I...
Alliance Life Sciences Consulting Group
I was contacted about an entry level position here. Has anyone heard of the company and if so can you provide details? Thanks
Qualitative Resume Advice
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Examples of TMT consulting engagements?
Hey everyone, Was hoping to get some insight into example consulting engagements that occur for technology, media, and telecommunication clients? (in the U.S.) Thanks, Proboscis
Operations Practice - MBB & ATK offices
Hello, I am tyring to find offices for BCG, Booz & Co, & ATK that are operations focused: Focus areas could be manufacturing, supply chain management, distribution, etc. Specifically looking for offices in the North East. Thank you
How Startup Business is Viewed During Interviews
I'm a senior preparing for consulting interviews in the fall. Just wondering how my role in a startup business would be viewed during interviews. I can exaggerate the role to the point that I am the CFO of this company with five employees. My only concern is if i take the time to put this on my...
2 year Corporate FMP exit opps??
I have been in love with WSO since I first read it coz people are so smart and no bullshxt. Would like to share my experience with one of well-known corporate program in Asia and desperately look for a way-out. Hope to get some directions.
Best Consulting Casebooks
Hey guys, I'm sure all of them are great but which University's casebooks are generally considered the best to prepare from. There is so much material out there, I just want to try and narrow it down a little. Thanks
Deloitte Fast Track Decision
Hey guys, I'm in quite a favourable situation and I thought I'd ask for some advice. Last summer I applied for a few consulting internships and unfortunately didn't get any, Deloitte however emailed a coupe of months ago inviting me to a 'Top Talent' event which in a nutshell consists of the best of...
West Coast Life Science Boutiques
Hi, I'm looking to make a transition into healthcare/life science consulting. I would greatly appreciate it if someone can list some boutiques that have management consulting practices in healthcare/life science in the west coast (CA, WA, and OR)? Thank you!
Case Study Coaching Service
Hey, I have a Bain interview coming up next week and I have been preparing for a while now. After running through some mock interviews with friends, I wanted to do some professional mock interviews with consultants or former consultants. I was wondering if anyone could recommend any paid services...
Oliver Wyman Consultant or Goldman Sachs Risk Mgmt
Comp - both starting and more senior level Experience - on what you can exit to
Who wrote this marriage problem article, Eddie?
http://shine.yahoo.com/love-sex/9-marriage-proble… 9 Marriage Problems that Are Actually Good for Your Relationship 1. You both fantasize about other people. 2. He goes out with the guys. 3. You argue a lot. 4. He spends a lot of money on his hobbies. 5. He uses porn.
6. He works all the time....
Major in Economics + MBA?
I'll be attending University of Michigan's LSA program and will be majoring in economics. After graduation, I'm planning on working for a good consulting company (hopefully) and work for 5 years and then get an MBA . But if nothing goes well, I could try out as a financial analyst and work my way...
Applying to consulting firms in Hungary without Hungarian
Hello everyone! I am planning to make a career switch and want to try consulting. There is a high possibility that my personal life will bring me to Hungary. Is it possible to get an offer from major consulting companies in Hungary without the knowledge of Hungarian? Any information and thoughts...
Do you get sick of traveling?
I'm getting ready to start in July and I'm just curious as to how long my "I love travel" mindset is going to last. Obviously this is going to vary from person to person, but I'd like to hear some opinions for those that have them.
Looking for Case Practice Partner for Consulting Interview
Hi there! I'm a Stanford graduate student planning a career in management consulting . I am looking for a partner to practice cases with. If you are interested in practicing together, give me a shout. I'm hoping to complete the practice within a month.
Fee's Question
Good Morning guys, I have a quick question about some Investment fees for a client, I was hoping I could get someone’s input on. This is for a fund of funds. Thanks in advance for looking over this and the help! Fixed Advisory Fee = 0.40% per annum on assets up to $500 million Incentive fee = The...
Marketing Strategy Vs Finance
Im Currently an Undergrad ad a semi target who wants to go into consulting. If i failed to land an offer which industry would be better to set my self up to re apply later on, (pre or Post MBA), marketing strategy or finance ( not IB or PE). I would assume the response is finance but i want to hear...
Did You get a post-MBA M/B/B offer with a
Clearly, >700 is where one would like to be. I know people have gotten in with less. Yes, I have read the other posts. My questions are: 1) Did you or someone you know get an offer with a sub-700 GMAT? 2) How much can my first semester GPA help hedge my chances? (I have a 650 and heading to Fuqua -...
Booz Allen vs. Booz & Co.
I understand the recent history of the two firms regarding the buyout and subsequent split but now that Booz Allen 's three year non-compete is up they're trying to build out their commercial practice. Booz Allen started recruiting at my school for commercial roles and I was wondering if people...
Reneging IBM Offer
So I got offers from IBM's consulting division along with Accenture's IT Tech group. They want answers in the next day or so. But, I have additional off-cycle interviews lined up with Booz , McKinsey, and BCG. Has anybody accepted and then reneged on an offer from IBM or Accenture before? Any...
Civic Consulting Alliance
Has anyone ever interviewed with Civic Consulting Alliance, or heard from anyone who has? It's a pro-bono outfit in Chicago that consults different public sector / non-profit organizations on topics like economic development, education, environment, etc. I have an interview for a fellowship...
does anyone know...
does anyone know how useful/ not-useful an internship with a thinktank will look when the ultimate aim is MBB ?
American going to a foreign university looking to break into US Consulting
First post on this forum, but have lurked quite a bit. I have looked through past posts on the question I am about to ask but the info is limited. I am an American who goes to a top UK university (this is for undergrad, not grad school), but its not Oxbridge or LSE . You could consider it one of the...
What's the daily life of a management consultant like?
For post-MBAs, what is the daily life like? Do most consultants have time for families?
EY FSO Clients
Does anyone have information on the clients that EY FSO advisory services?
Non-case Interview Firms
Hey all, Just curious what some of the entry level non- case interview firms are. I've heard Accenture technology consulting interviews are entirely behavioral based as are ones for Maximus consulting. Know of any others? I'm trying to hedge my bets in case I screw up cases. Thanks
MBB MBA Hiring -- Conflicting Stories re: this year?
So I've heard from people that MBB /top consulting shops hiring is UP at top 15 MBA programs but then I've heard the opposite that consulting is being squeezed a bit due to MBB sending over their European consultants to the US instead of firing them so they end up requiring less MBA hires this year...
Post-MBA Consulting
Hey guys, I've got a question about consulting. I've always been interested in strategy consulting but have been deterred by the work/life balance that the career entails. I am starting a career in corporate finance at a F500 in June and will be part of a finance and accounting rotational program....
MBB policy on laptops/blackberries
What is the general policy for laptops/blackberries for summer interns and full time hires? I have a summer internship and am worried my laptop isn't sufficient (it is falling apart). Do companies generally provide or subsidize this equipment?
To switch or to wait
Hi guys, I'm considering career switch into consulting. Currently I'm an associate auditor in BIG 4 Financial Services team in Europe but I'm bored with this job. I graduated from target finance programme and finished additional postgraduate studies in statistics. I was always very interested in...
Superday - Was I rejected?
I had a final round for a consulting firm last Friday. I sent out the typical "thank you" e-mail to the interviewers and recruiter. I heard back from one of the interviewers on Monday that it was a pleasure to meet me and that HR will be contacting me later this week. Well, this week is pretty much...
MBB research anyone?
not sure where I could post this but-Does anyone here know what it takes to get into MBB for research? Do they take in research interns? Does having been thru MBB research make it easier to slip into a consulting role at the firm?
do you spend too much time with your co-workers?
Curious to know the opinions of others who already in consulting... I"ve been working for a boutique for about 2 years, all projects have been quite laid back, leaving a lot of time for socializing and going out. We travel alot, and usually M-F, and everyone is young, and quite social. We travel...
McKinsey Cleveland
Do any of you guys know anything about the McKinsey Cleveland office? I know they are a smaller office (but don't know how small) and that they do a lot of product development work - besides that, don't know much else. If anyone could chime in about the following, that would be great: - Office...
Interview again at MBB?
So I got dinged after a final round at one of Bain's larger offices, and accepted a position in that same city with a reputable tier 2 firm. The final round went pretty well, I think one stupid math hiccup is what cost me. What I am wondering is, how long before I can reapply and be considered for...
Help Please! Deloitte S&O vs. LEK Junior Year Summer Internship
Hi Everyone, I currently have offers from LEK and Deloitte S&O for summer internships, and I'm having an incredibly tough time choosing between the two. I know that the lifestyles for the two are almost polar opposite (Deloitte mostly travel, LEK mostly in office), and that LEK is a lot more...
CEMS Rotterdam
Hi mates, my professional shorterm goal is to get into management consultancy. I speak german, italian (did my bachelor there), english. I got invited to an interview for following program: (100 get invited, 70 accepted) http://www.rsm.nl/master/msc-interna...ems/factsh… What do you think about...
US Industry Breakdown
Can someone give me (or point me to) a simple breakdown of industries and where they are strongest in the US? I know a few of the obvious ones (tech in SF, Oil/Gas in Texas), but it would be great to know the top 10 or so. I think something like this would be very useful come staffing time (I start...
Accenture MCDP for Experienced Financial Analyst
I have an upcoming interview for a position with Accenture in the MCDP (Management Consulting Development Program). The thing I find odd about the position is Accenture is looking for an experienced (~1 year of experience) financial/operations analyst candidate. The reason I find this odd is it...
Do INSEAD grads get offers from MBB in the US or Canada?
I realize the INSEAD brand is extremely strong outside the US, and not as much within. Do INSEAD grads who move into consulting get offers from offices in the North America, or are they usually constrained to European and Asian offices?
Online dating book written by a management consultant?
Hey guys, have you ever heard of this before? Apparently a management consultant at one of the big firms just released an ebook on how to do really well with online dating. Wonder how his firm feels about it. Either way its been really effective for me so far. Called Conquer Online Dating by a John...
LIfe Sciences Boutiques?
Hi guys, I am a med student with healthcare / biotech / public health background looking to transition into consulting. Med school was not my thing. I have searched around on the forums and could not find a similar thread. I would much appreciate a list of boutique consultancies specializing in life...
3.9 GPA, semi-target, hard science/math major...few offers/interviews. Should I look elsewhere?
Hi all, I have a little over a 3.9 at a semi-target (Cornell) in biology and math with a minor in comp sci and significant AEM coursework (practically done with the major requirements). last summer i did healthcare consulting/marketing at a respected, midsized firm (top 100 for consulting, but not...
International Development/International MBA
Alright, I'm weighing options for post-undergrad. Currently, I'm a second semester junior at Georgetown. Upon graduation my GPA will probably only be around a 3.1. I have held a one year econ research assistant position, 9 months in consulting interning, about four volunteer trips abroad, and...
McKinsey PEI questions?
Hello, I had first rounds at McKinsey last week. Made it through but I think my PEI answers were the weak point. Although I knew that would go in depth I wasn't really prepared for how much and I had to spend way too much time thinking and trying to recall details. I'd like to make a list of...
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