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Job/Internship Outlook for UCSB student?
Hey everyone, I recently completed my second year at UC Santa Barbara, and I can't but wonder about my prospects for landing an internship at the Big 4. I have decent grades, held a couple of well-rounded jobs. and on pace to meet the 150 hour requirement for CPA . I heard somewhere that UCSB became...
Political Science into consulting?
Hey guys, I'll start my undergrad in political science in a few month and I'm already thinking about ways to transition this into consulting. Is it possible to secure a position without econ/finance classes or should I think about business minor? I'm from europe, but interested in working in the US...
frequent flyer and hotel points and other information
Starting at a company that travels frequently (like most consulting companies). Was wondering if anyone had any advice on: 1) frequent flyer 2) hotels 3) other possible benefits from lots of travel Thanks in advance and by the way I am leaning towards getting some type of AA or UA flyer program.
apply for grad-school or switch jobs first? advice please.
graduated 2 years ago, non-target large state school, business degree. spent the first 8 months post-grad traveling due to a delayed start date. about 1.5 years of work experience at a boutique consutling firm (not strategy, more operational efficiency / regulatory work). 24 years old.
Investment Consulting career
Hi all, I was hoping that someone might be able to give me an indication of the career prospects one might have if one were to start their career working as an investment consultant with a company such as Mercer. They'd put me through the CFA which is good, but what would be my options after...
NEED ADVICE - URGENT
Hey everybody, I am in a tough spot and need some advice. I was hired back in November '10 to a big4 advisory practice. For whatever reason, the firm never gave me a confirmed start date (they put onto my onboarding portal 6/6/2011...however it was an arbitrary date). My recruiter told me that I had...
MBB Public Sector
I'm heading into public sector consulting following an MPP from USC and was wondering about the various public sector practices the big firms have. Is USC considered a target school for public sector consulting? Awkwardly expressed, but I think with the school's rep and being in LA, I would have...
Complementing a Math PhD: Master's or MBA?
I need help making a tough call on graduate education. I hold a PhD in mathematics and have four years of work experience in academia and three in the non-profit sector. I am in my mid-thirties and I am looking for a career switch. I hold offers for the following three programs: MBA from INSEAD MSc...
Which route for MBA?
I'm currently finishing up my first year of Big 4 audit and contemplating about my future. In all honesty, it's been a great year. I've been given a lot of good opportunities and learned a lot, resulting in pretty good reviews during the end of year review. I'm really appreciative of the...
Deloitte Internal Strategy
Was wondering if anyone here is familiar with Deloitte 's internal strategy/corporate development group- i.e. reputation, exit ops, general info, ect. My impression is that this is a a hybrid corp dev/ internal consulting group, but only had one interview so far Thanks!
Boutique Consulting firm vs. Bigger Consulting Firms
Hey guys, so I have been looking into consulting and I have noticed, just like banking, there are advantages and disadvantages for boutique (ala Trinity Partners ) vs large consulting firms ( Deloitte , OW). I was wondering if you guys can give me the pros and cons of each. What are the advantages...
another resume question
Hey I had 2 questions about my resume. I know you are supposed to put standardized test scores but I was wondering is it a good idea to put my SAT2 scores also? I took us history math 2 and literature and got in the 700s for all of them. And second is arial font 10 too small? Thanks
"Operational Excellence" job- how high up?
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but as per my job as a bank teller, I started talking to a customer about their background, etc. and I found out he was in charge of "operational excellence" at Accenture . His profile also said Senior consultant which I didn't notice till he left. Anyways, he...
which entry level position has been exit opportunities?
I posted this in the job forum as well but I was wondering if I could get any input from anyone here as well: For someone from a non target school entering fall recruitment, which position has better exit opportunities? D&T's ers business risk practice (not tech risk) or DC's project controller...
MBB Office Preference
I will be applying for MBB from undergrad, and of the three, from my school, BB only recruit to their Dallas and Chicago offices. As things stand, I would prefer to end up in Chicago over Dallas, but I would be willing to put in 2yrs in Dallas before an MBA if that is what it took to land at Bain or...
I need some good advice on getting into Economic Consulting or the like
Hello all, A little bit about me: I go to a decent but not great state school. I have around a 3.5 GPA I am a Senior graduating this December in Accounting, Finance, and Business Economics. I have 2 finance internships at small, local firms (nothing great) I have 1 financial services internship at a...
Following up on email reject
Hi monkeys. I got passed over on this position that I was really good for. I ticked all the boxes and had the requisite experience for the role. I really would like the position still. It was paid internship. So do you think its worthwhile to check if they would be willing to accommodate me in an...
GE FMP to Deloitte Consulting Guaranteed Interview?
I am about to start my GE FMP career in July and after interning with the company, do not want to work for the company go the 2 year FMP program. I have looked into consulting and it seems like Deloitte is the best option. Assuming I perform well with the FMP program, is it possible to easily...
A real zinger from the NYT
Guys - Enjoy this rather scathing review of banking and consulting from Guy Kawasaki. Your choice to believe or disbelieve. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/21/business/21corn… Q. Why did you carve out investment banking and consulting? A. With investment banking, you make a lot of money, and you...
Advice Needed - Consulting/VC vs. BB PWM internship
I am asking this in regard to preparing for Jr. Summer IB internships - preferably in research. I am a rising junior and have been offered two summer internships so far: one at a bulge-bracket firm doing PWM (the kind where FAs earn commission and other finance professionals may derisively refer to...
Deloitte Enterprise Risk Services (Consultant) to Deloitte Consulting (Consultant)
Hello, I have accepted a job at Deloitte 's ERS practice and my position will be consultant. I have been told that Deloitte ERS works with Deloitte Consulting on many engagements. Can anyone shed some light on how easy or difficult the jump would be to go from ERS to actual Deloitte Consulting? My...
Nontargets that break into consulting
I'd like to hear from people with consulting experience on what their observations of nontarget coworkers were (MBB and tier 2). Was there even a noticeable presence of nontarget individuals, and if so what were their backgrounds? I ask because as a nontarget student I did pretty well regarding...
Delloite S&O vs Accenture MC
Considering the exit options to a good MBA univ., what will be a better choice Delloite S& O vs Accenture MC vs PwC /E&Y/ KPMG for a consulting profile..?
PwC Diamond Consulting
Anyone currently or formerly at Diamond? I'm curious to know how things are since PwC bought them , i.e. is it Diamond in name only now or are they keeping a distinct and separate management consulting practice?
MBB Networking
So, I want to get ahead of the game for full time recruiting next fall, and I have some free time on my hands now that finals are over. I have the credentials (target school, GPA, consulting internship this summer) that should get me interviews at MBB , but I only got an interview at 1/3 for...
Economics Major Necessary at Ivy?
I'm a freshman at a target (Ivy--not Cornell), and I pretty much don't know anything about the finance world at all. I'm more of a science-oriented person, and I plan on (at least) majoring in neuroscience and perhaps going on to med school; however, I've also taken an interest in economics as I've...
Does GMAT help consulting application?
I am a rising senior with an internship at a boutique this summer. I plan on applying to MBB /OY/Monitor next fall. I am an econ major at a target school with a 3.9+ GPA, good extracurriculars, and very strong SAT scores (2300+). I have little in the way of connections. My questions are: How much...
Booz vs Big 4
Hello, I would like to get your opinion on whether you think a more specific consulting position in Booz (e.g. public sector consulting) would be better in terms of exit opp and B school compared to big 4 strategy consulting position ( Deloitte level )? My understanding is that Booz is definitely a...
Re-Applying after Rejection
Have some feedback on this but would appreciate others feedback as well. I successfully made final rounds with a top 3 consulting firm twice - both for internship and full-time (as an MBA) and each were for a different domestic office. Post MBA I will be heading to a top firm in its industry (not...
Consulting - BRIC - MEA - Emerging Markets
Who, among the top firms, is better positioned to grow in emerging markets? Who, among these firms, has established early relationships with the businesses in emerging markets?
Banking or consulting roles with very odd criminal record
Ill try not to sugarcoat this... When I was 19, my friends and I pulled a fraternity prank. We were messing around with some other kids our age. We followed him in our car, got out, went up to his window (he recognized us..same neighborhood), and said police, lemme see your license. There was a bit...
GPA to get interviews
What GPA should I aim for as an Economics major at a top public (Michigan, Berkley,etc.) to get SA interviews at MBB , Booz & Co, Monitor, Deloitte, etc? Also am I shooting myself in the foot by not being a business major at their respective undergraduate business programs (Ross, Haas)?
Washington DC Summer Case Interview Practice
I am an undergrad from a target school for MBB and have a consulting internship at a boutique in DC this summer. I want to make the jump to MBB for full time. I have done a fair amount of case interview practice, but want to do more before full time recruiting next fall. I am looking for someone who...
Consulting vs Compliance vs Being Jobless
WSO , I need some advice. And sorry, this is long. So I spent a couple of years working in-house at a large investment bank in their compliance department directly supporting their investment banking and capital markets groups. Then I made a jump over to a non-finance company for personal and...
UCLA MBA
Any opinions on MBB ops for UCLA MBA grads? Specifically for regional placement, like staying in the Los Angelese / SoCal area?
Sales -> Consulting
I will be interning as a sales rep at a very well known company this summer. Without exaggeration this is the best of the best of sales internships. I will be on my own meeting store owners negotiating pricing and contracts so the experience is very real. How much of shot would such a internship...
classes for OW
I'm interested in working for OW FS and was wondering if there are any particular classes they like to see? I've heard they are more quantitative than other firms, would taking more statistics and math classes help my chances?
Is Advisory = Consulting?
Recently, I met a girl from Ernst & Young Advisory, who claimed she was a management consultant. Having never had experience with Advisory, I didn't know what to say. Can somebody enlighten me?
S&T --> Consulting
Hi everyone, I'm a Junior at a target school, and am working at a BB S&T (think top-3) this summer. Will this experience line me up for full-time interviews with MBB come next year? Obviously the answer is normally yes, but I have a ~3.4 GPA, lower than the regular MBB applicant. Will a great resume...
internship into FT
After a long semester of interviewing for finance/stratconsulting internships, my only offer was a sales internship at a very well known fortune 500. Its the best of the best of sales internships, but how much does it help when applying for FT corp fin or FT strat consulting?
SSA & Company - Upcoming Interview
I've got an interview with the aforementioned consulting firm this week and I was curious to know if anyone had any information on interviewing, culture, salary, etc. about this firm. The interview was highly unexpected after a casual conversation with a woman who turned out to be a recruiter for...
Accept MBA sponsorship?
Hey guys - first time, long time here. I’ve searched the forums, but I haven’t seen a good discussion around how to evaluate the MBA sponsorship decision. My particular situation -- from MBB , heading to H/S. No family money or anything like that, I’m paying my own way and still working off my...
Consulting --> MBA --> Consulting
Hi All, Just wanted to ask what are the chances of getting into the M7 / LBS /INSEAD B-schools after doing consulting from big-4 and second tier consulting firms such as Oliver Wyman, Parthenon etc. How would you rate Accenture MC, Hewitt, Hay, ZS for the same objective? I hope getting into M7 will...
Superstars
Consultants - I'm sure there are superstars in your office that blow away the rest of the team. What are they like and what sets them apart from others? Firm description/type might be useful as well ( MBB , small boutique, etc.). Stories, input welcome.
Marketing guy... who wants a bit more
I am completing my MBA , and my focus has always been marketing. However, I find I enjoy all of my MBA subjects a lot, and would love a career that exposes me to a variety of different things. For this reason, I am considering moving towards the research side of things -- but am struggling to figure...
Picking a boutique over MBB
Hello! It seems everybody aspires to get into MBB but I'm wondering if anyone here turned down MBB for a boutique (pre-MBA if that makes a difference)? If so, can you share your reasons for doing so and what you perceive the pros & cons of this to be? And are you happy with your decision?
target undergrad to medical school to healthcare consulting or IB, which med school?
I'm currently a senior at MIT and will be graduating with BS in Physics (minor in biology) this year. I've been accepted to two medical schools: Emory and Albert Einstein of Yeshiva University (in Bronx, NY). Since like sophomore year I've wanted to be a doctor but I'm starting to change my mind...
Transferring offices at McKinsey
Hi All: I was wondering if any of you were familiar with McKinsey's office transfer policies. I'm just about to start working as an Associate at one of McKinsey's offices in the US and I was wondering how easy/hard it is to transfer over to an international offices. Truth be told, Im not American...
New blog
Hey guys, I've been a longtime lurker on this site and have recently been inspired (with a lot of the thanks going to Patrick's own actions as well as Eddie and Midas' inspirational messages) to start my own blog. As a quick background, I am a senior graduating in May and working at MBB next year ....
New York Boutique Management Consulting
Can anyone pull a capital IQ search of regional and/or boutique management consulting firms in Chicago? Greatly appreciated.
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