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Recent PhD Grad wondering about Consulting Opportunities
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Public Sector / Government Consulting Exit Opps
What are some exit opportunities for consultants working in government / public sector consulting specifically (other than the obvious of working in government directly)? I've been working for a relatively well-known non-MBB firm in their government advisory practice for 1.5 years now and looking to...
junior at target with no internship
Hi everyone, I'm a junior with a low GPA at a target school. Due to COVID and personal stuff, I have had a really tough couple of years that have affected all aspects of my life, including my academic performance. I'm a first-generation and low-income student so I have had basically no support or...
Too late to get into consulting?
Hi all, I wanted to see if it is too late for someone like me to get into consulting. I just finished up my junior fall quarter at Northwestern, and I've recently made the switch from being a math major (wanted to go to grad school for math) to economics. My Northwestern GPA is a 3.81, and I...
Consulting WLB?
I see a lot of fluff on sites like YouTube, and I want to trust various forums, but also noticed that those who tend to speak negatively are those who had negative experiences, which is in itself somewhat biased and skews the general sentiment. My assumption is there has to be some people who...
Math PhD to IB (M&A)
I am in a rather unique situation in that in a few months I will get a PhD in math from a top UK institution (think Oxbridge), but I don't want to go down the academic career nor I want to get a quant job. I want to make a drastic change in my life and start a career in IB (M&A). Any advice on how...
LMM PE or ACN Consulting?
I just received some recruiting outreach from the founder of an LMM Search Fund to potentially join the team this spring as an intern. The role would be remote, and I would work closely with him, as he cited "significant mentorship" in the message and also talked about my experience being the reason...
Has anyone heard back from the economic consulting firms (Toronto)
Hello, I was looking to see if anyone has heard back from the economic consulting firms, I applied around Oct/Nov and I'm not sure about their timelines, I haven't been able to find if there is an industry standard or not. Last year Brattle sent their first-round interview invitations in the middle...
Question about restructuring and bankruptcy
I am trying to understand the landscape of restructuring advisors. What is the difference, if any, between "financial advisory" and "restructuring investment banking"? Some boutique banks call their practice "financial advisory", but Big Four restructuring groups also describe their services as...
GF stressed from job search and wants to take a break -- HELP NEEDED!
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. My girlfriend and I have been dating for a few months. She's a computer science major and has been under a lot of stress lately from recruiting. She recently asked for a break from dating, and I'm not sure how to handle the situation. I offered to help her out...
HS Senior College Choice for MBB
Hey everyone! I'm a HS senior currently in the midst of the infamous college app season. I'm pretty sure I'd like to go into management consulting/MBB once I graduate, so for college, I'm looking for good placements within the industry along with a good fit for my academic needs. I'd like a school...
Getting from Tier 3 (Deloitte) consulting to Tier 2 or 1.
I am currently an analyst at Deloitte and will begin consulting in the next year. I plan on staying for a year or 2 and then would like to lateral to a more prestigious firm. Do recruiters for Tier 1 and 2 firms look at this negatively or does the experience give me a slight edge compared to entry...
Is the switch from consulting to private equity possible?
I am currently an analyst at Deloitte and will eventually become a consultant for them. My end goal is to be in private equity and not coming from MBB is giving me some doubts on being able to transition. I've read it is possible but would appreciate some more feedback and knowledge on this. Maybe...
Economic Consulting vs Tech Consulting: Job, Exit Opps, Salary, etc.
Hey, Trying to decide between these two industries (received offer in each), and am hoping to find out more information to help make my decision. Economic consulting firm is considered top-tier, whereas the tech consulting is less so. For context, I come from a pure math/tech background with...
Delta Partners - Dubai
Hey, Does anyone have any information on what Delta Partners is like? What type of projects do they work on? What is WLB like? What is compensation for their Dubai office? Any information at all would be very valuable. Thanks
Any Recommendations on Attire for a Jr. Consultant?
Each time that I asked this question during my recruiting cycle (didn’t matter if boutique, big 4, or MBB) the response was “it depends on what you’re doing.” As you can imagine, that answer isn’t particularly helpful since there is such a wide range of outfits associated with consulting...
Nov 11: Consulting Afterwork Social (NY)
If you’re in Manhattan today: sharing an invite to an afterwork get together with current and former management consulting and strategy leaders. 8-10pm | November 11 Dear Irving on Hudson 310 W 40th St (Between 8th Ave and 9th Ave) New York, NY 10018 https://maps.app.goo.gl/k7AakNoHPbYQLVxF8?
Delta Partners - Partner Interview
Hello, I have passed the first two rounds of the interview process & now have 2 rounds left wherein both of them are with partners at the firm. Does anyone know what the partner interview is like at Delta Partners? Is it technical or very behavioral? This is for their Dubai office. Thanks!
Insight into KPMG Ignition/ Innovation Consulting
I recently applied for the Associate Consultant Role at KPGM Ignition. Through some of my networking calls, I've pieced together that the culture is very entrepreneurial. Wondering if anyone had any additional insight into the culture, pay, and the type of work they do?
Risk management in IB vs Consulting firm
What are the main difference between a risk management job at an investment bank or banks in general and a risk management job at a consulting firm (KPMG, pwc…)?
S&T vs Strategy Consulting?
Hi, I’m a junior at a target and I’m very fortunate to have offers for S&T at Bofa in NY and strategy consulting for EYP a mid-tier city. Interested in recruiting for management consulting (MBB) full time. I’m primarily interested in the position that will look the best on a resume and let me...
How long from starting off-cycle recruiting to starting job?
I am looking to switch from consulting (T2 consulting firm with strong PE work) into PE next year, sometime summer / fall. Given I've missed on-cycle and on-cycle is typically 2 years in advance, I plan on doing off-cycle recruiting for MM / UMM firms. Given I want to start summer / fall 2023, when...
Q&A: From Non-Target to McKinsey
Hey guys, I received an internship offer for McKinsey in one of their best paid offices. I studied at a non-target university, regularly checked this forum for any helpful info and thought I'd give back to the community. Ask me Anything! During this journey, I learned a lot about how to network...
Best MBA case books (from 2017 onwards)
Hi Monkeys, have an interview with McKinsey coming up. What are the best MBA case books I should practice on? Appreciate there were dated threads and wanted a 2022 one
CO and AM: how do you stay on top of the application cycle?
What would you guys say is the most effective way to keep track of openings and stay on the ball, timing-wise? The London IB cycle has swooshed completely over my head this year because I couldn’t monitor the openings. I know the business school guys have some spreadsheets circling round, but am...
Consulting before Entrepreneurship/VC?
Hi WSO community, Hope you are having a great start to your weekend. I recently started working for a large pension fund (CPP Investments, Ontario Teachers) in a graduate scheme upon completing my degree. I am guaranteed a spot as an analyst working on bottom-up fundemental stock selection after the...
doubt regarding path selection
What should I do to join in consulting . I have completed UG in criminology , since there is no link between criminology and consulting I want to know what are the skills , courses, degrees, intern, work exp , etc. I can pursue to get into consulting?
GUIDE: getting consulting inc. MBB and Big 4 internships and graduate roles
After McKinsey, Citi, and Deloitte’s spring week programs, a summer at BCG and a graduate role at Bain, I wrote a guide on getting into consulting from a student's perspective. Note this is UK-focused. Check it out here: https://clover-guide-ef2.notion.site/Investment-B… They are looking for 4...
Prospective Consulting Analyst in a Tough Spot
I'm a recent college grad pursuing consulting and have recently found in a bit of a perplexing situation. First, some background info to help contextualize everything. My school is a solid one and likely a target for Big4, semi for a number of T2, and non-target for MBB. I have plenty of peers with...
Consulting 2023 Summer Internships London
Hi Everybody, I haven't found any consulting summer internship forums specific to london here, maybe I'm just lazy and not searching hard enough, but oh well... Anyways, I've made this to talk about applications as they are now opening!
Breaking into PE-VC/Consulting after tier-1 masters programs
Hey everyone, I am Sarthak- a final-year economics undergrad at a tier-2 college in India. (feel free to connect on Linkedin- Sarthak Dave) I have reasonably good co-curricular and leadership experience, recently interned at a PE firm based in London, although the role was back-end research. I wanna...
Switch to Consulting or Something Else?
Recent HYS law graduate. Roughly top 10%. Ivy undergrad with PBK/top grades in a social science (unfortunately, not economics). A few years of work experience in boutique consulting before law school. In the next few years, I'll be clerking on a federal appellate court and working at a V5 firm. I...
Breaking into IB without internship experience
Currenrtly a management consultant associate (generalist) at a big 4 firm. How can I break into IB without prior finance experience? Are there any banks in London who would hire applicants who haven't completed an IB internship? Thank you very much :). J
Choosing Between Internships: Strategy intern @ branding/marketing tech startup VS Business Development intern @ Big4
I'm a rising junior aiming for strategy/management consulting and right now struggling to choose between 2 internships. Both are off-cycle, so I'll have to take a gap semester. In theory, which of these would look better on my resume? Which of these would help my networking more? Which of these...
Received offers from all three MBB firms and don't know what to do
Hey guys! Recently, I found out that I received 2023 internship offers from all three MBB firms, and I couldn't be happier. This recruitment process has been great, and all of my interviews went smoothly and I felt confident about the result following each one. I participated in diversity programs...
Exit headhunters for MBB consultants
Guys Curious to hear which are good headhunters that MBB consultants should work with to find the next role post-MBB. Really looking for headhunters that would like to take the time to work/explore with you on opportunities and what you want compared to those sharks that just want to place you in...
Career Choice in Finance - Please Advise
Hi monkeys, I'm a first year entry-level analyst from a non-target school at my company (doing risk, not IBD or consulting) and I'm still trying to figure out what my ultimate position and job would be in the financial services. ***Before I begin I'd like to make clear that I am fully aware that I...
Which internship offer to go with?
Current undergrad at UVA and I am in a bit of an interesting situation. First year I took a mix of cs and econ classes, and with some hs experience in cs I now have 2 internship opportunities for next summer. 1. SWE intern at decent mid-level company (non FAANG level tho) 2. Consulting insight...
McKinsey vs Morgan Stanley S&T internship offers -- which to choose?
I know I'm very lucky to be in this position and able to choose between two really great opportunities. I'm having trouble deciding and want to know what factors I should consider or weigh importantly. I'm a junior in undergrad and one of my offers is expiring soon. I've seen lots of posts comparing...
Moving from RE Investments to Consulting (or potentially Grad School)
I'm currently a little over a year into my first full-time job at a RE Investment Firm as an acquisition analyst. I'm having some second-thoughts and overall uncertainty about if this is the industry I want to be in long-term. I'm interested in management consulting due to the generalist nature of...
Accept offer or decline and wait for other companies?
Hi, I currently have an internship offer from a boutique consulting firm (think Altman Solon, ZS Associates, Alvarez & Marsal, etc.), but am unsure whether or not to accept the offer. The pay is pretty tempting, but do you think it would be better to wait for a bigger T2/Big 4 firm in the fall or...
On hold/waitlisted by Deloitte UK. What are my chances?
Had my final interview with a partner seven weeks ago for a role in economic consulting (Financial Advisory). About 4 weeks ago my recruiter informed me that they haven't made a decision on my case yet and she would keep me posted. However, I haven't heard any updates yet and there's been no...
JP Morgan Corporate Analyst Development Program
Hi everyone, New to this forum just wondering if anyone knows about JP Morgan's CADP. Good alternative to management consulting if not selected for tier 2 firms? By good alternative I mean does it keep the door open for re-recruiting? Also, the CADP is accepting intern applications with a deadline...
Should I leave IB for consulting?
Hello, a sophomore interning at a BB here. After 7 weeks of training, I realized I do not like finance as much as I thought I did, and I am actually more interested in strategy roles. I see myself working in management / growth analytics in the future. I also did not like working over 70 hours. I...
Apollo or McKinsey out of undergrad?
I'm a junior and I have the opportunity to interview for both within the next few months. The prep is vastly different so I am trying to figure out which to prioritize/which is best long term.
Advice to a upcoming senior(non target) who just got their shit together?
I'm a senior currently studying information systems at Florida gulf Coast. No long term career planning until last year. Looking to break into tech consulting but unsure if one audit internship at a low F500 (Hertz) is gonna cut it. Any advice on recruiting season?
Consulting Internships 2023 Deadlines?
I'm an upcoming junior, and definitely getting into this late in the game, but I'm just a little confused as to the application deadlines for consulting firms? MBB's websites at least clearly outline when and where to apply, but as for PWC, Deloitte, and others, I'm not sure if I'm just stupid or...
Kearney vs Alvarez and Marsal
Kearney - Offering me Senior Business Analyst in the Strategic Operations Practice with $152K TC Alavarez and Marsal - Offering me Associate in the Auto and Industrials Group with $155K TC (Including bonus) Which offer shall I choose in terms of Career Growth/ Responsibilities/ Exit Opportunities?
Pay vs work-life balance?
Got an offer by a boutique for an associate consultant position along with a 75% pay increase compared to my current position as a researcher, which I got right out of university one year ago. On one hand, the pay is great and I want to get into a consulting role, but on the other hand, the...
Are consultants actually providing a lot of value in RE? Good career path?
Recently found out all consulting firms have Real Estate arms. Of course, I am exposed to a lot of information on property management, development, repe, brokerage, etc. Still, I had never heard of consulting (for RE specifically) until a month ago. I asked a question about Park Hill recently, and...
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