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Cornerstone Reseach vs. FTI Corporate Finance
Hi all, I just got rejected from a Global Market Sales and Trading Role, but I will continue applying SnT later or in my junior (for full time SnT position). As the consulting season is about to start and I have good network with both Cornerstone and FTI CF, does anyone which company/position I...
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McKinsey Pod Group
Has anyone been invited to a McKinsey Recruiting "Pod" by an associate? What does this mean? I am applying for the internship and have already submitted my application btw.
Post-MBB in an AI World
There's no shortage of talk around the innovations going on with AI and its impact. Even consulting companies are starting to invest in them, selling them as a service or product (PwC $1bn investment, BCG x Intel, Bain x OpenAI). Not only would this affect our current roles as we know it, it will...
One week counting down to Bain Final round (london), any good tips and what to focus on?
Hi everyone, I am currently in a top-tier European MBA (LBS / INSEAD) program, and I have got invited to the Bain (London) final round, scheduled for early next week. I wonder what to focus on this week. any good tips and tricks? Thank you all very much in advance!
MBB private office hours
anyone get invites to private office hours with a consultant from MBB? heard these have been going out wondering what it takes to get invited. thanks!
Weighing exit ops between Series B startups, Series C startups, and PE-backed portcos
WSO, Evaluating a few different exit paths from +4/5 years out of MBA MBB consulting and curious how other have thought about it / if I'm missing anything. I haven't given up on partner track but am a couple years away and am weighing my options. I don't really think there is a "right" answer but it...
Want to break into MBB consulting but no prior work experience
I'm currently an incoming third-year student at Ivey in the HBA program. I never really tried as hard as I should have in terms of recruiting in my first two-years as I had interests outside of business. Most internships I applied to were cancelled due to the pandemic in second-year and the furthest...
Recession impact on post-undergraduate MBB positions?
I just signed with BCG for an Associate role after graduation in the spring. That was about four weeks ago, and I have two options for start dates: July and next January. Ideally I would prefer to delay and spend some time traveling before jumping straight into the intense lifestyle, but I'm worried...
Q&A: MBB Wanting to Give Back
Background: * 2nd year analyst * IB internship * Wanted to give back to the community since WSO has helped so much during banking and consulting recruiting Mentoring Want to work with me? Click here
From Tier II to MBB ?
Hello - Does anyone know how an experience from a tier II consulting firm namely (A.T. Kearney) would be viewed upon applying to MBB as an experienced hire ? does it work as a plus for someone with a phd and industry experience?
MBB international office language requirement
How strict is the language requirement for international offices? Are daily tasks/presentations done with the local language? I am particularly interested in China and Japan.
BCG No Longer Taking Referrals?
I just spoke with a family friend at an east coast office of BCG, and at the end of our chat, she let me know that she would like to refer me if she could but claimed BCG no longer has a dedicated referral system for undergrad candidates. I'm at a non-target for BCG and she told me my only option...
London: Top IB internship -> Full Time MBB advice needed
Hello, I would like to ask for advice. First, my profile. I am currently starting a Master in Finance at a top university in the UK (think Oxford/Cambridge) with previous internships in IB at an elite firm (think Rothschild/Lazard) and also another IB internship at a mid tier bank (think BNP...
MBB Product Teams
Does anyone have experience with the internal product teams at MBB? Groups include Mckinsey Transformation Incubator, BCG Product Business Unit or Bain's Next Generation Product Management? Are these positions more prestigious than Big4 consultant or T3 boutique consultant or are they considered...
MBB Transferring Offices after Summer Internship (Undergraduate)
Hi everyone, I am currently a MBB undergraduate intern doing his summer internship (which will most likely result in a full time offer for post-grad) but wants to switch offices for personal reasons. Does anyone know the possibility for making this happen? And if so, how to approach doing it. Some...
Management Consulted 2019 Salaries out. Wow!!!
I don't know if this has been posted here already, but I could not find it with a quick search. But I just looked at the [Management Consulted MBA salaries]((https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-salari…) for 2019 and OMG! McKinsey and BCG are at 165K. That's insane. It shows the T2 type...
Working with MBB as a client
Hey guys, Work at a MF and work with consultants frequently. I was wondering if you have any recommendations / thoughts about how to make sure the product they deliver gives my firm the best value for money? Would be particularly looking for advice on what to look out for / what boilerplate short...
Future of Big 4 in strategy consulting
Given their relatively new entry in the strategy consulting market, what are your thoughts about Big 4 strategy consulting teams (Monitor, S&, PEY), both at current level and in the future? I've heard a lot of things about it, like Big 4 are investing a lot in strategy consulting with the ambition...
Fitness on the job
Hi, Was just wondering how difficult it is to maintain overall physical fitness whilst on the job at MBB . Have any of you been able to lose a significant amount of weight / gain some muscle mass? Or is this far too difficult given the travelling / hours / stress etc Cheers
Consulting Firm CFA® Reimbursement Policies?
Hi everyone, What are the reimbursement policies for the CFA at top consulting firms (MBB, Big 4, etc.)? Do top firms pay for prep materials and time off to study, or just the exam? My understanding is that MBB treats the CFA like the GMAT / GRE and is very supportive, is that right? Thanks!
Haas vs Columbia for MBB
I'd appreciate hearing some other thoughts on this decision that doesn't come up much as the schools are quite different. The categories I'm considering are: Geography: Short term: Spouse who can work in either location, but would have a much easier time transferring to the SF office of her firm...
Applying to Tier 2's as an Experienced Hire
I'm about 8 months into my consulting career with IBM GBS. The work I mostly do is around implementing enterprise software - traveling 4 days a week to our client's site. Although this is a critical part of our consulting practice, I want to transition to a role that is strategy and/or operations...
How long for invitation after referral?
Hello guys, I have secured a referral from an MBB partner, as I am looking for an internship after my master's degree. I come from a non-target school. How long would you think it will take before I receive the actual invitation for the test? I have already started preparing and I am worried that I...
MBA Alternative - Is it really MBA or bust?
So I have been asking myself this question for years, and think I finally found my alternative. I have been working is Strat Consulting for 6 years now and I am keen to "reset" so to speak. To re-skills, to change locations, to learn a language, and importantly to specialize in something to give a...
Can I still get in as an MBB associate consultant given my background?
I've been working as a data scientist at a Fortune 30 Company for nearly 3 years. I completed undergrad from a target school a half level below HYP + Wharton (think Columbia, UChicago, Upenn non Wharton) and know a few classmates at MBB . Would these connections help? Given my career goals, I'd like...
How much does pre-MBA consulting experience help in getting an offer at MBB in business school?
I'm curious in how much pre-MBA consulting experience at a Big 4 or Accenture helps in getting an offer at MBB in business school? I've heard that MBB takes students of a wide array of work experiences but would consulting experience at a Big 4 put you at an advantage in recruiting over ex-bankers...
MBB Implementation or 2nd Tier Generalist?
I just finished my MBA at an MBB target b-school. have a Generalist offer from a 2nd tier (Strategy&/ATK/OW) and an Implementation offer from McK in a region of the world where that 2nd tier competes significantly with MBB for projects. My gut is telling me to accept the generalist offer since it's...
Questions about MBA for trying to get into MBB consulting
I'm currently a data scientist at a Fortune 50 company with 3 years work experience making 90k + 15% bonus. I'm in a city with a pretty low cost of living (think Dallas, Phoenix, ATL, Charlotte). I went to an undergrad target right below the level of HYPS + Wharton (think Columbia, UChicago, UPenn...
Very new at MBB, stressing over learning curve
Very recently started at an entry level consultant position at MBB (only a couple of weeks). Prior to this I worked at a small financial firm at a relatively stress-free environment - especially in comparison with management consulting. So far it feels very overwhelming - I joined a project from the...
Do most MBA hires at MBB have prior MBB experience?
Do MBB prefer prior MBB experience (as an analyst or associate recruited after undergrad) while recruiting MBA grads? Or is it not much of a factor when compared to MBA prestige, GMAT, networking and case interviews?
Got an offer for Oliver Wyman, should I still apply to MBB?
I decided to interview at "Tier 2" consulting firms before I interviewed at MBB to practice as realistically as possible, and I managed to get a full-time offer at Oliver Wyman while at it. The offer is great and I really clicked with the firm and the people; so: Should I still apply to MBB? Are the...
Best MBB for exit ops to technology industry
Hi all, I was fortunate enough to get summer internship offers for the Bain and BCG San Francisco offices. I am especially excited about the technology industry and could see myself joining a fast moving tech startup / digital tech company in a strategic role later down the road. Needless to say, I...
What does it take to get a job at an MBB from a non-target school?
I'm a third-year student at a non-target university (big state school) and want a job at an MBB firm. I have a 30 ACT, 3.75 GPA (Quantitative Analysis major), and am working at GS doing Risk analysis next summer. I also have other internship experience in data science and coding. MBB firms don't...
MBB vs MM PE
High guys. I got junior internship offers at an MBB consulting firm plus a middle market PE firm (AUM is btw 1-5 bil). I'm having a hard time making the decision of which to take; only have a couple of days left to decide. Personally, in the long run I want to be a corporate executive in the pharma...
Can I try to interview with another McKinsey office after I got cut from final rounds at a different McKinsey office?
So I was between two cities for my office ranking- let's call them A and B. A is a large competitive city, and B is a smaller city closer to my hometown. I had spoken to consultants in B and they were very excited about me and told me to rank that city first. Ultimately, I decided to put A first...
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Avid reader here. Many thanks to the community for the insight, advice, and laughs. I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place. I recently graduated with a BS / MBA from a non target with a 3.8/3.97 (full ride if it matters). I thought accounting would be my best bet coming from a non-target to...
BB to MBB?
Going to be interning at an S&T position for a top BB next (junior year) summer. How challenging will it be to get a full-time offer from MBB? Non-target school, high GPA. Previous corp fin & start-up internship experiences.
Laid off after 7 months | Advice on getting in to MBB
Hi everyone, I graduated from the University of Toronto in 2017 (B.Comm.) and then joined the CBD program at IBM. It was bad timing as at the year-end, my practice collapsed and I was out, 7 months since I joined. So, I am put in a unique situation where I am not fit for a recent graduate, but also...
PLEASE SHRED MY RESUME APART!!
Hi! I would like you guys help me tear apart my resume! I am mainly interested in a career within consulting but I haven't excluded other industries. Be as honest as possible: please focus on content, format, grammar etc. And also, since there is nothing I can do about my existing experiences,...
Crafting a T2 to MBB Story (Undergrad Senior)
Hi Monkeys, As I'm preparing for my upcoming interviews with all 3 of the MBB firms, I'm at a loss as to what I should say to justify making the leap from my full-time offer from a T2 (S&/ATK/LEK/Deloitte S&O/EY-P) firm. Obviously, there's the better exit options and better opportunities, but I...
Where to put insight experience?
Hi monkeys! I recently gained 2 months experience within an MBB through a type of insight program/career program with extensive case solving etc. Shoudl this be a part of my "work experience" segment? I am asking since it was technically not a "job" job but more, as I said, like an insight program....
MBB Referral
What is the best way to ask a MBB partner for a referral? Have spoken to the partner once and emailed a few times. The partner has connected me to recruiters a few times and ends emails along the lines of "let me know if I can help".
MBB vs. Direct into Industry
Hi all, I'm about to go into an MBA (M7) and I'm interested in going into industry over the long-term, aiming to work up to a senior management position. At first I got the impression that working at MBB for a few years and then transitioning into industry and working my way up would be the best...
Reasons for rejection at MBB screening + should I email partner for feedback?
Hey guys, I'm currently doing my MBA at an MBB target school in Europe, and was hoping to come back to Canada with one of the MBBs. I spoke to a partner before applying, and he was all over me applying to the office and he even had me send him my application docs. 4 weeks later, I got a rejection...
Choosing between MBB- UAE vs Singapore
Hello, I need some advice from the experts here. I have just received an offer from one of the MBB (Singapore office) and also in discussion (1st round cleared and waiting for 2nd round interview) with another MBB (UAE office). I am inclined to accept the first offer (Singapore). I need your advice...
Full Time MBB chance and advice
Hey all, I'd love to get advice on full time recruiting, and understand the odds. - I have a 4.0 in a STEM degree from a target top 10 school (currently headed towards Summa cum laude) - Have been premed but want to get away from it, done tons of research, and studied abroad - Currently interning at...
Chancing and Advice
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