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Best Sophomore Internship to optimize prospects for MBB Undergrad Recruiting / where to find F500 Strategy Internships?
Some context: - currently a rising sophomore at a semi target that gets ∼15-20 hires a year (think Notre Dame, Vandy, etc.); - mechanical engineering 3.96 GPA; involvement and leadership in two consulting clubs on campus and a philanthropic student org - (1) fresh spring remote search fund...
Bain Application Deadline
Hi everyone, I'm a rising junior at a target school, having transferred here this past spring. I'm applying for the 2025 Junior Internships and am unsure whether I should aim for the July 7th deadline or the September deadline. I feel prepared for the interview and case process. So far, I've...
Full Time Consulting for 2025 Grads
This might be dumb, but when does full-time recruiting for big four and boutique strategy consulting begin for the Class of 2025, and when are those deadlines usually? I am currently at a PE firm in my junior summer trying to recruit for full-time consulting (odd situation, ik), but I have no idea...
Private Equity Value Creation Teams
Looking to understand more about value creation teams within PE/GE and VC. 1) What does the comp and day-to-day look like/what skills do you gain as part of those teams? 2) Career path/potential: What exit ops can value creation/ PE Ops roles lead to? I know ops team has limited upside potential...
Consulting post-grad
Hey Everyone, My girlfriend is currently doing an asset management internship for a luxury company based in NYC. She wants to recruit for consulting. I've been pushing her to recruit for the best ones, MBB or T2. To be honest, I'm in IB, and I have 0 idea as to how to recruit for strategy consulting...
Management/Strategy consulting firms in Kansas
Just wanted to get an idea on some strategy or management consulting firms in Kansas. I will be moving to Kansas and have around 2.5 years of experience in a boutique strategy consulting based in the UAE. Just wanted to get a general idea on what the market is like and what typical compensation...
Private Equity Interview Structure
I will be having a first-round interview with an LMM PE firm specifically for an internship within the value creation team. I am new to the PE industry having only interned in one of the MBB and another tier 2 firm for a combined tenure of less than 6 months. Here are some of my questions regarding...
Why does everyone in strategy consulting seem so . . . goofy
I am trying to find the right way to frame this. I am a sophomore student who has been interested in the field for over a year now, but I continue to run into red flags in investigating this field. First, a bunch of consulting companies came to my top university and many of them bragged about how...
Capital One Strategy Group
Has anyone heard back from Capital One Strategy's group (McLean)? I had the case study like two weeks ago and haven't heard anything either way
OC&C Strategy Consulting Tests
Hey! Just wondering if anyone had any info on where I could find practice tests for the numerical and written tests for OC&C associate position in the UK (September 2024 intake). Similarly I'd love to hear any recs people have for websites/subscriptions where you can get practice tests for...
Middle East Consulting Hiring
Hi, I grew up in Dubai (did my schooling there) and moved to Canada for undergrad. Looking for roles in consulting as my family is still there and I see myself living in the Middle East rather than North America. I come from a decent university (not consulting target) and have previous internship...
IB to Consulting Prep
Long story short, I'm currently a first year IB analyst looking to lateral into a strategy type consulting role. Have an interview coming up in two weeks, and need to prep for case studies / other interview questions. Is it feasible to be fully prepared for the interview / how much content do I need...
Consulting Applications still open or yet to be released
WHat are the best consulting opportunities that are still available or have not been opened yet?
MBA worth it?
Have been working as an associate consultant at a London boutique for the past year and a half - thinking about the pros and cons of doing an MBA vs a PhD related to the specific industry I am working on (pharma/health). On one hand, an MBA would be quicker and might give me an opportunity to resume...
MBB industry specialization?
Hey all, Is it possible to get hired as a specialist if you have years of experience in consulting for a specific industry? For example, would someone with 5 years of experience in pharma/biotech consulting be hired as a generalist consultant or would they be put in a life sciences team right away?...
Starting salary in consulting?
Is 45k pounds per year considered a good salary for a junior strategy consultant in London with no prior work experience, straight out of uni?
Kelly vs Rutgers vs Lehigh MBA
Hi all, Does anyone have any insight about consulting out of the above mentioned schools? I have gotten accepted into Rutgers, Indiana and Lehigh recently and am really interested in a career in consulting. Which school is better which school is the worst and which school is the best? These will be...
asking for referral post informational interview for internship
hi im a sophomore at a target school trying to find summer internships in mid-tier consulting firms. I've already applied to countless places with no response, so now im trying to network. next week I have an informational interview with a partner at a firm that I already applied to last week....
Frameworks for comparing different types of businesses within an industry
All, As per title - looking for frameworks to assess different types of businesses (e.g. staffing / IT + tech / consumables) within an industry vertical (healthcare). Can anyone suggest any that would be suitable? Currently assessing on: Average margins Prevelence of recurring revenues Liklihood of...
Accepted ACN Strategy Offer in DC - Any insights into projects, career progression, places to live, etc.?
Hey folks, I just accepted an offer from ACN to join their FT Analyst Development Program in Washington, D.C. next summer. Looking forward to getting started with open eyes, as I have no unrealistic expectations of anything and fully understand the extent to which I can provide value while also...
Q&A: Big 4 Audit to Strategy Consulting
Hi Everyone, I'm currently a management consulting within the strategy arm of a T2 firm that transitioned previously from audit. I am posting here to see if there is any questions people may have in terms of how I made the transition that I may be able to answer or any other business related...
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...
Strategy Consulting FT Roles after MBA without being a Summer Associate
Here to get an idea on whether one would be able to break into strategy consulting/corporate strategy roles without any prior exp. and zero summer associate exp. out of a top tier(T15) university primarily known for its reputation in producing high quality management consulting grads. TO be...
Strategy Consulting FT Roles after MBA without Summer Internship
Here to get an idea on whether one would be able to break into strategy consulting/corporate strategy roles without any prior exp. and summer internship out of a top tier(T15) university primarily known for its reputation in producing high quality management consulting grads. TO be specific, talking...
What makes a consulting firm a "true strategy firm" and a boutique an "elite" one?
Title pretty much describes but to elaborate: 1. Not sure if there is a definite list out there for strategy firms and I know this is nuanced but I was told if I want true strategy business consulting jobs I should stay away from Accenture/Infosys even if they have job titles such as "Strategy...
Construction/Real Estate Strategy Consulting Roles
I am a construction grad and have plenty of experience in the construction industry. Recently, I got admitted to University of Michigan(Ross) for their part-time MBA program and I am interested in pivoting in strategy consulting roles primarily in the construction/real estate sector. I am aware...
Strategy Consulting in Construction/Real Estate
I am a construction grad and have plenty of experience in the construction industry. Recently, I got admitted to University of Michigan(Ross) for their part-time MBA program and I am interested in pivoting in strategy consulting roles primarily in the construction/real estate sector. I am aware...
(includes TLDR) MBA vs non-business Masters for my situation (consulting, IBD, software engineering) Careers/Post Grad
Thanks for taking the time. MAIN GIST OF QUESTION: Can I do a MiF/MiM and still apply for Associate Strat Consulting or IBD because of my 3-4 years of experience? McKinsey Recruitment FAQ seems to imply that if you have 4 or more years of experience between undergrad and non-MBA Masters you can...
Comparing MBA with non-business Masters
Hi all, I am a 25yo, UK based, BSc Comp Sci, 3 software dev experience in a BB bank markets team. My goal is to quit coding and move into strategy consulting or some thing more pure finance (like IBD). I am recruiting for (and almost sure I will get an offer for) a tech Product Manager role at...
Software Engineer to Strategy Consultant?
Thanks for taking the time. - UK based, 25, BSc Comp Sci, 3 years at a BB bank as a software dev in a Sales and Trading team. - I wish to change from coding and I feel like Strategy Consulting is something I would really like. Concurrently, I am recruiting and have an offer for a tech Product...
Offer choice - Consulting vs Quant
I have an intern offer from Morgan Stanley on a front office quant role (London office) and a full-time offer from Deloitte Monitor (HK office). I prefer strategy consulting over quant now, but I want to work in London. Should I accept the MS intern offer, then keep applying for jobs in London. Or...
McKinsey Solutions Internship to Full-Time Generalist
Hey all, I recently landed a pretty cool internship at McK as a (jr.) solutions delivery analyst. It seems really interesting, and they have stated interest in keeping a number of interns on full-time post-undergraduate studies. As a naïve college student however, I would ideally want to break into...
Q&A: Founder/Tech Exec, Former Hedge Fund Research Director, SEAL Team Intelligence Officer, Consultant
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost Title summarizes the road I’ve traveled… consultant → intelligence community/SEAL Teams/Special Operations → director of research at a well known hedge fund → tech...
Post graduate career advice
Hi, I have recently graduated in engineering from a top uk school but look to go down a different career path and I am considering studying a Masters in Finance to branch into this sector. I am unsure of my final career goals but becoming a strategy consultant in a big four firm seems like the...
Career path guidance
Hi, I have recently graduated in engineering from a top uk school but look to go down a different career path and I am considering studying a Masters in Finance to branch into this sector. I am unsure of my final career goals but becoming a strategy consultant in a big four firm seems like the...
Timing for Strategy Consulting applications in London
Hi all, as the title suggests I am looking for info regarding the timing/which firms to target for applying to strategy consulting roles in London. A bit of background on me: I have relevant experience in investment banking (only internships) with nice brands on my cv (especially for London). I...
Consulting to PE - Strategy Roles
I am a current MBB consultant looking to transition to PE. It seems like there is a firm in Houston called The Sterling Group that is hiring someone in their Commercial Diligence and Strategy group. Does anyone know anything about them or the role? I think American Securities has a similar group.
Imperial vs Bocconi (Master in Int. Management)
Hi everyone! My goal - management consulting job in the UK or Western Europe (not sure about the exact destination yet); plan B - position in corporate strategy etc. in other industries I got rejected by LBS MIM and LSE master programmes in management. Now I received offers and have a choice between...
McK Investor Support vs. Bain
Hey monkeys, Looking for advices here. I'm considering moving towards MBB in France. I have opportunities with Bain (Consultant) or McKinsey (Associate) as a member of the Private Equity & Principal Investors team which involves >50% of PE staffing - (PE staffing is c.30% DD and 70% portfolio...
Q&A: Consultant at Kearney
Happy new year, folks! I'm a consultant at Kearney (still generalist) who joined out of undergrad in a North American office (with some promotions under my belt). Happy to field any questions you may have about the firm, recruitment, etc.!
Big 4 Strategy Consulting Intern to Investment Banking Intern
Hello all. I was wondering if I can get some opinions on my situation. I am a sophomore at a target school (part of their college of arts and science school not business school) who has secured a strategy consulting internship at a Big 4 Firm for this summer. I still want to recruit for banking my...
MBB/Top Tier Consulting hopeful: What to do pre-MBA?
I was recently admitted to 2 top 10-15 FT MBA programs with 3 YOE in middle office strategy at a BB and I will be pivoting to strategy consulting post-MBA. Both schools have active management consulting student orgs and I plan to grind once I have matriculated, but since I will be on the lower end...
LEK vs EY Parthenon
I received offers for LEK and EY Parthenon in the same city for the entry level associate position. I am making the decision more heavily based on exit opportunities to corporate strategy and MBA placements. Culture matters too, but I'm willing to put in the grind for 2 years if it means better exit...
Plural Strategy - London/NYC
Hi everyone, I’m aware there is already a post about Plural Strategy but I wanted to rekindle this topic. Can anybody share some information about them that isn’t already on google? Such as: - details on the nyc/London program (is it paid for…duration…etc) - what is the general workflow...
IB + Consulting • Rotational Strategy
HEAR ME OUT. I 've got an Investment Banking SA position for summer 2022, and a graduation date of May 2023. I'm wondering if I can also accept a FT Management Consulting job by graduating early (Aug 2022), and post-IB SA summer, I start working within Consulting FT. If I like it better than IB, I...
Consulting 9-5 Gig
I'm looking to break into consulting from finance (burn out), and I'm wondering what you consider to be the "creme de la creme" of work/life balance consulting jobs & why? Also, perhaps you can help me define the consulting service line that fits my preferences: Client facing & 1) not so much insane...
Pure strategy consulting after KPMG Deals Advisory
Currently I'm an associate at KPMG deals advisory, will become an AM in 2-3 years (Asia). I'm a chartered accountant. My goal is a pure strategy role in Canada at preferably mbb but i'm indifferent b/w b4, 2nd/3rd tiers and mbb . Will choose the highest pay as long as its strategy. I have two...
Need some career advice: Getting the CPA vs IBM Consulting
Hey everyone, I was wondering if you can help provide some career advice please? I am currently working in Toronto, Canada at Grant Thornton as an accountant, working towards my CPA designation, however I would like to have a career in consulting. A few days ago I received an offer from IBM to work...
Choosing a School for MSc in analytics or strategy to get into Strategy/Management Consulting
Hi All, I have been looking through some MSc courses around business analysis and strategy for getting into a top firm in the UK or Europe. The plan is to get into Management or Strategy Consulting in growth at a Big3, Big4 or Strategy&, Oliver Wyman etc. As an international student, I will have...
Life Science Consulting - Exit Opportunities
I am a PhD in Chemical Engineering who will be joining a top life science consulting firm soon. I am wondering what exit opportunities are there besides big pharma or biotech startups especially if I don't like this industry so much. For example, can one shift to MBB firms? Or to the chemicals...
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