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The goal of Wall Street Oasis’ Consulting Cabaret is to give our users the best possible snapshot of life in management consulting, from internships and recruiting to compensation and career progression. Working towards that goal, we’ve created a <a...
SPOTLIGHT: Consulting Cabaret Rules and FAQs
01 year 1 week ago
by WallStreetOasis.com
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I'm interested in relocating geographically for personal reasons. If I were to stay in econ consulting, I would want to stay in my current practice area, which is much less common in the city to which I wish to move. Thus, I'm considering pursuing management consulting opportunities as...
Econ Consulting --> Mgmt Consulting Lateral move
18 hours 15 min ago
by notinfinance
3 hours 40 min ago
by swordfish24
So this is most likely a huge long shot but where are the major group heads for hospitality located for MBB -- are they big in this area? I was looking and saw that BCG's Miami office has hospitality listed as an industry focus but haven't been able to find that focus elsewhere -- is...
Hospitality/Hotels/Food and Wine Related Consulting
221 hours 56 min ago
by shorttheworld
6 hours 44 min ago
by petergibbons
Just wondering how good Monitor is in general compared to MBB in terms of: 1) B-School Placement 2) Placement to PE...
Monitor Group
23 years 38 weeks ago
by sleepymonkey
19 hours 13 min ago
by DarkPool
Hello everyone I am a second year MBA student from an emerging business school (literally emerging, it's been climbing in the FT ranking) and I applied to BCG. At first I thought it was a veeeery long shot but I studied incredibly hard for the interviews and yesterday I received a call that...
BCG Offer
301 year 10 weeks ago
by escipion
22 hours 13 min ago
by redninja
How to network for management consulting if your university is non target? Is there are special events/info fairs some firms arrange that are open to everybody? Can somebody advise on...
Networking for non-targets
91 week 1 day ago
by marcus2012
22 hours 13 min ago
by marcus2012
Hi, I am a high school senior who received internship offers from McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Navigant Capital Advisors (through family connections). Which one should I choose? My current rank is in this order: McKinsey, Goldman, NCA, BOA. Any advice will be appreciated. ...
High School Senior - internship offers from McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, BOA and Navigant
193 years 4 weeks ago
by Rogue11
22 hours 31 min ago
by randomwench
Just inquiring about the names of any firms in Houston that specialize in energy. Attended school in the region for a BS in Finance and an MS in Energy Finance. ...
Energy Consulting in Houston
33 days 38 min ago
by ccrosb
23 hours 29 min ago
by Karot
Just out of curiosity, commercial/pe dd, m&a projects are usually done on client site or in the...
due diligence, m&a projects - done in office or client site
22 days 20 hours ago
by ilovews
1 day 21 hours ago
by m2
Looking to do entry-level consulting, I used a partner to refer me for an interview at a mid-market firm (think IBM/BAH). I just got an email saying they received my resume through a referral and would like to set up a phone call to introduce the firm and tell me about the opportunities and that...
Do I just tell them?
41 day 23 hours ago
by helpmepleasethx
1 day 22 hours ago
by Count Drachma
This isn't going to be a debate about the pros and cons so much as has anyone done both consulting and i banking recruiting at the same time? I ask because I'll be interning this summer at BB as a sophomore so will have next summer to either return to the firm (obviously with a return...
Consulting and Banking Recruiting
34 days 11 hours ago
by cwinner
2 days 1 hour ago
by cwinner
Hi, Anyone know if there is a slide deck macro or automation tool to help with generating presentation? I know that my friends at MBB have in-house solutions - anyone have any of their...
Templates for Consulting?
35 years 11 weeks ago
by RobertSmith
2 days 12 hours ago
by ConsultingRockStar
Hi, I'm new at this forum. It's looking good and educational! I've been called by Newcastle Distributors which claims to be a commodity and advisory firm. I almost can't find anything about them on the net. Does anybody know this firm? What are your...
Newcastle distributors
28 weeks 12 hours ago
by Achiles
2 days 16 hours ago
by Frank.S
Hey guys, few questions for someone with info on Booz & Co: -I interviewed with Booz just before college graduation 6 months ago with no offer, and the feedback that I was too casual/relaxed in final round interview with HR person. I have since been working at an angel investor group - how...
Booz & Co Interview Policies
66 days 6 hours ago
by metrovestments
3 days 10 hours ago
by MuddledMint
Hmm, I am new to this board but I was wondering what are the opportunities for engineers to enter management consulting. I was looking into some of the big companies like BCG etc. Problem is my gpa is a bit low compared to some of the other ppl who might be applying. Finished junior year with a...
Engineers
125 days 22 hours ago
by snow_man
4 days 13 hours ago
by snow_man
Hey All, Would anyone be game to practice consulting cases with each other over the weekend or early next week? Would really appreciate if any possible current consultants could respond as I'm sure they could provide more meaningful insight. Thanks a mill!...
Consulting Case Practice via Skype!
35 days 14 hours ago
by MaxLeverage
5 days 10 hours ago
by metrovestments
Hey what's the difference between Booz&Company and Booz Allen Hamilton? And don't ding me for the question, but which is more prestigious? Haha. Before I get monkey shit on, let me say I did google this and I see that Booz was spun off from Booz Allen Hamilton. However, I read...
Booz
96 days 36 min ago
by JDimon
5 days 12 hours ago
by skydiving83
I have a 2nd rounder at CRA, Anyone have any tips or ideas of cases I may receive? What is the best way to go about preparing for the case...
Charles River Associates 2nd Round INterview - Analyst
331 weeks 1 day ago
by dman45103
6 days 5 hours ago
by cis_c
Hey, does anyone want to practice cases? I've been on WSO for awhile but I just created an account to see if there are other people looking to practice for case interviews. I have a lot of resources (case books, guides, etc.) and it would be cool to share. Preferably someone looking for...
SKYPE CASE PRACTICE
1221 weeks 6 days ago
by mbbshooter
6 days 17 hours ago
by sky-hussar
Dear all, I'm currently seeking for a partner for preparing to written and verbal case interviews through Skype. In case anyone is interested in practicing and improving skills of cracking cases, please email me on ysuzdalev@gmail.com I'm available for 2-3 hours each...
Case practice through Skype
36 days 23 hours ago
by sky-hussar
6 days 18 hours ago
by sky-hussar
Anyone interested in practicing some case interviews over the next few days over...
case interview prep
16 weeks 1 day ago
by gobucks44
6 days 19 hours ago
by sky-hussar
Anyone down to practice some cases this evening, tomorrow evening, and Thursday evening? Got an interview coming up on Friday - really want to go in prepared...
Case practice on Skype/Google Chat/whatever
44 weeks 1 day ago
by Pissingintowind
6 days 19 hours ago
by sky-hussar
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...
Looking for Case Practice Partner for Consulting Interview
34 weeks 3 hours ago
by skaur
6 days 19 hours ago
by sky-hussar
Hey, Anyone available for Skype interviews later this week? Would really appreciate it. PM me....
Mock Interview
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by MaxLeverage
6 days 20 hours ago
by sky-hussar
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....
Do you get sick of traveling?
242 weeks 4 days ago
by OKsure
1 week 3 hours ago
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