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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	0	2 years 1 week ago by WallStreetOasis.com	n/a
Do other industries hire out of consulting such as possibly a hedge... Exit opportunities?	7	6 years 39 weeks ago by heels51115	6 years 36 weeks ago by Denzera
Hey. Anyone has any info on... Rosetta	2	6 years 31 weeks ago by irasbar	6 years 31 weeks ago by irasbar
What do salary/bounus look like for the first 10 years and what positions/ ladder would you be climbing? For example in investment banking its like - first 3 years analyst then associate 3 years then vp; what do the first 10 years look like for a consultant in both positions and salary/bounus ... Consulting Salaries and Career Laddar	16	6 years 43 weeks ago by Yokonomo	6 years 29 weeks ago by nitefam
Currently an accountant at a Big 4 firm, but I really dislike the focus on the past...I want to influence the future. I hate that no one values our work. Is the best way to transition to consulting at a top firm to go the MBA route or would I be able to network my way into an entry level... Do Consulting Firms Take People with 2 yrs work experience	4	6 years 27 weeks ago by dfratz	6 years 27 weeks ago by Hank_Paulson
Deloitte Katzenbach Partners Diamond Management and Technology Consultants (formerly DiamondCluster International) Fair Isaac Business Consulting... Which firm would you choose?	5	6 years 30 weeks ago by burnonedown	6 years 27 weeks ago by Hank_Paulson
Is it easier to move to VC from Consulting or from... Move to VC from Consulting	1	6 years 24 weeks ago by harry.potter	6 years 24 weeks ago by aadpepsi
Are there any good consulting firms where you DONT have to travel 4 days per... Consulting W/O all the travel	24	6 years 44 weeks ago by crotchshot7	6 years 23 weeks ago by Bill Cambridge
How many people here are actually in consultanting or people searching for consulting positions? I'm in... Consultant Roll Call	4	6 years 23 weeks ago by mnkyboi	6 years 23 weeks ago by mnkyboi
Trying to get an idea of how the big firms schedule interviews/hiring over the year. ... Consulting Calendar	0	6 years 23 weeks ago by gweilo	n/a
How hard would it be to jump from a 2 year stint at a BB to a top consulting firm. And assuming one completes both entry programs, would you be a near lock for a top notch business... BB to MBB jump	1	6 years 21 weeks ago by ambione	6 years 21 weeks ago by tallon123
Do most of the larger firms have offices in Canada? Are some particularly better than others in... Consulting in Canada	5	6 years 23 weeks ago by Bill Cambridge	6 years 19 weeks ago by coscarsm
What are some regional (boutique) consulting firms in the St. Louis/Chicago/Minneapolis area?... Consulting firms around the Midwest	0	6 years 19 weeks ago by Der Bankier	n/a
Hi I am currently doing a Master of Science in Engineering (1st year) in a US univ ~ top 15 with a fellowship, west coast, i have a GPA ~ 3.9 mostly from math type classes.. The univ doesnt have a great B school (not even in any tier) that puts me trouble :(, I would like to know 1. Is... Need Help	4	6 years 18 weeks ago by pgekko	6 years 17 weeks ago by pgekko
Hi folks, Does anyone know how the MBA at Oxford's SaÃ¯d Business School is regarded by recruiters at Strategy houses in the UK? How does this compare to other European... SaÃ¯d Business School	2	6 years 16 weeks ago by Rody	6 years 14 weeks ago by EuroMonkey
do you get any respect? are there any exit options? or are you just a huge tool who will be considered a 2nd class... McKinsey Research Analyst	4	6 years 14 weeks ago by raider4ever	6 years 14 weeks ago by maverickPE
Has anyone had this interview / tell me what to expect? I have the first round for their summer internship on Wednesday. Also how does it rank as an overall group and exit options?... Deloitte Consulting	1	6 years 13 weeks ago by goldson23	6 years 13 weeks ago by patekphilippe
Who has better exit Ops? Strategic/Management Consulting or... Consulting VS IB	23	6 years 33 weeks ago by ZiggyMon	6 years 13 weeks ago by hbombme
I have 2 offers, both in Chicago. 1. Credit risk consulting with Protiviti 2. General entry level consulting with Accenture Both pay the same... Can anyone give me some meaningful advice or even regular opinions,... Urgent help needed before 5 p.m. Thursday...	2	6 years 13 weeks ago by poi098	6 years 13 weeks ago by monkeynumber7
I have never done this, and I have a interview with Deloitte Consulting tomorrow and 30 minutes is going to be the Case Question. How do you do... How do You Answer the Case Question?	2	6 years 13 weeks ago by goldson23	6 years 12 weeks ago by aachimp
Hey, I'm a sophomore at Columbia and I'm looking at doing consulting after graduation. I'm planning on majoring in Poli Sci and Film Studies and I'm interested in going into entertainment consulting in Los Angeles (hometown). I've taken heavy sciences (Gen Chem), up to... Will my major hurt my chances of getting a job at McK/Bain/BCS?	5	6 years 12 weeks ago by newborn	6 years 12 weeks ago by LB Banker
anybody here ever work at bcg? if so, what was it... bcg work	1	6 years 12 weeks ago by cardinalfire	6 years 12 weeks ago by gibranmeng
I heard that Mck and Bain offer third year associate consultants a huge raise and the chance to go to work internationally for the next year. Anybody know if this is true? Is there a similar structure at... Third Year Associate Consultant	3	6 years 12 weeks ago by cardinalfire	6 years 12 weeks ago by LB Banker
Is it hard to break into? What kind of grades/schools/skills are... Consulting after undergrad?	2	6 years 14 weeks ago by SkipToMylou	6 years 11 weeks ago by iwannabeabanker
My sister is looking to get into consulting (despite my objections). Can someone post ballpark salary figures for entry level analysts (is that what they're called?) at a large consulting shop (think McK, Bain, BCG)? How much of a discount is it compared to those of us in... Consulting pay vs. IBD pay	9	6 years 17 weeks ago by LB Banker	6 years 11 weeks ago by jjlee4

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