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TAS or Management Consulting?
I have a good chance to transfer to TAS within advisory at my firm which is basically FDD since I have good relations with the TAS partner. From there, I'm considering developing internally, exit to IB or corp dev. I'm in B4 risk advisory right now and always had wanted to do consulting work so I'm...
Switch from BB IBD to MBB Consulting after 1 yr as an Analyst?
Realized after consulting FT application deadlines had passed that I would be much happier in a consulting role than in IBD. I have an IBD offer from a top BB, and am now hoping to do 1 year as an analyst and try and transition to consulting after (MBB preferably). I'd be willing to start over as a...
Does consulting help you become a better entrepreneur?
If so, what skills does it provide that help you become better in entrepreneurship, that IB for example doesnt?
Q&A: 5 Things you can do to help convert your internship to an offer in Consulting
It's summer time and many of you out there are likely in your first internship with a consulting firm. Here are 5 things I found to be helpful in converting my internship into a full-time offer: #### Demonstrating core attributes / skills: 1. Coachability: you don't have to know everything day one,...
Q&A: Consulting v. Banking, the age old question. By Former MBB and Bulge Bracket Banker.
This is the age old question. Here is my quick take on it. Happy to answer any questions about my experience or anything on your mind. Here it is, Banking vs. Consulting, an overview. #### Skills/Training: Banking: A slightly narrower but more focused skill set: quantitative and modeling focused. By...
IB from Consulting post MBA Sponsorship
Hi guys, I'm an analyst at a boutique consulting firm based in Brazil. My firm has a program of MBA sponsorship and we have a bunch of alumni from top notch business schools like MIT, Columbia and Chicago Booth. Although we have a great compensation package to post-MBA associates, I want to pursue a...
Switching from IB to consulting recruiting in undergrad?
So here is my situation. I am a junior at an Ivy, and have a very strong undergrad cv for finance. I help run an investment group on campus, and I have done a PE and BB IB internship . I am finishing up the BB IB internship right now. I have an offer for next summer at a top 3 BB IB . I've got ok...
Will École Polytechnique bachelors program be targeted?
Most people are skeptical of this program, as it is not following the classic prepa system. Will MBB /Tier 2 still target the program?
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Reference Point is a Management Consulting firm specializing in financial companies
Q&A: MBB to MM PE
Hi everyone, hope you are all doing well in this coronavirus season. Wanted to contribute to the community during this time with a Q&A. I imagine many of you consultants or college students are at home chilling, so thought this could be an interesting use of time. Open to answering all sorts of...
Turnaround/Restructuring Consulting Recruiting
What is the recruiting timeline/process for restructuring/turnaround consulting for FT positions for undergrads? Particularly interested in FTI, Alix Partners, A&M, and others like BRG
Copenhagen Business School Finance MSc (+CEMS) or Erasmus Rotterdam Financial Economics MSc?
Which masters would would maximize my opportunities/Which one would you choose? Career-wise, after 2 internships in IB (Central-European MM IB) I would like to move towards either Consulting, PE , or AM / HF , which I know are miles apart from each other, but couldn't make up my mind until now....
Why did you choose PE instead of AM/HF or Consulting?
Basically the title above. I'm at the beginning of my career, currently an intern in IB , but after my Masters, I would like to switch to either PE , AM / HF , or Management Consulting, but I can't decide which would would suit me the best. I would be curious in knowing more about what your decision...
Private Equity Firms Investing More Into Consulting Firms?
Hi all, I came across this article earlier today: https://www.sourceglobalresearch.com/will-private… and was wondering what does this mean for the industry as a whole and how it will change the landscape. Basically just want to start an interesting discussion and dive deeper into the information...
Help choosing PE Summer Associate offer
Hi everyone, this forum has been a tremendous help over time and I have yet another question to help me rationalize. I am in the lucky position to choose between two private equity offers for a summer associate role, but that was a long journey. I am currently an international student at an M7 MBA...
Advice for lateral: Top Agency to Consulting??
First time posting but I was recommended by a friend, During some recent downtime, I have been considering a career change. For some background, I have worked for a top talent agency in New York for the past ~2 years in a business development role. Right after graduating from a large state school...
Incoming senior advice
Hello! I'm a rising senior at a target school interested in management consulting. I'm currently doing a remote boutique internship and planning to continue it through the end of the summer. I'm hoping to apply to larger firms in the fall through my school's recruiting program and then also online...
Out of college, what kind of experience would be best for people trying to start a search fund?
I'm interested in what people think the best training is for starting a search fund. I know that this is becoming a more popular career option for people out of business school. For graduating undergrads who plan on going to business school 3-5 years down the road, what do you guys think would be...
Getting into MBB from non-target undergrad
Hi! So I am going to USD in the fall of 2020, but I recognize that it's not a target for MBB . However, what I have noticed is that a few USD graduates have made it in, and it appears that they were basically the best of the best. My goal is to pursue internships that will help me and to perform as...
Rate my UK/EU MSc degree options
Objective from a master's program: consulting or finance Would appreciate your opinions on the following programs. First Tier Programs University of Warwick: ○ MSc Economics Imperial College London: ○ MSc Economics & Strategy for Business Erasmus University Rotterdam: ○ MSc Strategic...
INSEAD MiM, ESADE MSc Finance + CEMS, Bocconi AFC, ESCP MiM
Hello everyone, I'm currently a third year Italian undergraduate student at Bocconi University, interested in starting my professional path in London IB but that would also be interested in Consulting (most likely in Italy) I'm considering several choices for my masters, and I'm not excluding MiMs...
Should I go to NYC?
I have an interview in NYC this Friday (3/13) and I am wondering whether it is worth going. My school currently has put two-week quarantine on all students who travelled to Westchester over the break and I am guessing the city will soon follow. The recruiter emailed me to say that they understood if...
NYC Coronavirus
I have an interview in New York this Friday (3/13) and I am wondering whether it is worth going. My school has put in place a two-week quarantine for all students traveling to Westchester and I'm guessing the city will follow soon. The recruiter emailed me to say they understood if I did not want to...
UT Austin Business Honors vs. NYU Stern (Urgent- not lying about that)
I want to preface this by asking if anyone has been to either of these schools. If you have, please PM me! I am currently a senior in highschool and was accepted to the Business Honors Program at UT Austin as an out-of-state applicant and NYU Stern. I was pleasently suprised with both acceptances....
Accelerator Program for Acquiring SaaS Companies
Hey all, I'm in the process of launching a course/future accelerator program to work with a select few MBA consultants make the switch to CEO through search and acquisition. As much I appreciate the traditional search fund model, i felt that it limits the autonomy as an entrepreneur as to WHERE they...
Please Advise: Never-Ending Job Hunt
I’ve been sitting on this post for a while. I was waiting for it to turn into a success story; started-from-the-bottom-now-we’re-here kind of story. But it’s been so long I’m going to post it anyway. ###My Background: Finance degree from non-target, super involved on campus,...
Ivy Undergrad to Corporate Finance a Waste?
Hey all, I’m currently a junior at a target school. Unfortunately, I still don’t have any internships lined up for the summer. Was hoping for IB and consulting but I’m not having any luck. As a result, I’m considering other careers in finance such as AM , PWM , and Corporate Finance....
Want to move from Big 4 Audit into Consulting (UK)
I have been working in big 4 audit now for just under 3 years and have obtained my ACA. My contract with my firm end of 2020, but auto-renews and makes me assistant manager unless I choose to decline the offer. I want to move into consulting, I have spoken to individuals who have worked in companies...
Q&A: spent 2 years as a BA/A/AC at MBB
Hi friends. Recently left MBB after spending 2 years after college there. Always thought it was helpful reading Q&A when I was a student thinking about career-pathing, so wanted to offer this up. Busy in a new job, so will respond when available and might close this thread up early, but for now,...
IE vs Cass vs ESCP vs Imperial
I have been accepted into the business analytics masters at IE and Cass waiting on the last two. I am trying to get a consulting or tech strategy job in Europe afterwards, probably London because I only speak English. Which school has the best brand for this type of role. I do not have a visa so I...
IB (MBA) transitioning to...Consulting? 'cmon
Asking for advice!!! Got an MBA from a top school and landed a job in BB IB in London. It's been a year so far - rough, but suppose people call it a "learning opportunity". Don't feel like I want to pursue a career here, neither do like the attitude and work dynamics as such. Grateful for the...
I don't have the ideal start to my career, how can I rebound and get a consulting gig?
Hi All - First post. I don't come from a target school. I don't even come from a well know school, just a small private university. I've spent the first two years of my career at a market research firm and to be honest I don't feel like I've done anything noteworthy. My day to day is quite easy and...
Georgia Tech Masters of Science in Analytics
Hey y'all I was wondering if anybody on this forum has done or knows any knowledge in relation to this Masters program at Georgia Tech. It doesn't look like the admissions criteria academically is too stringent (the min course requirement is fairly basic) and it has some solid placement including in...
Credit Suisse PFG vs. Strategy Consulting
Hi all, Currently deciding whether it's worth to interview with Credit Suisse's Private Funds Group (PFG) after receiving an offer from one of Parthenon/LEK. These opportunities are all for full time and I am thinking (although not set) on moving into private equity at some point in my career...
Consulting preparation for Bio Major
Hi all! I'm a Bio major at a consulting/business non-target T30 U who has wanted to go to medical school for a long time. Currently, I'm in my junior year, and have been rethinking my career goals and evaluating if medical school is worth it due to all the stress, testing, etc. Having taken no...
Impact investing internship
Hello fellow monkeys, I want to ask whether you know some cool company where I could do an inpact consulting (or even impact investing) internship. I have interned at MBB last summer and will join the firm FT in 2021. For next summer, I thought it might be cool to intern at some company which does...
Is there any chance of getting rejected from McKinsey due to background check? (provided that I have no false info on my resume)
I recently received an offer from Mckinsey, contingent on the result of background check to follow. Although I have no false info on my resume, no criminal record, credit problem or whatsoever, I did have some messy endings with one of the 4 employers that I did internships in - I went to full time...
Leaving consulting for Real Estate offer in Phoenix?
Just want to get some thoughts from people in the indsutry. I currently have been consulting for about 3 years and just got an offer from a Real Estate shop in Phoenix, AZ.. I'll be coming in as a senior analyst and was offered 75k all in. I have 24hrs to decide according to HR. A little background...
Opinions on DC Advisory?
Anyone here have experience (direct or indirect) working M&A for DC Advisory? If so, what is the culture like? How does it stack up against similar firms? Would you recommend it? I'm thinking about applying to their offices in London for intern/graduate analyst-level roles. Thank you in advance.
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Medical schools with consulting clubs/groups?
Currently applying to medical school and I know some schools have consulting clubs like UPenn or Umich. Does anyone know any other schools with such clubs or programs for medical students?
Sophomore Year Plan
Hello, I am an incoming sophomore at a target school majoring in economics with a 3.9 GPA. I was a premed chemistry major last year and upon doing further career exploration I decided that a career in finance/consulting is what I want to pursue. (I'm not dead set on a particular industry yet) My...
Deloitte Consulting intern HireVue
Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone had done the Deloitte Consulting internship hirevue questions already? It's for a fall 2019 analyst position. However, it does not specify for what service line (ST&A or Cyber security). I do have a strong hunch that its for the BTA (Business Technology Analyst)...
LinkedIn Strategy & Analytics - Ask Me Anything
Hey Everyone, I'm a second year analyst at LinkedIn in the Strategy & Analytics rotational program. S&A is a unique 2-year rotational program that allows analysts to rotate between functions such as Business and Product Strategy (BizOps), Corporate Development, Sales Operations, Product Marketing,...
How to tell a good story on why you went from consulting to PE
Hi all, Trying to flip a good story on how/why to go from consulting to PE . Would love to know what some thoughts are on the matter. Thanks
Does MBB ever poach sponsored consultants by paying out MBA tuition costs?
Let's say you're attending an elite MBA program, with around $150k of tuition costs sponsored by a tier 2 consulting firm (think Deloitte, OY, S&, ATK). Would MBB consider offering a loaded sign-on bonus (covering 50%+ of tuition) to entice such a candidate? Curious to hear if this is a regular...
UG Intern at MBB this summer -- advice?
Hey monkeys, I'm a rising senior interning in MBB this summer. From people at the firm I've talked to, I know at this point I can relax, do good work, and I'll be fine for a return offer. One person specifically told me that as an intern I shouldn't show face to just show face (but of course produce...
Doing two internships at once?
Sophomore at HYP. I am international and was planning on doing an internship in my home country this summer. However, structured summer internships are not a thing there so I had to network and talk to people to get internships. I currently have two offers- one at a VC /startup incubator and another...
Taking time off to do an internship at McKinsey?
I am a sophomore at HYP, international. Have a 3.4 which is probably going to go down after this semester. I wanted to do consulting at MBB(Hoping for San Francisco) and I recently got an offer to work on a 5-month project in an international office for McKinsey(loads of networking). I honestly hate...
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