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S&T vs Strategy Consulting?
Hi, I’m a junior at a target and I’m very fortunate to have offers for S&T at Bofa in NY and strategy consulting for EYP a mid-tier city. Interested in recruiting for management consulting (MBB) full time. I’m primarily interested in the position that will look the best on a resume and let me...
How long from starting off-cycle recruiting to starting job?
I am looking to switch from consulting (T2 consulting firm with strong PE work) into PE next year, sometime summer / fall. Given I've missed on-cycle and on-cycle is typically 2 years in advance, I plan on doing off-cycle recruiting for MM / UMM firms. Given I want to start summer / fall 2023, when...
Q&A: From Non-Target to McKinsey
Hey guys, I received an internship offer for McKinsey in one of their best paid offices. I studied at a non-target university, regularly checked this forum for any helpful info and thought I'd give back to the community. Ask me Anything! During this journey, I learned a lot about how to network...
Best MBA case books (from 2017 onwards)
Hi Monkeys, have an interview with McKinsey coming up. What are the best MBA case books I should practice on? Appreciate there were dated threads and wanted a 2022 one
CO and AM: how do you stay on top of the application cycle?
What would you guys say is the most effective way to keep track of openings and stay on the ball, timing-wise? The London IB cycle has swooshed completely over my head this year because I couldn’t monitor the openings. I know the business school guys have some spreadsheets circling round, but am...
Consulting before Entrepreneurship/VC?
Hi WSO community, Hope you are having a great start to your weekend. I recently started working for a large pension fund (CPP Investments, Ontario Teachers) in a graduate scheme upon completing my degree. I am guaranteed a spot as an analyst working on bottom-up fundemental stock selection after the...
doubt regarding path selection
What should I do to join in consulting . I have completed UG in criminology , since there is no link between criminology and consulting I want to know what are the skills , courses, degrees, intern, work exp , etc. I can pursue to get into consulting?
GUIDE: getting consulting inc. MBB and Big 4 internships and graduate roles
After McKinsey, Citi, and Deloitte’s spring week programs, a summer at BCG and a graduate role at Bain, I wrote a guide on getting into consulting from a student's perspective. Note this is UK-focused. Check it out here: https://clover-guide-ef2.notion.site/Investment-B… They are looking for 4...
Prospective Consulting Analyst in a Tough Spot
I'm a recent college grad pursuing consulting and have recently found in a bit of a perplexing situation. First, some background info to help contextualize everything. My school is a solid one and likely a target for Big4, semi for a number of T2, and non-target for MBB. I have plenty of peers with...
Consulting 2023 Summer Internships London
Hi Everybody, I haven't found any consulting summer internship forums specific to london here, maybe I'm just lazy and not searching hard enough, but oh well... Anyways, I've made this to talk about applications as they are now opening!
Breaking into PE-VC/Consulting after tier-1 masters programs
Hey everyone, I am Sarthak- a final-year economics undergrad at a tier-2 college in India. (feel free to connect on Linkedin- Sarthak Dave) I have reasonably good co-curricular and leadership experience, recently interned at a PE firm based in London, although the role was back-end research. I wanna...
Switch to Consulting or Something Else?
Recent HYS law graduate. Roughly top 10%. Ivy undergrad with PBK/top grades in a social science (unfortunately, not economics). A few years of work experience in boutique consulting before law school. In the next few years, I'll be clerking on a federal appellate court and working at a V5 firm. I...
Breaking into IB without internship experience
Currenrtly a management consultant associate (generalist) at a big 4 firm. How can I break into IB without prior finance experience? Are there any banks in London who would hire applicants who haven't completed an IB internship? Thank you very much :). J
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...
Received offers from all three MBB firms and don't know what to do
Hey guys! Recently, I found out that I received 2023 internship offers from all three MBB firms, and I couldn't be happier. This recruitment process has been great, and all of my interviews went smoothly and I felt confident about the result following each one. I participated in diversity programs...
Exit headhunters for MBB consultants
Guys Curious to hear which are good headhunters that MBB consultants should work with to find the next role post-MBB. Really looking for headhunters that would like to take the time to work/explore with you on opportunities and what you want compared to those sharks that just want to place you in...
Career Choice in Finance - Please Advise
Hi monkeys, I'm a first year entry-level analyst from a non-target school at my company (doing risk, not IBD or consulting) and I'm still trying to figure out what my ultimate position and job would be in the financial services. ***Before I begin I'd like to make clear that I am fully aware that I...
Which internship offer to go with?
Current undergrad at UVA and I am in a bit of an interesting situation. First year I took a mix of cs and econ classes, and with some hs experience in cs I now have 2 internship opportunities for next summer. 1. SWE intern at decent mid-level company (non FAANG level tho) 2. Consulting insight...
McKinsey vs Morgan Stanley S&T internship offers -- which to choose?
I know I'm very lucky to be in this position and able to choose between two really great opportunities. I'm having trouble deciding and want to know what factors I should consider or weigh importantly. I'm a junior in undergrad and one of my offers is expiring soon. I've seen lots of posts comparing...
Moving from RE Investments to Consulting (or potentially Grad School)
I'm currently a little over a year into my first full-time job at a RE Investment Firm as an acquisition analyst. I'm having some second-thoughts and overall uncertainty about if this is the industry I want to be in long-term. I'm interested in management consulting due to the generalist nature of...
Accept offer or decline and wait for other companies?
Hi, I currently have an internship offer from a boutique consulting firm (think Altman Solon, ZS Associates, Alvarez & Marsal, etc.), but am unsure whether or not to accept the offer. The pay is pretty tempting, but do you think it would be better to wait for a bigger T2/Big 4 firm in the fall or...
On hold/waitlisted by Deloitte UK. What are my chances?
Had my final interview with a partner seven weeks ago for a role in economic consulting (Financial Advisory). About 4 weeks ago my recruiter informed me that they haven't made a decision on my case yet and she would keep me posted. However, I haven't heard any updates yet and there's been no...
JP Morgan Corporate Analyst Development Program
Hi everyone, New to this forum just wondering if anyone knows about JP Morgan's CADP. Good alternative to management consulting if not selected for tier 2 firms? By good alternative I mean does it keep the door open for re-recruiting? Also, the CADP is accepting intern applications with a deadline...
Should I leave IB for consulting?
Hello, a sophomore interning at a BB here. After 7 weeks of training, I realized I do not like finance as much as I thought I did, and I am actually more interested in strategy roles. I see myself working in management / growth analytics in the future. I also did not like working over 70 hours. I...
Apollo or McKinsey out of undergrad?
I'm a junior and I have the opportunity to interview for both within the next few months. The prep is vastly different so I am trying to figure out which to prioritize/which is best long term.
Advice to a upcoming senior(non target) who just got their shit together?
I'm a senior currently studying information systems at Florida gulf Coast. No long term career planning until last year. Looking to break into tech consulting but unsure if one audit internship at a low F500 (Hertz) is gonna cut it. Any advice on recruiting season?
Consulting Internships 2023 Deadlines?
I'm an upcoming junior, and definitely getting into this late in the game, but I'm just a little confused as to the application deadlines for consulting firms? MBB's websites at least clearly outline when and where to apply, but as for PWC, Deloitte, and others, I'm not sure if I'm just stupid or...
Kearney vs Alvarez and Marsal
Kearney - Offering me Senior Business Analyst in the Strategic Operations Practice with $152K TC Alavarez and Marsal - Offering me Associate in the Auto and Industrials Group with $155K TC (Including bonus) Which offer shall I choose in terms of Career Growth/ Responsibilities/ Exit Opportunities?
Pay vs work-life balance?
Got an offer by a boutique for an associate consultant position along with a 75% pay increase compared to my current position as a researcher, which I got right out of university one year ago. On one hand, the pay is great and I want to get into a consulting role, but on the other hand, the...
Are consultants actually providing a lot of value in RE? Good career path?
Recently found out all consulting firms have Real Estate arms. Of course, I am exposed to a lot of information on property management, development, repe, brokerage, etc. Still, I had never heard of consulting (for RE specifically) until a month ago. I asked a question about Park Hill recently, and...
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...
How to break into middle east from UK?
Hello I am currently doing my strategy consulting internship in Germany/France in a growing boutique, run by ex-Mck(More than 10years) and Ph.Ds. I did my internship in Asset Management for six months in a French boutique last year, where I managed a book of $10M(long equity trading) by myself under...
Big 4 internship -> MBB full time?
Hi! I am a UK graduate with 2 spring week experiences: one IB firm, one of the MBB's and a summer internship in management consulting at one of the Big 4's. All of these in London. Do you think I stand a chance of getting picked by MBB full time given my profile? I'm coming from one of the target...
Need to Choose: Vandy HOD vs USC Marshall for MBB
Hi all, I posted here about a month ago to pick between Umich LSA and Vandy for HOD (which is the closest thing they have to a business major). I ended up going with Vandy but was recently accepted into USC Marshall and I need to make a decision. USC has been my dream school for all my life but I...
Possibility of offer getting rescinded?
Hi all! Got an offer for an analyst position at a boutique with the prospect of starting in September after I finish my studies. I've signed my offer letter but HR said I would be signing the official contract closer to the starting date. However, given the current climate I've been getting a bit...
Target Uni
Hi, So I was planning to apply to WBS for its Masters in Finance program, and I wanted to know if Warwick is even considered a target uni for MBB firms. I am fully aware that there are MBB websites for Warwick, but they are only for undergraduates. How does one go about, securing a summer internship...
Which program can help to land a job in consulting? Duke MMS or Columbia Risk Management?
I have a double major in econ&psychology for undergraduate, one internship from a consulting firm (but on BD side) with two other finance internships(not IB). The risk management program at Columbia is from School of Professional studies, which has a very mixed review (mostly negative). MMS has a...
Will my experience hinder my chances in getting an internship?
Hello everyone. I was accepted as a Junior transfer to Berkeley from community college and will be attending in the fall. I started college two years late, and I have full-time work experience. I worked for two years as a sales consultant for a franchisee of one of the biggest cabinet manufacturers....
Case Study Help?
I need help with the quantitative part of a case study (i.e. breaking down the annual potential spend of two large enterprise accounts for 2 specific product lines) Can anyone here assist me? Are there paid services anyone can recommend? This is my first time working through one of these and I'm...
BB Tier 2 FT vs. Tier 1 SA vs. CO
Hi everyone, new to the website and would want to get a bit of career advice from the monkey tribe. I have talked to a lot of people, and the "best" advice always seems to come along the lines of "do what's best for you, you have so much time, rankings are for insecurities, nothing really matters,...
Big 4 (Scotland) Vs Big 4 (Germany)
Hello All, I need your help to choose between two offers. I am an international candidate with work experience in Strategy and Deals Advisory in a Big 4. I need advice on which location to choose. I am more concerned about starting for an MBA in 2 years' time, and also moving on to Corporate...
Where do I go for school
I’m graduating community college in a week and I have been accepted to several Patriot League and Liberty League schools (average-prestige imo). My academic advisors mentioned I should also apply to Ivy League schools, but of course the applications are over. Should I transfer to my accepted...
Deal Analytics - What is it?
Hello WSO, Long time lurker, first time poster. I am interviewing with a Big 4 next week for a position on their Deal Analytics team. Does anyone have any knowledge on what a deal analytics team would do versus a regular big 4 deals team or a data analytics team? For reference I have a bachelors in...
REPE to Consulting?
Hey everyone! I wanted to gauge how feasible a lateral move from REPE (real estate private equity) to Consulting (MBB/T2) would be for a first year analyst. If any of you have a similar background, or know anyone who has made a jump like this before, please do share any insights. There's...
UMich Ross / Rice / USC Marshall for MBB
Which of these schools place best for MBB or VC? At present, USC and Rice are far cheaper for me but I have heard that Ross places far better into MBB than the other two. My biggest question is this: where does an average student at each of these schools end up? I'm somewhat concerned that an...
IE Business school
Hi! I have been admitted to the dual degree in the Bachelor of business Administration and Bachelor of Law at ie business school. I was now wondering how good my chance are of getting recruit after my bachelor into consulting or ib. I am still unsure a Madrid is not the main finance capital, but the...
4 Years at a Semi-Target or 2 Years at a Non-Target With a Guaranteed Transfer to a Target
Currently deciding between Tufts or a special program at Columbia where I have a guaranteed transfer from a European, non-target school (Sciences Po) between my sophomore and junior year. Since a lot of the recruiting and internship timeline occurs during sophomore summer, where I wouldn't have a...
How does PE recruiting work from MBB?
The title is pretty much the question. I understand the concept behind on-cycle recruiting for banking but how does it work coming from MBB? Obviously, most of the MFs are not attainable so I presume on-cycle is a little less intense for consultants, and more people are placed during off-cycle? I...
GT vs. UT vs. UCB vs. Cornell
Hey everyone, I am really having difficulty choosing an undergraduate business/finance program and would truly appreciate any input/advice. For context, I am an incoming freshman interested in IB/consulting, but I would definitely like to explore my options in finance throughout my undergraduate...
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