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MBB London Current Situation
Hi, I have several questions regarding the consulting industry and MBB in London. 1. How is the current project pipeline in MBB London 2. How thick is the bench right now 3. Is there a change in the types of projects since PE deals are slowing down (especially for PE houses like EYP, Bain, LEK) 4....
Shall I retake A Levels I did 5 years ago as I keep getting rejections? (London)
TL;DR Rejected from summers last year, managed to improve my CV dramatically but still rejections at the first stage. A Level grades are beyond below what the avg candidate has (BCC and major extenuating circumstances) - should I retake them as I feel as though it’s the main thing setting me back...
How early can you get a referral for MBB summer internships?
I have begun networking for summer internships at MBB, and I have had a few calls with alumni so far. Is it too early to start asking for referrals, or should I be doing so already? More generally, how early before the application deadlines should I be trying to get referrals?
MBB experienced hire
I am 28 yo male with a top engineering (non target school) computer science master's degree. I was in a consulting club during my undergrad years. I have worked for a renowned research institute and pharma company as a computational biologist for ~3 years with several top journal papers published....
should i talk to mbb recruiters?
Hi guys, so i'm an undergraduate senior from the EU and I'm in the middle of the recruiting for MBB 2024 summer interships (announcement just got posted barely a week ago). I've talked (coffe chat) with a BA at the office I want to intern at and I KNOW I've made a "not so bad" impression on him,...
OC&C vs Altman Solon US internship op
Hey, I recently got two really exciting junior internship offers, respectively from OC&C and Altman Solon. Planning to do recruiting for MBB full-time next year, so want to gauge ppl's thoughts on which one might better prepare me for that. OC&C: Better name rec and more strategy work. AS: I...
Looking for MBB/IB/PE related PT/SA/SW as an EUR 1st year student
Hi guys, I'm a first-year international student (with EU passport) at Erasmus University Rotterdam, studying International Business Administration bachelor. I'm dreaming about MBB/IB/PE career in London. After finishing my bachelor's, I'm planning to get an MSc in Finance from a top-tier UK uni...
Trading Desk Operations Intern - Jane Street
I recently received a notification from Jane Street for their Trading Desk Operations role. The job description states that you support the infrastructure behind trading, so definitely more of an operations role. The internship pays well, but I'm curious as to what the exit ops look like with this...
Cornell vs Goizueta for IB and Consulting
Which school places better in consulting and investment banking Cornell CAS or Emory Goizueta? I know Emory has significantly improved its placement with BBs and MBB and has already placed very well with EBs and MMs as well as Big 4 and T2. So I was wondering how it stacks up to one of the lower Ivy...
Saudi Arabia Management Consulting
Received an offer from an MBB firm in Riyadh at the Consultant level. Base is 125K USD, 35K housing allowance with 25-50% bonus and $15K sign-on. I know this is a lot of money but I am not sure what the benchmark is. Questions - Is this compensation on-par for a consulting firm in Saudi Arabia for...
USC Dornsife Recruiting
Hi all, was just trying to gain clarity on recruiting for BB/EB/MM IB and MBB/Big4 consulting from USC Dornsife. I know Marshall is a top 10-15 undergraduate business program every year and is recruited out of a lot, but I was wondering what kind of recruitment opportunities are available at USC...
Emory Goizueta vs NYU CAS Econ for IBanking
Was hoping to get some clarity on which is the better choice for entering BB/MM/EB Banking or MBB consulting. The two choices are a double major in Econ-Math and a BBA(Finance) from Emory Goizueta or going to NYU CAS and getting a major in Econ-Math at CAS and a minor in Finance from Stern.
Top 5 Business schools for Consulting.
Hello, I am conducting groundwork for MBA in the US. I would ideally want to recruit into IB (planA) but to have a plan B in place (I am an international student), my backup is Consulting. So, I would like to know from all of you working in Consulting and those currently in business school, which...
What's the best advice that you can give a college student interested in management consulting?
(N.B: other than "don't") What's your best advice? I'll be attending KU Leuven in Belgium. It's not a target school but I'd say it's semi-target at least, and I've found a lot of graduates working in MBB on LinkedIn though most have MBAs. I'm also hoping I can do an MBA in the US after undergrad...
What Path Should I Choose? - Where i am -> B-School -> MBB
Hi Everyone, Thank you for your time and comments. I am currently a third year college student mapping out my future plans and would appreciate your input. My Background: - Non Target Top 25 (Via U.S News) Undergrad - Double Major, Double Minor (Half majors & minors in business related fields, Half...
Preparing for the Junior Year Summer Internship
I'm a sophomore at a nontarget midrange State U looking to break into MBB after graduation. I recognize how much of a long shot this is, and my resume is NOT where it needs to be. I have a couple of case competitions (best I ever got results-wise was a semifinals appearance), an approx. 4.0 GPA, and...
MBB application help?
Hey! Long time lurker here and now I guess I'm finally going through the process of applying, I thought I should ask a few specific questions (would be helpful if you're from the UK or are aware of how things are done in the UK). I go to a semi-target university in the UK (I think the leaked...
Getting from Tier 3 (Deloitte) consulting to Tier 2 or 1.
I am currently an analyst at Deloitte and will begin consulting in the next year. I plan on staying for a year or 2 and then would like to lateral to a more prestigious firm. Do recruiters for Tier 1 and 2 firms look at this negatively or does the experience give me a slight edge compared to entry...
My Consulting Coach Case Interview Course Subscription Split (165 EUR)
Hi all, I have a couple of interviews coming up am looking to purchase a subscription of My Consulting Coach's Case Interview Course, priced at 165 Euros. It has been recommended to be by friends in the industry as the best course out there. As I'm new to WSO I am not allowed to share links on my...
How does the Compensation for a 1st Year Analyst at VC compare to Other Buy-Side Positions?
Just curious, I saw a video that said that VCs are usually paid the least, but Im interested to hear ir from actual Analysts. Should I try to break into VC right out of college or should I work on pivoting to VC through say Management Consulting?
McKinsey Digital Product Management
Hi, I have an offer for client-facing product management at Mckinsey within the Digital area. Does anyone know about this role? Specifically, I am looking for WLB and types of projects. Is it worth it for someone who already has a PM job? I am mainly looking at this for the travel opportunities but...
I HATE MBB. Need advice for emotions management!!
Let me preface this post by saying that I know I’m privileged to be shitting on a role/company that many people would fight to have. Logically, I know very well that I’m not in a bad place at all, but it’s the emotional aspect that I can’t deal with. Telling myself a story is one thing,...
Bain vs McKinsey exits in India post MBA
Hi, currently interning at Bain in one of the US offices. Want to understand the perception of Bain vs McKinsey back in India as I plan to come back after working for 3 years in the US. Would there be any difference in opportunities in the VC / Strategy space to make it worth it to recruit for...
Reselling McKinsey PSG / Imbellus test simulation
Hi, I am re selling a McKinse y PSG simulation for USD 125. The full price it sells for is USD 220. I used the simulation to successfully complete the McKinsey PSG - I found it to be a nearly perfect representation of the actual test. Obviously, you can also resell it once you have used it, as I am...
Transition in MBB firms: frequency & outlook.
Hello everyone. I just wanted to ask one specific question: How frequent is it for one person to move from an MBB firm to another, in a short timespan, especially when at the lower seniority levels (picture a, say, McK intern interviewing and landing a follow-up internship, or even an undergraduate...
Years of pre-MBA experience for MBB recruiting?
Deferred admits at HSW get to choose 2-4 years as their deferral period. Would two years of unrelated experience suffice, or would post-MBA outcomes significantly improve by extending the deferral period (still with unrelated work experience)?
MBB London Hours Post-COVID
Hi, Can anyone please shed light on the hours in London post COVID? (Any insight on the PE groups would also be super helpful!) Thanks!
Junior High Finance (IB/PE) vs MBB compensation
High finance traditionnal junior career path : 2 years IB + 2 years PE Source: Peak Frameworks Edit: IB comp seem low actually considering the recent compensation bumps.
Help a monkey out of a shithole
Hey guys, I've been following this community for a while now, and I really like the advice you have given out to others, so I come before you now, asking for some, as I kind of feel like I'm stuck in the CEE while hoping to move on to a more interesting place. Would really appreciate it if any of...
Off-Cycle MBB India Recruiting?
Final year undergrad in a target Indian University. Couldn't sit for MBB recruiting on-campus because I had another offer in hand from a BB via an internship. I took up the offer because I wasn't entirely sure on what I wanted to do, and a BB offer sounded good to me. However, I have realised that...
How to break in to MBB from IU Kelley
Hi I'm going to be an incoming freshman attending the Kelley school of business as a direct admit. From what I have heard Kelley gets solid looks from T-2 consulting but I'm aiming high and am interested in learning how I can break into MBB consulting. If those from Kelley or a similarly ranked semi...
McKinsey/Bain/BCG SA 2022
Now that the MBBs are open for Summer 2022 internships, I thought I'd make a thread so everyone's up to date. Does anyone know whether applying for the summer deadline rather than the fall puts applicants at some sort of advantage?
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...
Summer Internships for 1-Year Masters in Management?
Hi everyone, I could really use some advice given my unconventional situation. I did my bachelor's in Hong Kong at a non-target in Hotel Management and graduated June 2020 (midst of the pandemic). Since then, I've been working for almost 1 year at a small VC firm that invests across series A to...
MBB London Summer 2022 applications
Anyone have an idea when applications will open for MBB summer intern positions in the London office? Similarly, roughly when will interviews take place?
Bain vs. BCG in Chicago
Received offers from both firms for the post-MBA consultant position. Differences in salary and bonus are very minor ~165k base, Bain 30k signing bonus, BCG 25k signing bonus. Looking to eventually pivot to tech or finance (PE/VC) with current background in medicine. People I've interacted with were...
Undergrad planning on going after full time MBB roles but confused about when to apply
From my understanding, the recruiting process starts in the Fall with applications due in August/September. However, there are also July deadlines for undergrads seeking full-time consulting roles at least for McKinsey snd BCG. I have no idea when to apply. Will there still be August/Sept...
Exploring Exit Opportunities After MBB Consulting
Hello all, I'm planning to work at an MBB after undergrad graduation, and I'm hoping to take advantage of the MBA sponsorship too (if all goes well). Based on my internship work, I'm interested in consulting in the private equity sector. However, I've heard it would be difficult to exit into PE...
Comp Increase at M/B/B
Heard a rumor (heard particularly from BCG) that M/B/B comp was increasing by 20% this year. Has anyone also heard this?
Breaking into the McKinsey
Hi people! I was reading the posts from this forum and got impressed by the practicality of the suggestions. I am a freshman who dares to get into the McKinsey who also seeks a help/advice. My story: I am a freshman in the Middle East/Eastern Europe region (country is probably the unheard one). In...
Msc in Management at NOVA SBE+ CEMS at HEC/LSE/Bocconi.
Hello, my name is Antonio and this year I am finishing my degree in Business. I have a question about which I hope you can help me by giving me the reasoning you see fit. The doubt is about what to do when I finish, as I would like to go into consulting, either MBB, preferably Bain and BCG, or...
How hard is it to get into non-MBB consulting from a non-target (UCSD)
I'm going to be enrolling in UCSD this fall most likely, and I was wondering how difficult it is to break into non-MBB consulting. Consulting interests me, and while it sounds like MBB has its major benefits, it seems like that's pretty out of the question for a non-target. Also, is there a location...
Q&A: 2nd Year Analyst at McKinsey in Europe
Open to answering questions regarding MBB, recruiting, breaking in, day to day life, career choices, etc. Background Academic: MSc in Finance (Europe) - top GPA, public undergrad b-school (target locally) Internships: Summer analyst at MBB; Summer analyst at Goldman Sachs (IMD London); Off-cycle...
Deloitte Consulting or Strategy& Summer Consulting Internship?
I've been lucky enough to land two consulting internships (after junior year of college) - one from Deloitte, and another from Strategy& (PwC). I'm wondering which one I should take. Here's what I'm thinking so far, where a "*" indicates that these are the most important factors I'm taking into...
Lateral hiring at MBB
Hi All, As the majority of hiring happens through the traditional channels, out of undergrad and post-MBA, I am curious to hear from anyone with experience in lateraling to MBB's. The two main types I've seen are people on Partner level (bringing strong client relationships) and people with deep...
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...
Research Analyst Role transition to Consulting Role @ MBB
Hey all, So I have been selected for the interview process for a junior research role at an MBB, but my main goal is to be in a management consulting (business analyst/consultant) role. From what I am understanding, this role is focused more on supporting the consultants with data and research. This...
FT undergrad MBB final round interview results timing
I had a final round interview with MBB yesterday (Friday) for a West Coast office. I did not get a call last night — which I believe is standard if a candidate are successful. Even though HR said they would get back to us in a week, is it probably a no? One interview went perfect and the partner...
Summer internship with MBB in Europe or with Tier2 in the US?
Hey everyone, so I didn't make a cut into the summer 2021 internship with MBB in the US but still good and have good chances for Tier2 consulting strategy arms. Should I concentrate on those or try to get into MBB in Europe? I have US citizenship plus Polish too. I speak the language and can get...
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