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Alice in Morgan Land
Just about every single time a current or former employee of a company alludes to its stock price being "too low" I hit the mute button. With so much personal interest involved it is very hard to tell when people are giving an honest valuation of their home town team. This was especially the case...
What makes more sense..to work in US or in China??
My long term goal is to open my own strategy consultancy for high tech businesses in Asia Pacific. Currently, my dilemma is if I get a chance to either work in McKinsey(or any consulting firm with US and China operations)@China or McKinsey in US, which makes more sense?? Will working in China will...
Analytical Finance to Strategy?
Hey Guys, Quick background on me: *3 years of experience in corporate finance for Fortune 50 company; primarily mathermatical modeling and analytical consulting *Masters in Applied Math from Princeton I want to transition in strategy consulting but seem to be having a hard time selling my "strategy"...
If I Don't Get Into Management Consulting/Strat Work...
Hi guys, So as corny as this sounds (believe me, I know it's lame), I was feeling a little lost during the school year in terms of exactly what I want from my career. I took a personality test and found out that I'm a "INTJ" who loves strategy work. This was very true as I've always said that my...
Corporate Strategy in/around Toronto
Hello, I'm looking for some information on corporate strategy type programs in and around Toronto. I see that GE hires into their FMP program (although as I understand it I could end up pretty much anywhere if I pursued that) but do any of you know of any of the other large companies around here...
Some Insights needed related to consulting!
Hi, Sorry about posting so many questions but I really appreciate anyone helping me resolve my queries! Q1. Do we really need an MBA for technology consulting? Q2. As a strategy consultant or as a management consultant, is it possible that we get to work with technology companies to solve their...
Career Crossroads: Need Advice please!
Hi everyone, I have a number of opportunities that are in front of me. Ultimately, I want to go into a strategic planning/corporate development role for a media/tech co. The three opportunities I have are: - P&A position at a BB bank for their AM division - Analyst position at a BDC - Marketing...
How would you go about this idea?
I've got a concept that i came up with while working at my old company (no issue with who owns it, trust me, it was an idea that popped into my head while looking at a screen). It revolves around information, rather than a particular strategy based on prices etc., and its logically sound (have run...
A Career in 'Strategy'?
Hey WSO'ers, Recently I was going through interviews for an S&T internship. The MD I was speaking with said that I seemed like a good fit for 'strategy' and that he could see me being successful in that area at the firm. I like the idea of strategy, and from what I understand it would be an...
Which Provides Better Long Term Opportunities
I have one from a BB bank on a FP&A/Strategy team and another with a large Insurance firm (top 3 globally) on their Strategy team. I am not really sure what I want to do long term but which would provide a best exit opportunities (on a broad scale due to myself not knowing what I want to do) Thanks...
Manager in Consulting Firm - Salary question
Friends, I wanted to test my negotiation skills and see if I did a good job or not. The Position: Manager Consulting firm similar to Deloitte , Accenture Base: 115K Bonus: 10% variable Singing Bonus: 5% of base The Candidate (Me): Recent MBA grad - tier 2 school 6 years experience in industry and...
Interview with Southwest
This is somewhat of a long shot... but has anyone interviewed with Southwest? I fly out Tuesday to interview for an intern spot in the Cabin Services Strategic Planning department, and I have no idea what to expect. Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
Office location for Energy practice at MBB and other consulting firms
Hello All, Which offices at the top Strategy Consulting Firms, i.e. MBB , Booz, Deloitte Strategy, Monitor, etc. are heavy on Energy related Engagements. I heard that Houston offices are geared more towards Energy, is this through, where else? do you know of an office working more on Alternative...
BCG vs. Bain in London
Hi all - bit of advice needed as am currently trying to decide between offers from BCG and Bain in London. Both are for the entry level graduate role (i.e. Associate vs. Associate Consultant). Obviously I am going to both sell-weekends and am speaking to friends/alumni at both places, but I would...
Strategy Consulting
Hi, Can someone please tell me what exit options does a strategy consultant with good amount of experience have? Do you guys think that with around 5 years of strategy consultancy experience, say at MBB , one can open his own consulting firm? Also, what is a typical hierarchical structure for a...
The Art of War..
I hope most of you have read the Art of War since it is imperative to understand not only war, but competition and interpretation of your opponent in general. Of course, given my name, I think that way. What do you bankers and wannabe-bankers think? Whats the most valuable/ favorite part of the good...
The Feedback Approach in Global Macro
I was doing some reading about how managers approach finding ideas in the global macro space and I came up on a book (Asymmetric Returns by Alexander Ineichen) which briefly discussed some of the approaches mangers use to finding trade ideas. One of them was the feedback approach which is to play...
Roland Berger Deloitte Strategy Consultants
Opinions?
Resume for FT. Consulting, strategy
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Different Types of Consulting - Respective prestige level
Just had some questions about Consulting in general I was wondering about the different types of consulting, what they refer to, their respective prestige level, and the companies that have that specific consulting. 1. So when people say "Management Consulting" or when a Firm has a "Management...
Robert Greene Books
I've read good parts of the 48 Laws and 33 Strategies, and was pretty well entertained by it. Aside from the entertainment value, Greene's modern interpretation of Sun Tzu and Machiavelli seem pretty pertinent to people trying to get ahead in general, and especially in a field as competitive as the...
Healthcare Consulting preparation small vs bigger firms - Advice
Hey guys, I am really interested in getting into healthcare consulting after finishing grad school and want to prepare myself as best as I can and also see if you all think I have a descent chance as i know it is very competitive. I am interested either working for small firms like ECG, or bigger...
Disney and American Express Strategy
I have noticed a few programs such as the American Express Strategic Planning Group and disneys corporate strategy business development and technology group which allow grads to do strategy work straight out of college I was wondering what other programs there are similar to to these, what sort of...
Walt Disney Corporate Strategy Group
Hey Guys, Can anybody tell me a little bit more about the Corporate Strategy group at The Walt Disney Company ? I am looking at the Analyst and Sr. Analyst positions and was curious if anyone could tell me a little bit more about the job description, pay scale, hours and then exit opportunities for...
Accenture Vs asset management in small bank
Hi, I just got an offer from Accenture in their strategy practice. After having all the topics about Accenture , I am very confused because some seems to say that Accenture is a bad company while other say the exact opposite. I am really confused. I am currently working in Asset Management ( in a...
Keystone Strategy: any info on culture?
Has anyone heard of/can give advice about Keystone Strategy? I know its obviously not MBB ...but Im stuck waiting till the fall recruiting season to apply for jobs at MBB . Meanwhile I am waiting to here back from a few other strategy firms and i banks, but I figured I might as well apply to...
Strategist VS Trader (Asia based)
Hi All,, I am offered 2 different positions, one is strategist position in global research team in a british bank and the other one is credit trader position in a japanese ibank....both r in Asia credit trading one is based in my home country.. I don't know which one to pick...seem that my...
Fortune 100 Corporate Strategy Group, or boutique consulting/alternative investment
I'm currently debating two offers, one from a corporate strategy group within a F100 company and from a boutique consultancy/merchant bank firm (I'm an experienced hire, post-college 2-3 years). The corporate strategy has high visibility within the overall organization, and consultants within the...
Choosing: Accenture/Dean/Deloitte
I have offers from the strategy practices of Accenture and Deloitte as well as an offer from a small boutique called Dean & Co. All of them are located in DC. I am trying to choose between the three companies and I'd like to hear people's perceptions of the firms and exit-ops (business school)....
Selling my stock picking algorithm to hedge funds/investment firms. Where do I start?
I'm a C++ programmer and my friend and I recently made a nice little trading strategy that was able to gain 5000% over a simulated trading period and in another experiment, turned $5000 into $100,000. I know hedge funds get hit with scores of these things daily but we've both back-tested our...
m&a help
help me out on this one please. I've been told to look into this I need examples of multinationals acquiring local companies in developing nations for market integration purposes (as opposed to immediate returns, etc). I've found some decent examples/case studies but I need some more.
Sharing ideas and strategies
hey everyone - wanted to share with you a new site I started: ww.ratemychart.com. The main purpose of Rate my Chart is for professional traders and research analysts to share and discuss strategies, analysis and ideas. check us out and maybe submit a chart or two. Think yours will make the Top 20?
Equity Strategy Interview
I have an interview with a BB Strategy team for a Junior Strategy Associate role. Although, I've prepared a few questions on the macro scenario, sectors etc. it will be helpful if someone who works in or with Strategy teams can provide with some more info on what else to expect in a Strategy...
entering consulting firms
mornin to y'all. i'm a prospective monkey. good for me. i was wondering a few things i was hoping to get answers to if any of you would be so kind (will be much appreciated) i'm studying in an undergraduate program in israel's top uni. majoring economics (considered one of top 3 econ progs in...
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