Which Internship?

Boutique consulting firm

Pros:

  • Nyc
  • Sign on bonus 1000
  • Boutique firms smaller teams,  learn more
  • Better title of management consultant
  • 90% chance of full time offer

Cons:

  • Less hourly pay of 33/hr
  • no one knows the name
  • Would have to pay for rent in nyc
  • Harder to get exit opps or move to bigger firm
  • Probably more management/written/powerpoint work and less analytical numbers

FTI

Pros

  • Name brand
  • Higher hourly wage 39/hr
  • Wouldnt have to pay rent bc live where office is
  • In corporate finance sector consulting so id have more analytical experience

Cons

  • No sign on bonus
  • In Mclean office so not a main office in a main city
  • Thought it wasnt common to get return offer but recruiter said most interns get return
  • More specialized title in Corporate Finance TMT dispute advsisory sector: I dont really know specifically what id be doing and id have to prepare for the internship
 

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Career Advancement Opportunities

May 2024 Consulting

  • Bain & Company 99.4%
  • McKinsey and Co 98.9%
  • Boston Consulting Group (BCG) 98.3%
  • Oliver Wyman 97.7%
  • LEK Consulting 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

May 2024 Consulting

  • Bain & Company 99.4%
  • Cornerstone Research 98.9%
  • Boston Consulting Group (BCG) 98.3%
  • McKinsey and Co 97.7%
  • Oliver Wyman 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

May 2024 Consulting

  • Bain & Company 99.4%
  • McKinsey and Co 98.9%
  • Boston Consulting Group (BCG) 98.3%
  • Oliver Wyman 97.7%
  • LEK Consulting 97.2%

Total Avg Compensation

May 2024 Consulting

  • Partner (4) $368
  • Principal (25) $277
  • Director/MD (55) $270
  • Vice President (47) $246
  • Engagement Manager (100) $226
  • Manager (152) $170
  • 2nd Year Associate (158) $140
  • Senior Consultant (331) $130
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (108) $130
  • Consultant (588) $119
  • 1st Year Associate (539) $119
  • NA (15) $119
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (146) $115
  • Engineer (6) $114
  • 2nd Year Analyst (345) $103
  • Associate Consultant (166) $98
  • 1st Year Analyst (1048) $87
  • Intern/Summer Associate (190) $83
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (552) $67
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