at kearney or LEK?

Hi Guys,

Got an offer from LEK Boston and AT Kearney Procurement and Analytics in NY. Need help deciding. This is difficult because

1) I want travel to client sites (Mon-Thurs) and international case experience (ATK offers but LEK doesn't really)
2) I really enjoy strategy work a lot, although I'm willing to learn other things (LEK offers but ATK doesn't)

If pay is not a consideration and I'm planning b-school afterwards, what do you guys think?

 

Based on your concerns/criteria, I'd take LEK:

1) LEK may have less travel projects, but don't they have an international transfer program that is open to you after 1(?) year? I'm pretty sure quite a high number of people participate in this at LEK.

2) If you know you really enjoy strategy work, LEK is better.

LEK probably has better b-school placements.

Try talking to the people at each of the firms before making your decision.

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I got a really good vibe talking to consultants from the Boston office (good # if alums from my school are working there). On top of that, they are definitely focused on long-term strategy and have great b-school placement.

Shoot me a PM if you have specific q's about the Boston office

 

LEK will travel, and I bet after a year on the road, you'll be glad to have local opportunities. If the people are the same to you, and you're more interested in strategy than supply chain, take LEK.

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Thanks guys for the help. My biggest problem with LEK is that they don't travel to client sites and are instead sitting at their desk until 10/11 everyday. Is that not missing out on a lot? I'm the type of person who likes to travel and change offices. I get bored if my office doesn't change and especially if I have to sit there for >12 hours a day. What do for guys think?

 
lovetogetsomehelp:
Thanks guys for the help. My biggest problem with LEK is that they don't travel to client sites and are instead sitting at their desk until 10/11 everyday. Is that not missing out on a lot? I'm the type of person who likes to travel and change offices. I get bored if my office doesn't change and especially if I have to sit there for >12 hours a day. What do for guys think?

Confirm with LEK and see if that is indeed how they operate.

It sounds like you are already leaning towards ATK.

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