Boutique Consulting firm vs. Bigger Consulting Firms

Hey guys,

so I have been looking into consulting and I have noticed, just like banking, there are advantages and disadvantages for boutique (ala Trinity Partners) vs large consulting firms (Deloitte, OW).

I was wondering if you guys can give me the pros and cons of each. What are the advantages of a boutique as opposed to a bigger firm?

Thank you guys

4 Comments
 

idk what trinity partners is. with OW and deloitte at least you have an idea of what your brand means. Most people get into consulting for the exit opps and that is much harder at a smaller place outside of your niche.

Smaller places usuaully are more focussed some have better work life but i caution using a general statement on this.

hope that helps a bit

 

No they are just an example I used because I spoke with alumnii from there. I am just trying to get some advantages of a boutique consulting firm because it might be a possible interview question for a place where I am trying to network

 

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