I'm inquiring if someone could provide some information on Operations Consulting recruiting during business schools. Basically, what do firms look for work experience wise? Does gmat score matter? Possible to break in without going 180K in debt from B school?
Jul 14, 2015
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Depends on your experience and network. Try applying for experienced hire roles and talk to some consultants. If you don't get anywhere, an MBA is your best bet.
Anecdotal evidence: I know a guy who got hired as an experienced hire from a operations role in the military into a MBB firm's operations practice.
Thanks.. To get operations consulting is it still T-15 or bust.. Or is there more wiggle room when it comes to choosing a MBA program. I know MBB only recruit at the T-10/15, but I was wondering about KPMG and Deloitte.
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