WSO Academy for re-recruitment a thing?
Hey folks - for context, I'm post Bachelor's with 3-4 years under my belt. I've been told in pretty explicit terms by some consultancies that my experiences arent worth the paper their PDF'd from. Not a surprise, but a shock to hear it put so bluntly.
I'm contemplating three paths - local non-US consultancy before MBA for re-recruitment, bit of a long shot, but niche consultancy or firm in the US for market exposure and finally, the wild card, WSO Academy. Haven't heard much on the consulting front.
To be clear, it'd be only for the re-recruitment, I've taught the damn recruitment ecosystem of consulting numerous times and know the playbook to interviewing thoroughly well. So with that said, anyone had any luck with it? Is it worth using for a pre-MBA route?
Based on the most helpful WSO content, the WSO Academy is primarily designed to provide a structured, intensive program to help candidates break into high finance roles, including consulting. The 12-week program guarantees a high finance offer and is tailored to equip participants with the skills and resources needed to stand out in competitive recruiting processes. While it’s not explicitly marketed as a consulting-specific re-recruitment tool, the program’s focus on resume reviews, mock interviews, and networking strategies could be highly beneficial for someone looking to pivot or strengthen their profile pre-MBA.
Given your experience and familiarity with the consulting recruitment ecosystem, the WSO Academy could serve as a valuable resource to refine your approach, especially if you’re targeting niche or competitive firms. Additionally, leveraging the WSO Resume Review and Mock Interview services might help address the feedback you’ve received about your experience and position you more effectively for re-recruitment.
If you’re considering this as a pre-MBA route, it could complement your strategy, particularly if paired with targeted networking and a clear focus on the type of firms you want to approach. However, it’s worth noting that the program’s broader focus on high finance might mean you’ll need to adapt some of the learnings specifically for consulting.
Sources: My Experience Recruiting as an Undergrad for Everything vs WSO Wisdom, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/consulting/should-consultants-get-an-mba-8-scenarios-to-consider?customgpt=1, Miserable in consulting, how to improve situation?, Pre-MBA Associate Recruiting vs. B-School Sponsorship from MBB?, PE Recruiting After MBA
Sorry the bots answer was so generic. Yes, there are students in each cohort that are out of uni a few years that join us and we have over 200 mentors across the globe specifically in consulting (mostly in strategy/mngnt consulting at MBB and other top firms).
about 60% of our students are undergrads, 10-15% pre masters, 10-15% about to start or in a masters program and 10-15% post masters... So yes, it's a thing.
Some questions though...
This will help me get you more specific advice whether or not you think academy is a good fit.
Good Luck!
Patrick
Here are my responses:
Really, I'm not looking to re-engage in recruitment for this field if there are no chances of interviewing. I've delivered so many mock interviews, tutorials, workshops, and write-ups on this forum about the end-to-end ecosystem of mangaement consulting that I find I could launch a career as a career consultant at this point.
But with all that said, I've also documented my immense frustration and demoralizing experiences in sharpening a skillset that I rarely ever used, being told I was unqualified to interview for firms due to factors outside of my control, and was forced to pivot from a career journey I spent 3+ years looking to place in.
Not sure what you'll do with the above information, but it does detail two points: I'm not an undergrad, or even recent grad at this point. I'm really only looking for a re-recruitment opportunity more than the educational component of the ecosystem.
Any insights as to whether WSO Academy would be a good fit for me here or is it better to focus my efforts in MBA application prep?
Final ask - is there any insight as to whether WSO Academy is a good fit for me? @WallStreetOasis.com
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