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KPMG - Salary & Bonus - Strategy148000... | ||
| +2 | Which of the Big 4 + Accenture Pay for Business SchoolI'm having a little trouble finding the info online. I'm recruiting with all the Big 4 management consulting arms and Accenture and as hoping to find out what their programs for MBA is?... | 8 |
| +1 | What job is better for MBA and MBB?Hi guys! What job is better - a junior management consultant at Deloitte or Financial analyst at P&G? If my goal is to break into Mckinsey?... | 1 |
| +1 | Consulting Case 101 accessJust got a 3 month subscription for consultingcase101, they have a bunch of consulting case studies, interview questions, McK PST practice tests, fast math drills, case prep, which seem pretty helpful. PM if you want to share the costs.... | 6 |
| +3 | Looking to split cost for consultingcase101I just bought the yearly access for consultingcase101, looking to share cost with whoever's interested in practicing cases. There's tons of resources good for MBB practice interview. Just let me know if you are interested. ... | 26 |
| +1 | Get to Know What You Don't KnowSpent 5 years at McKinsey & 2 at Oliver Wyman. The learning curve is steep, the work is fun, and the career anxiety high. I created Stratechi to simplify strategy and leadership. It's been called "the best publicly available strategy overview." Spend a few minutes getting to know the content. It wil... | 1 |
Bain & Company - Review - N/AI just got enrolled. The first few months was a training session organized by the company. Then they will put you on the real case I thought. I will come back to add comments if I start "working".. The competition is so tight. It seems everybody around has a stunning background: top schools, top int... | ||
Deloitte & Touche LLP - Review - GeneralistExcellent benefits programme entailing both parental leave benefits, contribution to gym card, healthcare insurance and discounted offers on morgages.. As a big 4, sometimes big clients get put on hold during an audit tenure, which can be interpreted as disruptive to pipeline.... | ||
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) - Review - GeneralistPeople seems really nice. The Boston office is also amazing with great view of the Boston harbor. I enjoyed the interview process.. Not much really since I haven't officially started at the company yet, but I do hear from others that the hours can be rough.... | ||
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) - Review - GeneralistInteresting work Smart people around you Good management and career development Great exit opportunities. Work life balance can be tough Sometimes there is a competitive atmosphere Staffing model can be difficult... | ||
| +2 | Do most MBA hires at MBB have prior MBB experience? Do MBB prefer prior MBB experience (as an analyst or associate recruited after undergrad) while recruiting MBA grads? Or is it not much of a factor when compared to MBA prestige, GMAT, networking and case interviews? ... | 13 |
| +1 | Chances of Getting an internship with BCG / McKinsey / Bain? CEO of student-run businessAcademics: - 3.6 GPA / Cum Laude 2019 Grad - Accepted in Northwestern for non-MBA MSc program - Non-business major (Communication Studies / Corporate Anthropology Minor) Rel. Experience: - CEO of a student-run business enterprise with a portfolio of 6 businesses / 80 staff members / over $4 mill in... | 2 |
PwC PricewaterhouseCoopers - Review - ConsultingPwC is a good place to start a career in accounting & finance for young professionals. The company provides a lot of onsite training.. Most people complain about the compensation and they are right to complain about it when their peers industry work less hours and make more money.... | ||
| +1 | Strategy& Deals Strategy Currently considering a summer offer from Strategy& Deals Strategy for a summer internship: anyone have some insight on the group? Curious about culture, potential future MBA placement, sweatshop reputation, and potential re-recruiting for MBB full-time. Also curious how the group is faring in comp... | 1 |
Ernst & Young LLP - Interview - Risk Managementsome technical question related to risk management, option pricing, the Black Scholes model. Also a general question about career aspiration, experience, knowledge from university, courses taught. Part of the interview with HR was in English, another part in Polish. Generally, positive experience, ... | ||
Bain & Company - Interview - GeneralistI don't think there was anything unexpected. Overall they were all standard case interviews, although the two with the partners were definitely more ambiguous (no real exhibits or necessarily a direction that the interview "had" to go in). The hardest thing about the interview in the final round was... | ||
| +3 | EY TAS OTS vs PwC DDVWhile I didn't capitalize on my MBB interview, I have an MBA internship offer at PwC Advisory DDV and E&Y TAS OTS. Any thoughts about pros and cons of each re: exit ops, prestige, full-time re-recruiting, culture, etc? Looks like EY will pay slightly more.... | 7 |
| +2 | is 40yo toooo old to apply for a PhD entry associate consultant position?Hi guys, I am turning 40 this year, and currently finishing my postdoc training in Harvard med. I graduated with my Ph.D. degree 2 years ago, and I have around nine years of working experience in the clinical pathology lab. I recently attended an informational session from BCG and found consulting i... | 26 |
| +1 | Consulting case 101 account sharing !!I got a 6 month subscription on consulting case 101. If you are interested in sharing this account please let me know at fuyuanyuan1995(@)gmail(.)com. Ignore the parentheses. Thanks! ... | 1 |
| +1 | Consulting DesignHello, Is it helpful for some of you to have a well-designed deck? How do you go about designing one? Where do you find designers who can make it look really good for you? ... | 1 |
| +1 | McKinsey New Ventures Healthcare Analytics Interview?I'm considering applying for an analyst (not solution analyst) role in the Healthcare Analytics & Delivery group at McKinsey New Ventures. Does anyone have any experience with the interview process for this position? Are there case interviews? How does it compare to the general strategy business an... | 1 |
| +1 | EY Dallas BAP/TAP Megaday ResultsHey did anyone on this site attend the EY Megaday in Dallas this week for full-time/intern BAP and TAP positions? Post below if/when you hear back ... | 1 |
Oliver Wyman - Review - TransportationGreat people. Everyone you work with at OW is incredibly sharp without the ego or arrogance (for the most part). Transparent compensation structure. Long hours. Common to work late-evening and weekends. Internal processes are not all well developed. Feel like corporate office functions could be impr... | ||
Ernst & Young LLP - Interview - Risk ManagementWhy do you want to work in Ernst&Young? Why do you want to be an Advisor? Tell me about your previous experiences. Why did you choose Switzerland for you graduate studies? Why do you want to work in regulatory environment? What do you know about European regulations? What is the EBA? Tell me you str... | ||
| +1 | What summer internship best set up for a career path to MBBs?After going through internship recruitment this year, I wasn't able to make it to MBBs. However, I was able to get three different offers on the table hoping someone can give me some advice. Option 1: Technology Consulting Internship at Big4s Option 2: Corporate Strategy Internship (non-MBA) at To... | 3 |
Promontory Financial Group - Interview - ConsultingI was not asked many technical questions but i found it to be difficult because they wanted number of things attracted me to consulting. I think it gives the opportunity to gain an insight into different industries and experience working with a range of companies. As a consultant you’re working cl... | ||
Accenture - Review - Government - FederalOpportunities to work with a lot of great, intelligent people on (sometimes) interesting projects. Lots of opportunities to learn, especially if interested in technology and software development. Accenture is a huge company, so there are inevitably some down sides compared to other consulting firms-... | ||
| +4 | Accenture Strategy vs Strategy& vs EY OTS M&A ConsultingAccenture Strategy vs Strategy& vs EY OTS M&A Consulting - Between these three, any advice on the pros and cons of each? ... | 9 |
McKinsey and Co - Interview - Generalistthe case situation is quite unfamiliar and requires creative-thinking skills. I also find that the most difficuly case question was probably the chart questions- you need to digest lots of data and information in a short time and then provide an insightful analysis. Also, brainstorming can be really... | ||
Alvarez & Marsal - Review - RestructuringGood comps, challenging job, highly skilled coworkers. The company lives for their values, so you can be sure that from the intern to the partners everyone will be alligned with the companies core values. At the moment the main downsize is the work-life balance. However in recent years the company h... | ||
Capgemini - Interview - GeneralistThere were no unexpected or particularly difficult questions. All standard interview questions about the company, culture, industry and why you are a fit here. Simple behavioral questions about the strengths, weaknesses, personal brand. Most of the interview was casual and off script with a focus o... | ||
KPMG - Interview - StrategyTell me a revenue growth if the client accepts this deal. this question seems straightforward with market sizing or estimation question. However, the interviewer did not let me do any analysis or sizing, but just wanted to know the gut number. Not sure if we are running behind time or something, bu... | ||
Charles River Associates - Review - Antitrust- Great health benefits - solid work/Life balance - Smart and high achieving colleagues - Interesting work. - Long hours - Pay could be slightly more competitive - Management could check in more regularly with staffers... | ||
| +3 | Background Check Traffic Citation -- Consulting OfferI recently got an offer from from a large consulting company (think Strategy&, Accenture, etc). However, I recently received a traffic-related citation in my state, with a court-date coming up. Basically I caused a minor accident, no one hurt but a car got towed. Will this impact my background check... | 11 |
| +1 | PwC Advisory Internship vs BrightHouse, a BCG Company Strategy InternshipHaving trouble deciding between the two. For those who aren't familiar with Brighthouse, it is BCG's "creative consultancy". **PwC:** Pros: Pretty Solid Rep, opportunity to lateral to MBB Pay is solid, 30% higher than BrightHouse It is "Real" consulting, albeit probably a good amount of impleme... | 2 |
Cognizant technology solution - Review - Technology ConsultingThis is depending on the project team, but I've worked with very nice and helpful people. Strong brand recognition in the industry. Store purchase discount.. Work can be mundane if you happen to get an IT implementation type project. Bottleneck for career advancement. ... | ||
Capco - Review - GeneralistPeople are very personable and passionate. Everyone has a positive attitude and is easy to work with. The projects can end up being staff aug on regulatory stuff. You’ll have to network to get on the cool stuff but it’s feasible if you try. ... | ||
| +3 | Mars & Co Reputation and Exit Opp?Considering an offer from Mars & co. People seem bright there and really cool to work with. Limited travel and being in suburb is a plus. Work seems very interesting and focused on high end strategy. Those were my first hand impression so far, but was wondering what the industry perception was and... | 6 |
| +3 | Oliver Wyman vs. Parthenon-EY Full-Time OfferI recently received two full-time offers from Oliver Wyman New York and Parthenon-EY San Francisco, and am having difficulty choosing between the two. I know OW is very strong in Financial Services, has a global staffing model, and has a typical Mon-Thurs travel model, whereas Parthenon focuses on p... | 4 |
| +2 | Got an offer for Oliver Wyman, should I still apply to MBB? I decided to interview at "Tier 2" consulting firms before I interviewed at MBB to practice as realistically as possible, and I managed to get a full-time offer at Oliver Wyman while at it. The offer is great and I really clicked with the firm and the people; so: Should I still apply to MBB? Are ... | 3 |
Accenture - Interview - GeneralistThe case was a bit difficult because they give you a sheet to look over in 10 minutes and you have to do some calculations and make some recommendations from that. As I was going over things the interviewer did not really ask more questions or anything and would just nod and when I asked questions h... | ||
| +1 | Anyone Heard back from Putnam Associates (Life Sciences Consulting)Had final rounds early last week, but still haven't heard back. I know that probably means a rejection but has anyone actually heard back from Putnam?... | 1 |
Strategy& - Interview - ConsultingFit questions were probably the hardest component because they dig deep into why you specifically want a position with a specific team within the specific vertical - I could very easily see some people start to crumble under constant interrogation on why they wanted to join Strategy&. For example, w... | ||
| +3 | Corporate Strategy vs. Strategic Planning Hi guys, I was wondering what exactly the difference is between corporate strategy and strategic planning. Is it the same or are there any differences or nuances? Google is unfortunately unclear about it. Thank you in advance for your help! Best.... | 4 |
| +1 | EY TAS (OTS) vs PwC Management ConsultingHi there, I received an offer from EY next summer in their TAS-OTS group. I have 3 weeks to decide and I have not signed the offer yet. I will hear back from PwC management consulting at the end of this week and was wondering which internship would best well equip me for full time MBB recruiting? I ... | 1 |
Teneo - Review - GeneralistGreat company, lots of smart people, great for those without a strong technical background, get to work on some fun projects with well-known clients. Not much in the way of formal structure or training. Tons of hours when client deadlines start to hit at the same time. ... | ||
Teneo - Salary & Bonus - Generalist155000... | ||
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| +1 | ConsultingCase101 3-month Membership Share Hi there, I'm looking for someone to share the 3-month membership for consultingcase101 which I just subscribed today. Please email me if you are interested at phillyalexy @ gmail (partial address to avoid spam). thanks!... | 1 |
Trinity Partners - Interview - HealthcareAt the end of the case, they asked for any qualitative questions I had which I then asked about segments such as gender, sex, race, etc. but they were looking for me to ask about if they spoke with physicians or patients about the product. Aside from this, there wasn't really anything that was unexp... | ||
Deloitte - Review - Technology ConsultingThe recruitment process was professional. I like that I am in consulting not advisory, audit, or tax. Lots of work, so I hear. Although I haven't started working yet. I will be a campus. Therefore, no real cons as of now.... | ||
Strategy& - Review - PowerI have yet to start with the company, so I am unable to speak to what happiness or pros the organization brings. . Again, I have yet to start with the organization, so any mention towards the cons of the organization would purely be speculation. ... | ||
Strategy& - Salary & Bonus - Power150000... | ||
| +1 | Technology Consulting PwCJust wondering what are your thoughts on Technology Consulting at PwC? NYC office Pros Cons Compensation... | 4 |
| +4 | Messed up final round MBB, now picking from Roland Berger, ZS, Cornerstone Research, and F500sHi everyone, I'm having trouble deciding what the best option is moving forward and wanted some help. I recently was rejected after final rounds at MBB, and now I'm picking between offers from Roland Berger in the US, ZS in Canada, economic consulting Cornerstone Research in SF, and F500 CPG brand ... | 14 |
PwC PricewaterhouseCoopers - Review - GeneralistCame in with a group cohort, and could not ask for a better team. Work culture is supportive and collaborative.. Large focus on implementation projects compared to strategy work. Compensation is low (compared to other B4), to the point that it affects morale and retention of quality staff.... | ||
KPMG - Review - Private EquityGreat working environment with high profile client, steep learning curve and nice office. Colleagues are smart and driven. Excellent training opportunities. . Some tasks could be shortened/avoided with exisiting technical tools or help of support functions but are not used as much as they could. ... | ||
EY - Review - AnalyticsGreat education support. Strong flexibility and good onboarding process. Nice culture as well. . No cons at the moment besides the low pay but standard for Big4. ... | ||
EY - Salary & Bonus - Analytics45500... | ||
IBM - Review - Generalist-a lot of learning opportunities -good brand name on your resume -more work life balance compare to some of the other consulting firms. -you'll have to actively seeking for projects to be put on -not as much mentorship as expected -utilization target are hard to meet... | ||
| +1 | Econ Consulting v. Boutique MCHi all, I'm currently deciding between a top economic consulting firm (Cornerstone, AG, NERA, etc.) and a boutique (Navigant, FTI, etc.) with entry-level full-time offers within their healthcare groups. Any thoughts on flexibility of exit opps and future MBA placement, skill development and overall... | 3 |
Accenture - Review - IndustrialsWanted to go to banking as I have a lot of connections in the field, but the culture and the hours seem brutal, decided to go into consulting an I am approaching my first year working at Accenture Strat. Coming out of undergrad the travel was definitely nice and the work seems to be more fascinating... | ||
PwC PricewaterhouseCoopers - Review - GeneralistGood culture Senior staff friendly, willing to help Steep Learning Curve Good office location (London Office). Long hours that I was not used to Lack of responsibility and therefore reduced opportunities to develop over the Summer Mundane Tasks Face time Culture ... | ||
RSM US LLP - Review - RiskVery flexible in working hours and laid back. Good instructional learning opportunities. Get to work closely with management. . Sometimes the work load was slow. But that is just due to the amount of work they are getting in during the summer. It has nothing to do with what they believe you can do a... | ||
| +1 | Overtime and TravelHi All, I've looked around on here and haven't found clear answers so I figured I'd post. I'm looking at a combination of MBB and Big 4 internships for this summer. I currently have an offer from a Big 4 and I just finished final round with an MBB. I find myself having a few questions about the lo... | 1 |
PwC PricewaterhouseCoopers - Review - Management ConsultingIt is a good culture within the group. It is a relatively small group within a larger organization and people are very friendly.. There can be longer hours while in this group and it is a very high deal flow. Very difficult to unplug on vacation.... | ||
| +1 | AG vs NERA vs Brattle vs CornerstoneHey folks. I have offers at all four of the "top" econ consulting shops. Are there any differences in terms of exit opps (b-school in particular), prestige, otherwise that should help inform my decision? All west coast offices **Cornerstone** I like cornerstone because the comp is highest and the o... | 3 |
McKinsey and Co - Interview - GeneralistLike all the other consulting firms, McKinsey does case interviews, but the case interviews they do are interviewer led and extremely structured. Make sure that you are both conversational and structured throughout the process. Always explain your thought process before you start the math because so... | ||
Deloitte - Review - GeneralistTravel is good. Career progression is amazing. The world is your oyster if you are at Deloitte Consulting.. If you get placed into a certain service line, chances are you are stuck there. You can work crazy hours.... | ||
McKinsey and Co - Interview - GeneralistAll of them were expected. The recruiter offered to pair me up with a mentor, but I know a few folks at the firm so I opted to reach out to them for interview prep. -Growth strategy question. You are a US based corporation that operates a chain of 1,000 fast-food restaurants worldwide. You are look... | ||