Accenture MCDP vs. Walmart Corp Marketing
Hi board,
I'm considering between Accenture's Management Consulting Development Program and Walmart's Corporate Assistant Marketing Manager Position (and I'm not trolling about Walmart). These are two very different opportunities, and I'd really appreciate some inputs to help me decide.
Accenture MCDP
-Pros: higher salary, management consulting position prestige, MCDP seems like a well-run program, enjoyed all the case interviews (but the cases might be too broad/short to truly reflect the actual work)
-Cons: 2nd tier city location (my top preferences were CA/NY), concern that I'll be stuck doing uninteresting projects, lower prestige in MC (MBB>Deloitte>Accenture), uncertain exit strategy
I hear that Accenture is starting to do more local staffing and cutting down on the travel. Not sure how true that is, but I can probably handle a medium load of travel.
Walmart Assistant Marketing Manager
-Pros: Fortune 1 company, marketing is more aligned with my interests, the position seems more like a front-driver/strategy-related role within the company, the feeling that I could make a more direct and heavier impact (cliche or not), should be easier to exit into other F500 marketing roles, easier climb up the internal ladder if I happen to really enjoy what I do
-Cons: Bentonville Arkansas (3rd tier city in my mind, still having trouble picturing myself living there), questionable actual job prestige despite Fortune ranking ("I work for Walmart..."), decent starting pay but still below Accenture's
Consulting Vs. Corporate
-Having worked with some of the biggest names across very different industries, I feel that I always start to get bored after a while on the job. I'm afraid that if I commit to one company, even if I say I'm interested in doing marketing and working with retail for now, I might start to get tired of what I'm doing after a few months... especially if I find that my position isn't as interesting as I originally thought, and then I'd be stuck for a few years until I'm able to build enough experience to go somewhere else. If I'm not the "commitment" type right now (or maybe I'm just not ready for a job), I feel that the consulting work structure might suit me better.
In terms of future plans, I'm not set on getting an MBA, but plans could change. And to be honest, I haven't figured out where I want to be career-wise 5-10 years down the road.
Advice much appreciated. Thank you.
I would choose Accenture, since the projects in management consulting change 3-6 months so less of a chance that you'll get bored after a while. And Accenture would position you better for an MBA, not to mention you wouldn't have to live in Bentonville, wherever that is.
I'm conflicted about how the two opportunities compare MBA-wise. I don't know MC at Accenture would be as competitive considering how many consultants apply to MBA programs, which makes me think that Walmart could give me an edge by making me a "non-traditional" applicant.
Thoughts?
I would pick Accenture even though it is not the best management consulting firm. I feel Accenture will open more doors to you later on.
accenture
Conventional wisdom on this board is going to tell you to take accenture; however, if you think the Walmart position is interesting enough that you might want to stay for the long haul it is worth serious consideration.
Working at accenture is unlikely to become a career but will give you great general experiences. Walmart is more focused and is more likely to retain you after 2/3 years. Specialization is valuable and you are less likely to end up paying for a MBA out of pocket if you go with the big box.
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