Got a full-time offer, need advice!

Hi guys,

I received an offer from a boutique consulting firm for an associate consultant position. The firm is around 20 people but has a great pipeline for projects and right now they have more projects than consultants. Many of their clients are also large, well-known companies. I am finishing up my undergrad in April from one of the top business school's in Canada (think Ivey or Queens).

My only concern is that the firm is not well-known and will hurt my chances of being accepted into a top MBA school in the states.

I was wondering if I could get some advice on what you think I should do? I'm thinking of taking it and then working for a bit and then making the shift to a larger consulting shop before applying to B-School for a MBA.

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"It's easier to find a job when you have a job."

Have you done any research into the team at the firm? Have any of them gone to your top school choices? If so, you can kick ass at your gig and get a reference/referral/network which will add to your chances.

If the offer is solid and you like the firm don't worry about next moves. Focus on kicking ass and making a name for yourself.

Why is everyone on here so rushed for the next thing? I understand you're planning your future, but everyone on here seems to be thinking about the 'next big thing' and nobody is soaking up the experiences/opportunities they're getting...

"Out the garage is how you end up in charge It's how you end up in penthouses, end up in cars, it's how you Start off a curb servin', end up a boss"
 

I can't comment on your career progression but I have some thoughts regarding MBA schools.

I am at an S16 and many of my peer students worked for not-famous pre-MBA employer. So I don't think having your boutique consulting firm name on the resume can hurt. But, there are two things you should pay attention - First, make sure list whether your client is F100 or F500 on your resume. If you client is nether, you definitely quantify the impact. Second, make your "career ambition" on MBA applications precise and logical. It's easier to convince B school adm that you want to do similar type of work after MBA on a bigger platform (for example, Mckinsey for strategy consulting).

 

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