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  2. 2015 FT Recruiting Mega Thread

    Job Search Advice

    Applications for full-time analyst positions at the following firms are now open unless otherwise stated. Get after it, monkeys! See you on the Street;) Front-office IBD, S&T and/or Research Deutsche Bank Evercore (superday scheduled for 8/8) Lazard L ...

    195 comments5 Sep 2014 -

  3. Best luggage?

    Management Consulting

    Any recommendations on a good luggage set (carry-on/laptop bag) popular among MBB consultants? consulting luggage travel ...

    142 comments1 Jun 2018 -

  4. What car do you drive?

    Management Consulting

    I'll be starting work this year at LEK and I'm getting a car soon. I'm considering something like a preowned (probably between 2003-2008) BMW 3-series, Infiniti G, or Acura TL. In a driving city (Not NY). Does this work for a first year con ...

    262 comments5 May 2017 -

  5. Nontargets that break into consulting

    Management Consulting

    I'd like to hear from people with consulting experience on what their observations of nontarget coworkers were (MBB and tier 2). Was there even a noticeable presence of nontarget individuals, and if so what were their backgrounds? I ask because as a ...

    126 comments22 Jan 2018 -

  6. How to land a summer internship at MBB during undergrad?

    Management Consulting

    Title says it all.. At a target school in Canada. consulting Salary ...

    45 comments23 Feb 2018 -

  7. 2011 PwC Starting Salary

    Management Consulting

    Does anyone know the starting salary and signing bonus (ballpark) at PwC advisory for this years undergrad class? Thanks in advance. consulting Undergrad associate Salary pwc advisory Salary ...

    100 comments18 Aug 2016 -

  8. Booz, PwC, and "Strategy&"

    Management Consulting

    I am surprised nobody has started this topic yet, but PwC just released their rebranding of Booz & Co. The name they chose? Strategy&. Apparently PwC has a pension for picking rediculous names for its consulting firms. Before spinning off its stra ...

    57 comments10 Oct 2016 -

  9. Switching from Consulting to Investment Banking

    Investment Banking

    Hi All, I am looking for some advice on how I should proceed with my life, now that I am committed to get into banking or equity research. ...

    75 comments1 Feb 2017 -

  10. GPA for STEM Degrees

    Management Consulting

    I know that GPA is question that is often asked, but what would be a good GPA to have if you are an undergrad applying for consulting jobs with an engineering degree? To be more specific I am an engineering major, with an additional major in the humanitie ...

    42 comments22 Jan 2018 -

  11. Disney Corporate Strategy vs. McK/BCG/Bain

    Management Consulting

    I'm new to this forum (in the posting sense- been reading it for a while), and was hoping I could get some advice. I have a friend that just got a job at Disney's Corp Strategy group and seems pretty excited about it. I have been pretty interest ...

    35 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  12. Ambition dying, dead, or just on hold?

    Management Consulting

    Hi guys I posted earlier about my miserable time in consulting (Thought Consulting was My Dream...I Hate It). Two months after my original post, I still dislike it and have made the decision to quietly seek other employment, hopefully lining up a job reas ...

    55 comments9 Aug 2013 -

  13. McKinsey, Bain, GS, or GE offer choices

    Investment Banking

    After a crazy recruiting season I have managed to get offers from McKinsey and Bain, entry level analyst position all in comp around 85k. GS is in S&T, fixed income all in comp I think should be ~90k (depending on my bonus) and GE is in corporate deve ...

    64 comments14 Nov 2012 -

  14. Case study interview for MBB consulting- 24 of my best tips on how to get in

    Management Consulting

    As a former MBB case interviewer, I've interviewed a lot of people and have seen people make very small, avoidable mistakes. It's often very nuanced things that push the edge to good versus great. Just because you "crack the case" does ...

    26 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  15. MBB Consulting Q&A

    Management Consulting

    2/25/13 update: Ampharos has now been working in consulting for 5+ months and said he can continue answering questions regarding MBB, recruiting, breaking in, day to day life, etc, ask away! Hi Guys, 5+ months ago I started working at my top-choice MBB fi ...

    58 comments28 Feb 2013 -

  16. MBB Public Sector

    Management Consulting

    I'm heading into public sector consulting following an MPP from USC and was wondering about the various public sector practices the big firms have. Is USC considered a target school for public sector consulting? Awkwardly expressed, but I think with ...

    44 comments25 Oct 2017 -

  17. What about Deloitte?

    Investment Banking

    Curious to see what you guys think about one beginning their career at Deloitte. I come from a non target so I know you guys will say go for a top banking firm first but I just wanna keep things realistic. Ultimate goal is to go to buyside or upper manage ...

    40 comments25 Jan 2018 -

  18. Consulting internship during sophomore summer?

    Investment Banking

    Hello fellow primates, I currently attend a semi-target (think USC/Berkeley/UCLA/McKenna/Pomona) and will be a sophomore in the fall. I recently received an offer from a top consulting firm for summer 2014 (think MBB, Booz, Deloitte, LEK). However, I defi ...

    40 comments9 Feb 2017 -

  19. Which Are the Best US McKinsey Offices

    Management Consulting

    Hey Guys, Which are the best US McKinsey offices in terms of prestige and experience (perhaps even size)? Particularly the Marketing and Sales Practice offices? Furthermore, How do San Fran, New York and Chicago compare? Thanks. consulting McKinsey USA no ...

    27 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  20. MBA- Kellogg vs Yale vs Cornell Go!

    Business School and GMAT

    Hey guys, I have the fortune to be accepted to these programs and would appreciate some honest feedback on which school to spend my next two years Background: late 20s upon matriculation, 4 years in 2nd/3rd tier consulting (big 4), public university engin ...

    53 comments5 Feb 2014 -

  21. How to Succeed in Management Consulting by Victor Cheng

    Management Consulting

    Did anyone get it? I was appalled by the sticker price when he offered up the program today. I would have priced it waaaaaay below what he's asking, and I don't care to be apart of his elite networking club. Personally, I think he takes himself ...

    46 comments10 Oct 2016 -

  22. From medical school to consulting or banking?

    Job Search Advice

    I went to college at a school ranked in the 20s with a minor in business and I will be finishing medical school in 2012 at a school ranked in the 10s. GPA is 3.9 in college, and my grades are above average in medical school. My questions: 1. how competiti ...

    46 comments8 Nov 2016 -

  23. First Year 2011 Consulting Salaries- MBB, Booz, Monitor, OW, Deloitte, etc.

    Management Consulting

    Alright internships are over...any one have info on class of 2011 compensation.. consulting bonus Salary Salary ...

    120 comments29 Aug 2010 -

  24. Is making Partner worth the hype

    Management Consulting

    For those who have made it to Partner- is making Partner worth the hype? The "carrots" seem to be the omnipresent golden handcuffs and perks that at a minimum stroke the ego. What else is there? What additional exit options are available once yo ...

    46 comments10 Oct 2016 -

  25. Consulting Full Time Offer After 1 Year of Searching

    WSO Success Stories

    After 1 year of searching, 700 practice cases, and 200 informational interviews I got 2 job offers at two 2nd tier consulting firms. I started searching in June of last year and spent my first three months networking. I managed to speak to about 150 peopl ...

    34 comments31 May 2014 -

  26. Does consulting really give the toughest interviews?

    The Street's Seth Fiegerman had an interesting article today about companies and their tough interview questions. Using Glassdoor's employee reviews, he ranked the top ten toughest and I have to say, I found the results rather surprising. Seeing ...

    29 comments7 Nov 2013 -

  27. frequent flyer and hotel points and other information

    Management Consulting

    Starting at a company that travels frequently (like most consulting companies). Was wondering if anyone had any advice on: 1) frequent flyer 2) hotels 3) other possible benefits from lots of travel Thanks in advance and by the way I am leaning towards get ...

    77 comments25 Jul 2011 -

  28. Consulting at Factset

    Management Consulting

    Anyone care to throw in their 2 cents on an entry level consulting job at FactSet? Any experience here? consulting factset entry level Salary ...

    35 comments10 Mar 2017 -

  29. Finance: not so “attractive” anymore?

    Universum, an employer branding company, has released its world's most attractive employers list and investment banks barely made it to the top 10. The fairest of them all was Google, followed by KPMG and Ernst & Young in 2nd and 3rd while invest ...

    31 comments1 Oct 2010 -

  30. Do you think consulting is romanticized?

    Management Consulting

    The way consultancies make their presentations at my school, consulting seems like one of the most fulfilling jobs in the world. For people working in industry (mainly jr. people), is it everything you imagined? Do you find yourself, personally, doing &qu ...

    38 comments13 Mar 2012 -

  31. 3.9 GPA, semi-target, hard science/math major...few offers/interviews. Should I look elsewhere?

    Management Consulting

    Hi all, I have a little over a 3.9 at a semi-target (Cornell) in biology and math with a minor in comp sci and significant AEM coursework (practically done with the major requirements). last summer i did healthcare consulting/marketing at a respected, mid ...

    49 comments2 Feb 2012 -

  32. Capgemini Reputation (Strategy and Transformation and Life Sciences)

    Management Consulting

    I know Vault rankings ballpark the prestige, work-life balance, etc relatively well, but I was wondering what is the reputation of Capgemini? I know their bread and butter is tech consulting, but I was wondering about those groups. How is Capgemini vs mor ...

    31 comments3 Apr 2017 -

  33. A real zinger from the NYT

    Management Consulting

    Guys- Enjoy this rather scathing review of banking and consulting from Guy Kawasaki. Your choice to believe or disbelieve. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/21/business/21corne... Q. Why did you carve out investment banking and consulting? A. With investment ...

    43 comments23 Mar 2010 -

  34. When someone tells me consulting is a real job

    wheninfinance's blog And:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ask me what I'm doing this summer in the Hamptons Are you my consultant or my cell phone bill?: http://wheninfinance ...

    25 comments6 May 2012 -

  35. Living With Parents As Consultant

    Management Consulting

    Is it feasible to live at home as a first-year consultant? I'll be at a firm where I know I will be traveling every week. My friends have told me I'm being cheap, but it seems like a great way to save money. My commute would be 35-50 minutes on ...

    24 comments23 Feb 2018 -

  36. 2009 First Year Consulting Salaries

    Management Consulting

    Curious to know. Any info you guys have is appreciated....thanks! consulting Salaries ...

    47 comments4 Nov 2008 -

  37. Investment Consulting career

    Job Search Advice

    Hi all, I was hoping that someone might be able to give me an indication of the career prospects one might have if one were to start their career working as an investment consultant with a company such as Mercer. They'd put me through the CFA which i ...

    29 comments28 Mar 2017 -

  38. Former McKinsey manager, taking questions

    McKCaseInterview's blog Glad to talk about my role at McKinsey or the case interview process- post your questions consulting McKinsey case interviews consulting mckinsey APD ...

    23 comments13 Aug 2014 -

  39. SAIS or SIPA?

    Business School and GMAT

    Sorry if this is in the wrong place! I'm considering grad school and the more I think about it, the more I think its the right path for me. I was looking at top schools like SAIS JHU and SIPA at Columbia for their International Economics programs, al ...

    40 comments23 Oct 2012 -

  40. Starting All Over!?!?

    Management Consulting

    Gentlemen and Ladies, Not really sure where to put this, since its not a job related, nor Business (MBA) school related question really. So I'll ask the people who know the industry better than I. In short, I want to get into consulting. You may deci ...

    37 comments28 Nov 2010 -

  41. Delete_thread.

    Business School and GMAT

    Deleted. IB MBA consulting mbb Scholarship Darden ...

    31 comments8 May 2014 -

  42. What are the chances of getting into Deloitte/Accenture

    Management Consulting

    Hi guys, Just wondering what are the chances of getting into Deloitte / Accenture technology consulting with a Canadian GPA of 3.54 for engineering master program. I know it's a bit low..but what is the reality? My undergrad cgpa was even lower so I ...

    26 comments6 Mar 2017 -

  43. MBB: Switch office after offer?

    Management Consulting

    So I have a final round with one of MBB in DC coming up, and after the interview, will have 3 days until my offer for a Tier 2 firm in Chicago explodes. For personal reasons, I would strongly prefer to be in Chicago, but would obviously prefer MBB. I got ...

    43 comments25 Oct 2011 -

  44. If you could work at any of these for 2 years, which would it be?

    McKinsey 36% (354 votes) Bain 20% (192 votes) BCG 10% (102 votes) Piper Jaffray 15% (145 votes) I'm rather kill myself than work at the above firms 19% (182 votes) Total votes: 975 consulting firm preference ...

    18 comments16 Feb 2011 -

  45. Booz Allen VS Deloitte Consulting Prestige

    Management Consulting

    (Re wrote to dissolve any confusion my initial post was unclear) I have an interview with Booz Allen Hamilton strategy consulting and one with Deloitte Technology Consulting (if it makes you feel better call it IT advisory). I may decline Deloitte tech al ...

    27 comments10 Oct 2016 -

  46. Exit Ops: Economic Consulting

    Management Consulting

    Does anybody know what the exit ops are like at places like Charles River Associates, NERA, and LECG? I feel well positioned to get a job in the economic consulting industry, but I wouldn't want to get stuck there for life. I'm hoping I'd b ...

    28 comments18 Aug 2016 -

  47. McKinsey PEI questions?

    Management Consulting

    Hello, I had first rounds at McKinsey last week. Made it through but I think my PEI answers were the weak point. Although I knew that would go in depth I wasn't really prepared for how much and I had to spend way too much time thinking and trying to ...

    22 comments15 Mar 2018 -

  48. Post-MBA career options

    Business School and GMAT

    Hi All, I could use a bit of advice on choosing a career path for after I get my MBA. I'm planning to apply to programs next summer, and for a few months now I've been running with the idea of becoming a management consultant after getting an MB ...

    28 comments10 Oct 2016 -

  49. Fired from prestigious consulting firm- been unemployed for 6 months- HELP

    Job Search Advice

    First a little about me. I graduated with a liberal arts major and a high GPA from a 'target' school in 2011. Shortly thereafter I began working at a small strategy consulting firm in NY (V50 firm). After 1 year at this job, I was told I had to ...

    26 comments6 Feb 2013 -

  50. MBB Networking

    Management Consulting

    So, I want to get ahead of the game for full time recruiting next fall, and I have some free time on my hands now that finals are over. I have the credentials (target school, GPA, consulting internship this summer) that should get me interviews at MBB, bu ...

    39 comments11 May 2011 -

  51. Consulting Firms in Washington, DC Area

    Management Consulting

    Just curious- aside from the big players in the Washington DC area like BAH, are there any other smaller boutique/niche consulting shops in the Washington DC area? I'm looking a few up right now through Google, but I figure someone in the area will p ...

    23 comments11 Jan 2018 -

  52. Advice please! Google v. IBM v. Deloitte?

    Management Consulting

    Hi folks, WSO has been a great source of advice throughout my job search- and I finally have options that I could really use your help to decide between! I'm a senior at a top 3 university, currently trying to figure out what to do for full time. I r ...

    25 comments1 Nov 2014 -

  53. House of Lies: a TV show on Management Consulting

    Management Consulting

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJefLYL0zDQ Kristen Bell. Nuff said. consulting house of lies tv show ...

    35 comments19 Dec 2011 -

  54. Fit/Behavioral Interviews- A Crash Course

    Management Consulting

    A few weeks ago I finished interviewing for MBA consulting internships and wanted to capture some of my thoughts while they're still fresh. There are lots of good resources for case interviews available, but most of the truly great advice I received ...

    21 comments14 Aug 2014 -

  55. "Easiest" area to break in from non-target?

    Job Search Advice

    The title says it all. If you go to a non-target, what's the easiest (relatively speaking of course) field to break into out of banking, consulting, S&T, etc.? consulting s&t non-target I-banking ...

    24 comments6 Mar 2017 -

  56. Re-Applying after Rejection

    Management Consulting

    Have some feedback on this but would appreciate others feedback as well. I successfully made final rounds with a top 3 consulting firm twice- both for internship and full-time (as an MBA) and each were for a different domestic office. Post MBA I will be h ...

    34 comments1 May 2011 -

  57. College Advice Needed

    Management Consulting

    First, I hope I am posting this in the correct section. Anyhow, onto the main topic of this post. In the next 4-6 months, I will have to send in my college applications. As of now, I am planning on getting a bachelor's in some engineering field, but ...

    24 comments27 Mar 2014 -

  58. How hard is it to go from BB operations, to operations consulting?

    Job Search Advice

    and is that a decent career? consulting ops ...

    38 comments9 Dec 2008 -

  59. breaking into consulting a year or 2 after my MBA

    Management Consulting

    Hi WSO, I got my MBA from a top 10 school in 2013. 'am currently working in corporate finance at a not-so-well-known company and would like to break into management consulting within the next year. From what I hear getting into a consulting firm is t ...

    23 comments30 May 2014 -

  60. How could I get an MBB offer from a top 5 MBA b-school?

    Management Consulting

    I plan on going to a top 5 MBA school to get an MBB offer. I'm amazed by the large number of students who get offers from MBB, especially at Kellogg. Is it really easier getting a job there as a top 5 MBA than in undergrad? How could I guarantee myse ...

    23 comments6 May 2014 -

  61. Consulting GPA requirements, as high as people say?

    Management Consulting

    Hey all, I only started frequenting this website a short while ago so forgive me if this has been asked to death already. Is the rep that MBB /other "top" consulting firms have for mostly/only hiring undergrad applicants with relatively high GPA ...

    32 comments8 Feb 2011 -

  62. Bain Houston vs. Monitor NYC

    Management Consulting

    Got FT offers from Monitor Group NY and Bain Houston. Factors to consider: *I'm from NY and would rather be in NY to be with friends and, uh, be in NY. *I want to do organizational leadership, and heard Monitor does this more than Bain. *More interes ...

    32 comments19 Oct 2010 -

  63. Opinions on Offers?

    Management Consulting

    I have offers from the following companies for FT positions out of undergrad: 1) An MBB 2) IBM GBS Public Sector 3) Booz Allen Hamilton- division related to IT/Systems development; info about BAH in general would also be appreciated I would like to learn ...

    31 comments27 Dec 2010 -

  64. GPA at grade-deflated schools (UChicago)

    Management Consulting

    Im currently a sophomore at the University of Chicago with a 3.4 GPA. I've had an upward trend in my GPA and hopefully by junior year recruiting, I will have a 3.6-3.7+. ...

    20 comments6 Oct 2016 -

  65. Consulting--> MBA--> Consulting

    Management Consulting

    Hi All, Just wanted to ask what are the chances of getting into the M7 / LBS /INSEAD B-schools after doing consulting from big-4 and second tier consulting firms such as Oliver Wyman, Parthenon etc. How would you rate Accenture MC, Hewitt, Hay, ZS for the ...

    29 comments15 Apr 2011 -

  66. Big 4 VS Possible IB

    Job Search Advice

    I'm mostly a lurker here, but actually am looking for some info I've had trouble finding on the forums. I'm heavy into my networking (50+emails/calls a week...1-5 info meetings a week). Looking to score an offer by the end of the upcoming f ...

    29 comments22 Mar 2011 -

  67. LGBT consultants

    Management Consulting

    Let's talk about important issues. I'm starting in the fall and would love to hear from those already in the industry. consulting Gay LGBT ...

    29 comments13 Mar 2011 -

  68. Should you even be aiming for BB IBD anymore?

    A couple of stories have hit the tapes recently which both make fairly depressing reading for those looking to jump into a new 2/3 year analyst programme at a bulge bracket bank. 1- Bonuses are down. Way down. I can only give UK figures here but the avera ...

    17 comments14 Nov 2012 -

  69. Altman Vilandrie

    Management Consulting

    Has anyone that has heard of this firm offer some insight? Nothing in search. thanks in advance. consulting Salary ...

    20 comments9 Feb 2017 -

  70. Resume Critique: Let us try this again, shall we?

    Resume Advice

    Clearly trying to make the title funny or ironic wasn't the wisest of moves, to say the least. Anyways, I'm applying to some summer internships through TFA and wanted some opinions on how to make the resume pop. Any and all help is appreciated! ...

    27 comments26 Aug 2011 -

  71. One Cold Email to Change Your Life (Result right here)

    Job Search Advice

    For those needing a bit of inspiration: How I passed an internship offer for top 10 strategy consulting to my best friend, who had been looking for a job for 2 years. People involved: SENIOR MD in charge of country's group, who forwarded my email. BE ...

    23 comments1 Dec 2010 -

  72. Applied Predictive Technologies 1st rounds, any insight on them?

    Management Consulting

    Search turned up nothing on this firm. Just got 1st rounds invite with APT but I don't know much about the firm besides its data-driven consulting practice. Sounds overall like very tech-y consulting firm. Anyone has any insight on their culture, str ...

    20 comments21 Feb 2017 -

  73. Post-MBA Consulting

    Management Consulting

    Hey guys, I've got a question about consulting. I've always been interested in strategy consulting but have been deterred by the work/life balance that the career entails. I am starting a career in corporate finance at a F500 in June and will be ...

    25 comments7 Mar 2012 -

  74. Best airline for flying out of NYC

    Management Consulting

    I'll be starting my FT consulting gig here in a couple of weeks, and obviously want to soak up the periphery benefits of frequent travel. For traveling out of NYC, who do you guys recommend I travel with? American, Delta, United, US Air? I've he ...

    22 comments14 Aug 2013 -

  75. Do you get sick of traveling?

    Management Consulting

    I'm getting ready to start in July and I'm just curious as to how long my "I love travel" mindset is going to last. Obviously this is going to vary from person to person, but I'd like to hear some opinions for those that have them ...

    24 comments5 May 2012 -

  76. Private Equity Focused Consulting Firms?

    Management Consulting

    Other than Bain, McKinsey and L.E.K, are there any other consulting firms out there that focus on Privet Equity clients? private equity consulting Bain McKinsey LEK ...

    27 comments30 Jul 2010 -

  77. Consulting in NYC?

    Management Consulting

    Some friends of mine have advocated that "if you want to be a consultant do it anywhere but in NYC". I can understand that if you get paid the same wherever you are why not live in a cheaper lower tax area (Atlanta Texas Chicago.. Anywhere but N ...

    20 comments27 May 2012 -

  78. Mercer Investments Consulting Interview

    Management Consulting

    So I have a second round interview at Mercer for an internship in their Investment Consulting group. I have done my homework on Mercer and MMC and know where I would like to be placed (NY or Chicago). I have been looking around online for questions that t ...

    15 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  79. Baker Tilly Consulting

    Management Consulting

    Hi guys, Anyone familiar with the level of work baker tilly does? They are a management consulting firm, but are a relatively new practice (I think created in 2002). What are their target hiring schools? I heard they are growing really fast, looking to hi ...

    18 comments6 Mar 2017 -

  80. Consulting Outside of MBB...how hard to get in, how good are exit ops?

    Management Consulting

    Title basically says it. I'm at a non-target, so MBB is pretty much out unless I get very lucky or score some extreme contacts, so I was wondering how good some of the other firms are (such as Booze, Capgemini, AT Kearney, Deloitte, etc.) and how rea ...

    27 comments29 Jan 2010 -

  81. MBB Cross Movement

    Management Consulting

    Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone knew what movement between MBB firms was like- and more specifically, thoughts on the following things: 1) Moving from a summer internship at one MBB to another MBB for full time. Is it hard to do and are your chance ...

    18 comments19 Jan 2017 -

  82. Consulting Interview Math

    Management Consulting

    This topic has been addressed many, many times, but always in scattered places. And I also get differing stories. So, I thought it might be best to start a thread in order to discuss peoples' experiences / perceptions of the math questions in MBB-typ ...

    17 comments25 Oct 2017 -

  83. Consulting Firms That Are More Non-Target Friendly?

    Management Consulting

    Hi, I was wondering if there are any (presumably) lower brand name consulting firms that are more open to people from non-targets applying there or hire a larger number of them relative to MBB? Also, would these smaller consulting firms still be good enou ...

    25 comments4 Jul 2010 -

  84. MBB vs. $125,000

    Management Consulting

    I've been offered an MBB position out of undergrad (all in comp probably around $90,000) Alternatively, I also have an offer straight to a post MBA-level industry position (F500 company) paying about $125,000 What should I take (esp. in regards to ex ...

    24 comments31 Jan 2011 -

  85. Engineer thinking of getting an MBA, then possibly Management or IT Consulting

    Management Consulting

    Hi, I'm currently an electrical engineer working in the Silicon Valley, I've been thinking of quitting my current job and moving back home to San Diego. I'll have 1.75 years work experience if I moved next month. Also been thinking about a ...

    18 comments1 Aug 2014 -

  86. Cold Email to Partner, asked for Transcript...

    Management Consulting

    After cold emailing an alum at a MBB Consulting Firm, I was asked to provide my resume, GPA, SAT scores, and transcript. Everything's fine, but my transcript, to say the least, isn't the best. I had a rough sophomore year and ended up with a cou ...

    23 comments13 Jul 2011 -

  87. IT Consulting Exit Opps

    Management Consulting

    What are your thughts on career development and exit opportunities at a smaller capital markets focused IT consulting firm (think itg, Sapient capital markets, Capgemini)? Anyone know about compensation for first few years? Thanks consulting capital marke ...

    21 comments19 Oct 2012 -

  88. BCG Hires McKinsey to advise it to become number 1

    Management Consulting

    Check out this article from the UnReal Times for a little taste of consulting humor. [quote] Strategy consulting major Boston Consulting Group (BCG) announced today that it has hired the services of the world's number 1 strategy consulting firm McKin ...

    19 comments18 Aug 2011 -

  89. Travel Stipends

    Management Consulting

    Do Consultants receive travel stipends from their Company or the person they are consulting? And what costs do the travel stipends usually cover? consulting Salary ...

    24 comments6 Mar 2010 -

  90. Manager in Consulting Firm- Salary question

    Management Consulting

    Friends, I wanted to test my negotiation skills and see if I did a good job or not. The Position: Manager Consulting firm similar to Deloitte, Accenture Base: 115K Bonus: 10% variable Singing Bonus: 5% of base The Candidate (Me): Recent MBA grad- tier 2 s ...

    22 comments9 Mar 2011 -

  91. What are my chances at MBB/other top firms?

    Management Consulting

    Hi everyone, I'm a senior in undergrad looking to hopefully get into a top-tier consulting firm as an analyst next year after I graduate. My junior internship was done at a law firm, as I had previously wanted to go to law school after undergrad, but ...

    22 comments14 Nov 2010 -

  92. Has my ship sailed?

    Management Consulting

    Hi all, I am a 25 year old, who graduated 2.5 years ago from a lower ranked ivy (Dartmouth, Cornell, Brown) with a 4.0 and a BS in biology. I spent an additional two years after graduation working in the laboratory as a research fellow for a government en ...

    19 comments9 Feb 2013 -

  93. What are my chances as a trader?....

    Sales and Trading

    Hi all, I wanted to get some feedback on my chances of become a trader (any desk)? Here's my scoop-graduated in mechanical engineering '09, 3.5+-few internships in rocket science, NASA, etc- SA at GS ops with FX (supported their FX sales)-curren ...

    23 comments18 Nov 2009 -

  94. Internship in Africa any good?

    Management Consulting

    Hi, I've decided to try to get an internship for the summer of 2011 and I figured I'd start looking right now. I've been to Africa only once but I really liked it and would like to spend some more time there. I thought that getting an inter ...

    15 comments22 Jan 2018 -

  95. Resume Review and Chances?

    Management Consulting

    Hello, I am grappling with the decision of graduating a year early, and therefore am trying to figure out where I stand. Whether I should jump into the job market, delay by double majoring in Finance, or maybe quickly study for the GMAT and enter into a M ...

    19 comments17 Sep 2012 -

  96. How does consulting in the Big 4 fare against the 2nd tier consulting firms such as Lazard?

    Management Consulting

    How does consulting in the Big 4 fare against 2nd tier consulting firms such as Lazard? your thoughts appreciated. consulting Salary ...

    22 comments4 Jan 2010 -

  97. First Year 2014 Salaries-MBB, OW, Deloitte, PwC, Booz, ATK, LEK

    Management Consulting

    Summer internships and full time recruiting have long been done. What are the post-undergrad and post-MBA salaries looking like this year? Easy format to fill as much as you may like.: Company: Level: (Post-Grad School or Post-Undergrad) Base: Bonus: Sign ...

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