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IT Consulting Exit Opps
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
How to respond?
I applied for a position at an consulting firm a few weeks ago. I got through to the initial interview stage and I did very well, as at the end I asked the HR rep about next steps and she mentioned, sending an email to check my availability for interview next week. I thought it was odd that she...
Can someone please tell me....
..what is is that companies are looking for in an entry level applicant? Its actually unbelievable how unresponsive firms are. I would like to think i have a strong resume, 3.70 GPA with a finance degree from a leading Undergraduate business focused school (not a ivy my any means but a highly ranked...
Consulting vs PE in Asia
Have offer with local PE fund and offer with MBB lined up. Fund is relatively new and hasn't realized any investments yet but has goal of becoming a major player in its space. Pay is below market with potential for upside down the line as fund grows. Have offer with MBB also in same geographical...
Bain and Company -Toronto office any news?
Has any one heard back from Bain's Toronto office regarding the first round of interviews yet? last time I applied, I only received a standard thank you for your application response. This year, I received two emails, one was a standard thank you response which they sent to me earlier, however, most...
Pwc Management Consulting?
I have an interview coming up for a Management Consulting internship with PwC . There's not much information in the company research about this specific position, so I was hoping you all could provide some insight. What exactly would I be doing as a management consulting intern? And what types of...
How often do you get a case that's purely numbers?
In some of the Case in point cases (ex. case #17), Cosentino provides cases that are purely number-based. Not much analysis but simply running big numbers in your head like (7,700/270,00) and having to provide percentages. How often are these cases? Just wondering because these don't seem very...
consulting background check - need advice
Hi, I have a question that cannot find answer anywhere or bring it directly to anyone, I hope someone in the forum can help me out. I made a stupid mistake during college more than 5 years ago, and ended up with 2 charges (false ID & false report to officer - considered as misdemeanor). However, the...
Top Real Estate Consulting Firms
Posted this over in the consulting forum and didnt get any takers... Who are some of the big names (firms) in real estate consulting? Obviously i know: cushman, cbre, JLL, who are some of the other big players? Any of the top management consultants have strong real estate practices?
Non-Target, No Contracts, Where to Begin?
Hi all, I'm a recent grad from a non-target and I am currently working in corporate finance at a super small company. I really dislike the work that I am currently doing and since the company is really small (almost no chance to do anything more interesting) and there are no coworkers my age, I'm...
Resume Review and Chances?
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 Masters in Finance program.
KMPG Financial Management Associate
Sorry guys, I don't normally post stuff like this but I couldn't find anything on the topic using the search function. I just got an interview with KPMG for full time as a Financial Management Associate. Does anybody know what this job would entail? The impression that I get is that its a management...
Where can I find some great information from a Strategy Consultant?
Click here for a link to the blog of consulting veteran wwconsultant with some fantastic insight into the world of consulting.
Where can I find some of the best discussions on consulting?
Click here for our Consulting forums . It is where we discuss the industry as well as different firms and groups. These are a collection of some of the best discussions created for and replied to by members of the WSO community on the topic of Management Consulting. Keep in mind this is by no means...
What should I read if I am interested in consulting?
Welcome to the Wall Street Oasis Reading List for Consulting. Please email [email protected] if you think we should add in additional publications to our Recommended Reading. Easy Reads Technical Reads Career Jump-Start The McKinsey Way Managing...the Firm
BCG Intern, do I have a shot at BB?
I am actively looking for a full-time job in management consulting and finance for this semester. One thing that I am concerned is that I do no have any investment banking internship experience. My internship at Standard Chartered was more based on economic research. Can you please give me some...
banker vs consulting resumeses
Hey guys, I've always wanted to banking but am going to apply to some consulting firms through a partner recc I need to edit my resume, get rid of the listed deals, and make the work seem more consultant related. What kind of work are consultants looking for in comparison to banking? I'm thinking...
Best for mock interview coaching
Hi guys, I am thinking on spending on one of the coaching services: Management Consulted Vitcor Cheng Ace the Case Firms Consulting If you have any experience with one of them, would you mind provide some feedback, and how many sessions would you buy for someone who has been dinged by McK and BCG at...
Help choosing offers
I have a while to decide, but essentially I can go one of two ways with my offer. I'm curious to hear an opinion about where I should go in terms of long term compensation, international opportunities, b-school opportunities (should I decide to go that route), and anything I might not yet have...
Target schools for Consulting
Hi, I was wondering what the target and semi-target schools for consulting firms ( MBB preferably) were. Are they generally the same as the target schools for IB jobs? I tried searching but didn't find anything specific for consulting. I'm interested in knowing how recruiting is at liberal arts...
Any shot at MBB or other top Strat Consulting?
Incoming college senior here. As FT recruiting season is approaching, I would like to know what kind of expectations I should have moving forward. I know that doing lots of case prep for consulting interviews is crucial, but that only matters if you can land the consulting interviews in the first...
Consulting to Fixed Income Research
I asked this question in the asset mgmt group but thought I would get some good responses here as well. Im looking for an opinion on whether or not consulting would help me break into the fixed income research world. I have recently graduated from MBA but am having difficulty finding fixed income...
Case Interview Advice from a McKinsey Mentor
Wall Street Mentor Dave provides a couple of quick tips for prepping for a case interview - specifically, he outlines how the use of paper, while often overlooked, can be key to your success. Dave was an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Co. , and while at Booth b-school, he received offers from BCG...
Boutique Summer Analyst Seeking Transition to Consulting
I am about to finish a summer internship at a Boutique Ibank. I think its been a god damn waste of time and I want to start using my brain and actually doing challenging work. I have heard that consultants are biased against people with banking internships. I also have a pretty mediocre GPA (3.4)...
BCG Hires McKinsey to advise it to become number 1
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 McKinsey to advice BCG on how to replace McKinsey as...
Wardrobe Troubles only a Consultant could have
I've been interviewing with a few PE firms, and found one that seemed like a good fit, had a round of interviews on Friday. They say "we'll tell you next steps next week." I travel Monday - Thursday, and am thus packed to go Sunday night. Client is business casual, and without thinking, that's what...
What exactly is consulting?
Hi can someone explain to me what consulting is? Thanks
Resume Overhaul
Okay. Couple things. 1. I'm a rising senior at Univ. of Texas, but I will be taking a fifth year so next summer I want to try to do a SA internship in NY . Will being a 5 year student hurt me in the application process? 2. For my first two years of college I was a philosophy major and I added...
VC Analyst vs. Growth Equity vs. Consulting vs. IB
I might have an opportunity to work full-time at a medium-sized VC firm I worked at during an internship. I would be their only pre-MBA employee, so training and salary would be limited. I would basically have the freedom to act as a partner, just without the ability to make final decisions on...
Most & least interesting industries
Hey consultants, what are your favorite / least favorite industries to get staffed on? Which ones are typically the most exciting or interesting these days?
southern consulting
Alright i'm a rising sophomore at duke and am interested in going into consulting. Currently i'm doing an internship at a boutique IB in the south, but I don't see myself ever enjoying that. My major is economics and my gpa is above 3.6. My first question is how hard are the MBB offices in the south...
Federal Consulting?
I haven't found much info on this but if this is a reposting please redirect me. I am wondering about federal consulting. Besides doing projects for the government how is it different? Also, are the exit ops very different? And as you move up the promotion ladder, is the salary significantly lower...
New Hire Orientation
What should I expect... is this going to be Excel & powerpoint training? Any tips to set myself apart from the start?
Go for consulting?
Hey everyone, I am an MBA student at a top tier school and have just completed my first year. I want to recruit for consulting in the coming fall but am wondering what my chances are given my 2.96 GPA in the first year. Other points on my resume are: * State level maths olympiad prize in high school...
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 the countless brainteaser and "make a market on"...
Is PE consulting / deal sourcing / transaction services considered FO?
Hello y'all, Just had a phone interview with a company that presents themselves as a PE consulting and deal sourcing firm. I was looking for an internship and she asked which division I would be more interested in. Obviously, consulting is probably out because of the travel involved (but she...
Constulting to IB
I'm coming up on my first year out of school, during which time I've worked within the consulting arm of a top Big 4. I had a high (3.5+) GPA from a top 5 school, however, my university was liberal arts (my degree was in Econ) and I don't have a banking internship under my belt. What are my odds if...
Commercial/Corporate Banking to Consulting
So I started my financial analyst job (analysis of credit for billion dollar corporations in a specific industry) in late May at a big 4 commercial bank (think BOA, Wells Fargo , JPM , Citi ) and I've always wanted to do consulting but I didn't get an offer for a firm that I wanted to work at. I...
Alliance Life Sciences Consulting Group
I was contacted about an entry level position here. Has anyone heard of the company and if so can you provide details? Thanks
Qualitative Resume Advice
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Examples of TMT consulting engagements?
Hey everyone, Was hoping to get some insight into example consulting engagements that occur for technology, media, and telecommunication clients? (in the U.S.) Thanks, Proboscis
Operations Practice - MBB & ATK offices
Hello, I am tyring to find offices for BCG, Booz & Co, & ATK that are operations focused: Focus areas could be manufacturing, supply chain management, distribution, etc. Specifically looking for offices in the North East. Thank you
How Startup Business is Viewed During Interviews
I'm a senior preparing for consulting interviews in the fall. Just wondering how my role in a startup business would be viewed during interviews. I can exaggerate the role to the point that I am the CFO of this company with five employees. My only concern is if i take the time to put this on my...
2 year Corporate FMP exit opps??
I have been in love with WSO since I first read it coz people are so smart and no bullshxt. Would like to share my experience with one of well-known corporate program in Asia and desperately look for a way-out. Hope to get some directions.
Best Consulting Casebooks
Hey guys, I'm sure all of them are great but which University's casebooks are generally considered the best to prepare from. There is so much material out there, I just want to try and narrow it down a little. Thanks
Deloitte Fast Track Decision
Hey guys, I'm in quite a favourable situation and I thought I'd ask for some advice. Last summer I applied for a few consulting internships and unfortunately didn't get any, Deloitte however emailed a coupe of months ago inviting me to a 'Top Talent' event which in a nutshell consists of the best of...
West Coast Life Science Boutiques
Hi, I'm looking to make a transition into healthcare/life science consulting. I would greatly appreciate it if someone can list some boutiques that have management consulting practices in healthcare/life science in the west coast (CA, WA, and OR)? Thank you!
Case Study Coaching Service
Hey, I have a Bain interview coming up next week and I have been preparing for a while now. After running through some mock interviews with friends, I wanted to do some professional mock interviews with consultants or former consultants. I was wondering if anyone could recommend any paid services...
Oliver Wyman Consultant or Goldman Sachs Risk Mgmt
Comp - both starting and more senior level Experience - on what you can exit to
Who wrote this marriage problem article, Eddie?
http://shine.yahoo.com/love-sex/9-marriage-proble… 9 Marriage Problems that Are Actually Good for Your Relationship 1. You both fantasize about other people. 2. He goes out with the guys. 3. You argue a lot. 4. He spends a lot of money on his hobbies. 5. He uses porn.
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