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Major in Economics + MBA?
I'll be attending University of Michigan's LSA program and will be majoring in economics. After graduation, I'm planning on working for a good consulting company (hopefully) and work for 5 years and then get an MBA . But if nothing goes well, I could try out as a financial analyst and work my way...
Applying to consulting firms in Hungary without Hungarian
Hello everyone! I am planning to make a career switch and want to try consulting. There is a high possibility that my personal life will bring me to Hungary. Is it possible to get an offer from major consulting companies in Hungary without the knowledge of Hungarian? Any information and thoughts...
Do you get sick of traveling?
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.
Looking for Case Practice Partner for Consulting Interview
Hi there! I'm a Stanford graduate student planning a career in management consulting . I am looking for a partner to practice cases with. If you are interested in practicing together, give me a shout. I'm hoping to complete the practice within a month.
Fee's Question
Good Morning guys, I have a quick question about some Investment fees for a client, I was hoping I could get someone’s input on. This is for a fund of funds. Thanks in advance for looking over this and the help! Fixed Advisory Fee = 0.40% per annum on assets up to $500 million Incentive fee = The...
Marketing Strategy Vs Finance
Im Currently an Undergrad ad a semi target who wants to go into consulting. If i failed to land an offer which industry would be better to set my self up to re apply later on, (pre or Post MBA), marketing strategy or finance ( not IB or PE). I would assume the response is finance but i want to hear...
Did You get a post-MBA M/B/B offer with a
Clearly, >700 is where one would like to be. I know people have gotten in with less. Yes, I have read the other posts. My questions are: 1) Did you or someone you know get an offer with a sub-700 GMAT? 2) How much can my first semester GPA help hedge my chances? (I have a 650 and heading to Fuqua -...
Booz Allen vs. Booz & Co.
I understand the recent history of the two firms regarding the buyout and subsequent split but now that Booz Allen 's three year non-compete is up they're trying to build out their commercial practice. Booz Allen started recruiting at my school for commercial roles and I was wondering if people...
Reneging IBM Offer
So I got offers from IBM's consulting division along with Accenture's IT Tech group. They want answers in the next day or so. But, I have additional off-cycle interviews lined up with Booz , McKinsey, and BCG. Has anybody accepted and then reneged on an offer from IBM or Accenture before? Any...
Civic Consulting Alliance
Has anyone ever interviewed with Civic Consulting Alliance, or heard from anyone who has? It's a pro-bono outfit in Chicago that consults different public sector / non-profit organizations on topics like economic development, education, environment, etc. I have an interview for a fellowship...
does anyone know...
does anyone know how useful/ not-useful an internship with a thinktank will look when the ultimate aim is MBB ?
American going to a foreign university looking to break into US Consulting
First post on this forum, but have lurked quite a bit. I have looked through past posts on the question I am about to ask but the info is limited. I am an American who goes to a top UK university (this is for undergrad, not grad school), but its not Oxbridge or LSE . You could consider it one of the...
What's the daily life of a management consultant like?
For post-MBAs, what is the daily life like? Do most consultants have time for families?
EY FSO Clients
Does anyone have information on the clients that EY FSO advisory services?
Non-case Interview Firms
Hey all, Just curious what some of the entry level non- case interview firms are. I've heard Accenture technology consulting interviews are entirely behavioral based as are ones for Maximus consulting. Know of any others? I'm trying to hedge my bets in case I screw up cases. Thanks
MBB MBA Hiring -- Conflicting Stories re: this year?
So I've heard from people that MBB /top consulting shops hiring is UP at top 15 MBA programs but then I've heard the opposite that consulting is being squeezed a bit due to MBB sending over their European consultants to the US instead of firing them so they end up requiring less MBA hires this year...
Post-MBA 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 part of a finance and accounting rotational program....
MBB policy on laptops/blackberries
What is the general policy for laptops/blackberries for summer interns and full time hires? I have a summer internship and am worried my laptop isn't sufficient (it is falling apart). Do companies generally provide or subsidize this equipment?
To switch or to wait
Hi guys, I'm considering career switch into consulting. Currently I'm an associate auditor in BIG 4 Financial Services team in Europe but I'm bored with this job. I graduated from target finance programme and finished additional postgraduate studies in statistics. I was always very interested in...
Superday - Was I rejected?
I had a final round for a consulting firm last Friday. I sent out the typical "thank you" e-mail to the interviewers and recruiter. I heard back from one of the interviewers on Monday that it was a pleasure to meet me and that HR will be contacting me later this week. Well, this week is pretty much...
MBB research anyone?
not sure where I could post this but-Does anyone here know what it takes to get into MBB for research? Do they take in research interns? Does having been thru MBB research make it easier to slip into a consulting role at the firm?
do you spend too much time with your co-workers?
Curious to know the opinions of others who already in consulting... I"ve been working for a boutique for about 2 years, all projects have been quite laid back, leaving a lot of time for socializing and going out. We travel alot, and usually M-F, and everyone is young, and quite social. We travel...
McKinsey Cleveland
Do any of you guys know anything about the McKinsey Cleveland office? I know they are a smaller office (but don't know how small) and that they do a lot of product development work - besides that, don't know much else. If anyone could chime in about the following, that would be great: - Office...
Interview again at MBB?
So I got dinged after a final round at one of Bain's larger offices, and accepted a position in that same city with a reputable tier 2 firm. The final round went pretty well, I think one stupid math hiccup is what cost me. What I am wondering is, how long before I can reapply and be considered for...
Help Please! Deloitte S&O vs. LEK Junior Year Summer Internship
Hi Everyone, I currently have offers from LEK and Deloitte S&O for summer internships, and I'm having an incredibly tough time choosing between the two. I know that the lifestyles for the two are almost polar opposite (Deloitte mostly travel, LEK mostly in office), and that LEK is a lot more...
CEMS Rotterdam
Hi mates, my professional shorterm goal is to get into management consultancy. I speak german, italian (did my bachelor there), english. I got invited to an interview for following program: (100 get invited, 70 accepted) http://www.rsm.nl/master/msc-interna...ems/factsh… What do you think about...
US Industry Breakdown
Can someone give me (or point me to) a simple breakdown of industries and where they are strongest in the US? I know a few of the obvious ones (tech in SF, Oil/Gas in Texas), but it would be great to know the top 10 or so. I think something like this would be very useful come staffing time (I start...
Accenture MCDP for Experienced Financial Analyst
I have an upcoming interview for a position with Accenture in the MCDP (Management Consulting Development Program). The thing I find odd about the position is Accenture is looking for an experienced (~1 year of experience) financial/operations analyst candidate. The reason I find this odd is it...
Do INSEAD grads get offers from MBB in the US or Canada?
I realize the INSEAD brand is extremely strong outside the US, and not as much within. Do INSEAD grads who move into consulting get offers from offices in the North America, or are they usually constrained to European and Asian offices?
Online dating book written by a management consultant?
Hey guys, have you ever heard of this before? Apparently a management consultant at one of the big firms just released an ebook on how to do really well with online dating. Wonder how his firm feels about it. Either way its been really effective for me so far. Called Conquer Online Dating by a John...
LIfe Sciences Boutiques?
Hi guys, I am a med student with healthcare / biotech / public health background looking to transition into consulting. Med school was not my thing. I have searched around on the forums and could not find a similar thread. I would much appreciate a list of boutique consultancies specializing in life...
3.9 GPA, semi-target, hard science/math major...few offers/interviews. Should I look elsewhere?
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, midsized firm (top 100 for consulting, but not...
International Development/International MBA
Alright, I'm weighing options for post-undergrad. Currently, I'm a second semester junior at Georgetown. Upon graduation my GPA will probably only be around a 3.1. I have held a one year econ research assistant position, 9 months in consulting interning, about four volunteer trips abroad, and...
McKinsey PEI questions?
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 recall details. I'd like to make a list of...
Signing and then canceling
What happens if you sign and then decide to take another offer before you start if the contract says either side can end it at anytime? Is that considered a real bad thing to do or does it happen regularly?
Starting out nonprofit consulting??
Think I'm going to get an offer from a consulting firm that works with nonprofits (hospitals, universities, etc) with governance issues, executive compensation, succession planning and things like that. Worth taking or keep looking? Possible to transition this into a better name like Deloitte or...
Switching universities in Germany - a wise choice?
I started studying political science at TU Darmstadt, but received my admission for the ESB Reutlingen (production management) a few days ago. How much of an advantage for breaking into consulting would it be if I'd switch? Pro: - more target (looking at the recruiting events) - not as "useless" as...
From Big 4 to Big 3
Hi everybody. I have been working as a consultant at a Big 4 firm for approx 6 months. I plan to transfer to the Transaction Services group in 6-8 months. What do you guys think what would be my chances to get into McKinsey , Bain, Booz, etc. after a couple years working in TS? Has anybody done...
IT Consulting vs. IT at Bank
I'm about to graduate and have an offer from a major global IT consulting firm and possibly also an offer from a large global bank (also in IT). Both are located in NYC . Disregarding compensation, which one do you guys think is the better choice career-wise? I'm leaning toward consulting because my...
Where do I fall into?
Is there a specific category for people with less than one year of experience? I graduated from college in May of 2011 and has been working since July. I have been browsing through different companies' website and can only find either "Undergraduate Students" or "Experienced Hired". Due to the fact...
most useful experience
So I am a 2nd year undergrad student, I have 3 current summer ops and i was wondering which was the best one to follow through with in terms of resume building for consulting. 1) boutique IB 2)Medium size oil company finance 3)Assisstant/HR job at IBM
Sophomore - Boutique Consulting or Industry Internships for MBB Junior Year?
I'm a sophomore at a target looking for summer internships to better position myself for applying to MBB junior year . Should I focus my search on boutique consulting firms or the finance departments of F500 companies? Which would be viewed more favorably? I know that MBB really looks for name-brand...
Enter consulting w/ 1 Year Exp - How to?
I'm looking to get into consulting with only about 1 year of work experience after undergraduate. I currently work in the Midwest at a Fortune 100 CPG company as a financial analyst. I like finance but would like broader exp before business school and am also looking to move out of the Midwest. Went...
INSEAD vs LBS for consulting
Hey Guys! I have MBA offers from INSEAD, LBS and Oxford. I am pretty sure I am not attending Oxford. But, I am having a hard time deciding whether to attend INSEAD or LBS . My goal is to work in a top strategy consulting firm (MBB, LEK, Booz etc...) post MBA . Currently I am a consultant in the...
PwC Financial Services vs Generalist
I'm a first year MBA at a top 15 school with an interview at PwC 's Financial Services group. I goofed, apparently, and applied to both the generalist position and the financial services position, and was given simply the financial services interview. My question, to anyone knowledgable, is what is...
BIG4 to management
I have 10 years of assurance and advisory experience. I have extensive regional experience in the MENA region and currently I am keen to join the INSEAD MBA next September. However, if I was admitted, do you believe I can make a move into Management Consulting. I acknowledge the fact that this...
CEB vs. Nielsen Professional Analytics
What would you take between CEB in d.c. and nielsen professional services (consulting)? thanks
Consulting Off-Cycle Hiring
Hi, I know MBB probably do little to no off cycle hiring but do some of the second tier consulting firms do much off-cycle hiring? I am talking about the Accentures, etc. I am in a project oriented job that I could relate to consulting and would be very interested in these opportunities. I know it...
House of Lies: a TV show on Management Consulting
Kristen Bell. Nuff said.
One Cold Email to Change Your Life (Result right here)
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: 1. SENIOR MD in charge of country's group, who forwarded my email. 2. BEST VP ever who received my email and passed...
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