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Preparing for the job
So once you have the offer whats a good thing to do to prepare you for the consulting job for the 7 months beforehand? I've heard getting familiar with excel anything else worth doing?
Which looks better for career options?
Forgive me if this is not the proper forum (if there is a better section please let me know). I'm completing my first semester junior year at a semi target in DC. While I do not have an exact idea of what I want to pursue, I do know it will boil down to consulting or banking, preferably working with...
INROADS for consulting
I'm a sophomore at a target looking to get into the consulting industry and heard about the INROADS program. How likely is it to be placed in a consulting firm through INROADS? Haven't heard much about the internships available.
F500 Corp. Strategy vs. Boutique Consulting
Hi everyone - I have two offers that I'm trying to decide between. One is with a F100 corporate strategy team...a group of 25 people doing strategy work for the firm. The firm itself doesn't sell the most interesting services, at least in my eyes, but this may well change once learning more about...
UBC = good CDN recruitment now??
Talked to a friend that goes to UBC in Canada, and he said that UBC is getting quite a lot of their students into MBB and other good firms for consulting. Apparently, there is a program called SCMP (strategic consulting mentorship program) that helps them get these jobs. -Anyone know how many...
Please tear a teacher's resume apart! Critique Request!
Current first year TFA member applying to some of the partner organizations for next summer. Please be brutal and honest, but helpful. Looking to focus on the BB firms , and MBB as well . Gracias! http://www.razume.com/documents/23091 *** EDIT *** Took a couple of the suggestions in mind and edited...
Sophomore at target, no experience, please KILL IT!
Hey guys, Looking for some feedback on my resume. I'm aiming for an internship in finance, with a boutique consulting company, or with f500 strat. Thanks! http://www.razume.com/documents/23085
Grant Thornton GPS
I recently received an offer from Grant Thornton's GPS practice. Has anyone heard anything or had any experiences working for GT's GPS. If you could possibly address the type of work you did, your group (FM, OI, IT), your horizontal (Energy, Transportation, etc..), the staffing process, and anything...
Limiting myself
I am currently in the trenches at Capital One Auto Finance managing a group of 16 risk associates (collectors on bad car loans).While CapitalOne was just named one of the top 10 places to find leaders, I have been struggling with the prospect of shorting myself by staying at Capital One for the next...
Baker Tilly 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 hire around 60 consultants across the...
Big 4 Consulting vs Asset Management
Which one should I choose? I know people will say "it all depends on what you want to do," but what if I don't know what I want to do 10 years down the line and I'm pretty sure I want to get an MBA eventually? Things I value more are best exit opps and high-quality training received on the job. The...
PA Consulting
Anybody on here familiar at all with PA Consulting? Heard about them recently and was hoping to get some intel.
2011 Starting Salaries at MBB
There was recently an article about this here: http://managementconsulted.com/consulting-jobs/20… Not sure I trust all of the data, though. Those of you that have gotten offers at MBB (especially NY), can you post details on what your comp package looked like for BA (right out of undergrad)?...
Becoming a Consultant
Hello, i would like to break into the Consulting industry, and i was just wondering if i was on the right track. I am a Finance/Econ dual Major at the University of Arizona. I am hoping to advance to a MS in Finance at UT Dallas with hopes of becoming a consultant. Any words of wisdom from the Vets...
MBB: Switch office after offer?
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 funneled to the DC office with the MBB firm...
Trinity Partners
I have an interview coming up with Trinity Partners next week and was hoping to get some different perspectives on the firm. http://www.trinitypartners.com/ What is the typical work like? Strategic or more operational? What are the differences between the Waltham office and the NYC office? What are...
Economic Advsiory Services
Hi, I was hoping to learn more about Economic Advisory Positions at the Big 4/firms a tier below there. I did a search but the past information is a bit lacking. Could anyone address the typical workload/exit opps/salary in major market? I always fear being "pigeon-holed" as I am currently employed...
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 investment banks JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs rounded up the...
Deloitte Strategy & Operations Drug Test?
So I just received an offer with Deloitte Consulting, and am curious to know if they drug test. Any and all information is appreciated, but I especially want to know: 1) If they test will it be hair or urine? 2) When would it occur? Upon offer signing? Upon starting work? 3) Would there be follow up...
Automatic Interview Dings!
hey guys, post automatic interview dings from your experience. this should be fun....
How are you preparing?
hey guys, list how your preparing. I read case in point, consulting bible, hbr cases any better ideas?
FTI Consulting FLC FEDA
Has anyone had an interview with them or currently work there? I have an interview coming up and I'll appreciate it a lot of someone can give me some insight into their culture, what they're looking for, and how the interview is structure like. This is only my third consulting interview so I'm not...
Typical size of entering associate/business analyst class?
Hey guys, I know for firms like MBB , the class size is roughly 10-15, maybe more for bigger offices. At least for Bain LA office last year there were 12 people. I was wondering if anyone can comment on the other firms like Big4 Advisory or Accenture . How many people would they typically hire for...
Do new editions of Case In Point have all new cases?
See title. I have the 5th edition and am wondering whether purchasing the 7th edition is worth it.
Reminder: Consulting Case Interview Guide Available
Dear Fellow Primates, Just wanted to issue a reminder that our latest publication, Make Your Case: Master Consulting Interviews , is now available to help you dominate your consulting interviews coming up. This 133 page guide is the only tool you will need to master the consulting case interview ....
Bain Singapore Online Application Deadline
Hi, I would be very thankful if any of you knows what is the deadline for Bain Singapore online application for FT position in 2012? I am a local student in one of SE Asia's smaller countries so online app is the only way I can apply. Thank you all in advance!
Practice with me on Case Interviews!
Hey, I am looking for someone to practice consulting case interviews with. If you happen to live in Houston like me, that would be best. That being unlikely, we can do it via Skype as well. I am very flexible on my time availability.
Senior Looking for FT Consulting
http://www.razume.com/doc/3/3985f78d-faae-4b2f-97… I got to a tier 2 undergrad business school.
Delay my interview?
I just got an interview from McKinsey , however, it is 7 days away and its in a city that I have to fly to. I was wondering, should I try to push back my interview date so I can prepare more? Or is it to my advantage to interview as early as possible?
Case Interview Partners (in Tokyo interviewing at McKinsey, others)
I am looking for someone to practice and discuss case interviews with. I am in Tokyo so it might help if you are here or near my time zone. However, I am up to talking with anyone so please contact me. I am from the east coast and still talk to a lot of people there so I am usually on the computer....
Firms with good tech practice?
I'm looking for firms that have good tech exposure so I can move into VC in te future. Does anyone have any insights to what firms would be good for this? So far my first choice is Parthenon...
Do I have a shot at MBB?
I'm a software developer who’s looking to make a transition to consulting or finance (I'm leaning toward consulting). I’m a part-time MBA student at a Top 30-40 business school school that is a non-target for MBB and investment banks (my ugrad school was also a non-target). In recent years my...
breaking into pharma/healthcare consulting: chances?
Hey WSO . I'm a senior with an average gpa (~3.6) from HYPS looking to break into consulting. I don't have any relevant work experience, but I do have a strong background in biomedical science (bio degree, research internships, etc.) which is why I'm targeting healthcare / pharmaceutical consulting...
Booz Allen VS Deloitte Consulting Prestige
(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 all-together and speak with my recruiter about...
Recruiting at Elite Boutiques v MBB
I am about to start my application process for full time positions and was wondering if anyone had insight into how recruiting at firms like Parthenon and Booz would be vs. MBB . Should I prepare for interviews in the same way, or do the smaller consultancies look for different qualities? These will...
PwC Consulting
Hey guys, What's the reputation on PwC Consulting, especially after their recent acquisitions? How's the strength of the program and (if I do PwC Consulting as a junior internship), how will it look on my resume to the top tier management consulting firms? Thanks.
consulting interview Q
what do I do when I ask for time to jot down ideas and the interviewer asks if s/he can come back in a few minutes. Do I let him/her leave and come back after a while or should I start thinking on my feet and spewing ideas?
Resume Critique: Let us try this again, shall we?
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! SB to dj for the reality check. ... I'll leave the MD...
Can I get a job at one of the big consulting firms?
I posted this in the "Get a Job" thread too, but I thought it might get some responses here as well.
Consulting Compensation Latin America
I was recently told by a friend that consulting compensation in Mexico tended to be around 2,000 USD per month at MBB . Is this true? Does anyone know what consulting salaries look like in the region, or in Mexico specifically?
Resume review - must submit in a few hours
Aiming for several consulting firms. After some suggestions on the forum ive changed my resume. I got rid of the camp job completely and expanded the analyst position. The 2nd link is the new version! Please let me know of any further changes as I must submit it in a few hours. Thanks! Old...
Resume check - must submit in a few hours
After some suggestions ive changed my resume. I got rid of the camp job completely and expanded the analyst position. The 2nd link is the new version! Please let me know of any further changes as I must submit it in a few hours. Thanks! Old http://www.razume.com/documents/21519 New...
Private Equity vs Consulting?
Hey everyone, I am currently a first year analyst at an M&A group of my bank. I really appreciate the learning opportunities and experiences I am getting but am having some questions/doubts about next steps in my career path that I was hoping this forum could help with.
Harvey Balls
You guys ever have extremely awkward moments when discussing Harvey Balls? I had a call yesterday that was totally over-the-top. I'm usually pretty good with clients saying just about anything, but I had to mute my phone after these: Client: "What are these called again?" Me: "Harvey Balls." Client:...
Best things to read
What are some of the most helpful things to read if you are interested in strategy consulting? This can include business news, industry trends, interesting opinion articles, etc. Are there any websites that do a really good job of filtering out the noise and keeping the compelling content?
Which university for consulting (EU)?
Hey guys, I am currently deciding to which university I'll go and which program I'll attend. I am from Germany and have the opportunity to go to TU Darmstadt - Political Science University of Kassel - Political Science (business minor) - Business - Business Law I want to break into consulting...
Should I Even Bother?
How often do consulting firms hire graduating college seniors for summer internships? I would like to apply for an internship with one of MBB , rather than for a full-time position, because I have not had enough time to prepare for case interviews , and still am not sure if I want to commit a...
Don't call it 2008, but Effect on Graduate Jobs this Year?
What's the real outlook for 2011 recruiting for graduates? If the US/UK/Europe is not the place to be -- for any job--then where? I had a very depressing time with an offer pulled from a top 3 asset manager. This was 2008. Fast-forward 3 years--I off-cycled until I earned some lucky breaks (I've...
Help an aimless, Ivy science major in need?
Hey guys! I'm somewhat new to the site, so let me know if this post in contextually inappropriate or belongs on a different forum. My problem: I'm a brand new graduate as of May, considered consulting several months ago but then dropped it and missed out on the bulk of on-campus recruiting. I'm now...
Which Are the Best US McKinsey Offices
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.
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