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MBB Question
I have heard most people don't get past 1st round interviews at MBB for undergrad hires, is this also true for lateral hires? If MBB offers you a first round interview from a major non-target as an off cycle lateral, how realistic would it be for you to move on if you did well on the case?
Accept MBA sponsorship?
Hey guys - first time, long time here. I’ve searched the forums, but I haven’t seen a good discussion around how to evaluate the MBA sponsorship decision. My particular situation -- from MBB , heading to H/S. No family money or anything like that, I’m paying my own way and still working off my...
Consulting --> MBA --> 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 same objective? I hope getting into M7 will...
Superstars
Consultants - I'm sure there are superstars in your office that blow away the rest of the team. What are they like and what sets them apart from others? Firm description/type might be useful as well ( MBB , small boutique, etc.). Stories, input welcome.
Picking a boutique over MBB
Hello! It seems everybody aspires to get into MBB but I'm wondering if anyone here turned down MBB for a boutique (pre-MBA if that makes a difference)? If so, can you share your reasons for doing so and what you perceive the pros & cons of this to be? And are you happy with your decision?
recruiting while abroad
Hey guys, I'm an undergraduate student in Europe (target school) graduating next year and I'm starting to prepare for MBB+Booz+OW+other top firms recruiting sext semester. "Unfortunately" from summer till December I will be abroad doing an exchange semester at the University of Melbourne, Australia....
What do these major-GPA combos tell you?
Say you' re a MBB recruiter. You're looking at candidates from a target school for interviews. What are your initial thoughts at each one? I just want to see all of your thoughts, all feedback is appreciated. 1. International Relations major with a 3.8 2. Comparative Literature major, Economics...
jumping to MBB after Google
Hey all, landed a summer internship at Google (people operations, not engineering/coding), going to work hard and hopefully land a full-time offer. if that doesn't work out, how would google look on my resume in terms of me getting interviews with MBB for full-time? basically what i'm asking is, how...
Business Casual in the Summer
I've got an internship at an MBB /other top tier firm for the summer where the dress code is business casual. If it were fall or winter I'd go with wool slacks, button downs, and nice shoes, but I'm buying clothes right now and don't know what to do for the summer. The office isn't in the south but...
BB -> MBB: What Level?
Quick question: If an analyst at GS /MS/ JPM wants to lateral into McK/Bain/BCG after his 2 years, what level would he join as? Business Analyst or Associate? Thanks!
MBB expensing WSJ, etc.
Curious if a subscription to WSJ, NYT, HBR, etc, would ever qualify as a business expense at MBB , or if these kind of resources are available otherwise? I'm starting st MBB in the fall and just bought an iPad so I was wondering. Thanks.
MBB Summer to Full Time
Anyone know how many summers are generally asked back?
MBB Office Changes/Geographic Limitations
Hey everyone, two questions for all the MBB people. I'm starting as an AC/BA/Associate at an MBB office in a city (not San Fran or New York) that, for some personal/family reasons, I don't want to stay in for any longer than is absolutely necessary. From what I've seen so far, I like the people, the...
MBB vs. Goldman S+T
Disclaimer: Please don't respond if you are going to say "depends what you want to do: trading or consulting." -- its not that I don't think that comment is valid (it is), its just that I am not sure on long-term career yet and that advice is simply not helpful. Subject line is self-explanatory ---...
Second Tier over MBB
Long time reader. I was curious, would anyone on this forum choose a Second Tier firm (e.g., Monitor /LEK/Booz/ Deloitte ) over MBB ? The reason I ask is because I had a friend who interned at MBB and decided to work at a Second Tier firm because of the importance he placed on fit.
Full Time Offer Rate vs. Internship Offer Rate (MBB)
Seems like MBB summer internships are much harder to come by than the regular full-time offers that are given out in the Fall of senior year. Does anyone know if juniors who typically make it to final rounds for internships but don't end up with an offer have better luck with FT recruiting in the...
MBB--> PE--> MBA?
There have been a number of threads recently comparing MBA placement from different arenas (Consulting vs PE vs IB). It seems of the three, MBA programs seem to, at least generally speaking, look most highly on MBB applicants. If someone hopped from MBB to PE and then applied to business school,...
MS/GS/JPM S+T vs MBB vs BB LevFin for SA
Hi guys -- I am a junior at a target school, non-finance background, and would love to get your input/advice on my options for this summer. First the offers I have: 1) S+T at top BB firm (think GS /MS/JPM) 2) Consulting at MBB (think B/B) 3) LevFin (no hard guarantee on this division vs. GCM but...
Rejected for Full-Time, reapplying as a Summer intern? (MBB)
Hello all, I applied to one of the MBB last fall for a full-time position and made it to the final round of interviewing, but was ultimately rejected, the feedback being that I could have done better on one of my case interviews . Due to a number of reasons, I will be pursuing a masters degree after...
MBB vs. $125,000
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 exit opps, bschool opps, prestige, working...
Office location for Energy practice at MBB and other consulting firms
Hello All, Which offices at the top Strategy Consulting Firms, i.e. MBB , Booz, Deloitte Strategy, Monitor, etc. are heavy on Energy related Engagements. I heard that Houston offices are geared more towards Energy, is this through, where else? do you know of an office working more on Alternative...
How many people get second round interviews at MBB?
I have final round interviews for Bain, BCG and McKinsey . Does anyone know what % of people make it to this stage and how many typically get offers? Is the second round still a huge pool for them to cut down from or do they only give second rounds to people who they think would have a good shot?...
What research to do for post-MBB PE?
I am going to be starting at MBB in the fall. I am thinking of doing PE post-MBB but am not 100% set on it. I am currently at a target school and have taken a few VC / PE classes with one professor. He is the head of the PE / VC program here. I need another few credits to graduate and decided to do...
What car do you drive?
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 consultant out of college? What cars do the consultants on here...
When I am applying to B-school a couple years down the road...
I am graduating from one of HYPMS this year with a > 3.9 GPA. I worked at a BB in IBD last summer and am going to work at MBB after graduation. I am planning to work hard for the first couple years, find out what type of industry/job I would like to pursue in the long term, and go to b-school to...
College Senior Applying for MBA
Hello, I am currently a senior that will begin an IB analyst role at a MM next fall. In considering my options looking into the future, I know that I would like to pursue a MBA after I finish my 2 year stint as an analyst rather than continue in IB or PE . I also understand that this may be...
Why does Bain send more to PE?
Why does Bain send more to PE every year than the other 2 firms? Is it just that more consultants at Bain want to move over or do PE firms want to specifically target Bain consultants because of their experience? I know they have their PEG rotation, but what are the other reasons someone at Bain...
Top tier consulting to Private Equity post-MBA
I'm currently a consultant in a post-MBA role at one of MBB . Recently I rolled off a performance improvement case for a private equity backed client. The case involved working with both the management team at the client company, and with the investment team that sourced and executed the original...
MBB satellite office vs OW GMC NYC
Hi Guys, What's your opinion on post-undergrad offers from satellite office of MBB (think like minneapolis) vs OW GMC (specifically healthcare practice) in NYC , especially around exit opportunities? I would like to transition to VC or PE down the road. Thank you!
Missed call from MBB Managing Director: did I get the job?
Long story short: -Just finished final rounds at MBB (5 interviews today) -Phone died at most inopportune time -Got an email from Recruiter saying she and Managing Director of the entire region could not get through to me. They will call after the weekend. This means I got the job, right? The head...
Consulting to Hedge Fund
Hi guys, I am a junior consultant at a top strategy consulting firm (Mck/Bain/BCG) in Europe. Before MBB I had internships in Banking and Finance and a postgraduate degree in Economics. I'm still fascinated by finance/markets. I was wondering if people ever make the transition to a hedge fund from a...
Case interview practice buddy - chicago!
hey monkeys, is there anyone in chicago would mind helping me with case interview studies? i bought case-in-point and have been studying on it, have another interview coming up in december and would like to practice with someone. it would only be like 45 min.thanks everyone
What to say to someone on the inside?
Say you did your networking and someone hooked you up with someone on the inside ( MBB ) with hiring capabilities, what do you say during the first phone call?
accenture soph year leading to MBB junior year perhaps?
My friends have told me to stay away from Accenture , saying that it's too techy. I have an opportunity to spend my soph summer there. I assume they'd train me well. Do you think this might be useful in securing a potential offer at Bain for my junior summer?
McKinsey First Round VS Second Round
Can anyone comment on the main differences between McKinsey 's First Round and Second Round? I just finished their 1st round and as expected the case was very structured, in the sense that the interviewer was driving the case by asking a set of 5-6 specific questions per case. Are the 2nd rounds...
What are my chances at MBB/other top firms?
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 after reassessing my options consulting looks...
Litigation Consulting to Management Consulting?
Hey Guys: I'd be very interested to hear from those who have worked in litigation consulting or who currently work in management consulting . Is it possible to work in litigation consulting and move onto management consulting after a few years? Does MBB ever take those who have previously worked in...
MBB starting salary for PhDs
Can anyone comment on the typical MBB starting salary/comp for someone with a non-business-related PhD?
Rookie mistakes
I will be starting work at a MBB next summer. I haven't done any type of consulting internship. Starting with sell weekend and into my first month or two, can anyone offer advice on how to not look like a total rookie? What are the big mistakes everyone makes? (i.e. - when freshmen walk around...
PWC ADVISORY ASSOCIATE INTERVIEW
hey everyone. so i was able to land a second interview, this time with PwC !!! i have a couple questions that i hope someone can answer. the interview consists of 2 45min interviews and a senior session (Q&A panel). the position i applied for is advisory associate in health care. should i be...
When does MBB talk about MBA, turnover, etc.
Accepted an offer a few weeks ago to join an MBB office out of ugrad. Now that my recruiting is over, I'm wondering at what point does the firm talk about promotions, career path, MBA sponsorship, percentage of analysts/associates who leave after 2-3 years, etc. I understand basically that the goal...
Traveling for MBB in NY vs. Boston vs. Chicago
What is the average amount of traveling per week that a junior level analyst does at these locations?
E&Y Interview help
landed an interview for Ernst and Young government and public sector consulting branch. anyone have any insight as to what expect? typical case study interview. etc? thanks!
If you don't get into MBB out of college, what do you do?
Hi, So I'm curious as to what one should do if he or she doesn't make it into MBB from undergrad but still wants to pursue consulting for a career? I'm from a non-target, which means getting into one of those will be damn near impossible, so I was wondering what other options I should look into if I...
How screwed am i? - Job phase right now
hey everyone, so i am in the job phase right now...however am getting pretty much no love from any firm. i have a BS in biochemistry and molecular biology and an MPH in health policy and management. i am trying to get any kind of healthcare advisory analyst position possible. i wanted to do strategy...
Timing of Application
Following my earlier post about prospects for entering MBB with PhD in mathematics and over 10 years work experience in industry: I am assuming that I would not be directly competing with recent graduates, as I would be considered for a somewhat different spot. Would it then make sense to wait till...
IBD/MBB Career Consult for Vets
For some reason unbeknownst to me, I've received at least half a dozen random (not from WSO) emails from guys serving and veterans asking for advice on how to get into finance (I always promptly direct them to more reputable/knowledgeable source) after their service is up. I know there are tons of...
Why am I getting interviewed?
I have an interview tomorrow with a top global strategy consulting firm not MBB but just below them, all of the employees I have researched have their degrees from Harvard, Princeton, Yale, MIT, Oxford, etc. I am in a top 20 business school with a double major and a modest 3.2 GPA. They contacted...
BOutique healthcare consulting firms in chicago
anyone know any boutique healthcare consulting firms in chicago besides navigant and huron?
MBB sign on bonus and relocation assistance
I recently received an offer from an MBB firm for a post-MBA consultant position. I have a couple years post MBA , but they are only offering me a first year consultant position (same as fresh MBAs). Does any one know if I have any leverage here to negotiate a second year consultant position? Also,...
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