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Graduate or Apply for SA 2018?
My background - I am a rising senior at a non-target (Iona College) with a 3.6 cum, 3.7 major GPA (Finance). I am entering my 3rd year but am a senior because of excess credits and am able to finish a 4-year program a year early. Currently, I'm interning as a Finance Project Managerment intern at a...
Rate My Odds Of Trading Analyst --> MBB (Resume Inside)
Hi all, I'm a washed up trading analyst 1 year in wanting to break into MBB. I'm doing well but there's a lot of uncertainty on my role looking 1-2 years out. I'm doing well and already have a moat preventing me from being fired... but who knows. The short (true) story is that I was direct hired...
Financial Analyst role at a Management Consulting / MBB firms? Is it BO?
Hey all, What exactly would a financial analyst at a MBB or Management Consulting firm look like? Is this back office work looking at the FP&A of the firm itself?
Consultant friendly MM PE firms
Second year at MBB looking at one-off recruiting for MM PE starting in 2016. Wanted to get a list of consultant-friendly firms and the corresponding search firms they use. Some examples would be: + HGGC + Charlesbank + Golden Gate Capital Any other firms with strong reputations this community can...
What is typical turnover at MBB like?
I joined MBB out of undergrad in 2015, and my office has seen what I think is stunning attrition -- 7/18 in my start class (i.e., all the 2015 undergrads) have quit, and one more has transferred to another office, meaning we've lost nearly half of my class within 15 months of starting. Is this high...
5 years ago, I was fired from Oliver Wyman. This is what I learned from it.
Five years almost to the date, I was fired from Oliver Wyman (after 11 months at the firm, straight out of ugrad). This is when I'd walked into the year-end review genuinely thinking I'd be told I was promoted. There are a few words one never forgets, and the sentence that'll stick with me forever...
MBB next step
Guys, I have to make a decision and I would really appreciate your input (hoping to squeeze out some of the brainpower from this place). I am currently working for an MBB in the CEE region with a tenure of ~2 years and I now need to decide what to do next: push for direct promote to post-MBA level,...
Moving from IBM CbD to MBB or Exit Opps?
Hi Everyone, This is my first post ever here at WSO . I've started as a Business Transformation Consultant at IBM last fall after graduating from Northwestern. I realize most of the projects here are in tech, and I really want to move into real Operations/Strategy consulting instead. Does anyone...
Where are Europe's highest consulting salaries?
I will be attending a top European MBA program in September and am pursuing consulting post-graduation. In order to understand the benefits / disadvantages of different European geographies, I want to know the differences in all-in compensation. Where are Europe's highest (and lowest) management...
Making the lateral switch from Banking to MBB
I'm current approaching my first year as an analyst working at a top MM bank's satellite office (Piper Jaffray, Baird, William Blair, Houlihan) and have recently decided to pursue lateral opps to MBB . A big part of the decision came from personal reasons - being an international student, I knew...
MIT/Booth --> MBB - what's the conversion rate?
This is a simple question. What is the conversion rate of application -> interview -> offer at MIT and Booth? (I'm an incoming student. I have dozens of hours of case interview study under my belt, though I'm rusty, and my firm intention is employment at one of the top firms - coming from product...
MBB process question
So guys, longtime lurker here. Currently I'm a student just graduated from university with a STEM degree, and while I do have some offers, I sought to try my hand at management consulting . Met with an MBB partner who shared some background with me, we connected quite well and he offered to pass my...
Summer at BB a struggle, FT consulting chances?
off-campus recruiting for MBA
Hello, I'm a new first-year MBA in a decent school, and I have been trying to do some more as an early-career MBA student. I worked for just shy of 2 years before coming in, and I'm concerned that the competitiveness of on-campus consulting roles may lower my chances for internship offers. I looked...
MBB GPA Drop
So just got my semester final grades back. I accepted an offer for a BA/A/AC role this fall after receiving the offer. A lot of my time was spent focusing on the interviews. My GPA was already on the low end before I got the offer (3.5ish) and has now dropped to the low 3.4s. Should I be concerned?
MBB Office Transfer Timeline
As a new hire at an MBB office in the midwest, at what point in my time at the firm is it possible to transfer offices? Is it easier within the same region? If I do 2 years, have MBB pay for my MBA , and come back for 2, can those 2 post-MBA be at a new office? I understand it is much easier to do...
How do I-bankers or consulting firms view UPenn College of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies students
I want to break into either consulting or I-banking. Trying to decide which school is the best fit to break into consulting or I-Banking. Do most firms see PennLPS like Columbia? A lot of my friends from Columbia have broken into investment banking. Just curious.
MBB Credit Card & Alt Travel
I have just accepted an offer from an MBB firm. I understand there are forums out there on the topic of credit cards already, but I wanted to see if there were any new tips out there for a new consultant expecting to travel? Also, is alt travel considered a taxable benefit or can you do it without...
How big is company valuation/ financial modelling at MBB firms?
Hello consultants. I'm in the first year of my MBA and in the process of picking my course electives. I'm really interested in company valuation, financial modelling etc. even though I'm not from a finance background. Is it worth my while choosing this route (given my background) when planning to go...
UP vs OUT percentages for MBB at each level
I was wondering does anyone know the UP vs OUT percentages for MBB at each level? I am especially interested in how in it works in continental Europe, but it could be that this works the same as in the US and UK etc. McKinsey: Business Analyst ------> Associate ----> Engagement Manager --->...
Accenture Management Consulting Development Program
Hi Guys, I know there are a ton of posts out there already about Accenture MC, but I wanted to get some opinions on my current position. I go to a private university that is very well-regarded regionally but perhaps not on as much on a national scale. In the past I have interned at a F500 company in...
Undergraduate Opportunities at Consulting Firms
Hi All, I am a rising sophomore at NYU Stern (Undergraduate). As most of you already know recruitment has moved up. I want to prepare as much as I can researching about the undergraduate opportunities I will have (mostly for summer 2017). Please comment below if you know of any great consulting...
Internal consulting at fastest growing company in the UK (1000+) vs. MBB
I got an offer for internal consulting with one of the UKs fastest growing companies (profits), w. currently 1000+ employees, with total package at about about 79k-85k USD (relocation, bonus and salary) and the manager says he wants me to take a on leadership role quite soon. I am early in my career...
M7 MBA Candidate Resume Advice
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4 Months in a F500 Consulting Firm, But I Need to Move For Personal Reasons. What do I do?
Hey everyone, I'm wondering what's the protocol I should follow about changing jobs and/or moving after recently joining a new company. I graduated from a good midwestern school a year ago, and moved back to my east coast home city because my college GF was also moving there. My first job out of...
Non-target monkey looking to network
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Investment Banking, Management Consulting and Meritocracy
Hello guys, I would like to share a thought on IB and management consulting . I want to emphasise that I am implicitly speaking of the entry-level experience till, say, 4-years deep into the job. As many people on this site state, a significant part of the IB job (at least during first several...
MBB Toronto Compensation?
Hi, I have a friend interviewing for a lateral with one of the MBB's, (Bain in particular) in Toronto. He's interviewing at a few other places, one of which told him that he'd make roughly the same amount there as he would at Bain. Does anyone have numbers for first and second year all-in comp for...
Strategy consulting to PE - Interview in 5 days, Advice requested!
WSO Gang – through a friend's recommendation and due to a background/profile fit, a semi-major PE firm contacted me for an interview for an Associate role. I had a "screening chat" and it went surprisingly well; I'm now into the interview process, and speaking to a VP next week. Bit of background,...
Corporate strategy ---> MBB helppp
Hey folks - Moving from mid-office at top investment bank to Strategy at a regional bank. Projects are going to be internal consulting related to product offerings, new accounts, cards, and M&A activity for target banks. Good/bad/ok move to transition to MBB or other top consulting firm? What would...
MBB Salary year-to-year growth
I am a rising senior at a target school. I am very interested in consulting, but also would like to earn enough money to handle my high debt. Management Consulted puts out a salary overview every year and for example, BCG is: Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Undergraduate Salary Signing Bonus: $5,000...
Am I good enough for good Consulting firms (hopefully MBB)?
Background: 26 year-old international student graduating next year (not an english speaking country) with MSc in Social Policy (LSE). I have Bachelors degree in business studies from National university. I have approx three years of experience in local government which extensively works with UN and...
What's the longest you can defer a MBB Consulting Offer?
I am an advanced degree candidate, foreign national. Last week I filed for my green card (I-140 to be precise. My lawyer advises me that the entire green card application process will take about 12mth, and I am not recommended to change my line of work for 6mth after obtaining the green card. In...
MBB internship junior summer > > Banking Full time? How feasible?
Hi everyone, Thanks in advance for reading my post. I searched for the topic online but couldn't find discussions relevant to my questions. I wanted to know if it would be possible for me to do an internship after my junior year in MBB and land a FT BB Analyst position if I decide to go the banking...
Where I should intern to get a full-time at MBB
I am currently a junior at a state school. I want to work full time at either McKinsey, Bain, or BCG. I wanted to know what internships would look the best when applying full time. I have an internship this summer at a tech consulting firm. What else can I be doing to increase my chances at MBB?...
MBB (continental Europe) exit opps
Does anyone know whether it's worth it to go into MBB in continantial Europe (e.g. BeNeLux, Germany, France)? In the US it is clear that there are many nice exit opps (Amazon, FB, silicon valley, Wall street, Private Equity etc.) . However, in Europe these options are far less. Many people...
MBA sponsorship of MBB consultants
Does anyone know any details of the sponsorship contract for an MBA? Is it a full gift or some sort of loan? On some forums I read that it is supposed to be a gift. However, why wouldn't all people then take it? Isn't it unfair to people who don't pursue the MBA if it is indeed a gift?
Georgetown MSB vs. SFS
I will start with a couple assumptions and conclusions I have reached through my research and would greatly appreciate any corroboration or corrections you guys might have for me. Georgetown as a whole would be a low target to a high semi-target for the overall financial services and consulting...
Switching Options
Hi, Which is the better option in regards to switching to MBB :Risk Consulting in any of the Big 4 or Business Technology in ZS Associates ?
Q&A: 2 years MBB > PE
I've been around the forums for awhile now and always appreciated people willing to share tips/advice. I have some free time before I start my PE gig so happy to answer some questions. Graduated from target undergrad, worked at MBB for past 2 years and now going to deal side at MM PE fund. Only...
MBB in Europe - London vs Nordic Offices competitiveness?
Hi, I'm currently an MBA student at a top 2 MBA program in Europe and am targeting MBB full-time. I have already secured a BB IBD Summer Associate role in London to give it a try, but most likely won't accept the full-time offer if given to me. My questions are the following: - I was initially...
Working hours at MBB in Dubai
Could someone please share what are the typical work hours for a post MBA level role in MBB and consulting firms in Dubai?
Venture Capital vs MBB
Which would be the better choice coming out of undergrad? In terms of someone who isn't 100% sure where his career is headed, so exit ops and career prospects.
McKinsey Online Assessment
Hey everyone, I was lucky enough to make it past McKinsey's resume screen for a summer business analyst position and now I have to take an online assessment. It doesn't seem like the typical PST because it is made up of a 45 minute verbal reasoning test and a 45 minute numerical test. It is all...
Case Interview Prep Buddy
I'm looking for a case interview prep buddy . I'm a sophomore Finance and IS major from a private university in DC. I'm applying to MBB in the fall for an internship in 2017 -- (god willing). I'm starting my prep now, and it would be great to have someone who is also serious about getting into MBB...
Undergrad Target Students: Where do most MBB/Bulge Bracket cross-offers end up choosing?
Hey guys, Just trying to get some data points for the consulting vs IBD debate many kids have. There are a lot of arguments throughout the site for either side, but I just wanted to understand the point of view of people who faced a similar choice or witnessed the people around them making those...
Switching Consulting Firms Before MBA
Monkeys, There is not too much information on this topic, so I wanted to reach out and see if any of you know about transferring from one consulting firm to another before business school. A senior consultant at my firm said he knew an analyst that left for another firm (top non MBB to slightly less...
Transition to AM/ER from MBB DACH region
Dear all, I am a 2nd year consultant at an MBB shop, looking to transfer to ER / AM (buyside as long-term ambition). Currently, I am looking for ways on how to manage the transition. Therefore, I would really appreciate any advice from you regarding the transition process. You would really help me a...
Internal resources (VGI etc) for Bain / BCG
Hello all (especially people at MBB) I have interviews at MBB and wanted some intel on internal resources avaliable at Bain and BCG More specific; does Bain and BCG have internal resources that is comparable to McKinsey's PPT creation / editing (VGI) Research and data extraction (R&I) Advanced...
ADC Candidate: Thoughts of R&D vs MBB Consulting. Please help with the risks/downsides
My background is that I have a PhD in physics. I'm currently doing an industrial postdoc in a Fortune 500 company doing R&D work. I've been thinking of switching to a MBB Consulting position. My boss has pretty much told me I will be converted to a full-time hire by next year. The...
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