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MBB optimal ranking
Hey fellas, gals, what's the best level to apply for in any of the 3 MBB firms that gives a good balance between (a) not having too much responsibility but (b) not getting pushed around too much by people above? Manager? Consultant? I'm not too worried about the pay as even the basic consulting...
MBB recruiting for MBA - summer vs full time
Hi everyone, I was in a non-MBA master's program a few years ago, and I remember applying to (and getting rejected) an internship position at an MBB firm, and subsequently in the second year, re-applied for the FT position but got auto-dinged because the recruiter told me 18 months - 24 months need...
Questions about APD/PhD resume & recruitment process
I'm an engineering PhD at Stanford. 2 years out of undergrad, ~3 more to go, but I'm quite sure I don't want to pursue a research career. I hope someone can clear up these basics: 1. It seems McKinsey + BCG make up most of the PhD opportunities. Therefore it's pretty much top firms or bust? 2....
MBB exit opportunities for those with non-MBA masters?
Hey all, I'll be at MBB in a few months. I have a soft econ-related MA from an Ivy and don't have a business background at all. My prior work experience is entirely in nonprofits/foundations. Considering this, would my exit opportunities be substantially different than others typically have? I'm...
Strategy Consulting to Asset Management
I am a recent grad looking for job and have been applying to lots of analyst position at many AM firms. No luck yet but I did get a position at a boutique consulting firm (think, http://www.consultingmag.com/article/ART830192?C=FDJMnuIrWSBjCi). We work with F500 technology companies. I am concerned...
No offer from 2 MBB internship interviews, how to recover?
Hey WSO , I'm a rising senior at a non-target school majoring in Finance. I interviewed with Bain and BCG (Bain was 1 round and BCG was 2, didn't make it past the 1st for BCG) and wasn't extended an offer for their summer internship programs. Thankfully, I still have full-time recruitment coming up...
Spent 3 Years at MBB - Ask Me Anything
Hello Monkeys - I'm heading into my last week at MBB , and need something to do besides pack up my apartment. Ask away and I'll be happy to answer. My Bio: I have spent the last 3 years at a mid-sized MBB office in the US. I studied Economics at a top liberal arts college without formal MBB...
MBB dinners with clients?
Just wonder have any MBB consultants be treated by their clients to five-star restaurants either during or after your killer case study/presentation? If so, how much per person does the client pay for your luxury meals? Or, in reality, do most of you just eat Chinese takeaway most evenings?
SAT vs ACT - Importance of Math
Hey all, Let me preface that the question is nitpicky but when these firms are judging you by a single piece of paper everything seems to count. I've read on a number of sources that most firms want to see M/CR on the SAT= 750/750 as a minimum. The Math score is ESPECIALLY important to prove you...
Exit opps - BB vs. Non-MBB consulting
There have been a few threads, but not too much information on how exit opportunities look after consulting at firms other than MBB , e.g., OW, Booz, ATK, LEK, Deloitte , PwC , Accenture , E&Y. The only common theme is "MBA" but is there anything else? Any strong exits into finance (IB/VC), VC ,...
Going from no-name boutique to MBB? Advice?
Hi everyone, I'm a recent graduate whose started at a no-name consulting firm. We work with project management with a few large blue chip tech companies. I'm learning a good bit here but I am really interested in going to a top tier B school in a few years. I know they don't recruit from here but...
Is there a term for "Bulge Bracket" consulting firms?
Is there a term for the top 5 global / largest firms? Not necessarily MBB , but including booz and others. Looking for something analgous to "Bulge Bracket" in banking Thanks
Boutique Consulting Salary/questions? Also question about MBB recruiting?
Hi Everyone, So I got an offer at a boutique consulting firm. The firm gets most of their revenue from 2 or 3 F500 companies. Pretty regional so not much traveling. I got a 3 month contract as an associate with the option to renew for a full year (depends some on performance of course). I had a few...
L.E.K. Consulting to Private Equity
I will be a first year associate at L.E.K. this Fall and looking to transition to private equity after a couple years. My work will involve mostly strategy engagements and maybe a few due diligence private equity cases. What are my prospects for recruiting at megafunds (in comparison to those with...
How do you get an MBB offer?
Hey, I had a question about the interview process for consulting, specifically for MBB . I've searched but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for, but if there is already a discussion on this, please post it and I'll be on my way. I am getting a Master's in Statistics at a semi-target. MBB...
CIO Advisory / IT Strategy - Need advice - McK, PwC, Booz, OW
I am looking at a lateral jump in around 6 months to an year to a few specific firms and their technology practices. In particular order of preference - McKinsey BTO PwC CIO Advisory Booz Digital Business and Technology Oliver Wyman Operations and Technology I am wondering if any of you current...
GPA for STEM Degrees
I know that GPA is question that is often asked, but what would be a good GPA to have if you are an undergrad applying for consulting jobs with an engineering degree? To be more specific I am an engineering major, with an additional major in the humanities, as well as a minor in Econ at a top...
Base salary for partners at MBB
Just curious BEFORE the bonuses were added, what's a typical base salary for junior partners at MBB ? How about for senior partners? Can the bonus for MBB partner be as much as more than 100% of their base salary? Also, how's MBB partners' bonuses calculated?
MBB salary changed based on local rate/pay?
Let's say you are newly hired MBA graduates of MBB with a salary of $135,000 in USA, and after one year of work at MBB , you decided to move to your MBB office in Europe (Paris or Berline for example). My question is: will your salary in the new Europe office be the same/equivalent as the original...
Do you think consulting is romanticized?
The way consultancies make their presentations at my school, consulting seems like one of the most fulfilling jobs in the world. For people working in industry (mainly jr. people), is it everything you imagined? Do you find yourself, personally, doing "meaningful work"? Does it fulfill you as much...
Exit Opportunities for Systems Integration Consulting
I would like to know what some of the possible exit opportunities are for someone with 2 years of systems integration experience at a Tier 2 consulting firm. I just want to see what the available options are.
MBB - Apply for Associate Consultant, or Consultant? Profile Evaluation
This got long quickly, sorry - abbreviated stats at the bottom I’m a little unsure if I could apply for Associate Consultant, or Consultant. My work hasn’t been the most quant-heavy, but I’m leaning toward consultant. I'm a 3rd party Project Manager for Hospital Capital Projects – new...
What areas are currently hot in consulting world
Could you please tell me what are major current issues consultants work on?
Pre-MBA career switch to MBB -- does this ever happen?
A question I've seen addressed here and there, but I'm looking for people who have have actual experience (successful or not): Just how hard is it to career switch into MBB at the pre-MBA level, assuming appropriate educational pedigree (hate having to say that) and current career is similar /...
This firm...what do you know?
As some of you know, I got laid off this week. Out of the blue and quite ridiculous but its in the past now. I networked a little and have been getting in touch with some people. My brother's brother-in-law is a principle at BCG and he provided me with some help. Through his contacts, I got an...
What to wear to consulting info session-Female
Ladies, or gents with an opinion, what to do? Headed to an MBB info session this evening. It's at 5:30, and it will be held at one of the nicest hotels in town. Last time I went to an MBB info session, it was held at an upscale bar at 8pm and the dress was indicated as business casual and I wore...
Missed Bain Resume Deadline... Any advice?
I'm an idiot. I marked the Bain resume drop for my campus on my calendar as Oct. 31st, not Oct. 21st. I know one person there, but he's a first year and it's not really a strong enough connection to ask him to intervene on my behalf. I emailed the recruiting team to apologize and ask if they would...
For the 1st/2nd rounders, are there still Case Interview groups?
I remember a Skype group called case interview nuts that helped me immensely back during the SA recruiting season. To my knowledge it's down now though. My friend from undergrad currently has 2 interviews coming up and is trying to do some live cases with people. The live case practice was by far...
Those who got MBB offers: How many live cases did you do?
for people who got McKinsey, bain, or BCG offers, how many live cases did you do to prepare?
MBB Final Rounds, No response
Hi guys, Thanks for all your help on these forums. I recently had my final rounds at an MBB firm. I can't tell how I did. I did have some structural mistakes but my math was solid. I am a APD candidate with an MD (physician). What does it mean if I haven't heard yet (6 days so far.) The other MD...
What are some common acronyms used on WSO?
If you are confused by all the lingo getting thrown around Wall Street and the WSO forums, you've come to the right place. We know it can be confusing but don't worry, we are here to help! Below you will find a comprehensive list of finance acronyms for words and phrases in finance. This is a great...
Deloitte Consulting vs. MBB recruting
Howdy all, So this topic kind of has been talked about before, but my situation is still somewhat unique so I thought that I would post a topic. So I am a rising senior at a top Undergraduate B-school (that MBB actively recruits from) and I have an offer (with exploding incentives before...
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...
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
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
Staffing - Play-by-play case?
I was wondering if anyone would be nice enough to go through a play-by-play of staffing from when they roll off a case to when they start a new one. i've heard different things about the extent to which you have agency over your cases (obv depends on your tenure), but the exact process is still kind...
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...
Consulting Case Practice via Skype!
Hey All, Would anyone be game to practice consulting cases with each other over the weekend or early next week? Would really appreciate if any possible current consultants could respond as I'm sure they could provide more meaningful insight. Thanks a mill!
MBB Interview - Case In Point VS Case Interview
Hey guys, So I have an MBB first round interview coming up in the next two weeks. I scoured the forums and came to find that the two most often cited resources to use were Case In Point and caseinterview.com I personally started with the latter and found it quite useful. I know that many people have...
MBB after already inteviewing
I went through interviews for Bain and BCG for internship during my junior year and never got through (I made the final round for Bain). When I reapplied for FT , I never even got interviews and only got McKinsey, which again I made final round for and failed to get through (keep screwing up the...
Quantitative Skills + MBB = ???
Hi all, I'm graduating with a pair of (undergraduate) STEM degrees and starting at MBB this summer . Are there career paths that make sense for someone with scientific literacy, quantitative skills, and experience at MBB? I really have no idea where I want to be in 3-5 years, and I'm curious to...
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 travel policy
i saw the other thread on laptops/bberries and decided to ask something ive been thinking about -- what's the MBB policy on travel and hotels? i heard (but only informally) at sell weekend that it's first class for flights > 1.5 hrs. can anyone verify this (or another policy) for their firm? also,...
How to move from MBB to PE
Can anyone comment on the best way to transition from MBB (analyst level) to PE? I'm joining an MBB office in the fall and understand that PE recruiting generally happens very quickly after that (April/May). Would it be useful to learn/practice some financial modeling before I start work so I can...
If you don't get into MBB there's no point in doing consulting...
I've heard this tossed around this forum quite a few times. I just want to hear some opinions about it.
McKinsey/Bain FT one year wait for reapplication
McKinsey and Bain say that candidates should wait a year before reapplying--is there any way around this? I expressed interest in an international office to that office directly with the help of a well respected professor there and the HR lady said to the professor that unfortunately I had applied...
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BB FIG vs MBB for PE+HF
Hi guys, What would you take as a first job to secure a good position at a top PE / HF two years down the road, BB FIG or MBB ? The BB is good but not GS . I have some IB and Buyside internships and I DO care about the lifestyle ;). 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...
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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