Was wondering if anybody has insights on projects, work culture, resources etc at either of the firms, as well as which provides the clearer pathway to re-recruiting for MBB/T2 Strat later on?
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Alex,
I've had candidates go to both of them, but honestly, the best perspective you're going to get is through actual chats with consultants working there.
Reach out to some via linkedin (sharing a guide below in terms of how to build a funnel to approach people) and try to speak with 2-3 from each firm - ideally from a similar level of seniority as you, and from the same office or region.
Nothing is going to give you a better sense of what to expect.
Here's the guide I was mentioning above:
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Best,
Cristian
Hi Alex :)
Both are solid internships, but they are quite different in positioning. Arthur D. Little is closer to classic strategy work, which usually makes the transition to MBB or other strategy firms a bit more straightforward. Alvarez & Marsal tends to focus more on restructuring, performance improvement, and operational work, which is also strong but slightly less aligned with pure strategy recruiting. For someone aiming to re recruit for MBB or T2 strategy later, ADL is typically the clearer path, though strong performance at either firm can still open doors.
Hope this helps and feel free to reach out if you have more questions.
Best,
Alessa :)
Hi Alex,
Honestly, I think both would give you equal chances to get into MBB/T2 strat firms later on - my sense is that either of these experiences would improve your chances to get to interviews, and it will be the interview performance that matters if you get an offer or not.
Suggest you use the interview OR reach out via LinkedIn to speak with consultants who are working or have formerly worked with these firms (in the specific office you'd do your internship in) to get a sense of the type of projects you'll be working on, and what the experience would be like, etc. and get a sense if you'd enjoy working with the person you're speaking with.
All the best!
Both are solid but quite different.
A&M is restructuring and performance improvement work. Intense, hands-on, analytical. ADL is more classic strategy, technology and innovation focus. Smaller office in SEA means more senior exposure but fewer resources.
On MBB re-recruiting, neither gives you a direct pathway. What matters is the story you build, not the logo.
A&M tends to give you harder, more analytical problems. ADL maps closer to MBB project language. If I had to pick one purely for MBB re-recruiting, I would lean A&M. The problem-solving intensity is higher, which is better prep.
But honestly, the difference is small. Your prep and your story will matter far more than the firm name.
Good luck with the decision.
