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martina

on Dec 22, 2019

Global

BCG, Expert Consultant (Pricing)

Hello everybody,

BCG recently posted a job for Expert Consultant (Pricing) in the US. Is anyone familiar with this role and with the day-to-day activities?

I’ve been working in pricing and commercial planning in the high tech & telecommunications industry for more than 10 years, so as an experienced hire do you think it makes more sense to apply as a “specialist” instead of a general consultant? What are the key factors to consider whether to apply as specialist or generalist?

Thanks in advance!

Martina

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Luca

Coach

on Dec 22, 2019

BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached

Hello Martina,

The activity will be the same of a general consultant but you will be always staffed (when possible) on pricing projects.

Considering your tenure I strongly recommend to apply as a specialist. The general consultant has always considered as a junior source at his first/second work experience that is not any specialized. Furthermore, if you didn't work in a consulting company is likely that, as "generalist", they will offer you the entry level position. As expert, indeed, you can try to leverage your tenure a bit more.

Hope it helps,
Luca

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martina

on Dec 22, 2019

Thanks, Luca!

Mark

on Dec 29, 2019

Hi Luca, how does the interview process differ for specialist roles (specific practice and capability)? Is it still general cases or do they focus on your area? Anticipating C2 or PL level

Antonello

Coach

on Dec 22, 2019

McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi Martina,
the difference will be about the type of project you are going to handle: a "specialist" consultant has to be staffed at least 70% of times on practice engagements.

With your expertise, I recommend applying as a specialist consultant, since likely you will be suddenly staffed as project leader and the strong experience in the practice can perfectly balance your lack in consulting.

Hope it helps,
Antonello

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martina

on Dec 22, 2019

Thanks, Antonello!

Vlad

Coach

on Dec 22, 2019

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

Both specialist and generalist tracks right now can become partners. Taking into account your background - this role give you much higher chances of securing an offer, so I recommend to apply

Best

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martina

on Dec 22, 2019

Thanks, Vlad!

Clara

Coach

on Dec 23, 2019

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

The type of job is going to be overall similar in terms of scope, way of work, teams, travels, etc. However, as an expert you will be mostly staffed in engagements related to your area of expertise (this, by the way, normally impacts your lifestyle too, in a positive way).

Given your background, I believe you have a much better hiring chance applying as an specialist -and also you will be more comfortable in the rol and add more value-.

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara