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Is IQVIA better or EY-Parthenon/Monitor Deloitte?

Hi,

I am interviewing for entry-level consultant roles, and was wondering which firm is considered better, IQVIA or EY-Parthenon/Monitor Deloitte, in particular in the UAE? Which one would you join if you had the option?

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on Feb 26, 2021

I don't think anyone can answer this question without a better understanding of what you're trying to optimize for? You're comparing two companies that ar not comparable - it's like asking "What is better, a Tesla Model 3 or a Sony PS5". Both are great products, but they serve an entirely different purpose.

Just as you'd have to define if you want to by a car or an entertainment system, you will need to define what you're optimizing for with your career choice? Do you plan a career in strategy consulting? Go to Monitor Deloitte. Do you want a career in bopharmaceutical development? Go to IQVIA. 

Happy to refine this answer if you can provide what your ambition is.

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Anonymous A
on Feb 26, 2021
Hi, makes sense. I am purely asking in terms of prestige/benefits/progression prospects.
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Coach
on Feb 26, 2021
If you're looking at this as a career accelerator and you're not particularly passionate about the healthcare sector, I would recommend Monitor Deloitte. Definitely the strongest brand as a more generalist consultant.
Luca
Coach
on Feb 26, 2021
BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached

Hello,

They are two very different options. IQVIA is very strong in healthcare industry and I would suggest it if you like that practice. In terms of general "strategic consultancy" EY-Parthenon and Monitor Deloitte have a stronger brand.

Best,
Luca

Clara
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on Feb 28, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

It depends a lot on what you want to achieve. 

IQVIA is much more specialized, hence, if this is alingned with your target to then specialize, make sense. For generalist, EYP

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara

Ian
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on Feb 26, 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

If your goal is generalist/strategy consulting and resume building, EYP and Monitor Deliotte have the best overall brands in this space...i.e. these are the ones that will keep the most doors open (not just career/roles but also global ops)

Gaurav
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on Feb 28, 2021
#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360° coach(Ex-McKinsey+Certified Coach+Active recruiter)

 Hi there, 

in terms of prestige / benefits / etc. , I would be choosing between EY and Monitor. 

Cheers, 

GB

on Feb 27, 2021
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi, for strategy consulting I would go for EYP or monitor

Best
Antonello

Pedro
Coach
on Mar 01, 2021
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Senior Coach | Principal | Recruiting Team Leader

EY-Parthenon is clearly be the best option for strategy roles, particularly M&A related work.