Hello everyone,
To summarize the situation: Graduating from a Pharm.D + MSc in Business from a top french school, I applied to a Tier 2 firm for a Consultant position in Europe, even if they were asking for 2 years experience that I don't have. I went successfully through the whole process but in the end they told me that because I still don't have the experience required they will offer me a 4-month internship leading to a full-time position if it works well.
I accepted the offer and will start early June and my objective is to stay in this firm with a full-time position in the end.
My questions:
1. Is there any way to be sure they will consider me for a full-time position after this internship? (Contract, ...)
2. Should I apply for full-time position for other firms in case of this not working out? I guess it's a yes, then what timing? (If too early I'm afraid I will not be able to use this experience the best way for my resume and potential interviews. If too late I may have a big delay between the end of internship and starting of position or miss the recruitments slots.) Other concern is that I may be "banned" of these firms for the moment since I didn't pass the screening for most of them, except 1 MBB and 1 other Tier 2.
3. How could I prepare the best for this internship so I start full-speed at the beginning and have the best chances to get the full-time position? Typical question, I know. I have 6-month experience in a small consulting firm but without PPT/Excel training whatsoever, everything learnt by doing but I don't feel very confident on that point neither on the "processes" and ways of working of a big and structured firm.
Thank you very much in advance for your advices and help!