BCG soon ahead of McKinsey regarding Revenue & Prestige?

Hi,

I've never heard anyone (even BCGers) predict this. In the short-term, this won't happen. In the medium/long-term, one never knows.

Hiring a lot of people doesn't automatically mean better brand (Tier 2s like Deloitte, KPMG, etc. are massive).

Different companies are known for different things, and brought in for different reasons.

Echoing Vlad's statement, you should be absolutely esctatic with either McKinsey or BCG. Figuring out which one will have higher prestige in the years to come is like comparing Harvard and Yale, or Oxford and Cambridge.

Hi there,

as mentioned by Vlad, an important element linked to prestige is the number and types of alumni, not revenues. From that point of view, McKinsey will be the leader for a long time.

In terms of career growth, higher revenues may also not be the best variable to consider. You may grow a lot faster in a company relatively smaller with more growth than in a company with more revenues growing more slowly.

In terms of the choice if you get the two offers: I would consider the elements listed at the link below:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/mckinsey-vs-bcg-vs-deloitte-for-full-time-2744

Best,

Francesco

Hi,

As an ex-BCGer, I got to say that McK is still leading in scale and revenue, and would likely keep the lead in the coming years too.

Prestige wise, I would think MBB are pretty similar. McK might seem to provide more exit options, but that partially is due to the bigger alumni network. The more frequent negative press you mentioned partially might also be due to the bigger scale it has.

If you got both offers, I would suggest you rather think about the company cultures, which fits you better. That matters more than the other differences btw the 2 firms.

Best,

Emily

Hi,

This is a difficult prediction and I don't anyone would be able to accurately give a view on this.

It will totally depends on the specific geographical market and strength of the relationship between the Partners and the C-Levels on the region.

I would agree with Ian that different firms are known for different things in different region so not point in comparing them. I would say MBB will have similar standards and will provide similar experience with only subtle difference in culture.

Hi,

First of all, consulting is a long play and it takes years to build the brand name. There is also a huge correlation with the number of alums in different companies (and McK will be still a clear leader for many years ahead)

Secondly, the growth in a particular country (Germany) does not mean faster overall growth. McKinsey here is still a leader.

Overall, both companies are very similar and I would not recommend you to overthink here. If you get a BCG offer - you should be as happy as with McKinsey one. Moreover, the culture at BCG is indeed better in many aspects

Best

Dear A ,

I can't confirm this information. McKinsey is still number 1 worldwide and also in Germany. While in some geographies BCG might be better (Middle East, Top1 company). But McKinsey is still considered worldwide the biggest firm with the best exit options, and BCG has no chance to catch up in nearby future unless some terrible events occur. Therefore, if you have a chance to get both offers, the right way is to decide according to your gut feeling. In Germany both companies have great standing and great exit options.

If you need any further help, I've been working for consultancy in Germany for 6 years, I would be happy to share my insights and help you get both offers.



Best,

André