Reasons to prefer Middle East offices. (Why Middle East other than family reasons)

Dear A,

I have nicely and broadly explained the reasons to be in ME as a consultant from the point of growing economy here 

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/how-are-the-consulting-career-opportunities-in-the-middle-east-dubai-qatar-and-kse-5924

I hope you find it helpful,

Best,
André

Hi,
about business reasons you can talk about:
- the growing trend of consulting in ME these years
- the industry served: make a research about RB, but usually Energy, Governative, and Telco
- type of projects - more strategic than in offices of established markets: M&A, large investments, growing strategies are very common in ME, while e.g. in Europe operations efficiency, cost-cutting, advanced analytics, and implementation are more frequent

Hope it helps,
Antonello

Hi,

Here are some other ideas that you can use to structure your thoughts:

• You can start with general facts about the local office. Something like “Sidney office is the fastest growing McKinsey office worldwide.”
• If you have an interest in a particular industry or client this may also be a great reason. For example, BCG can be the only consulting firm working with airlines in your region.
• You may address the different Global opportunities and office initiatives. E.g. international staffing can be a good opportunity to learn about business in a particular country
• Try to combine professional and Non-business rational. If you have friends working in that company, don’t forget to mention them and what you’ve learned from their experience.
• You may use your other personal experiences like working with this BCG, it's deliverables or as it's client
• You can provide your personal experience of working with McKinsey Alums
• McKinsey women / LGBT / etc. initiatives

Good luck!

Agree with all the previous posts. Chech out here >> https://www.mckinsey.com/middle-east, since you will have relevant information like the work of the McKinsey GLobal Institute in Smart Cities, etc. 

I would enphasize the importance of having a personal connection to ME, to ensure that you are comitted to stay for some time there.

Cheers!

Hi Anonymous,

I would consider the following options:

• direct connection with the area (you worked or studied there, have friends in the area, etc)
• interests for specific sectors where there are more opportunities in ME (eg government projects)
• higher growth or opportunities in the office in that region

Best,

Francesco