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Differences between the roles in McKinsey and Bain

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Cristian

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I fully understand the concern. Honestly, the best way to address it is to speak directly with the recruiter. That's because there are also differences between role ‘hierarchies’ between regions. For instance, some reg ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What’s the career path at EY Consulting

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Alberto

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Alberto

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Hi there, Typical EY career path is the following: Consultant Senior Consultant Manager Senior Manager Director Partner Check with your recruiting contact how the role you are applying fit in the EY career path. Best, A ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Career advice - I really need it

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Hi there, My advice would be to get a career coach! You have $ earned from all these well-compensated roles. Sounds like a great time to invest it in someone who can help you chart the right path. Two reasons: Free advi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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T2 USA vs Bain Riyadh Summer Associate

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Cristian

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Congrats on the options (and the baby)! :) Honestly, you can't really go wrong with either of them. What I'd do is think about which one is more aligned with my long-term plan. Where do you see yourself with your wife ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Is it to late to switch to a strategy consulting role

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Cristian

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Cristian

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If you were laid off and now have an offer on the table, take it (or at least this is what I would do). You know the job, you know what you have to do, and this will give you some stability over the coming period. Then ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Applying for a summer associate v/s associate directly- Soon to be PhD seeking career advice

Career Advising MBB PhDtoConsulting

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Hi there, I can tell you're quite structured and organized with how you're doing things - thinking about everything right. Nice work! I'd put you squarely in the “consultant”/associate camp. The #1 thing is to apply to ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Ways to get into consulting

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Hi there, Q: What are the things that I can realistically do to pivot into consulting? From what you shared, your profile doesn’t look particularly strong but there are still ways to increase your chances of getting an ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Which path is best for Strategy Consulting in Germany

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Hi Julian, Happy to support with a perspective on the matter. In general, both paths seem to be viable. Alternative 1 (FT Master)…is more reliable. I would prefer it. With big names in your internships (e.g. T2 Consult ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Should I take a 50% pay cut to join MBB?

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Dennis

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Hi, congratulations on the offer. The paycut is of course somewhat of a downer. If you include the consulting bonus the number will increase somewhat of course but you also might get an additional bonus at your current ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Career guidance

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Hi there, Wow! Impressive resume. There’s a few things to unpick here, so let me try to deal with them in a logical flow: Best path to MBB/T2 My view is that it’s via the TMT strategy firm (assuming it’s a strateg ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Should I work at a startup while waiting to re-apply?

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Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: I would highly advise you to opt for the option that better aligns with your professional (and maybe even personal) mid- to long-term goals, irrespectabl ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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General Advice for Consulting Pivot Strategy

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

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Hi there, Here are my thoughts: However, I am not sure if I will get into the top programs with my short work experience This concern is legitimate Currently, your age and experience is below the average at top bschools ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Startup to Consulting Advice?

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Raj

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It's great to hear about your experience and the growth you've been a part of at your tech startup. It seems like you've developed a strong skill set and have gained valuable exposure in commercial operations and strate ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Any coaches from logistics/transportation background or specialize in supply chain?

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Moritz

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Hi there, I am a former McKinsey consultant and was recently in charge of Maersk's logistics strategy for South America as part of the company's leadership team. I have since transitioned out of the company - see detail ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Does it matter what country office you start with?

Advice Career Advising different country

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Francesco

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Francesco

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Hi there, The main differences long-term are that: You will build a network where you start to work You will work on projects related to the particular geography where you start to work (eg energy and mining in ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Getting into Consulting in Singapore without a PR?

Career Advising MBB Post-MBA Singapore Southeast Asia

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For consulting yes, it is possible. But it is a bit harder. You'll have to prove you are worth the extra-effort. You have to weigth between lower chances of getting the job in consulting vs. how much do you want to be i ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Switching Careers Advice - Is Pre-Med to Management Consulting Feasible?

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Benjamin

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Benjamin

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gab die beste Antwort am 22. Sept. 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, I think your current position does not put you in a strong position - given the lack of work experience plus lack of big name school. While it is not impossible, I do think it is hard given recruiting at the end of ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Consulting opportunity in UAE

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gab die beste Antwort am 2. Sept. 2023

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Hi Atul! You have a cool background! In short, you can apply to any of the big firms because all of them have energy and utilities practice and are always actively looking for people with expertise (even under the curre ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Lateral from Corp Strat to Strategy Consulting

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Neueste Antwort am 28. Aug. 2023

Alessandro

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BCG Project Leader | First session half-price | 100% hiring rate | Multilingual

Alessandro

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gab die beste Antwort am 19. Aug. 2023

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You can definitely make it - you haven't missed any train! I did a similar move in London, but in my second year of work experience. McK put me in the Junior Associate track, BCG in the Senior Associate track, and so on ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBB Career: Too Late with Job-Hopping History?

Career Advising FIT Resume

Neueste Antwort am 25. Juli 2023

gab die beste Antwort am 23. Juli 2023

Hi there, I'm a big believer in it never being too late! Neither the job hopping nor break are a blocker in-and-of-themselves. If you ahve a strong resume you have a srtrong resume! Make sure to network extensively. Try ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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