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Which consulting companies should I target, I'm 36 years old with a decade of experience in a B2B manufacturing firm in India.

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Francesco

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Hi Amar, 1) Are there other firms that I could try for? For strategy consulting positions, I don’t think you will find a good work-life balance in any top firm. Possibly some boutiques specifically focused on a niche mi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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I am planning to Join MBA next year when I will be 34 will finish at 35 and my aim is to join MBB is 35 too old?

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The answer to your question ultimately depends on your end goal. MBB helps if your end goal is the following Bulding your strategic toolkit to be able to leverage that for a more senior role To pivot to a diffe ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Joining entry-level after 29/30

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Hi, I started in consulting after undergrad, but I've worked in consulting for >8 years - so sharing my perspective having both worked along side and having managed experienced hires (who were much older) as a PL/Pri ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Hi there, Sorry, what is your exact question? It's not quite clear… The questions in this section are very very similar to some of the screening tests you'll get for consulting firms…

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Too old to get into MBB?

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Hey there, Not at all! You are well within the average. If you join McKinsey post MBA, you would enter as a (Sr) Associate, unless you already had significant management experience before. Then it is possible to start a ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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is 37 too old for MBB with no prior solid experience having only worked in NGO

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Hi there, I once helped a candidate who did an MBA and applied at the same age you will be when you finish the MBA. He managed to get invitations for an MBB for a generalist position. Your profile is unusual, but it ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Is 30 too old to get into MBB as a Business Analyst?

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Guennael

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Short answer, no you are not too old. Many/most of the experienced hires start at a comparatively low level. I was 36 or 37 when I joined as a consultant, in spite of nearly 15 years of aggregate work experience. The ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Is age a barrier to consulting?

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Guennael

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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

As an expert, age is much less a factor - and your experience would obviously probably make you a great candidate. No MBA isn't an issue at all either, thsi is not what they'll be asking about. I worked with a number of ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Hi Anonymous, as mentioned in the other comments, there is no a specific limit for age – I personally helped people in MBB preparation who were 35+. However, the older you get, the more you either need (i) specific sk ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Is age an issue to start a career as a consultant?

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Hi Anonymous, Thanks for reaching out! I would say you have two options: 1. Never leave before you leave: what I mean by that is you can apply now for consulting and find a right balance between your work and your pers ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What is the average age for entry level management consultants?

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Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 21. Aug. 2017

Hi, good question. The answer largely depends on the following factors: 1) Consultancy (esp. MBB vs. non MBB) 2) Expert Track vs. Generalist Track 3) Country Since I am a BCGer, let me answer your question fro ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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