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Which are the consulting firms that practice up-or-out policy?

I generally hear this about MBBs. Is the practice common across other/all consulting firms as well (like S&, ATK, RB..)? 

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Sidi
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am 25. Feb. 2019
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 400+ candidates secure MBB offers

Hi Anonymous,

the up-or-out policy is still seen as the standard among board-level strategy consultancies. However, there are differences between some of the non-MBB firms and the strictness with which they apply it. For example, I know that Accenture Strategy and also Oliver Wyman are not really having an up-or-out culture in the strict sense. But if you want to know the specifics for any particular firm, I believe you have to talk to employees and/or alumni from this firm.

Cheers, Sidi

Vlad
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am 25. Feb. 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

It happens here and there but of course not as strict as at MBB companies. In most of the cases, it really depends on how your office / practice is doing. I've seen up or out cases even at Accenture in UK.

Best!

am 25. Feb. 2019
Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

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