Which role should I apply for?

Hi,

By industry standards, an experienced consultant is someone who has at least 3 years of professional experience within the industry, but that can differ based on companies and offices.

If you had worked alongside consultants on a project at your company, I would suggest that you ask them to recommend you for an interview. If that is not your case, I recommend to use any other contact or to get in touch with the firm to understand the requirements. Once you got an interview... expectations will be mainly the same.

Hi there,

Sorry, but it's more likely you'll be going in at an entry-level role (i.e. Mckinsey Analyst, BCG Associate).

You just don't have enough full/real experience to come in at the Consultant level.

That being said, you might be an "in-between". For example, a Junior Consultant at BCG. You best bet is to both speak with HR and network aggressively. It's actually an excellent excuse to network "Hey, I'm xx with xx years experience and a Masters degree. Very interested in applying and just wanted to check which role I'd be best suited for.

Hi,

From your description it seems that you will be considered for <2years position. The University project will be considered as internship at best

As for the chance of getting interview it will depends on a couple more factors:

1. Your grades and other academic achievements
2. Your achievements in the current company
3. How your network with the target firm
4. The overall job market condition

Nevertheless, make sure you are ready for case interview way before you apply / got called for interview.

I highly recommend a BA level role (McKinsey) or equivalent- you do not have the experience for a more senior position and will not be considered for it. Your time working at a startup will mostly not count as you are expected to have been a full time employee post completing your degree.

The biggest factor for you will be to effectively network in order to get an interview. You will also need to have gone to a target school for them to consider you.

Best,

Udayan

Hi,

You should definitely apply for an entry level role - Analyst (McK), Associate (BCG, Bain). Depending on the interview performance you can get a Senior Business Analyst / Senior Associate.

Best

Agree with other experts that given your expereince is still relatively short compared to the requirement, you should apply for entry level role.

Best,

Emily

Hello!

Entry level.

1.2 years, even when coming from another consulting firm, is not enaugh to skip a level. Not even as senior BA.

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

Hi there,

I would recommend that you apply for an entry-level position (Associate for BCG, Business Analyst for McK, etc.). In all the cases, no MBB would offer you a senior position as you should have much more experience for that.

Starting in a junior position is also beneficial for you, as you would not be competing in the evaluations with people who have been in their tenure for 18-24 months, but with juniors like you who are strating their career in consulting.

All the best,

Mehdi