Consulting Q&A - Stelle Fragen rund um Deine Karriere

In dieser Übersicht findest Du alle bisher gestellten Fragen der PrepLounge-Community. Jeder kann Fragen stellen und Antworten verfassen. Unsere Coaches stellen auch gerne ihre Expertise bereit. Wenn Dir eine Antwort gefällt, gib ihr ein Upvote, sodass sie nach oben steigt. Hier findest Du außerdem unsere Richtlinien und FAQs zum Consulting Q&A.

Wie funktioniert das Consulting Q&A?

Jeder kann eine Frage stellen
Jeder kann eine Antwort verfassen
Upvotes lassen Antworten nach oben steigen
Sortieren nach
Letzte Aktivität
Neueste Frage
Neueste Antwort
Upvotes der Antwort
Meiste Aufrufe
Höchste Relevanz
Auswahl eingrenzen
Beantwortet

CV differences: experienced hire CV vs. entry level CV

CV exit
Neueste Antwort am 29. Feb. 2024
Die beste Antwort (am 28. Dez. 2023) ist von:
Ian
Experte
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 28. Dez. 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, As you prepare for your exit make sure to get your resume professionally reviewed! Also make sure to network extensively to transition optimally. 1. How does the structure of my “exit-CV” differ from my entry ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
8
Antworten
326
Aufrufe
88
Upvotes insgesamt
am 29. Feb. 2024 am 29. Feb. 2024
Letzte Aktivität

What exit opps are there after 1 year tenure?

consulting exit Corporate exit exit options quitting startup tier2
Neueste Antwort am 21. Jan. 2024
Die beste Antwort (am 19. Jan. 2024) ist von:
Edoardo
Experte
Bain & Co | PE & VC | I helped 50+ professionals to break into consulting and reason on their next career steps!
Edoardo
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 19. Jan. 2024
Bain & Co | PE & VC | I helped 50+ professionals to break into consulting and reason on their next career steps!
Hi! So let's start by first principle thinking - if you feel like you are in serious burnout and you are not feeling somehow ok with staying there, simply take a break and possibly leave. Your career is going to be 40+ ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
4
Antworten
251
Aufrufe
51
Upvotes insgesamt
am 21. Jan. 2024 am 21. Jan. 2024
Letzte Aktivität

Consulting Exists

exit exit opportunities
Neueste Antwort am 28. Nov. 2023
Die beste Antwort (am 28. Nov. 2023) ist von:
Raj
Experte
FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK
Raj
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 28. Nov. 2023
FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Many consultants possess a strong entrepreneurial drive and desire to build something of their own. They may have identified a business opportunity or have a passion for a specific industry or pr ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
10
Antworten
335
Aufrufe
62
Upvotes insgesamt
am 28. Nov. 2023 am 28. Nov. 2023
Letzte Aktivität

Strategy& Dubai reviews

Accenture Strategy Online test ATKearney BCG BCG McKinsey and Bain dubai exit Job offer MBB Middle East offer PwC strategy& strategy& ME
Neueste Antwort am 31. Okt. 2023
Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 1. März 2022
Hello There,  Congrats on the offer! I am currently working with Strategy& Middle East. I am happy to connect and clarify any questions you might have. Cheers
20
Antworten
9,9 T.
Aufrufe
108
Upvotes insgesamt
am 31. Okt. 2023 am 31. Okt. 2023
Letzte Aktivität

MBB Singapore/Dubai Exit opportunities

exit MBB
Neueste Antwort am 12. Okt. 2023
Die beste Antwort (am 21. Sept. 2020) ist von:
Ian
Experte
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 21. Sept. 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Honestly, if you had said anything after "Does working at MBB lead to xxx" I would have said yes! So, yes, honestly, you can truly chart your own course at MBB. Moreso, the course you'd like to take is qui ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
8
Antworten
2,1 T.
Aufrufe
46
Upvotes insgesamt
am 12. Okt. 2023 am 12. Okt. 2023
Letzte Aktivität

What's the best strategy to exit into a portfolio operations role at a PE company from MBB post-MBA or PhD hire??

exit exit options operations Private Equity
Neueste Antwort am 9. Okt. 2023
Die beste Antwort (am 9. Okt. 2023) ist von:
Benjamin
Experte
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Benjamin
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 9. Okt. 2023
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Hi, For people who are interested in a portfolio ops role, I would say the best strategy would be the following: Work in the PE ringfence team for ~1-2 years Get some additional implementation / transformation experienc ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
2
Antworten
1,9 T.
Aufrufe
7
Upvotes insgesamt
am 9. Okt. 2023 am 9. Okt. 2023
Letzte Aktivität

McKinsey Consultant for how long until moving further?

exit MBB McKinsey
Neueste Antwort am 30. Sept. 2023
Die beste Antwort (am 30. Sept. 2023) ist von:
Alberto
Experte
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Alberto
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 30. Sept. 2023
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Hi there, Average for new hires is around 2 years. For experienced hires is only 1. But only you, your professional aspirations and personal circumstances can define how long is good :) Best, Alberto
8
Antworten
8,7 T.
Aufrufe
10
Upvotes insgesamt
am 30. Sept. 2023 am 30. Sept. 2023
Letzte Aktivität

Best position to exit mbb: Analyst or associate?

exit exit options mbb exit change
Neueste Antwort am 4. Nov. 2022
Die beste Antwort (am 3. Nov. 2022) ist von:
Francesco
Experte
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 3. Nov. 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Sherif, Q: I'm unsure about the pros and cons of each and about the exit opportunities of each, what do you think?  The best moment to exit really depends on the exit you want. As an example, the usual good moment to ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
6
Antworten
993
Aufrufe
26
Upvotes insgesamt
am 4. Nov. 2022 am 4. Nov. 2022
Letzte Aktivität

Am I a job hopper? Do I have exit?

exit
Neueste Antwort am 26. Sept. 2022
Die beste Antwort (am 10. Dez. 2021) ist von:
Adi
Experte
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 10. Dez. 2021
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Unless you have a convincing story to explain the frequent job changes, its going to be tough for you. You can mitigate to some extent by having a killer CV, cover letter and referrals to back you up. Dont ask the quest ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
6
Antworten
1,0 T.
Aufrufe
35
Upvotes insgesamt
am 26. Sept. 2022 am 26. Sept. 2022
Letzte Aktivität

MBB Exit Opportunities

exit exit options MBB
Neueste Antwort am 5. Sept. 2022
Die beste Antwort (am 1. Sept. 2022) ist von:
Sofia
Experte
Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Sofia
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 1. Sept. 2022
Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Hello, To answer your first question, it will depend on the potential employer. 2 years is usually the golden standard, though for startups, smaller companies, or less similar industries, 12-18 months might be enough. L ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
6
Antworten
921
Aufrufe
33
Upvotes insgesamt
am 5. Sept. 2022 am 5. Sept. 2022
Letzte Aktivität

Why can corporate strategy pay similar to consulting?

exit
Neueste Antwort am 26. Dez. 2021
Die beste Antwort (am 12. Dez. 2021) ist von:
Ian
Experte
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 12. Dez. 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, When you think about it, 1) Consulting companies “take a cut” when they sell you and your services and 2) Consulting companies can leverage their “benefit to you” in the form of career advancement, network, br ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
2
Antworten
774
Aufrufe
6
Upvotes insgesamt
am 26. Dez. 2021 am 26. Dez. 2021
Letzte Aktivität

Is corporate strategy easier to survive than consulting?

exit
Neueste Antwort am 26. Dez. 2021
Die beste Antwort (am 12. Dez. 2021) ist von:
Francesco
Experte
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 12. Dez. 2021
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, 1) What should I pay attention to in order to survive?  Possible activities you may consider before joining are: Learn about the company and industry on your own with self-studying Organize networking lunches ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
4
Antworten
881
Aufrufe
24
Upvotes insgesamt
am 26. Dez. 2021 am 26. Dez. 2021
Letzte Aktivität

Is it normal to move somewhere but take a paycut?

exit
Neueste Antwort am 24. Dez. 2021
Die beste Antwort (am 15. Dez. 2021) ist von:
Ian
Experte
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 15. Dez. 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I personally took a paycut (approximately 20%). Not only that, but I wasn't too far away from promotion. It all depends on your values, goals, and desires in life. I was interested in a different topic/industr ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
2
Antworten
656
Aufrufe
7
Upvotes insgesamt
am 24. Dez. 2021 am 24. Dez. 2021
Letzte Aktivität

Moving from an MBB to another MBB!

BCG McKinsey and Bain exit offer Practice cases review process
Neueste Antwort am 24. Dez. 2021
Die beste Antwort (am 9. Dez. 2021) ist von:
Florian
Experte
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 9. Dez. 2021
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, You have nothing to lose by switching to another MBB. There is only an upside to this. Take the learnings and failures from your current job and translate them into wins in the new job. If you are asked to le ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
4
Antworten
1,3 T.
Aufrufe
25
Upvotes insgesamt
am 24. Dez. 2021 am 24. Dez. 2021
Letzte Aktivität

Is product manager a better exit than strategy & operations role?

exit
Neueste Antwort am 31. Okt. 2021
Die beste Antwort (am 18. Okt. 2021) ist von:
Cristian
Experte
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 18. Okt. 2021
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  To be honest, it's a bit like comparing apples and pairs. Instead of looking at prestige, I'd rather do an introspection exercise and understand what are your goals over the medium and long run and take it fr ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
8
Antworten
3,3 T.
Aufrufe
40
Upvotes insgesamt
am 31. Okt. 2021 am 31. Okt. 2021
Letzte Aktivität

Which firm has better exits in London and North Amercia?

exit
Neueste Antwort am 20. Okt. 2021
Die beste Antwort (am 19. Okt. 2021) ist von:
Antonello
Experte
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Antonello
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 19. Okt. 2021
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Hi! MBB is a very safe option compared to boutiques and tier 2 companies. However, working in London might be highly beneficial for networking as well as for obtaining a visa (if you don't have one already).  Hope this ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
5
Antworten
640
Aufrufe
52
Upvotes insgesamt
am 20. Okt. 2021 am 20. Okt. 2021
Letzte Aktivität

What are common exit options you have seen at DHLC?

AskDHLC DHL Consulting exit exit options
Neueste Antwort am 28. Juli 2021
Die beste Antwort (am 28. Juli 2021) ist von:
Simon
Experte
50+ successful coachings / Ex-Mckinsey JEM & Interviewer / Industry + Engineering background
Simon
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 28. Juli 2021
50+ successful coachings / Ex-Mckinsey JEM & Interviewer / Industry + Engineering background
Hi, from my experience with (German) Inhouse Consultancies, Exits are typically into Senior or Project Management roles within the respective organization, in this case DHL. Some people might also exit externally, but ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
1
Antworten
3,1 T.
Aufrufe
16
Upvotes insgesamt
am 28. Juli 2021 am 28. Juli 2021
Letzte Aktivität

A few months in consulting, I don't find a fit and I want to quit...What should I do

exit
Neueste Antwort am 29. Juni 2021
Die beste Antwort (am 27. Apr. 2021) ist von:
Adi
Experte
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 27. Apr. 2021
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Hey, What you are feeling & experiencing is normal, specially if you are new to Consulting. Check out these threads for plenty of discussion on the exact same question: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consult ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
8
Antworten
5,0 T.
Aufrufe
47
Upvotes insgesamt
am 29. Juni 2021 am 29. Juni 2021
Letzte Aktivität

How to find a non-consulting job in Dubai

dubai exit MBB
Frage bearbeitet am 8. Juni 2021
Die beste Antwort (am 8. Juni 2021) ist von:
Ian
Experte
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 8. Juni 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, You're asking for ways to find jobs but not through the 2 best ways? This is an odd approach... Look, fundamentally, if you're looking for jobs you have three options Network and have calls with people ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
1
Antworten
1,3 T.
Aufrufe
19
Upvotes insgesamt
am 8. Juni 2021 am 8. Juni 2021
Letzte Aktivität

Networking call with VC partner. What questions should I ask?

BCG exit exit options Venture Capital
Neueste Antwort am 8. Mai 2021
Die beste Antwort (am 8. Mai 2021) ist von:
Adi
Experte
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 8. Mai 2021
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Good one on getting that call! Have a look at this thread for some general tips on building chemistry https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/how-to-create-chemistry-with-the-interviewer-8271 My biggest tip ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
3
Antworten
5,2 T.
Aufrufe
55
Upvotes insgesamt
am 8. Mai 2021 am 8. Mai 2021
Letzte Aktivität
1 - 20 von 49 Ergebnissen
Wie wahrscheinlich ist es, dass du uns einem Freund oder Kommilitonen empfiehlst?
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0 = Nicht wahrscheinlich
10 = Sehr wahrscheinlich