Hi there, 

congrats!

I think you already kind of answer your own question, but here my perspectives..

1. Bain will give you better credentials for your CV in most instances, unless you see yourself in operations & manufacturing space in the longterm - here Kearney has a clear edge
2. Bain has more prestige - MBB is MBB, even though Kearney has a workforce full of top-quality consultants themselves.
3. Learning: depends on which area you want to learn about. In general, both firms will be a great playground for that
4. Don't underestimate culture: if you spend 60+ hours a week with people you don't enjoy, then I'd like to think you're wasting valuable time of your life. Good culture goes a long way and will also enable you to develop better, as people are more supportive & collaborative. That said, both companies (only experienced Kearney myself) are know to have good culture. Bain is more known for it though.

Hope this helps.

Cheers, Andi

Hi,

Speaking from experience making the switch from Kearney to MBB: Go with Bain.

• There are numerous advantages that MBB has over T2 firms - I am happy to chat more in detail 
• In terms of CV building, prestige and learning, Bain will trump Kearney in almost all scenarios.

If you are planning on staying in consulting in the long-term, then the only exception / variable I would ask you to consider and maybe push both firm's leadership teams to give you is how accelerated your path to partner is. I have known people who have chosen Kearney over MBB because they knew they would make partner much faster (and they did). 

All the best!

Hi there,

I'm so glad you've told us what you care about.

You've learned from the Q&As (or have good instincts)! You're helping us help you!

CV building, prestige and learning - Bain wins

 Title - I'd argue Manager a Bain > Senior Manager at others

money - You have your answer here

Culture and social aspects - I would personally (individually) put this higher, but it's your choice! You have to network more and visit the firms to get a feel for which firm matches YOU best

Good luck in your decision…genuinely, I really don't think you can go wrong here (you clearly have a bright future ahead of you regardless!)

Hello,

The answer seems pretty clear to me just from the criteria that you have listed out :) Bain > Kearney > PwC in terms of the criteria that you have listed out.

However, just to add a caveat here, that Kearney is much bigger than Bain in the Middle East. I'm not sure which geography you are applying to, but the Prestige criteria could be argued by some in the Middle East. 

However, considering Global Brand, long term learnings and exit opportunities, I would say Bain is stronger.

Hope this helps!

Best,

Rushabh 

Hi there,

If you think about it from a long-term perspective and lifetime income, I would definitely go with Bain at this stage.

Better in all dimensions!

Congrats and all the best,

Florian

Hi, this could depend on multiple factors:

1. Your future career progression

Are you likely to stay in consulting? If yes, then the Kearney or Bain decision may not make that much of a difference. However, if you are likely to exit, Bain of course holds the distinction from having the best employer reputation. This of course, is subject to the industry you are exiting to.

2. Rank for Both Positions

Have they specified which year are you coming in as the Manager? Being a 1st or 2nd year manager may affect the speed of your progression. This is something negotiable that you would have to look into.

3. Culture

From Manager onwards, I guess the only ladder upwards is to Project Leader/ Assoc Partner/ Principal/ Partner. Hence, the ability of you to immerse into the culture quickly and connecting to the employees, especially existing Partners will be key on how you may progress in the firm.

Congratulations and all the best!

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