Hi community
I have an offer from EY-P and Strategy&, both middle east offices
Which one is more prestigious and best to work for?
I know Strategy& are mostly Lebanese
Thanks
(edited)
Hi community
I have an offer from EY-P and Strategy&, both middle east offices
Which one is more prestigious and best to work for?
I know Strategy& are mostly Lebanese
Thanks
(edited)
Hi there,
Congrats on both offers!
Also, thank you for being someone who considers which job to take after those firms have actually decided they want you :P
Within the middle east itself, Strategy& is going to be the most strategic.
If you're interested in PE/VC after your consulting career, then EY-P might be a better bet.
Remember to consider your top 2-3 things you care about most.
Remember to negotiate.
And, remember, with 2 great offers you also can't go wrong :)
Hi there,
Congratulations on the offers! In terms of your question:
Q: EY or Strategy& middle east? Which firm is better?
In general, Strategy& is perceived as a stronger brand name in the Middle East. However, I would not consider the brand as the only criterion.
As general elements, I would consider the following:
In terms of exits (for most people they are a very important factor in joining a consulting company), you can check them as follows:
If you want to do extra due diligence, you can contact Alumni of your university (not current consultants) who worked there (bonus if they worked for both firms). You will learn more in a 30-minute call with them than with any online research you might do.
Best,
Francesco
Both are great options. Strategy& might be perceived as doing more ‘strategy’ work, so if that's your focus, you might find a better home there.
If you have some time before you need to respond to the offers, I'd recommend you reach out to a couple of new joiners (same seniority as the one you'd be going for) from each firm and have a chat with them about how they're finding it. Get a sense of the vibe and experiences and then decide what's closest to your preferences.
Here's how to identify these sorts of contacts on LinkedIn and conduct chats with them:
Good luck!
Cristian
Hi there,
First of all, congratulations on the offers!
I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: I would highly advise you to opt for the option that better aligns with your professional (and maybe even personal) mid- to long-term goals. In order to make an informed decision, I would advise you to do the following:
If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to address your specific situation, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.
Best,
Hagen
Hi there,
Congrats!
If you purely go for
I'd go with Strategy&.
I would also take other factors into consideration like how did you enjoy the recruiting process and the interactions with both firms and their consultants.
All the best for a great start!
Florian
Hey, congrats on two offers!
Strategy& in the Middle East has a better standing than EY-Parthenon.
Good luck,
Nick
Strategy& in the Middle East comes out from the old Booz & Co. team, which was very good. As such, it is likely to have a higher profile in the Middle East.
Otherwise, in the case you would rather work on Private Equity / Deals, Parthenon is likely to be the best option.
Hi there,
Strategy& definitely has a more recognized brand in ME. Consider other factors for your decision as compensation, future projection and feelings during the interview process.
Best,
Alberto
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