Hi all,
Just came across the “Vault Consulting 50” ranking and they put Bain > Mck > BCG. What do you think? With the recent developments for MBBs (expansion/ scandals/ etc), how would you comment on these three firms? Thanks!
source:
https://firsthand.co/best-companies-to-work-for/consulting/vault-consulting-rankings-top-50
I really wouldn't put much value in rankings like these ones. For a number of reasons:
At the end of the day the firms are all fantastic - but do have slightly different cultures. It's really about which one you ‘click’ with the best.
Hi there,
Based on
I'd still rate McKinsey as the most desired workplace in MBB, yet BCG and Bain definitely have caught up a bit over the last years. Let's see what the future holds.
Cheers,
Florian
I would tend to agree with Florian. I think the only thing I'll add is that typically Bain attracts the ‘coolest’/most high profile PE and principal investment projects and that typically means that it is, on the margin, buyside recruiters, typically prefer Bain (over BCG and sometimes over McK)
Hi, I would not trust rankings. The best firm depends on the geography and the target industry you are interested in (for projects or exit opportunities). In most of the markets McK and BSG win
Best,
Antonello
Hi there,
It's pretty squarely and securely McK > BCG > Bain.
There are some regional differences for BCG/Bain, but McK is the clear #1 across the board.
Don't trust vault for rankings and don't trust glassdoor for salaries!
MBBs are on the same league.
Some people prefer Bain over the other. I was one of those. But that is PERSONAL preference, i.e., I felt I would FIT better with Bain.
Other people will have good reasons to prefer Mckinsey or BCG.
Honestly, it is more relevant your personal FIT than overall market perception.
