Dear PrepLounge experts,
Could anyone please share some information regarding the Solution Delivery path in McKinsey?
Some burning questions I've got in mind include:
1. How does the pay for Solution Delivery folks compare with Integrative Consulting path (especially at entry levels)?
2. How does the Solution Delivery path and progression pace look like?
3. Are the Solution people involved in problem-solving activites as a part of the engagment, or rather just act as product owners for a defined Solutions portfolio?
4. Is it common to switch between Solutions and Generalist/Expert consulting paths?
5. Does the company offer MBA sponsoring for the Solutions cohort?
As I am currently in recruitment process for both Solution Delivery at McK, and Strategy Analyst role at Fortune 500 company, I would like to make the best decision for future. The mid-term goals are to do an MBA and work as a Generalist at MBB.
If anyone could share some insight as to which choice would be better to achieve my goals (assuming that I get an offer for both places), and answer the questions it would be fabolous!
Thanks!
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Hello Ken, this is a brilliant answer, thank you! As for the last bit, i.e. the differences between choices - I do believe my profile at the moment is at least "ok", even though bit non-traditional (i.e. most of the time spent in operations, but in a few blue-chip companies). My worry is exactly that, i.e. cornering myself into Operations space so much, I am no longer viable as generalist candidate. As an add-on to the above - any chance you could advise with regard to the impact of me saying to the recruiter I am no longer interested in pursuing Solution Delivery on my future McK applications? Not sure if it won't put me in a bad position if I resign mid-recruitment! Thanks!
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As long as you drop out graciously, it really won’t have an impact on your future chances for McKinsey. I would just share that you have found another opportunity that is more suited to your needs at this moment and leave it at that.
Ok, glad to know, thanks again!