Hi!

This sounds like a cool opportunity. 

Basically, in terms of the process, you can expect the same thing as for regular hires. The only big difference is that you're not expected to apply as part of cohort recruitment, i.e., you could be applying at any time.

To get a better understanding of the recruitment process, have a look at the following guide that breaks it down into steps:

• Expert Guide: Build A Winning Application Strategy

In terms of whether or not to go for it, I honestly believe it comes down to an introspection exercise. In parallel, I would also try to have a coffee chat with the people from your team who went from consulting to your current employer. Through them, you'd be able to better understand what is the day to day difference of the job.

Good luck!
Cristian

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Hi there,

1) What I'm considering is that the proposed offer (if I pass their process) is something like double my current salary but I don't know if this is a good one to go back to heavy-consulting life.

It depends (i) your goals and (ii) the expected career path you can expect with your current job.

• If you want to prioritize a short-term salary increase and are fine with getting back to consulting, it could be an interesting opportunity.
• On the other hand, if (i) the immediate increase in salary is not a priority, (ii) long-term your current path could provide a higher salary and/or (iii) you are not interested in working in consulting, this would probably not make sense.

2) What does the process look like for an experienced hire? will it be case interviews? or just personality?

Experienced hires normally still have fit and case as part of the process, although not necessarily in every single interview. 

I helped a few candidates for Manager/Principal positions for MBB. In their case, they got:

• Questions about their specific industry.
• Questions about managing a project (eg how to organize team/proposals/first meetings).
• Not necessarily a case in every interview.

Hope this helps,

Francesco

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the opportunity with Kearney!

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:

• Weigh the different criteria that are meaningful to you independently of the current options (e.g., prestige, culture, international exposure, compensation, location). After that, score the two options based on your criteria and their weighting, resulting in two scores. This way, you have covered the left-brain perspective.
• Critically assess your initial reaction to the outcome of the scores. For instance, if you feel the urge to tweak the numbers, this is a solid indicator that you do not want this decision to become reality. This way, you have covered the right-brain perspective.
• By doing so, you will be able to integrate both parts of the brain into the decision-making, guaranteeing a higher chance that you will still be happy with it years later.

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,

I used to be from Kearney SEA and spent a fair bit of time in consulting in SEA. Happy to have a short chat to share my perspectives and insights on this - drop me a dm.

Hi there,

Ultimately, this is a deeply personal decision. We're here to help but also please 100% consider a career coach - in 1 session they can help you figure out which pathway is optimal for your life. It's a big decision!

In my view:

Scenario 1: If you think it's even a possibility you would want this job…interview! When you're interviewing, ask them questions too. Network to learn more. IF the offer comes, THEN make a decision

Scenario 2: If you don't want the job…don't interview!

Hey there, proceeding with Kearney or any other career move should be based on your career goals, interests, and personal circumstances. Given your background and the significant salary increase, it's a decision worth considering. Happy to guide your decision over a free coffee chat, Warm regards, Frederic 

Hi there,

On top on other great responses, I would recommend you think twice the decision if the only factor is the salary. Carefully consider how other factors like lifestyle, career path, traveling, etc. would impact you to weight your decision.

Best,

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