Hi,
I am applying for entry positions in MBB for next fall. During the summer I am going to San Francicso to work for an early phase startup. Is this something that I should not be afraid of saying during the personal fit part of the interview, or could it end with them fearing that I am more interested in an entrepreneurship career?
Hi Anonymous,
it is totally fine to mention your summer internship in a startup; however, the interviewer may ask you the following questions:
You should therefore prepare in advance for these questions, explaining in your answers that you are interested in aspects that only consulting could provide (for example, coverage of multiple sectors) and the reasons why you delayed your consulting application.
Hope this helps,
Francesco
Hi,
It's totally fine to mention this. Make sure you prepare some good stories highlighting your achievements there.
Best
Dear A,
Of course you can mention this. I'm sure they will appreciate it. But remember to tell the stories that highlight you enterpreneur achievemnts. In telling stories you can follow common framework in answering any questions. It consists of 5 parts:
1. Situation
2. Problem
3. Solution
4. Results
5. Your learnings
Hope, it helps.
Best,
André
of course u should mention it! most consultants appreciate an entrepreneurial side!! you should incorporate the work you do there with the work MBBs do, especially when it comes to tackling revolutionary industries like big data in consulting
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