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Civil Engineering to Consulting

and Bain BCG Civil engineer Engineering Engineering and Management Consulting management consulting McKinsey

Most recent answer on Apr 28, 2023

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gave the best answer on Apr 01, 2023

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Hi there, Q: My question is, should I do my career change as soon as possible or is it best to take a masters in civil engineering, become chartered then move to consulting? If you can apply now for the same consulting ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 28, 2023 on Apr 28, 2023
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Experienced Hire - When to apply and for what position?

Application application process Engineering and Management Consulting Experienced management consulting MBB

Most recent answer on Sep 26, 2022

Ex-Bain (4.5 years) management consultant with 100+ case interviews; currently a Product Manager at a FinTech

gave the best answer on Sep 13, 2022

Ex-Bain (4.5 years) management consultant with 100+ case interviews; currently a Product Manager at a FinTech

A very Bain centric answer What time of the year I would err on the side of applying asap given the macro climate. Whilst firms are contracting hiring, they do still have pretty high hiring targets. Its hard to predic ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 26, 2022 on Sep 26, 2022
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Engineering to Consulting & BA vs Associate

Bain BCG Case Interview Engineering Engineering and Management Consulting MBA Experience McKinsey

Most recent answer on Jul 25, 2022

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 22, 2022

Hi, whilst I did not work as an engineer myself I studied Engineering Science (bachelors and masters) and considered being an engineer so hopefully the answer is insightful. --- 1. Should I apply for a BA position with ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 25, 2022 on Jul 25, 2022
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Hiring an engineering grad with 10+ year non-consulting exp

Engineering and Management Consulting hiring oil & gas

Most recent answer on Mar 01, 2022

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

gave the best answer on Feb 25, 2022

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there, You need to network! Not only will networking help you find companies that are hiring at this level, but also dramatically improve your odds of getting past that initial selection stage. Secondly, it's likely ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 01, 2022 on Mar 01, 2022
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Electrical Engineer wanting to get into Management Consulting

Advice Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group career advice Change Career engineer Engineering and Management Consulting management consulting McKinsey & Company

Most recent answer on Oct 11, 2021

30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA

gave the best answer on Oct 09, 2021

30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA

Hi there,Let me answer your questions (and clarify a few things you didn't ask but you realy need to know), and then let me give you a bit of additional advice.Q0: “I’m hoping to get into a mid-level role as an experien ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 11, 2021 on Oct 11, 2021
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Transitioning to Consulting from Engineering background

Engineering and Management Consulting McKinsey McKinsey Interveiw

Most recent answer on Jun 28, 2021

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

gave the best answer on Jun 15, 2021

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hey there, The timeline seems about right if you are working with an experienced McK coach. However, you still do need to put in the work in between sessions. I usually connect my coachees with each other to prac ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 28, 2021 on Jun 28, 2021
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Switching to management consulting after an engineering consulting experience

Engineering and Management Consulting

Most recent answer on Dec 08, 2020

Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

gave the best answer on Nov 09, 2020

Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

Hi, Feedback on #1 Nothing stopping you from getting into consulting. You will be considered an experienced hire. Demonstrate your skills and value in the interview process and start at the right level. You will mos ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 08, 2020 on Dec 08, 2020
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Applying to implementation branch of Capital and Infrastructure Projects in Big4 or Accenture

Engineering Engineering and Management Consulting Experienced Hire Implementation Industry experience PwC Interview

Most recent answer on Nov 12, 2020

Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

gave the best answer on Nov 11, 2020

Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

Hi Dana, I ran Accenture UK & Ireland's Supply Chain and Operations practice in London, so can give you plenty of tips and insights on your aspirations. Please feel free to message me and we can setup an intro call ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 12, 2020 on Nov 12, 2020
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Consulting firms for people with a 5 years experience in the engineering field

Engineering and Management Consulting

Most recent answer on Jul 29, 2020

McKinsey| Got multiple offers | VP IESE MBA Consulting Club | Experienced coach

gave the best answer on Sep 22, 2019

McKinsey| Got multiple offers | VP IESE MBA Consulting Club | Experienced coach

Hi Moe! I went through exactly the same situation since after getting my master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering I worked in the energy and engineering sector for almost 5 years in a Belgium/French Multinational com ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 29, 2020 on Jul 29, 2020
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Consultants with Non-Business Major

Engineering and Management Consulting IT consulting MBB

Most recent answer on Apr 05, 2020

BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached

gave the best answer on Mar 30, 2020

BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached

Hello, I don't have a tech background but I studied Mechanical Engineering for 5 years. The idea of changing my plans and leaving engineering came up after an internship as NASA's researcher for the JPL laboratory. Ev ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 05, 2020 on Apr 05, 2020
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How do IT consultants work? Or those with an engineering or other technical background?

Engineering and Management Consulting IT consulting mint technical skill

Most recent answer on Mar 23, 2020

McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews

gave the best answer on Mar 19, 2020

McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews

it depends on the type of consulting – in MBB it's different from Accenture, and in Accenture it's different from, for example, a little boutique consulting focusing on one specific thing. IT is very broad, so please as ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 23, 2020 on Mar 23, 2020
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As an engineer would it be difficult to come back to an engineering job after being working in consulting?

Engineering and Management Consulting

Most recent answer on Dec 10, 2019

McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

gave the best answer on Dec 09, 2019

McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi Sayde, working in management consulting will make you more appealing for PM roles than technical ones, in case of application in engineering companies, since you are going to not stress anymore technical skills. Ho ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 10, 2019 on Dec 10, 2019
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