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Age 39 does it make sense to try MBB to accelerate my career?

MBB Product Managemet

Most recent answer on Jul 22, 2023

Agrim

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BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting

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I believe this is a duplicate question that I already answered. https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/age-39-does-it-make-sense-to-try-mbb-to-accelerate-my-career-16263

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Age 39 does it make sense to try MBB to accelerate my career?

MBB Product Managemet

Most recent answer on Jul 13, 2023

Agrim

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BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting

Agrim

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gave the best answer on Jul 13, 2023

BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting

Given your current place - I would not recommend to move into a generalist role at a consulting firm. As you already point out - you would need to start at the bottom, take a significant paycut, and then grind your way ... (read entire answer)

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Product management role in Strategy Consulting?

MBB Product Managemet

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Sophia

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Sophia

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Hello, Interesting, this definitely sounds like a newer initiative. I know MBB has been developing some more specialized consulting branches, such as groups that focus on digital transformation, design, etc. This could ... (read entire answer)

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Job title on resume vs internally at the company - how to reconcile them during the background check?

business unit strategy Product Managemet

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Vlad

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Vlad

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Hi, On the form you can list your official title - you got the offer and it doesn't matter at this point. In addition, they are not checking the exact titles during the background check Best

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Moving from Product Management to Business Strategy - what is the best route?

bizops consulting Product Managemet

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Not at all. In fact, strategy consulting can sometimes even be a ding against you for BizOps! (Too much "thinking", not enough "doing") If you're a product manager at Lyft, and show good progression/responsibilities ... (read entire answer)

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