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Which consulting companies should I target, I'm 36 years old with a decade of experience in a B2B manufacturing firm in India.

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Most recent answer on Apr 18, 2024

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Hi Amar, 1) Are there other firms that I could try for? For strategy consulting positions, I don’t think you will find a good work-life balance in any top firm. Possibly some boutiques specifically focused on a niche mi ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 18, 2024 on Apr 18, 2024
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I am planning to Join MBA next year when I will be 34 will finish at 35 and my aim is to join MBB is 35 too old?

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Most recent answer on Oct 13, 2023

Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

gave the best answer on Sep 22, 2020

Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

The answer to your question ultimately depends on your end goal. MBB helps if your end goal is the following Bulding your strategic toolkit to be able to leverage that for a more senior role To pivot to a diffe ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 13, 2023 on Oct 13, 2023
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Joining entry-level after 29/30

Most recent answer on Jul 21, 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

gave the best answer on Jul 17, 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, I started in consulting after undergrad, but I've worked in consulting for >8 years - so sharing my perspective having both worked along side and having managed experienced hires (who were much older) as a PL/Pri ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 21, 2023 on Jul 21, 2023
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Unclog your surroundings

Most recent answer on Nov 07, 2022

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

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

Hi there, Sorry, what is your exact question? It's not quite clear… The questions in this section are very very similar to some of the screening tests you'll get for consulting firms…

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on Nov 07, 2022 on Nov 07, 2022
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Too old to get into MBB?

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Most recent answer on Jul 20, 2022

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gave the best answer on Jul 11, 2022

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

Hey there, Not at all! You are well within the average. If you join McKinsey post MBA, you would enter as a (Sr) Associate, unless you already had significant management experience before. Then it is possible to start a ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 20, 2022 on Jul 20, 2022
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is 37 too old for MBB with no prior solid experience having only worked in NGO

Most recent answer on Apr 09, 2021

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Hi there, I once helped a candidate who did an MBA and applied at the same age you will be when you finish the MBA. He managed to get invitations for an MBB for a generalist position. Your profile is unusual, but it ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 09, 2021 on Apr 09, 2021
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Is 30 too old to get into MBB as a Business Analyst?

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Most recent answer on Sep 17, 2020

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

gave the best answer on Sep 14, 2018

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

Short answer, no you are not too old. Many/most of the experienced hires start at a comparatively low level. I was 36 or 37 when I joined as a consultant, in spite of nearly 15 years of aggregate work experience. The ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 17, 2020 on Sep 17, 2020
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Is age a barrier to consulting?

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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

gave the best answer on Feb 14, 2019

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

As an expert, age is much less a factor - and your experience would obviously probably make you a great candidate. No MBA isn't an issue at all either, thsi is not what they'll be asking about. I worked with a number of ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 19, 2019 on Feb 19, 2019
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Maximum Age for Consulting Entry

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Hi Anonymous, as mentioned in the other comments, there is no a specific limit for age – I personally helped people in MBB preparation who were 35+. However, the older you get, the more you either need (i) specific sk ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 06, 2019 on Feb 06, 2019
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Is age an issue to start a career as a consultant?

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Recent activity on Mar 21, 2018

I am here to get you an offer! | Ex MBB interviewer Expert in MBB and Tier 2, Deep knowledge of EU & Middle East regions

gave the best answer on May 03, 2017

I am here to get you an offer! | Ex MBB interviewer Expert in MBB and Tier 2, Deep knowledge of EU & Middle East regions

Hi Anonymous, Thanks for reaching out! I would say you have two options: 1. Never leave before you leave: what I mean by that is you can apply now for consulting and find a right balance between your work and your pers ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 21, 2018 on Mar 21, 2018
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What is the average age for entry level management consultants?

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Recent activity on Aug 21, 2017

Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 21, 2017

Hi, good question. The answer largely depends on the following factors: 1) Consultancy (esp. MBB vs. non MBB) 2) Expert Track vs. Generalist Track 3) Country Since I am a BCGer, let me answer your question fro ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 21, 2017 on Aug 21, 2017
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