Consulting Q&A – Ask Questions about Your Career

In this overview, you will find all the questions asked so far by the PrepLounge community. Anyone can ask questions and write answers. Our coaches are also happy to share their expertise. If you like an answer, give it an upvote so that it rises to the top. Here you can also find our guidelines and FAQs for the Consulting Q&A.

How does the Consulting Q&A work?

Anyone can ask a question
Anyone can write an answer
Upvotes let answers rise to the top
Sort by
Last Activity
Newest question
Newest answer
Answer upvotes
Most views
Most relevant
Limit Selection
Answered
Your Tag Subscriptions

Top tier/tier2/tier3 consulting firms??

consulting consulting firms consulting industry germany MBB order tier1 tier2 tier3 Top tier
Most recent answer on Oct 08, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 21, 2021) is from:
Christine
Admin
PrepLounge Community & Marketing Manager
Christine
Admin
gave the best answer on Oct 21, 2021
PrepLounge Community & Marketing Manager
Hi there,  Thank you for this question! It's not stupid at all. Everyone starts somewhere and I believe the answers by our case coaches have helped a lot of candidates to get a feeling of the industry. If you have alrea ... (read entire answer)
26
Answers
216.9 k
Views
136
Total Upvotes
on Oct 08, 2023 on Oct 08, 2023
Last Activity

Applying for a consulting position in England from Eastern Europe

england Experienced MBB tier2 tier3
Most recent answer on Aug 14, 2022
The best answer (on Aug 14, 2022) is from:
Lucie
Expert
10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader
Lucie
Expert
gave the best answer on Aug 14, 2022
10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader
Hi there,  let me try to answer all questions: 1. There should be no disadvantage applying from Eastern Europe 2. You can apply to experienced position as long as you have more than 7 years of strong field experience an ... (read entire answer)
3
Answers
572
Views
39
Total Upvotes
on Aug 14, 2022 on Aug 14, 2022
Last Activity

Internship at Big4 or Tier 3?

Big4 Innogy consulting internship KPMG PwC tier3
Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2022
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 24, 2017
Hi! Thanks for your question. Before answering I'd like to say that there isn't a defined "right choice" but there are considerations you can take in order to decide between the firms. I'll list some of the main point ... (read entire answer)
3
Answers
4.3 k
Views
4
Total Upvotes
on Feb 28, 2022 on Feb 28, 2022
Last Activity

Reasons for failing probationary period

Bain & Company BCG Deadlines Feedback Kearney McKinsey & Company Oliver Wyman Probation tier2 tier3
Most recent answer on Jan 13, 2022
The best answer (on Jan 06, 2022) is from:
Adi
Expert
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 06, 2022
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Probation evaluation is really varied by company, country & office location. Generally speaking, most Consulting companies have a robust process either as probationary period or on-going performance evaluation.  Som ... (read entire answer)
4
Answers
4.5 k
Views
43
Total Upvotes
on Jan 13, 2022 on Jan 13, 2022
Last Activity

Nuances of different firms

Big4 differences MBB tier2 tier3
Most recent answer on Jun 27, 2021
The best answer (on Jun 19, 2021) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 19, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I agree with Adi that this is quite a broad question! There a heaps of resources online (including the company websites) that you can leverage. If you're looking to really understand cross-country differen ... (read entire answer)
3
Answers
1.4 k
Views
31
Total Upvotes
on Jun 27, 2021 on Jun 27, 2021
Last Activity

Offer decision deadline too tight - what to do?

deadline Decision offer starting time tier2 tier3
Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2019
The best answer (on Nov 19, 2019) is from:
Antonello
Expert
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Antonello
Expert
gave the best answer on Nov 19, 2019
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Hi, it is a common situation. I do not think you would have legal consequences in rejecting the offer (in Italy it is only a letter of intent and you do not incur in them, since each part has 6 months by the beginning t ... (read entire answer)
4
Answers
1.9 k
Views
7
Total Upvotes
on Dec 01, 2019 on Dec 01, 2019
Last Activity

Are there any firms that tend to give relatively easy interviews?

2nd tier Case Interview Difficulty tier3
Recent activity on Apr 21, 2019
The best answer (on Apr 21, 2019) is from:
Riccardo
Expert
FREE 15min call | #1 Bain Coach |10y+ experience helping candidates securing MBB offers| Tailored prep | 5 stars reviews
Riccardo
Expert
gave the best answer on Apr 21, 2019
FREE 15min call | #1 Bain Coach |10y+ experience helping candidates securing MBB offers| Tailored prep | 5 stars reviews
Hi, I agree non-MBB interviews are generally easier but what also influence how challenging interviews can be is: - The office (main offices e.g. London / NY tend to have more competitive recruiting processes & you ... (read entire answer)
5
Answers
3.1 k
Views
14
Total Upvotes
on Apr 21, 2019 on Apr 21, 2019
Last Activity
7 results
How likely are you to recommend us to a friend or fellow student?
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0 = Not likely
10 = Very likely