Hello,
I am having interviews soon with two MBB in Italy and I already have one offer from Google and one from P&G.
I am curious to know which would be the advantages of a career in consulting vs. a corporate one and vice versa.
Thanks
Hello,
I am having interviews soon with two MBB in Italy and I already have one offer from Google and one from P&G.
I am curious to know which would be the advantages of a career in consulting vs. a corporate one and vice versa.
Thanks
Hi there,
Q: I am curious to know which would be the advantages of a career in consulting vs. a corporate one and vice versa.
The main advantage I personally see in consulting is the broader exit opportunities. Most people don’t know what exactly they want to focus on after graduation and prefer to keep options open. After an experience in a top consulting company, you can basically still do whatever you want. That’s not necessarily true for corporate jobs. So if you are still not sure where you want to specialize, consulting provides an advantage in terms of that.
A second advantage is that it might help to join a corporate company at a higher level after a few years. This doesn’t always happen though.
Additional advantages include:
Having said that, if you are sure you want to focus on a career at Google or P&G, it could make sense to join there from the start.
If you get all the offers and are not sure which to accept, I would recommend the following:
Good luck!
Francesco
Hi there,
Ok, this is certainly a big question! Know that even all the answers here won't quite do it justice - make sure to speak with people that are actually working at these firms….phone calls and in person chats are the BEST way to get a deeper understanding of these sorts of things.
All 3 of these (FAANG, Big Brand, MBB) are going to advance your career.
The thing is, they will advance your career in different ways.
Your Tech journey begins with FAANG. Your consulting journey begins with MBB. Your Internal Strategy/Consumer Goods journey beings with P&G.
It's like asking “What's the advantage of playing Football for a Big Ten school versus playing Basketball for the Big 12”
You're talking about 2 different sports here bud.
Make sense?
Pick your career, then pick the firm accordingly. If you're short and stout, and hate running probably don't play basketball.
Do what you love/enjoy. Pick Google if you want a Tech career, MBB if you want a consulting career, and P&G if you like that industry/type of work. It's that simple…
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Congratulations on receiving job offers from Google and P&G, and best of luck with your upcoming interviews with the MBB (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) firms in Italy. The decision between a career in consulting and a corporate role depends on various factors, and each path offers distinct advantages. Here are some considerations for both consulting and corporate careers:
Diverse Exposure:
Problem-Solving Skills:
Networking Opportunities:
Fast-Paced Environment:
Leadership Development:
Industry Expertise:
Stability and Predictability:
Long-Term Impact:
Work-Life Balance:
Specialization:
Career Goals:
Work Preferences:
Learning Style:
Company Culture:
Ultimately, the decision between consulting and a corporate career depends on your personal and professional preferences. Both paths offer unique opportunities for growth and development. Take the time to evaluate what aligns best with your goals and values, and consider the specific roles and cultures of the companies you are considering.
Hi,
This is a really broad question.
Fundamentally, you are comparing life in an advisory role, versus life in a corporate (I'm gonna assume its -not- a support role e.g. Strat).
Some broad generalizations:
Consulting
Big corporate
Fundamentally they are 2 different paths - and in many ways the pros and cons will also differ based on your personal goals/aspirations as well. So it's really hard to give a strong POV without understanding your situation better.
Happy to have a quick chat if helpful, just drop me a dm!
Hi there,
I will give you my personal and general view (take into account that this might be different comparing different companies, geographies, positions, etc.). In general, consulting would be better in this areas:
Best,
Alberto
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Check out my latest case based on a real MBB interview: Sierra Springs
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Wow, that's a big question that this Q&A is unlikely to settle.
Honestly, you'd be able to form an opinion if you have several discussions with people from each field. You need to understand what their day-to-day looks like, what are the things they value in their work, what they wish were different and so on.
High-level consulting is seen as a field of accelerated growth and opportunity, but it's also a bit like sitting too close to the sun - stay exposed for too long, and you might get burned out. This is why many people transition into big companies where the pace is more predictable, if not slower.
Sharing with you a guide on what the consultant life looks like, but as I mentioned, I encourage you to network and hear it from the people themselves:
Best of luck!
Cristian