All Things MBB

I applied Associate, completed Solve game with score 10 decile (540+) and HR phone screening at McK. However, I was not invited to 1R interview. I thought TBH, I'd go 1R interview.
I believe I di… more

Does a TDA consultant's referral hold the same weight as a generalist for a Generalist role?

Should I take a role at EYP Transactions or FTI Business Transformation if I want to eventually move to MBB?

Any tips for McKinsey solve?

Based in Europe and considering a transfer to the following cities: NYC, London, Dubai. Factors I’m considering:
- money
- long-term sustainability - (e.g., i don’t want move just for a few years and I understand m… more

Would love advice on office selection for MBB and how to think about it.

Anyone have any insights to the Consumer Strategy & Business Development team at Disney+? Any insights would be really appreciated!

MBB which one of you is responsible for chopping 3000 jobs at ConocoPhillips?

Any one here working in an internal risk and resilience team? I am looking to move from consulting to an internal role for better WLB (if that’s a thing) and would love to know about teams/projects/hi… more

No FT hire at Bain this year.
Just got email:
Our current Consultant hiring is focused on campus efforts. However, we plan to interview in late Fall for Q1 2026 start dates and will keep your applicatio… more

Is it really worthwhile to use coach to prepare MBB interview? I did a quite amount of cases but failed last time for Bain/McK. I want to make it this time but whether it's really useful resource … more

Has anyone joined Bain PE group as a manager or SM? How’s the transition experience?

How are things looking at BCG. Currently at Bain and thinking about switching over at the PL level

Do PL / EM referrals hold weight for MBB MBA hiring?

How do y'all fare in Operations role if you don't have the necessary background or track record to show strong business results considering the nature of our work as consultants?

Any advice app… more

So what's your take on the need for teams to co-locate every week when not going to the client site? I can see occasionally, but it seems like giant time suck otherwIse

How enforceable are non competes if you want to go to another consulting firm? (Assuming you work with a different set of clients)

For private equity diligences that went through / were announced, how much can/do you put on your resume?

For BCG FT applications, would it be possible to apply to international office then US office, if they end up doing recruitment for ADC this cycle?

BCG what dates do you get off for thanksgiving break and is using additional PTO to extend that time discouraged?

Is BCG doing ADC recruiting this cycle?

Non target joining MBB soon in the EU. How feasible is to transfer office if I join with a PhD and 5 years of Pharma experience?

Also, would an MBA add value at a top school?

Does the Bain consultant FT role for 2026 MBA grads require a cover letter? I keep seeing my cover letter from my 2018 Bain app get populated in my submission and I can't remove it lol

Do you make lots of money if you make it to partner in London?

Does everyone get the BCG Casey or is it sent only after a CV review?

When did yall get access to your work emails before joining? Switching firms and I’m told you cant join the company fish bowl without a verifiable work email 🙃

Looking for McKinsey style case partners - I have final round coming up in two weeks for an associate role. I am in Eastern Time zone and very flexible on timing.

Has anyone in the DC or Philly offices ever decided to move to NYC without transferring offices? If we are traveling to clients all the time anyways, seems like it’d be feasible, just changing the air… more

I attended this “intro to Bain digital” recruiting zoom call two weeks ago (that was kinda cringe and felt like a nothingburger) for US folks, but all the Bain IT roles are in India when I look on Lin… more

I am staring as an associate at McKinsey and have ~5years of prior non-strategy experience. Would you recommend to try to gain experience to various different strategy project types or just pick one a… more

McKinsey folks, which platform does Profitability improvement and turnarounds belong to?

Hey folks - is it true that McK has a lot more opportunities for international travel than BCG?
I chose B over M a year ago and have liked my experience here so far - but international staffing here s… more