Londoners in Consulting

What do you say to recruiters when asked for your current salary?

How’s LEK doing in London atm

Finding it impossible to get a US transfer. Tired of being poor 😔

Imagine the UK was still in the EU post Covid, with remote work offerings, you think the UK would have been worse off as people could easily live in Spain or Portugal and get UK jobs.

The thing is more… more

Have an interview lined up for lead role at JPMC. Any idea how many rounds? and what should I be expecting? The HR didn't bother sharing any details on the process.
Also what is a good salary range… more

Is it unprofessional to turn down the opportunity to shadow a client workshop if you’re struggling financially as a junior? The way the system works at my firm is that you have to pay first expense l… more

Hey Londoners,

Searching for some areas to move into starting Jan'26. Budget is max 2K pcm (excl. tax + utilities) and am searching for a 1BR (Studio also OK, provided there is some space lah).

Was initially th… more

How would you evaluate the following exit opportunity? I'm currently looking to leave consulting because I'm tired of the micromanagement and unnecessary late nights / redoing of work

Background: 3 years at T2 firm, t… more

Hi all,
What typically happens if you’re interviewing for a role and the hiring team think you might be a better fit for the step above the position you’re recruiting for but do not have an open role a… more

How often do people use Alteryx / Tableau/ SQL for data analysis in strategy consutling?

No one at work wants to come in the office, so used to working remotely that I feel I’m seeing a decline in some social interaction skills from others…

I see this question too much on Instagram so putting it out here too:

How much do you need to earn (total comp) to live comfortably in London and its suburbs? Compare young and single/couple vs older and married w… more

Anyones inbox not working? Doesnt open since the update not sure how to resolve

Has anyone here sought out a life consultant or external career coach? In a mid life crisis stage career wise (again) and looking for some professional advice independent of Accenture.

Thoughts on Berkeley Partnership? Considering making a move.

Is anyone familiar with the case interview process for internal strategy/management consulting roles at Deutsche Bank Management Consulting or Schroders? Is it as rigorous as traditional consulting?

Is anyone familiar with Meridian West and its final round interview process that can provide insight please?

Ew did a facial today and they asked for tips, I regret tipping 5% because I don’t think this is common .. at least in the UK

Is 95k base a decent salary in London for an Associate Director? I work Capital Projects and Infrastructure consulting, 10 YOE. TIA

Is a referral from another office (eg. Referral from someone from the Asia office for a London position) still valuable for MBB applications? Or are you better off applying with no referral? TIA!

Anyone in consulting/exited ever think of doing a law conversion? I have a good few friends in big law and it seems a reliable way to make a healthy living. Is there an age limit?

My current job is coz… more

Hi all. Please I need your suggestions. I’ve just found out that I low-balled myself when HR asked for salary expectations and I’m not really sure how to back-track and revise my expectations. What wo… more

Hi all. Please what is a reasonable salary band for tier 2 at the senior consultant level?

Any other Indian folks in this group planning on returning back to India? If so, when are you planning on returning home?

Any Capgemini folks able to shed some light on the difference between the Digital Customer Experience team at Capgemini and the Customer Transformation team at Capgemini Invent (or is this in Frog?) p… more

Looking at the young people emigration figures. If demographics is destiny, UK is truly cooked.

Anyone elses fishbowl app keep crashing? I got a message on my phone saying there is a bug and hence why it keeps crashing.

Anyone work for Accenture Strategy & Consulting. Particularly technology transformation.

Keen to discussion about projects and culture.

Currently contracting but just had a perm job offer. My notice period is two weeks contractually but I would like to do a proper hand over and not burn any bridges. I’m also conscious my new employer … more

Can anyone give me more info about 3Horizons? I would really appreciate any guidance on their strategy consulting work.

Is anyone able to provide salary details for Project Leader at Delivery Associates? Would also welcome any insights on this company.

Anyone get imposter syndrome...saw a job opportunity and met like 60% of requirements and didnt bother applying. Not sure if thats imposter syndrome or just knowing i wont be selected.