MBB Bowl

Can an MDP take a secondment and return?

Hi everyone! I work at an MBB and am ~1 year from my promotion to manager, recently got some feedback that I need to work on story lining and narrative abilities. Are there resources that you found particularly helpful for developing storylining muscles? I’ve heard the usual tips of “writ… more

BCG folks – is BCG bringing on any senior lateral hires? There is a group of partners that indicated they would like to have me come on board, but I’ve not heard anything for about a month now so I am… more

If you submit your application through a BCG referral link, can the referrer see your resume? What happens after you submit?

Anyone at Bain or BCG willing to chat about a potential lateral referral? I’m a tenured EM.

Is a dual degree (MS in Computer Science + MBA) a plus in consulting? My primary interest at the moment is more finance-focused, such as M&A, but I’m also interested in the data and technology sid… more

Planning to apply for each of the MBB
I have 6 years of work experience in consulting and corp strategy, including 3 years post-MBA.

What levels would be suitable for me to apply to?

I recently got feedback on an MBB interview that basically said while I was a good candidate, the interviewer would have appreciated if I was a little bit more analytical in my approach.

I haven’t been able to get additional information on what exactly they meant but would appreciate if anyone can off… more

Looking for a referral for Consumer PL role currently open at BCG. Will highly appreciate a referral from BCG PL/Prin/P/MDP - I am a consumer focused EM at McK with solid ratings! If you are willing t… more

A new grad at MBB and feedback/development area has landed on asking more questions and ramping up on project context more quickly. What tactical advice do you have for someone who don’t know how to speak up when unsure, and quickly overwhelmed? McKinsey & Company Bain & Company … more

Anyone here from MBB in Istanbul?

Does anyone having a view on the hiring situation at MBB London for experienced hires?

Which firm is the best fit for data science in strategy? I specialized in statistical learning / ml applications in strategy and have been wanting to explore what else is out there in other firms.

I have an experienced hire interview coming up at BCG in the DC office. Are most of the projects for federal clients, and do they also tend to be local to Washington? I’m more interested in public ser… more

I’m sorry what is a Senior Manager at Bains? Is it Principle equivalent?

MBB folks wonder if you can give some advice! I never expected to work in consulting but landed a job at Deloitte a few yrs ago. Really enjoy the work and was promoted to Sr. C here. A BCG recruiter messaged me o… more

Hello, bowl! I am an international non-MBA grad student with a slightly diverse (unconventional?) background, seeking referrals for MBB 2025 Business Analyst summer internships (Washington DC, Boston, and SF/LA offices… more

What’s McKinsey’s pipeline looking like in the UK? Looking to join soon and know first staffing won’t be an issue but hearing not great things afterwards…

I am going to be a 2nd year bschool student and am re-recruiting for consulting with Bain. Does anyone have any guidance on which office to pick so I have a better chance? Also, advice on standing ou… more

Dear friends, thoughts on a 40% cut to join McKinsey & Company ?

Currently at ~150k€
TIA!

What does it take to get into Bain strategy? What profile and experience do you look for in someone with 3-4 years of experience in consulting? What do I need to show and ace in the interview and how … more

What are thoughts on ex-McKinsey applying to AC role at Bain? (Left McKinsey bc no work/too much beach/unsupportive network). Could I expect better at Bain? Worth the switch?

BCGers: Can Senior Advisors at BCG be paid a base salary or is the pay completely variable? Also, is it possible to be a partner at BCG if you’re older than 60?

Any views on switching to MacBook Pro as a Consultant? Terribly annoyed by the slow performance of the Lenovo and willing to put in extra hours to learn shortcuts, workarounds, etc.

I’m an incoming MBA student trying to get into MBB(strategy consulting). I’m torn between two different MBA programs, one is MBA and the other is MBA/MS Data Science dual degree. I’d appreciate any in… more

Looking for insight on non-technical case interviews. Cant find much, if anything , online.

Does anyone know names of good recruiters in the UK post MBB? (~2-5 years experience) thanks in advance

Do Senior Advisors at the Boston Consulting Group get paid a base salary or is all of their compensation entirely variable?

Would you leave D as a Senior Con in a technical role/background for BCG Platinion for almost exact same base but better benefits? What’s typical AIP in Platinion?

How has business recently been overall at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. Also, all three firms have been very tight for at least the last six months in terms of senior level hires. Have things loosened up b… more

MBBers in London who had to apply for a work permit: did you get full financial sponsorship from the firms or did they just give you loans for NHS surcharges and visa application fees, and have you pa… more

Need some advice - considering to pivot into consulting as a FANG TPM. I’m using a friends account who work at McK to post in this bowl. I’m 5 years into my TPM and PM role in FANG - title is TPM but … more

McKinsey Implementation worth it? Currently Finance at Google and aiming to get into Strategy & Ops roles.

Long time lurker here and wanted to get the community’s thought on good business modelling class (I.e not the mechanics of excel, but ideally modelling classes taught by former consultants).

I’ve found these two resources quite helpful (both o… more

What does parental leave look like at BCG Australia?