MBB Bowl

McKinsey folks do you guys stay in touch with alumni? Curious if anyone in touch with Dr Ruja

Has anyone here lateral moved from MBB to EY Parthenon? Curious to hear your experience

Is bait and switch a thing at your firm? Like the project owner promises to give you a team lead role, and once you’re on board, asks you to prove yourself first. It’s happened to me and another pers… more

Is BCG Inverto treated as a separate entity or as another practice within BCG?

Is McKinsey doing lateral hiring? Not going to get fired or anything but am thinking of making the switch after my next promo bc B school sponsorship doesn’t feel likely here.

Hey guys, are you hiring right now? And what’s the general trend around a T2 associate getting in as an associate?

If - like me when leaving McK - you're interested in which industries offer best PAY & HOURS after consulting, I surveyed 1,500 ex-consultants and created a free report. You can download it by clicking the "benchmark yo… more

I’m a business analyst with 2.5 yoe. This week, I got a strategy offer for a startup in NYC with a $125k base salary + equity that I’m excited about… I’m currently making wayyy more than that and wan… more

I have an offer to join mck next year but quite scared to leave my current job given the global situation which may creep into 2024. I’ll be a 30% cut.
If you could share any views that would be amazi… more

Happy Monday crew! For those looking at exits (particularly in NA) I recently discovered a McKinsey alum, Richard Rosser. He shares super helpful content on LinkedIn, specific to careers in and beyond consulting. Highly recommend fo… more

Which of the MBBs is doing the best and the worst at the moment?

I’ve seen comments with info about this but can’t seem to find it. What are resources to see average salary etc. of exit opps. Trying to see how realistic it is to get an exit with similar comp to BCG… more

Got informed that my start date at McKinsey as a BA is pushed back from Jan to October 2024. I have already been waiting since December 2022. What is going on? I am pretty depressed about this news as… more

Is principal at BCG equivalent to Associate partner at Bain?

How does one do market sizing for a very niche industry, such as ‘market for software that helps structure weather derivative contracts using weather data.’ This isn’t insurance. It’s also not ‘catastrophe planni… more

Are y’all hiring this year?

Hi all,
I‘m currently working as a Manager/PL for BCG Platinion in Europe. Got approached by a Partner in Bain‘s ET practice area for an experience hire. Had a couple of interviews and find it quite ap… more

Anyone else find BCG’s online Casey difficult 😵‍💫

Hi 🐠 , I’m looking to chat with folks in SEA region about moving there potentially. Lmk if youd be willing to chat!

Are there any networking events in New York that I can attend?

I was invited to and completed the McKinsey Solve over the weekend, how long does it usually take to hear back about pass/fail or getting an interview?

@Moms!
How difficult it is to mix our crazy consulting schedules and pumping? Any challenges you have faced at client sites/office - what should I prepare for?

Also: any pump recommendations for travel… more

It is common to complain about our jobs these days. Let’s bring some positivity to end this week. If you had to think about one thing you like the most about being an MBB consultant (Just think hard).
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How can I dial down my sarcasm and wit, and tame my razor-sharp tongue? I try so hard, but there's just so much material to work with! My brand of humor tends to deliver sarcastic zingers left and… more

What is the culture at BCG and Bain in SEA?

What are some traits you’ve seen at MBB firms in people that have stood out as truly exceptional and therefore merited early progressions?

For any former lawyers who have transitioned to consulting, do you have any tips or tricks on how best to position your past legal experience to demonstrate the necessary skills to get a role in consu… more

If I am a senior consultant at oliver wyman (1 promotion), what role should I apply for at McKinsey / Bain / BCG?

If you don't intend to return to MBB after MBA, is it better to self fund / get a loan or to get MBA scholarship from your employer but then payback?

I guess with scholarship, less of a cash flow i… more

I’m an MBA who just interned at one of the MBBs this summer. Overall great experience, but questioning if the WLB sacrifice is worth it compared to tech for example. The location I’m at though, MBB beats almost e… more

Got the online assessment invite for BCG ME, looking for someone who has had some experience with it. I have some initial questions on it!