Mckinsey Exits

Has anyone (successfully or unsuccessfully) requested an extension on their offer to return? How did you approach the conversation and what were the circumstances? My departure letter says I’m expecte… more

NA EM looking to eventually get into healthcare product. Fully aware this is likely a 2+ step move without a coding background. What sorts of exits are folks seeing in the space (role, comp)?

How are comp numbers this year? I’m an alum considering returning. Is there an update to last years’ table?

Can background vendors verify “reason for leaving” with employers based in USA or Canada? For Those who got transitioned out of consulting , do your future employers come to know?

Im hiring for two strategy roles in financial services. Both based in NYC (no visa sponsorship). At the analyst/junior asc level. Base - $100K + bonus for role 1 and $150K+ bonus for role 2. Feel free… more

Hey folks, wanted to ask if anyone has interviewed with Microsoft's Corporate Strategy team and could share any insights on what the interviews were like and what cases you received.

Thanks in adva… more

Wrapped up search about a month back and been using alumni center job board to apply for roles. Was able to login until last week but started getting “your access to this website has been suspended” t… more

I was going to sign up for the alumni center, but weirdly forgot my FMNO, and can’t find that I had it written down anywhere. Weirdly remember my first day, and someone from HR said ”you’ll never forg… more

I’ve been working on a tech-native team post McK exit as a non-PM. I may have the chance to either move internally (limited pay bump in the form of RSUs), go to another tech company (nothing solid came my way yet… more

Hey! Does anyone have a link to a free Excel add-in that offers similar features to McK Easy Excel?

Thanks in advance! 🙏

Has anyone leveraged ‘Ambitious Execs’ for their job search? Any feedback or reviews, with any real-life examples/ successful cases would be helpful to know?

Building a boutique consulting firm focused on strategy and growth transformation. Not hiring. Partnering. We’ll build this together, from client development to delivery. I have already started buildi… more

Any Enterprise architects looking for exits into startup life? Looking for a technical co-founder!

So many former consultants are starting search funds what’s the general community think about this? Seems like folks are either going to FAANG, PE, or search funds.

What was your experience exiting into Series B/C startups? What’s were your biggest learnings, what do you love / hate? How much do you work? EM here with offer to go to an exciting Series B.

I’m not landing any interviews.. even with a referral..although I ask colleagues and they think it’s a good match/ I meet requirements. What can I be doing to start landing interviews? I’m primarily l… more

Does anyone have tips and resources on how to prep for case interviews? Am planning to use business school materials but no longer have folks to case me. Any advice appreciated!

Did anyone leave on concerns due to lack of progression? Did you land on your feet elsewhere? Trying to find hope

Anyone had bad experience with bonuses outside the firm. Do companies typically pay on target bonus they put in offer letter if performance is good or do you think some firms inflate to bring in talen… more

I left McK around 18 months ago. Now I’m filling out a background check form, and they’re asking for a bunch of details. Can you help me out?

What email should I use? (MyHR@mck??)
They want two HR references … more

I am an EM at the McKinsey London office. I
have received a job offer but it requires me to join the new company in 4 weeks. How difficult would it be for me to get my contractual 12-week notice period… more

I'm looking to exit and I have a new job offer likely coming to me next week but the new company is flexible on start date timing. QQs:

Does anyone know the formula for how many search weeks I can get? (I am 3y+8m)
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I can’t seems to see any of the jobs posts on the alumni portal? Is anyone else having the same issue?

Hey ex-McK friends - am looking for an old version of the LDM, think like 2019/2020 (in my opinion the best version), but will take whichever version someone has.
Been thinking about it a lot lately and hop… more

Any insights around the Product Strategy Lead role at Meta? And what TC can one expect for an early EM tenure exit?

Why do SBAs still come back as SBAs even after a 2 year secondment ? Feel like they should be promoted to associate for gaining that additional work experience

Just here to vent that I hate Workday with all my heart. I hope the wave of AI SaaS makes you one of the first victims.

Exit option into Series B startup; 320k base. Would love to chat with someone who decided to exit into similar things!

Hi friends! EM here. Need some help and creative problem solving. Have figured out that I for sure want to leave the Firm asap. Ready to go on search but am on a study right now with two of my biggest sponsors. We lite… more

Anyone interviews with HG for their operations team? Any insights on how to perform or the case study?

Anyone in that team now that can provide commentary about how it is?

THANKS!!!

How does one decide between applying to S&O roles and Product S&O roles at Google? Do most folks from consulting end up in S&O roles? Also is there a limit to how many roles you can apply … more

Has anyone moved to Palantir? What is the role and level and how is life on the other side?

Has anybody transferred their 401k yet? Thinking about doing mine while I’m in school

FYI - Fishbowl app is having technical issues where posts and threads are not showing up on the app itself. It is showing up on the website itself so no posts and threads are being deleted or disappea… more

The Ctrl + 8 shortcut in mck PPT, what is that with PPt productivity. Don't know what it's called to look it up but used to adjust size of text boxes to fit.

Those of you took 20+% pay cut and joined startup how are you doing now? Will you do it again? Debating about whether to take such an offer and would appreciate any advice

I am planning on declaring search this Weds. I am looking to exit into Investor Relations.

1) Can folks share what the exit opptys are like for declaring search vs CTL?

2) Can folks search share all the steps I sho… more

~2Y ASC interested in exiting to life sciences. Have worked on DDs and transformations in the life sciences space (org, G&A, operations) at the firm but do not have a clinical or sciences backgrou… more

What would you do? Switch jobs or stay?

Left McK a year ago and moved to a B2C industry. Sick of this job - this is very Ops heavy and the team tends to give the worst workload to me (decks, report creation, and … more