Toronto Consulting

For non-native English speakers in Toronto:
Do you find the corporate environment in Toronto to be welcoming and tolerant toward non-native English speakers? I am a native French speaker currently working in… more

Hi fishes, is being a CPA still worth mentioning in Canada? I spent few years in a big four, obtained the CPA and moved to Mckinsey. Should I still mention the CPA when applying for Strategy and ops r… more

Hi Fishes,
Are there any career paths in Canada for former consultants that can lead to a $500K+ annual salary? PE is not an option for me. Is there anything else I should be targeting? I'm really … more

Hi friends, how do MBB consultants in Toronto who exit in the US found their US gigs? Did they leverage the TN visa? Is it easier for canadian to get a visa in the US?

Waiting on an offer for a big four at the partner level. I’m in industry, no consulting experience and having trouble really understanding what life is like as a partner in consulting. I’m told my wee… more

I casually mentioned my kid's soccer game when explaining why I needed to wrap up a client call early, and the room went completely silent. It felt like I'd committed some unspoken professiona… more

Hi. I got an HR interview call with CGI for the role of a Senior Project / Program Manager (location Canada). I have 14 years of experience and my compensation 2 years ago (when I was FT with a tech f… more

Hi folks how are the exits in Toronto for someone with 18 months of experience at a MBB. Which position can I exit to if I target financial institutions ( banks, insurance e.g. manulife etc...)?
Backgr… more

I'm with a Big 4 and we've had some recent turnover and layoffs, which has me feeling nervous. I was contacted by a recruiter from a competing Big 4 last week about a role that seems like a gr… more

Hi Folks, how a MBA from LBS is viewed in Canada?

Have first round BCG case run by chatbot
How to prepare in two days?
Extremly rusty on cases

Do I need to put long leaves of absence on my resume if I returned back to the same company? Or can I just indicate I worked at my company the whole time (e.g. 2021-2025) even if I was gone for almost… more

For those who work at a big 5 bank (TD/RBC/BNS/CIBC/BMO) and have long commutes or young kids, when do you get to the office and leave the office?

Hello Folks, I did my MBA in one the top european business school and started at Mckinsey 1 year ago. I am planning to take a leave to go to toronto to start looking for a job at the end of the year. Previo… more

For parents with little ones in daycare, how are you handling drop-off and pick-up with the return-to-office policy? Our daycare only allows drop-off between 8:30–9 a.m. and pick-up between 5–5:30 p.m… more

Looking to transfer out of B4 but still stay in consulting or adjacent industry. Challenge is that I'm coming more from a tech implementation background. Mostly Cloud and technology in general. L… more

Realized I checked work updates at midnight three nights last week. I always convince myself it's just a quick peek, which turns into an extra hour or two of lost sleep. What time do you stop work… more

Does anyone have any insight on salaries at Sia Partners for Engagement manager in Toronto or Montreal ?

Do big 4 firms (specifically kpmg) send out interview invites after the job posting is taken down or do they send out interview invites while the posting is still up?

Any Canadians working innUS? Have some questions about TN1

After 4 successful years consulting in Toronto, I'm relocating to Montreal for a lifestyle change. I've developed a strong network of recruiters who understand my niche expertise in digital tr… more

How much are income partners making in risk advisory groups in Toronto? Coming from industry and don’t know much about comp.

I'm eating crackers from my laptop bag right now and calling it "agile meal planning." What's the most embarrassing excuse for dinner you've had during a project crunch? I need t… more

How much does sr manager in strategy group make at the big 5 banks

Question unrelated to consulting. Curious to know how do credit card disputes work. If the merchant declines a dispute, can the credit card company still reimburse the customer? I am going through a d… more

I'm in my mid-30s, newly married, and have come to enjoy having structure in my life. When I was single, short-notice trips were okay, but now they're throwing me off. Had to skip a client me… more

Anyone interviewed with RbcX strategy practice?  Looking for interview insight

How is Carly Rian group? Would you consider moving there if you get a 22%+ hike?

I'm a few years into consulting and still feel like I'm copying the senior people around me - their presentation style, how they talk to clients, and even their phrases. Everyone else seems so… more

Saw a whole bunch of EY-Parthenon promotions of staff moving up to Director level from Senior Consultant level. What’s going on over there? Looks weird to see so many massive promos like that

My official mentor, while impressive and knowledgeable, is rarely available for meaningful conversations. I'm starting to worry I'm missing out on critical development. Has anyone found effect… more

I see a number of firms hiring for Financial Service sector roles. Is there a boom of projects atm?

I keep running into this issue when pitching clients. I'm at a 50-person firm, and prospects say they like our focus and quick turnarounds, but then ask if we can match the Big Four's capabili… more

How is KPMG Deal Advisory culture?