Young Consultants

What is the general reputation amongst consultants or ex-employees of Bainbridge? They seem to be one of the few out there openly hiring, or at least posting jobs.

I feel like my firm consistently sets me up for failure. Is this normal? I’m one year in, currently on my first projects. I’m assigned to 5 projects. I’m the lead on all 5. I don’t have the knowledge … more

Started a few weeks ago and finished with training. Not staffed on a project and on the bench. Have been networking and doing learnings but what else should I be doing?

Manager let’s you know Thursday afternoon before the long weekend of Friday-Monday, that they want you to travel and be in office Tuesday morning meaning travel Monday night (holiday) and stay till Friday n… more

Just need to get this out into the void. Two weeks ago my client cut my team in half due to cutting costs and I was one of the people cut, but was staying on through the middle of Sep. Honestly felt a… more

Has anyone worked at Driver Hire? If so what are your thoughts on the company, the culture, the work etc?

Got a job offer but the interviewers think I have more experience than I do and I am getting placed at a higher level. I am wary of accepting the position since I could get thrown into a situation tha… more

I worked for Apple for 5 years working under a vendor. We all got laid off and lost the contract with them. I have 5 years of IT experience as a senior advisor consulting. Now i also have my Bachelors… more

Was in my final round of interviews with a firm, finished up and thought it went really well. Was waiting for a decision and now I have another interview at the same firm scheduled with a HRBP, is thi… more

Any senior consultants in here willing to share their salary range during their first year as a senior? Can't help but feel I'm underpaid at around $94-97k

I've seen people switch between Big 4s and also to FTI, A&M etc. Do people switch between McK, BCG and Bain? Why/Why not? Wondering how often/rarely this happens.

What are your thoughts on today's job market? Unemployment is low but it doesn't feel that way to me. Does it to you?

I've been unemployed for 6 months, & it's my 1st time being unemployed in m… more

I just received an offer from Mckinsey starting in 2024. Does anyone have any insights on what the first couple of weeks are going to look like?
Also which one is a better strategy, pushing hard to be … more

What’s the best way to seek out mentorship? I’m a 22 year old living in Charlotte, NC looking to accelerate my career

Moved to the US in Feb 2022 after graduating a from a master's level management degree in NZ, 4.0 GPA. Recently got full work authorization but have only been able to work hospitality style roles until now. I… more

Any book recommendations for analytics/data science to nail interview or you find helpful in career development? Currently a junior tech consultant looking to explore job opportunities.

In April 2022 I began working remotely doing inside sales rep work, I had an uncapped earning potential. In April 2023, I accepted a position to pilot a new role. The pilot is now being launched compa… more

Would you take (M)BB or Bain Capital as an analyst? Equally interested in consulting and PE

Looking to transition into consulting. Currently 19 year old analyst at EY looking for a path towards consulting any tips or advice appreciated. Looking to stay with the firm unless situations dictate… more

Would love to connect with anyone working in Consulting in Texas. I’m interested in applying but I need to narrow down some options and get a bit of practice in!

A Manager on my project that has a lot of industry exp (~15y) but only 1y in consulting keeps ruining the slides I work on. She will basically delete the so-what, and rewrite content in a way that sounds immature… more

How much does a business management analyst earn in Canada? This role I’m interviewing with is from RBC. Any thoughts?

Suggest companies that pay good and offer good holiday package? Please no big 4

How many days notice SHOULD I give before leaving?

Has anyone had any success with scholarship essay websites? Started a bold . Org account but not sure if it’s actually possible to win a scholarship. Anyone have any luck on other websites or somethin… more

Anyone work at Sia Partners and willing to provide a referral for an Associate Transformation Management Consultant position?

Any recs for a new grad who’s graduating in December? Supply chain / operations major, gpa is 3.3. Nervous about the options and the job market in this economy, just wondering if anyone found somethin… more

any ideas of what to do after my 9-5? Preferably something that benefits my career or makes me money :)

Does anyone have experience working as a contractor in Management Consulting (Big 4, boutique, etc.) at the Manager/Senior Consultant levels?
What was your hourly rate, how long were contracts, were y… more

There are so many accomplishments that are not able to be articulated on a résumé that provide a more holistic view of candidates. For instance, I basically grew up an orphan with no one to take care … more

Hey! I'm wondering what is your opinion on MBAs... I was promoted to consultant in December, and I'm a bit lost on what to do next. I would like to get to the management level in my company, b… more