Consultant

I worked with this superstar consultant (who happened to be black). Once project ended I moved to another very similar project where one more consultant was needed. I recommended the superstar consultant obviously because he would have killed it in that role. Middle aged white manager talked to him and said he wasn’t a good fit. Literally brought on another white consultant who just joined the firm instead. I’m fuming.

Okay folks.... I was staffed in a SM role as a consultant (crazy right?! I didn’t apply but replaced a SM who was layed off 😕) and I think I’m actually KILLING IT. Mind you, we’re at the end of deployment and a lot of the work has been done. I would love some encouraging pointers though! I’m so happy to finally be staffed & feeling like a functioning adult again! I was on the bench for months and really needed this pick me up 🤗 Signed, An eager to help consultant who’s so happy to have a job

Is it a bad idea to buy a house as a relatively new consultant (2nd year post-MBA) and sole provider? I’d like to understand when others felt they were ready to become home owners while in consulting. LCOL area so mortgage will be around ~500k on ~150K comp, 100K in savings, and 70K in student loan debt (planned 5-year payoff plan). Numbers seem to work, but the biggest fear me is unemployment and potential relocation for industry exit (unless similar consulting role at a different firm).

I’d really appreciate if someone can share their thoughts on my current situation: YOE+Salary: 2Y advisory consultant-65k Situation: My current client is a tier-1 banking client, they have approached me to do the exact same work which I’m doing for them now. Issue: They are offering me contract to hire role. I haven’t worked as a contractor anywhere so not sure how i feel about job security especially under current situation. But they are offering 68/hr wages (around 140k pre-tax)

Looking for a $300k position in the South that works 40-45 hours a week. Any recommendations? Currently a post-MBA consultant looking to exit consulting at some point.

Hi everyone! Clueless young consultant here looking for advice. Been at a Tier 2 strategy firm (mostly PE due diligence but also some Corp strategy projects) for 10 months out of undergrad. Eventual dream job would be F500 corporate strategy role. What would be an intermediate step to exit to in order to move along my ideal career progression?

What’s the best advice you have for a new consultant? Soon to be grad here who just landed her first role 🙂

Do that many consultants really exit to PE investment teams? The firms I have friends at are all ex bankers and then came in as associates. They don’t see a consultant in sight..

What would you do: I’m a second year MBA choosing FT offers. Can (a) go back to my T2 firm and get sponsorship + manager role + 170k base, (b) accept Tech internship return offer for 160K base + 110K signing bonus equity (4Y vest), or (c) go to MBB as Consultant (have offer in hand) at 165K + 25K signing bonus. Goal is to do Corp strategy after 2-3 years if I return to consulting.

You guys are great, but consulting might not be for me so I’m considering yeeting out. My question: as a staff-level consultant, how much would it help me to wait until I am promoted to senior consultant before leaving? Im going to start a business but if it fails I want to have a decent resume to hop into another role. I’m fresh out of college and I have literally no idea what I’m doing. Thanks all. Insults not appreciated, I am a delicate flower.

Job posting - Compliance Consultant: A recruiter I trust reached out to me asking if I know anyone who would be good for this. And since I know there has been lay off in the industry, I thought I'd post it here. If interested, DM me your email address and he'll contact you. This position is based in NYC.

You hear all the strat and management consultant folks dreaming and drooling about FANG.. do cybersecurity folks follow the same “dream”? What is your ideal role and position?

Has anyone left Big 4 to go independent with current client? My current client offered me a full time role but I want to come in as an independent consultant. I’d save them money and think they’d go for it. I’d use it as my first client and look to try my own consulting business. It’s always been my dream and I don’t see myself going through the ringer to make partner although I respect folks who do a ton. Just not for me. Too much mental health issues already. Can’t add that stress.

What’s the most updated base+bonus for a Consultant level role at ClearView HCP? SC? Anyone know the stats for Back Bay LSA at the same level?

Plan to go to B-school in 3 years (1 year out of UG now). Long term goal is entrepreneurship. Have offers at a MBB firm for a generalist consultant role and at FAANG for a strategy role. FAANG offer is slightly higher (though both are a 50+% bump on my current comp). Both would have me reset to entry level. Which one should I take?

Hey folks - reaching out for advice. Fmr LS strategy consultant that moved onto a VC/BD role at a seed fund. Was just recently accepted to a state medical school (nothing special but I received scholarship and won’t have to take out a loan to pay for school), but of course it is the opportunity to train as a physician. Given the current economic outlook, what would you do if you were in my shoes? If you didn’t go to medical school, what would you try to do?

I'm considering becoming a change management consultant (2 YOE), a few questions I'd love help with: What exit ops beyond HR does this give me? What core skills are most valuable? Would you recommend this path to someone who wants to stay in consulting for at least 10 years? Thank you so much!

Being let go on 8/1 ... can anyone here help with the job hunt? Is your company hiring ? (2nd year Associate Management Consultant)

So I’m a second year consultant. Like most, I was disappointed with compensation this year and am pretty bearish on my future earning potential here. I’m currently interviewing with a big tech company (not FAANG but close) for a position with substantially higher pay as a business analyst. I really wanted to stay til SC/M but the money is too good to pass up. I guess my question is: are there any major downsides to exiting to industry “too early?” Has anyone done it and regretted it?

I am a consultant looking to switch into the data analytics field but didn’t have a tech degree from college. Does firm hiring for data analytic positions really care about college degree? Also, does anyone has any recommendations on certifications that I can obtain for data analytics?

Feeling confused: I interviewed for a position at a large well-know firm, 6 rounds of interviews (Final with Director), then they called to negotiate salary and said they would like to make me an offer, 2 weeks of silence, now I get an email saying they want me to do an additional interview with an associate consultant at the company.... are they buying time? What’s going on? I’ve already talked to the director

Candid market research question: I’m a former consultant for Booz&Co/Strategy& and would love your perspective on the following two questions: 1) if you have considered leaving consulting, what is your biggest hesitation that makes your stay? 2) how, if at all, does your company “help” you land a new role or match you with a career placement agency if you voluntarily or involuntarily leave?

Should I put my consulting title on my resume or use the role I had on my projects? For example, instead of "Associate Consultant", should I describe my title as "Delivery Lead" as this is the role I have played on most of my projects?

Ok. I got an offer for a “senior consultant” role at this ~75 person company. They offered me $115k base and I’d actually like to be at 130. I want to just ask if there’s room for an additional 15k in the base. I don’t want to qualify my reasons why. Tell me why I should approach it differently or if this will be fine. I figure the worse they’ll say is “no”.

Hello! I will be attending an unranked B-school in London this fall. I chose the school for a handful of reasons (family, time, program, budget) and even before I have determined that I want to become an MBB consultant post MBA. I come from an EM country, 10 years in Financial Services from brand-name global firms. Undergrad - Foreign Service. Realistically, what are my chances of getting into MBB as a consultant? Do I even have a shot at an associate consultant role?

Just got laid off, what would one year as a Senior Consultant in Strategy, an MBA at a top 15 school, and 6 years prior work experience get me? Any potential to get a strategy/BD position at FAANG?

Do you actually find your work meaningful? I've been enlarging boxes and aligning shapes for 6 months. When I exit to industry I will never hire a consultant.

How should I respond to comments like “Excuse his language” or “Careful there’s a lady present” that are made in meetings where I’m the only woman on the call? There are several senior client stakeholders for a client in a traditionally male industry, and I’m the only woman, only consultant, and certainly the most junior (age and role). Comments are in response to swearing or saying things like “dicking around”. Should I even respond besides politely smiling?

If you are a management consultant with no hard skills or focus area, what skills would you invest in now (during quarantine) to prep for layoffs or exit opps — in the COVID / post COVID economy?

I’m in an internal consulting role at 25 (and could look even younger). I struggle with first impressions with seasoned execs when I don’t have the consulting firm brand behind me UNTIL I produce a deliverable so that people see I’m not a dumb 25 yo. I’ve also noticed throwing out that I used to be a consultant in Big 4 helps people take me seriously but I hate having to name drop. How do I develop an older presence?

I am switching from current MD position to Partnership this year. I have been taking firm’s tax preparation services. I am curious to learn from this group if it is common to use firm’s tax services for Partner taxes or an outside tax consultant. My asset situation isn’t complex (couple of US and international properties in home country).

First year at the consultant level and first time leading a work stream. I now have another consultant reporting to me. Any advice for stepping up into a manager role? Should I treat my new team member as a peer vs. someone who reports to me?

Hey USDC fish, looking for insight. Current consultant with Acn with an offer for a development position with USDC. The role seems less on the consulting side and more eon the development side, which is something I want. Anyone been through something similar? Interested in your experiences.

Is a MBA from Duke worth it? I see all these posts about M7, but is it worth paying thousands of dollars to go to Duke? Context: consultant hoping to get a business strategy role at a tech firm. Thanks!

If you were recently laid off or looking for a new position: we are hiring for two management consultant professionals with at least 5 years client facing experience. Please DM me if interested—thanks!

What is the difference between an Associate Consultant role (in MBB) vs. a Consulting/Business Analyst role (in McK/Big 4/ACN)? Would the former be a step up from the latter, or they are lateral?

Did anyone else start in their role right as COVID hit? I started on Feb 14th as a new consultant, having transitioned from a previous life as a physician. I can’t help help but feel lost not really knowing anyone in my office, or really even the firm overall. What have others done to bridge the gap during this time to try and feel like you’re “part of the team” in terms of networking and making meaningful relationships to help both personally and professionally when navigating a new career?

Exit opps for MBB consultant who is a practicing physician with less than a year of consulting experience? I like consulting but hate the hours.