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Several sourcing/recruiting coordinators are involved; last minute changes; no meeting invites (just email with meeting details requesting to confirm the receipt via email); take over a week to schedule something or respond; the list goes on and on.

If it was any other company, I would just ignore it, but this is the largest talent consulting firm on the planet. Shocking.

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I am in the middle interview process with few employers and been actively seeking a new opportunity for past few months. I also very recently got laid off from my current position. How and when do I notify to my interviewers about my employment status change without hampering my possibility to get hired? I am in the final interview stage

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For those that have done, or are planning to exit after making EM or Project Lead. How long do you need to stay at the new role to benefit in exit opportunities?

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Would you transfer from Accenture to BCG Platinion? IT Consultant role, 3 YOE

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Bain & Company Hey, I'm a T15 MBA student recruiting for consulting. I've networked a fair bit with the firms I'm targeting.

Now that internship app deadlines are coming up, I was hoping to finish strong with a referral. If you're at MBB, EYP could you please help me with this.

Happy to get on a quick call or share my resume too. Thanks!

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Hi! Can someone help me out and provide a general description on what knowledge I would need/how to prep for case interviews if I want to break into Deloitte/EY/PwC? Can I break into an associate role without being a summer associate first? When does the application process begin? Background - currently at an ad agency, been here for 9 months and this is first job out of college. I have an interest in strategy/management consulting.

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I just gave an interview in industry, internal audit function and it went well. This was the final round . 🤞 but now I am absolutely not motivated to do my current role. How do people do this? Cant wait to hear back the results and be finally in a position to make a decision.

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Bain & Company Hi everyone! A quick Q: I am starting at Bain & Company in 2 months (a junior position) and I was wondering if you have any recommendations on courses (such as PowerPoint, excel…etc) that you think might be useful to go through prior to the start day. And what would you prioritise? Thank you in advance!

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Any fishes at Altman Solon London willing to chat and provide referral? 6 YOE

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Bain & Company Would you always take the MBB offer?
Mid thirties, got a McKinsey EM offer as an A&M Director.
Currently contemplating pros and cons:
+ similar total comp, but higher fixed
+ brand
+ likely slightly more interesting projects
+ better learning curve
+ exit options
+ benefits
- more hours (let’s assume 60-65 vs 50)
- more traveling
- need to build up network
- similar total comp now and in the future

Thoughts? Thanks!

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Any boutique firms hiring? Try to get my foot in the Consulting door. Have 1.5 YOE as a BA w/ a data management background + sql, excel, etc.

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My old company was trying to be more profitable by hiring lower quality candidates for cheaper. The starting salary was 75k when I started 10 years ago, now it’s 65.

It’s great watching them fail and watching clients leave hand over fist because the new consultants don’t know what they’re doing

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I have "final round" interviews next week for an internal data HR role at a consulting firm. First interview was behavioral, second was technical (excel skills). Both went well. For this round, I'm meeting with the head of talent and head of HR for 30 min each.

I'm wondering what types of questions I should anticipate. Any insight appreciated!

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Hi all, Id like some advice if possible: I’ve recently received an offer with Capgemini for a Consultant I - A4 role (campus hire) which is an analyst equivalent in Consulting. However, as I already have 1.5 YOE in the industry as an analyst (set for promotion next year), I don’t want to go into the company as an analyst knowing that it’ll be at least a year before I can get promoted. Is there any possibility to negotiate for a higher position? (See more in comments)

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What do you think is the best level to exit consulting to maximize for income? Or is the answer to never leave

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Been at a startup A for 5 months but I am 100% sure its not a fit and want to apply at another startup B where the open role and topic sound like a better fit.
How would you explain why you want to leave current company since there are both startups. Lacking sentences (not an English-Native) to creatively and professionally explain that I am not happy with team, culture and scope.
Thank you soo much 🥹

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Can someone explain difference in EY this role, Consultant, Technology Consulting - Technology Transformation - Strategy and Transformation - Financial Services Office - Senior Manager - vs. technology consulting not in FSO?

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Looking for some insight to this situation:

I have "final round" interviews next week for an internal HR role at a consulting firm. First interview was behavioral, second was technical. Both went well. For this round, I'm meeting with the head of talent and head of HR for 30 min each.

I'm wondering what types of questions I should anticipate. Any insight appreciated!

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I had an introductory phone call with a recruiter last Monday. She asked me a couple of basic background questions, we discussed the role, and she said she would take the info back to the hiring manager and email me to set up an interview.

She asked me for times that work best for a first interview but it's been a week and I haven't heard back from her. Should I assume I wasn't selected for an interview?

I want follow up with an email but don't want to be overbearing/annoying.

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McKinsey & Company What should be the time to apply again to a position/team after being rejected? Talking about McKinsey & Company

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Any consulting firm in Dubai hiring? I am in SEMEA, looking for entry level positions

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So… what’s the salary range for this role?

‘Great question! It’s from around $0 to infinity and beyond’ 🤡

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