I have a final interview coming up at AlixPartners. In many ways it's my dream job. However I am quite new to the consulting world.

What can I expect at a final interview with a Managing Director for a consultant role? Any tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

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Any fish at IQVIA open to help with a referral for a MD completing MBA Healthcare program currently Administrative resident/Project Manager at major health system?

Interested in a PM role. Thanks for your help.

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Any fish at United/Optum open to help with a referral for a MD completing MBA Healthcare program currently Administrative resident/Project Manager at major health system?
Thanks for your help

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I have been doing mostly ops/pmo projects at Deloitte and don’t have much knowledge of finance, but somehow got an interview for an associate role at a well respected family office. Interviewer is an MD in direct investments. I have no idea how to prepare and not embarrass myself. Interview is tomorrow. Pls help. 😭

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Hi, To share my experience who are looking to exit. I am a director at KP, YOE consulting 12 years at 200K base 15% bonus:

TD / RBC AVP, 160 - 170K Base 50% bonus + stock, etc.
CPPIB D, 150 - 170K base 50% bonus
CPPIB MD, 180 - 200K base 100% bonus (yes, 100%)
Magna, MGR 175K base max
SAKS Off 5th (US), D, 190K Base 15% bonus
MLSE D, 140 - 160K,
Kainos, architect, 190K base max.

I ended up with a US based HR tech firm, Architect: 230K CAD 15% bonus stock options.

Hope this helps!

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Hi, To share my experience who are looking to exit for my fellow Canadians. I am a director at KP, YOE consulting 12 years at 200K base 15% bonus. All in CAD

TD / RBC AVP, 160 - 170K Base 50% bonus + stock
CPPIB D, 150-170K base 50% bonus
CPPIB MD, 180-200K base 100% bonus, yes 100%
Magna, MGR 175K base max
SAKS Off 5th (US), D, 190K Base 15% bonus
MLSE D, 140-160K
Kainos, architect, 190K base max

I ended up with US based HR tech firm, Architect, 230K 15% bonus stock option

Hope it helps!

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Entering a final round interview tomorrow with a Managing Director for a strategy role. Feeling stumped on questions

What're some go-to topics for you when meeting with a senior individual (I'm a 2-4 YOE)

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Looking for compensation range for Global Strategy Lead + Managing Director new role at Accenture reporting to CXO.

Base pay, sign on, equity, and bonus/AIP. 401k match and benefits if you have it. Thank you 🙏🏾

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I am an MD with more than 18 years of drug development experience. Would love to provide clinical development and scientific consulting to startups or investing companies as a side role. Does anyone has any thoughts on how to begin? I have never done it, but will like to explore that path.

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Currently working in Corporate Banking supporting the finance of M&A transactions but have been speaking with a few MD’s in Transaction Advisory Services with RSM. I eventually would like to move into a strategy based role like Corporate Strategy/Corp Dev. Is a move like this common? Or would a move like this be taking a step back?

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MD wanting to break into consulting. Applied to McK via referral 2 weeks ago, still waiting to pass resume screening. Need partner on how to start intense preparation. Done MConsulting prep YouTube videos, cases on McK website and found fishbowl in process of finding direction (joined today) but still feeling lost on direction to really prepare. Any one in similar boat want to connect and work through together? Thank you!

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I’m interviewing for a MD/exec level role within industry.. big jump in pay etc. I’m through the first and second round (recruiter, then hiring manager). Now there’s at least 5 more - stakeholders, other direct reports of hiring manager etc.. ending with one more interview with the lead if all goes well.
My question is what might be the sorts of questions and conversation with these other stakeholders?

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Any thoughts on TPG’s REPE group? Interviewing for an associate position in SF, talked with a couple VPs, still need to talk with an MD and take the modeling test.

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I work at a boutique (currently ~14 bankers and 10 back office roles).

Joined in august. Since august, 3 senior bankers (MD / VP) 1 HR director, and now 2 analysts have left for great opportunities. To be honest I’m happy and like my role, plus it’s too early to think about switching firms already.

I am now the only analyst left, we have another one joining in January. Any advice on how I can leverage this for comp discussions at the end of the year?

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Are there any PA attorneys that can tell me about the CLE process right now? I may want to waive into the PA bar, but I recall years ago that they were very strict about CLEs, including signing in and out to go to the bathroom. In the age of virtual CLEs, not sure if that's still an issue. I practice in MD, but have had to turn down a referral or two in PA. I want to see if it would be worth it.

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Thoughts on staying in IB longer term to VP/director/MD level vs. exiting at the associate level? Seems like total number of exit opps get cut down but quality of exit opps is higher (ie. senior level in PE/corp dev). Considering this option if enjoying/managing life as an associate in IB at my firm

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Interviewing with LEK next week for the Associate role and it’s my dream job right now. What would you say is the best way to set myself apart and increase my chances of getting hired?

P.S. I got a referral from MD

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Partners, need recommendations on how to look for my next career move. I have 20 yoe, currently an L9 with FAANG, comp between 750-1mm, came from b4 where I was a md. Most of the position I see on LinkedIn and other sites are junior level. I am looking for CXO / senior exec level roles in tech industry. Don’t have much network that I can reach out to. I understand the senior level roles are not advertised anywhere.. so how should I get in front of executive recruiters/hm? How can I get noticed?

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A couple days ago was emailed by my SM who cc: another SM and our MD on the account. They were thanking me for all the hard work I’ve been doing. Our MD said it was great to see a new team member playing such an important role. I replied bla bla. They then talked about how they world set up time to talk about my future on the project. For context I’m a campus hire 3months in on a tech implementation. I don’t see myself on this project long term doent align with my end goals. Should I express

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Which role would likely have higher comp potential. MD at BB bank (client facing group but not a “banker”) or MD at ACN or big 4?

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Could you share some advice/insights on pros and cons to moving headcount from a regional strategy role to a global capability network role within the same function.
How would this impact my comp, career trajectory (MD path), performance (impact of lower chargability), etc? What are some key questions I need to ask? (I’m a SM new to ACN USA)
Thanks

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What motivates to stay in consulting other than making it to Partner/ MD level?
To Partner/ MDs- whats your goal after you reach to this position?
I feel consulting is only driven by sales

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Looking for input on TC to target for a MM PE Ops director or up role reporting to an MD. I have 15 YoE total. Is 400 TC directionally right?

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Interviewing for a Slalom industry MD role, managing and growing a portfolio. Anyone know how base and bonus ranges look? (Managing a 20mm industry portfolio?)

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Will be up for a promotion to a corporate finance manager position soon bumping my salary to ~$150k. Is an MBA worth it to continue to grow within corporate finance? I feel like I dont need an MBA to grow at my current firm (looking at the MD profiles) but I dont see myself working here forever. Reason i am hesitant is because of the high tuition of programs and the salary outcomes are similar to what i am already making if i plan to not go into MBB/IB

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Hey guys, I’ve recently started interviewing for a position outside my firm. I was wondering who makes the decision to hire? Is it the interviewers (MD’s, VP’s, analysts) or is it the recruiter that reached out to me who gets the final say? I’m crushing it with the directors, Vp’s but not really talking too much sith the recruiter. Please help

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Currently SM at Deloitte - well rated - received a decent hike in pay putting me in the upper 200s / close to 300K with bonus included. Considering Slalom vs. Publicis Sapient for a role. What’s the MD equivalent at both companies? I have 22+ years spread between consulting and industry.

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I have an MD referral at Acn but the recruiters have not been reaching back out to the specialist helping me find a position. Should I apply directly to the job posting as well?

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Got an offer for MD role @ D - looking at 5 or 6 years until retirement, but D pension vests over 10
Anyone have any experience in negotiating vesting period?

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How far does an MD referral go at companies like B4, Accenture, etc?

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What’s the difference in role and responsibility and pay between Senior Manger and Managing Director at Deloitte?

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What’s the difference in role and responsibility and pay between Senior Manager and Managing Director at Deloitte?

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To peeps from Accenture, does a referral from an MD go into the same bowl (referrals portal) as from an analyst or a manager? Is the assessment still one of the steps if an MD refers?

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Those who were external hires at the MD level, did you have to case for your new position?

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Currently have a 2nd interview with MD at another big 4 for salesforce practice. Currently at 3 YOE so interviewing for experienced A/1st year SA role. Any tips or insights for the interview? Would greatly appreciate it

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Hey everybody. Got laid off at D. BTA within strategy and analytics. Mostly LS/HC experience. Anybody can help out with a referral anywhere? Thank you!

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So overloaded with work, doing the role of a manager in addition to senior. Can't sleep. Major insomnia. Panic attacks. High blood pressure. Make. It. Stop. Suggestions?

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Leaving a senior position for ACD after only a few months on the job. On a scale of 1-crying ceo how much will my current agency hate me?

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In general, is having several years of consulting/ being a career consultant seen as plus or negative by state and city government agencies hiring for leadership positions?

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What is the best way to prepare for a summer associate role in BigLaw (V100 firm)?

Any books, YouTube channels, or other resources resources you would recommend?

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Anyone can refer me to the senior tax consultant position - Deloitte?

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For hiring a senior leader on your team, would you place higher value on a PMP cert or Six Sigma certification?

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Recruiters, my position as senior in-house counsel at a privately held electronics manufacturing company was eliminated recently due to COVID. Looking for opportunities in the Mpls/Chicago areas. Open to networking or discussing any open opportunities. Experience includes development and purchasing contracts, distribution agreements, patents, trademarks, licensing, data privacy for an international organization with a legal department of one.

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I have 2.5 yars experience as Data Analyst , looking for job change to Hyderabad location please help me with a referral

Any tips for best places to search for estate planning jobs? LinkedIn, other places? I’ll likely need to leave my current associate EP attorney position at a small firm in CA to move to WA (Seattle area) due to my spouse’s new dream job. Nervous about the transition to new state’s law, plus the job search. Wondering if I should broaden my search to other areas of law. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

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Is this going to be a salary discussion or questions like strength and weakness, why do you want to join etc?

Getting out of mandatory learning courses because of my leave of absence! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻

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Once you have gone through NextGen and are put up for partner, is it almost 100% chance that you'll make it?

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Do we have leave encashment policy in PWC at the end of every year.
If yes up to how many leaves we can encash?

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How do you all plan for retirement while in the Middle East (especially for European folks)? Did you sign up for your home country retirement plan while abroad ? (My home country offers it but at a very high cost)

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I want a baby 😭

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