Just got another decline from MBB after a double referral and a principal telling me my skill set fit perfect with what they are looking for. Does undergrad really matter that much after 6 years exp?

BCG folks - what is Principal in your ranking? Same role as Partner but no CPA (like EY) or is it non-Equity, lower seniority, etc.?

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Can Slalom 🐠 help me with the salary range for a principal consultant in Toronto? Glass door doesn’t offer much for this role in Canada. Thanks!

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Friend at BCG got offer from Accenture Strategy to do more tech related work and engage with startups. Any thoughts? (He would move from Project Lead to Principal position)

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Have a lead on an Operating Partner role with a PE firm. While I’ve looked at VP Ops roles for portfolio companies before, even as a Principal now, this feels like a while different level...

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Anybody have thoughts on how good the Principal role at Google BizOps is?

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Current PL received Senior Principal role in new boutique founded by MBB partners.

Thoughts / considerations I should have?

75% bump in pay with likely more responsibility & autonomy

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Anyone know how the Principal position differs between McKinsey, Booz and BCG?

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Can anyone tell me about BCG Gamma? Recruiter reached out about a Principal position with them

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Every junior member of project team has tenure <4 months and is struggling. Principal is industry expert but manager is new to role and content. Hard for manager and juniors. Ideas on what to do?

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Can anyone recommend good London based recruiters for exit opportunities from Principal level? In house strategy or tech ideally. Thanks!

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Anyone know what the principal consultant role at SAP maps to at D?

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Thoughts or feedback on taking a role at RelationEdge as a consulting partner?
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MBB & other Strategy shops (ATK, S&, OW). What total comp (base + bonus + stock) would you expect if you were to jump ship to industry? Current role: 1st YR Principal or AP / 3rd YR EM or PL.

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Offered a Principal Consultant role at Capco in NYC? 9 years relevant industry experience. What is a fair compensation package? Salary, sign on, relocation, other perks...

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Is a Principal Technical Architect (at a private company of ~1000 employees) for $180k base a good exit for a Deloitte Senior Consultant? 🤔

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Those of you hiring non-union talent: what's a typical broadcast buyout for an onscreen principal? Do they still do buyouts non-union or could we get away with a one year license or similar? Thanks!

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What is a relevant exit opportunity for principal @MBB in high tech FANG firms?

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Just offered a Principal Director role at Accenture. Anyone have insight to what a Principal Director is?

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What is the equivalent position of EY or PWC’s “Senior Manager” at some of our other firms. Is it Principal?

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Was approached by Accenture for a principal role. Any insight on comp? Base/total. Glassdoor gives a pretty wide range of 183-268 base...

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Anyone have experience with an interview @ SFDC for Sr Principal program architect role?

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What is the difference between Partner/Principal and Director at your company? Role, Revenue Target, Responsibility, Compensation, etc.

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Considering exits from a manager level. Principal role at ATK or Director at KPMG strategy?

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BCG 🐠 could you please elaborate on the difference between principal and associate director? Besides title, what’s the difference in expected delivery, role etc.? Thanks

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Slalom 🐠- is a principal role equivalent to an A.T. Kearney Principal role?

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Hello. Met with Slalom recruiter, and now have interview with solution principal. What can I expect from this interview? Role is in delivery leadership practice.

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Chatting with solution principal about solution owner role @ Slalom. What to expect? Have already had screens with recruiters. How does the whole interview process work?

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Is the Principal role at BCG setup by industry or function/capability? How specialized do you need to be? Should I apply for a role in an industry I have limited experience in at that level?

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Being pursued for a Principal position at BCG. Any thoughts? Seems like a lateral move from Big 4.

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Any insight on Oliver Wyman? Have been contacted for a Principal role. Assuming this is no different than the position I’m in today.

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Need thoughts... I make about $210K gross with $100K net cash savings. Being considered for final levels at MBB Mumbai PL/EM/Principal position. What should be the realistic comp to consider? - TIA

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What are the position levels at Boston Consulting Group (Principal, Partner, etc.) and a rough idea of their salary ranges? Thanks!

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McK - what’s the difference between Senior Expert and Principal? Both seem to ask for the same qualifications, is SE just specialized? Difference in project role and salary?

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What is the difference between principal and Manager position? Pay, difficulty, progression? I’ve only discussed Manager promo with cc.

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Hi - Principal in the SF Bay area. Looking for Corporate strategy and corprorate development roles. What are good companies to exit? Appreciate guidance.

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Anyone join Amazon as a Principal? If so, what role/team? And was comp roughly equivalent?

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Anyone have any experience at Collaborative Solutions? Recruiter contacted me about Principal Consultant role on Fin side

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I am Interested in applying to Deloitte’s salesforce practice. Not sure what is the commensurate position for a principal is at Deloitte. Comp needs to be about $250k living in secondary market

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Most difficult role & why?

Associate (1-2 yrs)
Associate Consultant (3-4 yrs)
Consultant (5-8 yrs)
Manager (9-12+yrs)
Associate Principal
Principal

Role names/tenures will vary. Adjust as needed.

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Why has it been so dang hard to move from banking to a strategy role in my industry or expertise? Or a start up? 90% of my applications have passed on me before even giving me a first round interview! I’ve been on over 6 deals, and wanting out and it’s been extremely frustrating! Any insight or advice?

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I recently got promoted to Assistant Account Manager after being at an agency for around 6mo. I enjoy the people I work with but I realize that I want to pivot into a more creative/strategic role. Does anyone who has made this pivot (or know someone who has) have any advice?

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