McKinsey & Company Any thoughts on BCG vs. McKinsey, particularly in Canada? Major differences in culture, WLB, industry reach and type of work? Are there actually noticeable differences in brand / exit ops and is that worth it for a comp difference? Coming in as an experienced hire.

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Which office? I have personally worked with the leader of the Toronto office and she is fantastic. It’s an overall great office with really strong MDPs

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McK for sure

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It’s harder in a virtual environment, but I found going through the process in person that BCG was a much better cultural fit for me (no brainer). For some they will fit better at McK. Probably harder to judge in these times.

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I say this with a lot of jealousy, and with recent experience interviewing for a CXO role. The McKinsey brand is still superior to anyone else’s.

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do you have both offers?

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Yes to the both offers - trying to figure out what the best fit would be

I don't know about McK but I've worked at BCG's Toronto office and the culture is toxic. Obviously, this depends on who you work with but I saw multiple instances of it.

Also, I noticed that experienced hires from non MBB firms tend to leave within 2-3 years. It could be that each one of them were not a good fit but the firm also does not support and nurture experienced hires. There is a bias towards homegrown talent vs. Experienced hires and it shows in how you are treated and evaludated.

In terms of brand, McK still has a clear advantage.

Comp should be comparable.

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This person clearly either sucked in role or never worked at BCG - as an EH myself at BCG. Very much untrue

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It only comes down to culture and what you connect with. If you have spoken to enough people you know which firm you connect more with - just go with it
Everything else is pretty much balanced.

McKinseys is less diverse in Canada. Happy to share numbers on either firm, just DM me

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