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.

McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Here we go again

like

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

like

McK for sure

like

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.

like

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.

likehelpful

do you have both offers?

like

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.

like

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

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

Related Posts

I have a weird experience with KPMG India . Two weeks ago I had salary negotiation with the HR manager. He told me that the offer will be released in a couple of days but I haven't received the offer letter yet.I tried reaching out to the HR manager but didn't receive any response. Shall I take it as no?

likehelpful

Is negotiating still a thing? Salary, title, etc

This is related to increment/hike.
Promoted to Manager from Senior Consultant 2 in Business Consulting Risk Advisory. Current package is INR 17.5 L fixed with 7.5 years of total work experience. Bonus received is 25%.

Can someone please tell what would be the revised fixed compensation (how much hike can I expect). Also, whether will be promoted to M1 Or M2. Thanks.

like

Does anyone here work in book publicity/marketing?

I currently work in B2B marketing and have determined what I really want to do is market books, especially fiction. I'm looking for some insight into the industry to understand if it's possible to make the shift, and if so, what it will take.

If anyone's available to talk, please let me know! Would be very grateful for insights.

like

Is 49,000 a fair starting salary for a scientist 1 with a B.S in biology in Philadelphia?

like

Anyone here at Lippincott? Thoughts? Advice on interviewing? Looking at the SF office specifically

like

Tips for 6-month eval? Originally hired at 35K as assistant and was told if I performed well, I could expect to make 50K after a year. After one week, the operations manager resigned and I took over as a trial. Officially am operations manager, but no title (only verbal) and no raise. Owner likes benefits over big pay raises. Thinking about asking for 46K, new cellphone and official title change. I'm expecting some negotiating, which I've never done. 24F, AA Bus Admin, and overall good employee

like

Ping me for referrals on the below opening in amdocsAmdocs

Post Photo
like
like

What is the average salary of a Senior 1?

like

Hi Fishes,
+Repost
I have 6 years of experience and have offers from the below companies, Help me on selecting the same?
I am getting a headache as my last date is approaching. Please Help me before Jan 18.

Company, project, CTCdetails are below.

Value Labs - Banking(Fullstack) - 19Fixed + 2LPA
NTT Data - Well Fargos (only UI) - 20 + 2LPA
Hexaware - Amaze Banking Project (only UI) - 20+2LPA
GSPANN - Sports E-commerce (AWS, MERN) - 20LPA*
Matrimony. com - MERN - 20 LPA*
*no variable

like

Hi fishes

Can you please give me a referral for Data Science / ML roles?
Currently having 2+ yoe

Thanks in advance

like

Have any of you told your family how much money you make? My family has never asked but I feel like my partner’s family is always trying to figure it out and it makes me uncomfortable. They assume that I make a lot because I’m an attorney. I often get comments like “well you can afford it because you’re a lawyer.” I do well for myself but I am far from rich. I am so grateful to have a job but I’d rather not disclose my salary to anyone other than the IRS.

like

Wunderman Thompson NY, how’s WLB, culture, learning/promotion opportunities?

like

I need some advice. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Administration with 20 plus years working in different Healthcare roles. I am working as a PBM Claim Specialist. What other positions can I apply for that is fully remote and better pay? Side note I am thinking of applying to nursing school sometime later down the line. Any advice will be greatly appreciated .

like

I have recently got an offer at Salesforce, sf industries to be specific. For senior tech consultant role.

Willing to know the following.

1) WLB
2) WFH
3) Career growth
4) Yearly hikes.

India location.

like

Folks from PWC, can anybody please add my resume to the referral system? Thanks in advance :)

like

24.5 LPA for a solution architect role in TCS.
Is the ask is high or low for 8+ yoe with javaa, aws

like

As a new graduate entering advisory— what has been the expected pay? Please include the location. (ATL - 65k)

like

More Posts

📚RESOURCE THREAD

What are your top podcasts/books/blogs etc for staying up to date on Marketing?

Drop them below and help another user!

like

Hi all,
I have an year gap after my education due to searching for my job.
So for gap affidavit in TCS,Should we fill the form given in ibegin portal? If yes Is that enough?
Or
Should we get any stamp paper done for that?

I’ve been sick for two weeks and haven’t worked out and I feel shame. Normally I feel fine and have a positive attitude but I still have some lingering sickness making it hard to get the motivation to workout. How do you slowly get back into it? Also it’s cold Af outside still haha

like

Hi everyone, I have an interview with the Chief next week and I was wondering if anyone belongs or can tell me more about it. Curious if the fee is worth it and what I should prep for with the interview. Thanks!

like

When we opt for sodexo.do we get any confirmation mail. I didn't received any.

like

Hi All, I got a offer at BNP Paribas Chennai, 21 Lakhs, my current CTC IS 15 lakhs fixed, here we don't have any bonus. BNP is saying they have bonus component on top of CTC. I'm ok to relocate to Chennai from Hyderabad. Not how would be the hikes and bonuses BNP Paribas.
I have 10 years of experience in change and Transformations & project Management.
Could you please advise is it a good deal. How would be hikes,bonuses any other allowances.

like

Hey all, I work for a large National chain brand in organic and paid social. We do a lot with UGC so I’m fairly familiar in the brand side of things. I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with UGC in the creator side? Where to get started, is it worth it or waste of time? I feel like it’s getting popular on tiktok so now would be the time to give it a go if I thought it would be a good side hustle? Any info would be appreciated :)

like

I currently work at a top retailer in the US, but recently have been working with 1/3 of the corporates recommended number of employees. My boss who is on leave for a month sent me a text asking why it took so long to complete the task. This is my current response. Please tell me if it is too aggressive and/or what to change

Post Photo
like

Hello all. My company just went through an acquisition and the company did some restructuring of job titles. When they did this we were all advised the company would be making sure our jobs pay aligned with the national average.
My issue with this is my job title went from a Technical Support Supervisor to a Customer Success Team Lead. I have voiced my concerns with management but have been advised job titles are semantics. In my eyes this is a demotion, and will affect how much my job is worth.

Anyone have connections at Slack?

Is it common for potential employers to ask to see your current compensation package with proof? Would you do it if asked?

like

EY vs. Accenture Cyber Security Manager offers. Marginal higher base w/ACN. Which is better WRT career growth and WLB? Echoing previous post from C1.

like

Can someone tell the variable percentage part of CTC in Atos Syntel .

like

DM me for reference

Post Photo
like

Scored 720 on GMAT; any advice on how to bring it up to 750+? (Took it twice already, with almost opposite matrix on the reports, so I can’t really use the reports to identify weaknesses anymore) Thx!

Hello all, Can anyone please share the work experience of the HCL Caterpillar Project? specifically anyone from native languages team. HCL Technologies

like

How can I/what do I need to start a side gig being a handyman?

likehelpful

Hi! Wanted to get thoughts from those who have exited to a startup from MBB/T2. Have an offer from a series C start up — would take ~$20k base cut but with bonus (annually) would make about 25k more TC plus RSUs. Much better WLB and great people. Is the base cut normal? Thoughts?

like

Barclay's providing Free Food ??

I heard from my friend they are providing in Noida.

Is it applicable for chennai !!!

like

Additional Posts in Consulting

Is it safe to hide the fact that I was part of a group layoff and say instead that I chose to leave? Can recruiters find out the truth from my former employer and hurt my chances?

like

Tax question: if I am eligible for stimulus check based on 2018 taxes, but wont be once I submit 2019, will I have to pay back the stimulus funds?

like

In talks and curious to find out more about EY FSO. Any info?

like

Maybe I’m out of the loop…but how are all these consultants on here making low to mid six figures with 3 years industry experience? Perhaps I’m just in the wrong industries but that seems too short a time to be advising others in a field. Are these just internet exaggerations? Or is there something big I’m missing?

likefunnyuplifting

How much did you spend on trips/recreational activities in business school (NOT rent or general food expenses)? Trying to budget!

likesmart

Looking for some likes, happy Sunday 🐠

Post Photo
likefunnysmartuplifting

Any 🐠 at #HRTechConf?

like

Anyone reject a google offer for a role they didn’t think was right for them but did so in a way google was still open to interviewing them for other roles?

like

"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."

likeuplifting

After working with several IB clients this year, I can confirm that they’re on the blacklist for life. I don’t care how much money you’re making, manners are free and easily obtained.

likefunny

Rest In Peace and Power Chadwick Boseman...gone way too soon

likehelpful

How transparent is the performance process at EY? Deloitte?

likesmart

Hypothetically, if you had a few years experience out of college in consulting and had offers of an analyst at McK and a position at a boutique consulting firm worth 250 total comp., which one would you take? Trying to see how much money it would take for people to leave the McK offer

like

Anyone from Accenture recruiting in the Salesforce practice?

like

Accenture peeps what is typical raise % from C to M in strategy?

like

I can’t see myself as being anything but a consultant. I’m not sure if that’s reassuring or devastating

funnylike

How to transition into a manager role when you promoted? How you approach the leadership team to own more responsibilities and opportunities?

like

Any female 🐠 in San Francisco looking to grab a drink?

likefunny

Has anyone started their own gig on the side or freelanced while still working full time? How did you manage? Really want to take the leap and set up my own shop

like

61% utilization as a first year associate. RIP

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal