Anyone have any insight on how I can make myself more appealing for a consulting role at a Big 4 or MBB?

Background: 27 Afro Latino Male recently graduated from a State School with a Master’s Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. After undergrad I worked at McKinsey for 2 years as an EA and was urged to get my graduate degree to pursue consulting. Now 1 year removed from graduation, I’m still having a hard time landing at a good firm. Would having orgs like PP and NAACP hurt me?

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Can you boomerang back to McKinsey?

I came from the industry to consulting. My recommendation to you is network! I actually met with a lot of big 4 folks when I was trying to get my foot into the door. At the same time, I also funded and paid for PROSCI myself so the folks I met for coffee wirh knew I was serious about consulting.

If you're interested in a referral to KPMG's Human Capital Advisory Practice, feel free to DM me. You sound like you'd be a great fit!

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