Anyone moved from Bain to McKinsey and care to shine a light on: a) How they found the move? And b) How they navigated the interview process?

For context, considering a move between the two firms whilst remaining in the same region. No performance issues (borderline SC/FE) or disciplinary issues or anything like that, but I'm just a bit disillusioned with Bain and feel I might enjoy McKinsey more (particularly given I understand you have greater pull on your own staffing).

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Honestly, I found it tough. You can kind of chill a bit more at Bain because a) staffing it pretty automatic and b) there are layers over you when you’re junior.

A) staffing is entirely on you. Part of what we’re reviewed on is ‘staffing pull’, which indirectly is a function of how good Partners think you are. It’s much more stressful.
B) BAs are the sole drivers of their workstream. It’s on you to figure it all out and make sure your leadership are aligned, there isn’t a C to help you. EMs similarly are the only role that holds it all together. Stress is higher, lifestyle is worse but you learn faster, get much more responsibility earlier and get promoted quicker.

My experience was also that the median overall is higher (probably because everyone is forced to grow up faster) and the top 10% of people at every level are just levels above anything I saw at Bain.

Would 100% recommend if you ‘want more’ but go in with your eyes open, it’s much more of a trial by fire.

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Probably, yeah.

Why do you think you’d enjoy McKinsey more?

I meant “home grown” in the McK context - should have clarified. Assuming you joined as a C1 at Bain, that’s “home grown” here too.

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