McKinsey & Company Beyond good practice generally, how important/recommended is a cover letter for McK application when applying with a referral? McKinsey & Company

Got offer from BCG for ECT. Read numerous comments about ECT being not attractive compared to Generalist track. Also heard challenges about billability/utilization. Any views/ guidance appreciated!
I am not super keen to become a partner (selling) and main reason to join will be working with different clients, smart talented people and a good brand. End goal (at the moment atleast) is to stay for few years and return to the industry. 15 YOE

What is mckinsey’s business analyst salary (M&A)?

Thoughts on MMC as an agency?

What is it like to work in a core immigration role at infosys Bpm.

Initially I asked HR not to release the offer letter. Only received the salary breakup. It has been more than 1 week since I asked not to release the offer letter. Can I ask again for releasing the offer letter? Or I will need to wait for another 6 months to apply ?

Hit me up if you want me to refer you for a pwc role 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Creative Director (working abroad), 12 yrs exp, with dozens of international awards (including grand prix). How much should I ask for a CD position in NYC? And in SF?

Ye Accenture/Big4 valon ko in-hand salary calculate karna kyu nahi aata?

PS - referring to those who post asking such stuff.

Feels like consulting haven’t grown my skills. With two years being an analyst and recently promoted to consultant, I cannot apply to any positions outside as I haven’t learnt anything.

Hi Citi Fishes,
Does Citi give hike and bonus always or it could be any one at the end of appraisal cycle ?

Any thoughts on PIC? The stock rose significantly in after hours on news of XL fleet merger. Does it still make sense to invest in it at ~$18?

Anyone here working in the NYC area? Wondering how you manage to save and buy for a house with such a high cost of living in the city and the suburbs around it. How did you do it? And areas that you would recommend looking at. I’m currently 24. Maxing out all retirement accounts, debt free and have 6 months emergency fund. Looking for areas to buy a house in the future, but getting discouraged with these crazy prices

I give the clients gold, but they decide instead, they want me to paint it with sh*t.

On a Zoom call:
Colleague A: *begins talking*
Colleague B: *begins talking at the the same time as A*
Colleague B: "I'm sorry, A. Go ahead"
Colleague B: (said with much attitude) "No, B. You go ahead. I'm sure what you have to say is more important anyhow."
Everyone else on the call: *Stunned silence....*

What firms and/or practice groups make it easy to transfer overseas or do an assignment abroad? For example, US citizen wanting to work in Europe.

Any BCG folks have any insight to the Pymetrics test? Is it used to determine whether I get an interview and is it something I can prepare for before taking?

What is fastest way to improve both structured communication and thinking? Any helpful books or drills?
It’s the one consistent feedback I get while casing , “to be more structured” I’m there for math ability , business logic , creativity.

What is the drug culture like at your office? I assume people don’t openly talk about what they do in their free time if illicit, but they may do so quietly or you can otherwise tell.
Do you get the impression many people do them? If so, soft drugs (ex - weed)? Hard drugs? Non-prescribed study drugs? Frequency? At work-sponsored social functions? To an extent that it’s noticeable/problematic?

Do you always need an MBA to get into MBB?

Is McK going downhill?

Any 🐠 from London Business School here working at MBB in the US? I am a current MBA student and would love to connect with alums to know more about their experience about cross geography recruiting.

Anyone who laterally transitioned from T2 strategy to MBB, are you glad that you transitioned or regret it? Why?

Looking for prep partners for BCG (US office), any 🐠 interested?

What is Bain’s I&D group like?

Just took this BCG Quant Reasoning test and I think I messed it up. Some of the units are so confusing. Is nearest 000s of pounds 23000 or 23? They don’t partial mark it and the whole test was filled with this sort of thing. Oh well

Applied to McKinsey as an experienced hire in the first week of December. Any insight on potential / average timeline for hearing back in the current climate?

McK 🐠 can you work in PEPI practice in any office? Anyone in PEPI in the Midwest offices willing to chat? I’m currently in a T2 firm PE practice.

Have McK phone case coming up, has anyone had feedback on why you haven’t passed? Looking to avoid missteps.

Re-invited to interview at BCG but also want to cast a wide net and apply for Mck and Bain. However got rejected last year this time at the resume screen stage. I’ve changed firms since I last applied (to a well known boutique) - is this sufficient or am I still frozen?

How much does McK pay for experienced hire BAs? US if it matters. Tried looking online but could only find the campus hire BA pay. Is it the same as the experienced hire BA pay?

McK/Bain fish, do you guys get free leatherbound notebooks?

Do MBB pay a referral bonus if your referral gets hired?