Bain & Company Had my final Bain & Company not too long ago for experienced consultant. Unfortunately was not offered a full time position. Bummer. Cases & math didn’t seem too hard, but hindsight is 20/20. Need to focus on driving forward. Spoke with recruiter at McKinsey & Company for Associate, but didn’t make it to interview phase. Not sure why. Applied to Boston Consulting Group, but got an automated rejection. Brutal out here! Previous big4 consulting experience. Referrals welcomed & appreciated.

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

I think I just froze like a deer in headlights, perhaps too anxious. Cases revolved around growth, m&a and synergies. Id probably give myself a 6/10, in terms of overall performance: definitely not worthy of a full-time offer. I think I need to improve on overall case management, structure and leading forward. Again, I think I was just overly nervous. No real feedback though. Hopefully, if there is a next time, I’ll be a little calmer.

likesmarthelpful

DM if interested in life science consulting

like

Thanks - will DM you!

I’m sure you’ll get a referral, the market is hot right now! May I ask why you think it didnt work out? Did they provide feedback if you thought it went well?

like

Good luck with everything, I didn’t make it past Bain’s first round a couple weeks ago and haven’t had much luck elsewhere. I am sure you will only get better with time and experience and eventually make it there.

like

Thanks, you as well! You’re at big D, so you’ll be solid. But, to your point, practice makes perfect.

Check out this resource, it has case studies and a good way to get familiar with cases: https://economics.virginia.edu/sites/economics.virginia.edu/files/Darden%20Case%20Book%202018-2019.pdf

like

Related Posts

Going from PR agency to a marketing role in-house, tips and advice pretty please!!!

like

Hello, anyone here willing to refer for software engineer role at Comcast?

like

I wanted to get people's opinions on leetcode, codewars etc when prepping for interviews. I am a junior full stack dev looking to move to a better paying junior role or a mid role and honestly these style of questions have always stumped me. I have found that in a year of work to have never found them useful in tackling real world issues. Now I'm moving from a junior to a mid can I still expect leetcode style questions?

I work mainly with react, TS, node, graphql, mongoose and mongoDB.

like

Guys random question. Is their any role of participation in events like the one happened today in lcci IDS in the career progression? Everyone was singing dancing i felt like if I'm not participating it will affect my career progression in lilly.

funny

Hello fishes, One of My friend having 5 yrs experience as plsql developer role.
Skill set : Oracle sql PLSQL unix. CCTC : 9.5. I don’t know whether it’s a decent pay or underpaid. What would be the expected CTC he can ask for next company? Need ur valuable suggestions. Thanks

like

Does anyone have any advice on how to shift from a specialist (paid advertising) to a more strategic (in digital marketing) role? I've been job searching for a couple of weeks and would love to be considered for roles outside paid advertising but it seems to be extra challenging this time of the year.

like

When you hear the title “consumer product manager” vs “product marketing manager”what job responsibilities do you assume each person has? Or do they seem the same? There has been some confusion internally for a new team/role and wanted to get a check from all of you on perception!

like

I can refer you in Natwest . DM if you like .

Currently an HR Generalist looking for a second remote job. Does anyone know of any opportunities? I’m currently freelancing as well.

like

Just curious. Why are the ME offices always hiring? Is it because people are leaving all the time versus other regions? Or just that the business grows crazily all the time?

like

Looking for a Deloitte recruiter (or referral for bonus) in the Memphis area. Currently work for another Big 4 but am moving soon to that area. Only have two years experience. Thanks.

like

referrals for any remote ux roles? 2 years of experience

Hi Folks,
How much salary should a lateral hire ask for this position , at Airbus Bangalore?
Scrum Master in Scaled agile Framework (safe).
9+ years experienced , with relevant experience of 3+ years.

like

Hi I am a python Django developer and have a experience of 2.5 years I am looking for a job change. I got a offer of 10lpa from a startup now I am looking for a big companies can someone help in listing out the big and midsized companies for python django

like

For the interview of etl developer, what kind of questions can i expect at oracle

like

I run a small SaaS startup. I am looking for a growth manager for my company, who can wear multiple hats. She should be able to do presales as well as helping me in the building strategies for the company. Any help, what should I look for in an ideal candidates? Any suggestions about how would I interview candidates? Thanking you in advance!

like

Has anyone got CIM test or writing test as part of interview and case study? Currently lateraling to an associate level in IB. Thanks!

like
like

I see open positions for technical architect role in Salesforce. Can someone help in understanding what does the role entail? Is it similar to PA role that others mentioned? TIA

like

-----Looking for ETL OPPORTUNITIES----- Hi, I am looking for a job opportunity. I worked as a ETL TALEND DEVELOPER/TECHNICAL SUPPORT. I am having 3.5 years of experience and join immediately. Please refer me or else like this post so that it can reach the hiring person. Skillset: ETL Talend,SQL(MYSQL,MSSQL), Unix,Jira,Rally,Agile Methodology. #etl #technical support #talend

like

More Posts

Anyone interested in below Job profile, please share your email I'd.

Post Photo
like

Hi fishes, Need your guidance to choose from below companies. Nagarro, Cvent, Fiserv

I asked for a raise in April 2022 after three years with my company. Positive feedback since day one. Learned I was making less than peers at other asset managers in NYC with less experience (14 years). Latest conversation was with HR about how they calculate salaries. I’ve been asked to provide examples how my role has changed since I started to justify the increase. Is this normal? Or is this just their way of denying my request?

like

Can anyone tell what can be the salary for a senior analyst in the EY GDS with 5yoe ?

like

What's your staff retention like at the moment? Have seen lots of movement in the past few months, with most opting for a switch back into industry..

Any Sales Leaders doing any of the following with their sales teams?

- Entering a new market.
- Entering an old market with a new product.
- Trying to focus sales efforts onto one objective.

I’m putting together a beta program that was successful for my current company and I want to see if it will help other leaders.

Let me know if this interests you below. Thanks!

like

Indeed just blocked our company account job posting feature citing they found our company unsuitable for Indeed. We have been using Indeed for years now for free and paid job ads and always follow terms of use. They asked for a company document for verification purposes after they blocked us from posting. I provided Business Entity Detail, sales tax license, business and management indemnity policy declaration but they didn’t take them as valid proof. Have you dealt with anything like this?

like

How’s the pay and WLB at the corporate finance/IB subsidiaries of the big 4 compared to traditional MM IBs?

like

How are Corporate Development and Corporate Finance roles different in Industry? Is one sub set of another?

like

First business trip in 20 months. TSA agent yelled at me for nonsensical reasons. I almost cried. I was worried things would change, but they are just as dehumanizing as always. Felt like home.

likefunnyuplifting

“This report is like a bikini. What it is showing is interesting; what is beneathbthe cover is crucial.”

likefunnysmart

Hey all. I created this bowl because I know what an intense – but amazing – process immigration is (moved from London to the US a year ago on an O-1 visa). Happy to answer questions or just chit chat.

likehelpfuluplifting

Is it possible to transfer from audit 8 months in to FDD considering this market? I feel undervalued and want to contribute more…

like

Hi fishes, any idea if I still get a bonus if my last day with Accenture is 01-Nov?

like

I’m trying to buy my first house and my wife and I have a few IRAs from previous employers (Roth and non Roth). I read I won’t be penalized if I take out upto 10k from my IRAs for a first time house (except for taxes on the non-Roth accounts). Anyone know how true this is, how the process works, or have any advice? Is it a good idea

like

Hey folks. Question for the majority of us still under the big 3 holding co’s...are raises a thing anymore? I’ve been at my (smaller) agency almost 5yrs and got one raise (a nice $12k bump) during that time—is that sufficient? Is one increase in that span normal? I also recognize being somewhere 5 years is rare these days. The honeymoon period at any agency seems to be 2.5—3yrs before bolting. Not complaining, just asking. Have y’all been getting raises/bumps in any kind of regular cycle? Thx.

like

Does a healthcare professional / medical school bowl exist? Looking to make the switch from consulting

like

There’s a practice group that I’ve been trying to find work in but whenever I volunteer to help, I always get roped in to do non billable work. In the beginning it was fine but now I’m feeling it’s never going to amount to actual work. Any tips to get more involved without all the non billables and how to approach this gently?

like

Additional Posts in All Things MBB

Bain 🐠, have experienced hire interview coming up with view of coming into PE group. What types of cases should I concentrate on? Valuation? Profitability? Market sizing? Coming in as 2nd year Consultant

like

So what’s the new McK comp breakdown?

like

Does anyone have recommendations on a good coach for case practice? Looking to do maybe 2-3 sessions (I'm currently at intermediate level) and looking for someone that's not very pricey. Thanks!

like

I am hearing that MBB is pausing majority of the interviews - should I be worried about my offer getting rescinded? I luckily got my offer a few months ago and received my signing bonus already.

like

Bain & Company What is the timeline for experienced hiring for Bain & Company ? Interested in making a move from Parthenon, but not sure if I should be targeting a specific window. If anyone is willing to chat, please let me know!

like

Know this is a long shot, but if I’m counseled out of one MBB, what are the chances I could get an equivalent job at another? And if not another MBB, thinking that a T2 or B4 could be possible? I’m not even sure I want to stay in consulting, but also feel like I didn’t get a fair shot at it

like

When is a good time to apply for a Q2 2023 start?

like

About how long does it take for McKinsey to produce a written offer after the verbal offer? And then how long does the HR check take / is it just a criminal + employment history check?

like

Applied to Bain as an experienced hire through a referral on 10/4. No word back yet - heard that 10/10 was some sort of deadline. Any thoughts on the timeline?

Anyone works in Risk area for McKinsey? Can you tell me briefly what the work would be usually? Any specific areas? Like Compliance, AML? Thanks!

like

For fish in Europe, BCG Principal or Bain Associate Partner ?

Have full-time post-MBA offers from Bain big MCOL City and McKinsey small-ish M/HCOL city. McKinsey city is close to home and where I want to live long term, but I have really vibed with the Bain people.

How do I structure my decision making process?

like

Did anyone have to interview with McKinsey alumni during the McKinsey interview process and how was the experience. I have an interview in two weeks.

like

What does 401k match look like at BCG? I know Mckinsey puts 20k in an account regardless of your contribution. Is that similar?

like

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.

like

McK 🐠 : CBS MBA here and I got invited to interview for the SA role in Atlanta. Any case/experience tips to maximize my chances of getting an offer?

like

McKinsey & Company Does the firm care if in the current remote model you work for a McKinsey & Company US office but live physically outside of US for a couple of months? I know people move across states these days but what about outside of US to Canada or Mexico?

like

Anyone here switched from Deloitte to MBB? How was the process for you and how did you make your case to be hired? What major differences did you see at your new firm compared to Deloitte?

like

Do you always need an MBA to get into MBB?

likefunny

Are ppl worried about being on the bench esp when there aren’t a lot of projects in the pipeline? New hire here about to be up for staffing for the first time and sentiment at my firm seems to be worried/fearful about being unstaffed. Is it actually worrisome to be on the bench in this environment or is this just a product of highly ambitious over achievers worrying about not being constantly utilized?

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

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

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