Hello, I’m interested in the intersection of data science and business. In your opinion, would you recommend MBB/Big Four or going down a Tech route? Are there any firms you would recommend or avoid in either silo?

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For data science, McKinsey and Bain are both building large practices, less clear/mature from the other Big4 (Deloitte’s Strategy and Analytics practice is good, but I hear it’s a touch light on data science specifically).
Tech, you have lots of excellent options, just be cautious about Tesla/AMZN for their work cultures, both places are still great for building your resume.

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Go big tech.

Accenture would be a very good bet. They are the leader in tech consulting and actually do a lot of on-shore tech. They would probably be the closest to an even split that you’ll find. Can’t really speak for MBB or Big Tech. I would imagine that you’d get less tech, more business at MBB and B4 and less business, more tech at Big Tech. I would personally avoid McK, but only because I see them as a bit of a shady business.

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