Bain & Company hello

I'm thinking of having a career in Consulting Strategy but I feel like they are not enough job oppurtunities, is this the case in your company ?

With AI, do you think there will be less job oppurtunities in Consulting Strategy ?

thank you for the insights !

Deloitte

KPMG

EY

McKinsey & Company

Bain & Company

BCG X

Anyone else hearing from multiple WOC who had their Times Up RSVPs cancelled after the fact?

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Please respond.

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While applying for a job after drawing one month salary in current company should I mention the current company in my resume? I'm ready to freshly negotiate based on previous CTC

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Also, the location offered is Bangalore, can I ask HR to change that according to my preference?

Tech Stack:- Java-All
Role:- Associate Consultant

Thanks in advance.

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