Bain & Company I’m from Italy and will start my master’s degree at Oxbridge this fall. I got my undergrad from a target uni in continental Europe. I want to start my career in consulting, possibly MBB, in London. I know consulting firms tend to hire locally but I’d really like to work in London and that’s also one of the main reasons why I went for the Oxbridge degree. Anyone, who might have some tips, or went through a similar experience? McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company

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If there’s an office in your home country (I know there is from all firms) - your application will be sent there 99%. If you value working in London more than working at MBB, join a lower-prestige firm (eg FTE or AT Kearney or RB and work you way up from there)

If I were you I would choose working at a good boutique in London over going back to Italy any time of the da. You could also do DD heavy boutique and then pivot to small PE shop… the world is yours - solve for where you want to live your weekends and good luck in your apps

Can’t help you with that really - sorry

London office has some space for visas (limited by govt but not sure of the number) - that said, if you’re recruiting via oxbridge, you should have an official recruiting programme and should just vocalise your interest in the London office. There is generally a need to demonstrate your ties to the country (ie family, relationships, etc) you’re applying to.

I think it takes you as far as getting an interview. After that it’s up to you

Don’t listen to EM1. MBB will not let you live in London when there’s an office in Italy except if Italy doesn’t want any more people of your tenure and you are ultra strong candidate that can beat HBS students (who also some of them pivot to London for their own reasons). Alternative is working for 3-4 years at another firm and then pivoting to McK (although not sure this makes a lot of sense but To each his own)

Thanks for the vote of confidence :) been recruiting lately and this is the message given. It also depends on department. I know for a fact we have hired an Italian national post masters for a BA position into PEPI London so it is possible when the need is high and the fit is good.

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