looking to pivot into public sector consulting, specifically at McKinsey after bschool, but I haven’t found much on where they recruit from. anyone able to shed some insight? thanks!

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I’m a partner who spends the majority of my time in public sector. Happy to chat!

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Are you in healthcare at Mck? Looking to change firms in the healthcare public sector space.

Dual degree won’t really help. Save the $ and the extra time. Just get a top MBA and go through the on campus pipeline. Take some courses at the public policy school and do some networking there (not to get into McK but for later).

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Of course, good luck!

Agree with others here. I'd consider HKS if you can't get into a top 20 MBA (e.g. UVA/UCLA), but no dual degree. By the way, I have what is probably the most prestigious/top job in international development and it's not really worth it. Just go do MBB/tech, make lots of money, and sit on some boards or get a political appointment.

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It's like being a professional classical musician or a tenured professor in the humanities. Vanishingly tiny career field, nearly impossible to get in, dramatically more competitive than MBB/big tech, abysmal pay. Also, red tape, lots of red tape.

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Are you currently in b school or are you about to enter?

Applying now and looking to streamline my choices - looking at dual degree programs (mba/mpa or mba/mpp)

FWIW my short term goal is consulting in the international development space, and long term I hope to work for a developmental organization (think UNDP). I have a background in technology consulting and served with the peace corps, prompting my interest in the international development space. Am asking strictly about McKinsey’s public sector consulting practice as I wasn’t able to see where they recruit from online and I like alot of the work they do there.

Have thought about weighing out the pros and cons of getting a dual degree, but feel that the subject matter knowledge in policy analysis and networking it will provide will help me in the long run.

Thank you!

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