Made it to final rounds for 2/3 MBB but got No’s from both- what tier 2/3 firms should I look into or boutique firms?

Between MBB @ Toronto - which one has 1) the least amount of travel & 2) maximum work life balance (whatever consulting job allows) for a consultant?

Anyone have success cold applying for VC roles and not in MBB? Just submitted an app last week and they should be reaching out this week, but I’m not sure how long to wait before giving up…

Any idea what the gre target score is for MBB for an m7 student?

Biggest advice anyone give for MBB is to get a referral. Usually this would be someone from your network that you know. But what if you don’t anyone. Going cold Turkey on LinkedIn doesn’t work even if you have shared connections; doesn’t translate to meetings etc. I know something about my approach to networking is not correct. I understand that networking is more about relationship building and fostering a mutual long term relation. And was wondering if anyone had any advice. (Rising senior)

I want to exit to MBB but if that’s not a possibility what are the next best consulting firms? Looking for at least midsize firms (non-boutiques).

What type of projects at MBB require market research? How is it used to create a strategic roadmap for clients?

Is it at all possible to go from KPMG strategy to MBB? Feel like MBB really suits my skill set, attitude and ambition… but unsure if KPMG has the strategy creds to make the jump.

Anyone on here from MBB Switzerland that would be up for a chat?

New joiner in a few weeks…Does MBB allow expensing for overtime meals when working from home?

Do MBB care if a candidate wants to switch jobs a few months after landing the most recent one? Having legit fit issues and would like to switch sooner than later.. Does Bain hire lateral candidates with just over a year of experience? What about the other two?

PE investment 🐠, how often do you do CDDs to actually diligence the asset and you would be happy if the report is not fully positive vs. you have already decided to acquire the asset and just need a positive report to convince the IC and lenders?

Do PE companies know that many CDD partners would make their team’s life miserable if the story is not positive because they think investment teams won’t work with them as often if they raise red flags? All T2 firms do it, many MBB partners do it too.

Which MBB has the best approach to problem solving?

What non-MBB firms hire for generalist roles post-MBA?

How does PE portfolio ops compare to MC, SC, or advisory as far as the work and pay? I was reached out to by a recruiter who explained it as internal consulting for portfolio companies. Starting salary was high, I’m wondering what top end salary is and if it is a good alternative to Big 4/ Tier2 or MBB?

What are some good feeder companies to HBS asides MBB, Goldman Sachs, Big 4 and FAANG?

Waiting for GSAP decision but have an mbb offer… not sure what’s the right move here. Wanted to go to bschool for the life experience

Im a recent MSBA graduate, and looking for a job. What consultant firms would you recommend in Dallas that aren’t MBB or Big 4?

How to MBB pitch unsolicited proposals? How do MBB land new clients? Aside from the usual account management approaches Eg onsell/upsell/crosssell

I came across someone on LinkedIn who does | thing | with his job title and he included Ex-Deloitte. I’ve seen ex-MBB and ex-FAANG but never Deloitte. Are people getting a little too generous with the Ex- monicker?

Do all MBB analysts (or whatever entry level is) automatically receive sponsorship?

Hi folks! We’re getting this bowl started, so please invite friends and coworkers who work or are interested in ICAM.

How is teksystems in terms of job security and wlb for Bangalore location for 9 years experience as Java backend developer.

Why are commercial real estate firms always hiring analysts? Is it a high turnover career? Would a transition from audit to CRE be a smart career move?

Hi fishes, Anyone has any idea about RPA team in Johnson Controls? Johnson Controls , Inc.

Hi,Anyone know how to transfer tcs gems to another employee?

Do MBB care if a candidate wants to switch jobs a few months after landing the most recent one? Having legit fit issues and would like to switch sooner than later.. Does Bain hire lateral candidates with just over a year of experience? What about the other two?

Married white female / 35 / got that covid 19 (extra pounds😅) seeking a human being in these trying times for taking out trash and doing the chores i don’t feel like. would consider a fake marriage for citizenship purposes assuming you are a practicing lawyer

I am a new associate (1 month in mid-tier firm) and I struggle to get work to fill up the whole day. In honest time, i get about 3-5 billable hours a day. Am I going to get in trouble or fired over this?? I am putting my best efforts when I do get work and I ask for work sometimes. At this point I feel like I am being annoying too…

Who here has slept with a partner on their project? How did it end? Did it negatively or positively affect you/your career?

Anyone know any good traffic lawyers in MD? lol

PE investment 🐠, how often do you do CDDs to actually diligence the asset and you would be happy if the report is not fully positive vs. you have already decided to acquire the asset and just need a positive report to convince the IC and lenders?

Do PE companies know that many CDD partners would make their team’s life miserable if the story is not positive because they think investment teams won’t work with them as often if they raise red flags? All T2 firms do it, many MBB partners do it too.

Hi fishes! Can anyone share some experiences with UK-based cyber startup Immersive Labs?

Best way to search for multi-unit (2 unit probably) properties? Is there some sort of filter in Zillow/trulia/Redfin/etc. that I’m missing? Or are there other sources I should be looking at?

Applying to other agencies in the Boston area, any suggestions as to where I’ll see more POC? Or should I leave Boston altogether...

What does a product specialist @ Google do? I feel like this could be up my alley but the job descriptions always seem to complicate things for me lol 😂 Anyone currently in this role or have an understanding of what I should bring to the table?

Are you suppose to feel any symptoms after the 2nd dose of Pfizer? I took my second dose yesterday and I’m feeling normal, but at the same time I feel like I would want to feel some of the symptoms to know it’s working.

Hi fishes,

I graduated in Computer science major and have an experience of 2.5 years as data engineer. I am looking for new opportunities now, please
suggest me best ways and kindly refer me if you have similar openings.
Tech Stack: Python, Java, SQL, GCP

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Can you transfer from tax manager to M&A tax manager easily? I have worked on many clients that have gone through transactions.

Anyone working in medtronic? How is work and other related things

Why are so many people leaving Tax Technology and Transformation (T3)? I'm seeing some A-players bounce.

My coworker and I went to grad to school together for two years, and now have been working at the same firm on the same team for the past two years. We are both currently interviewing with another firm, hoping that we will be put on the same team. Does anyone have experience in asking to be on the same team as someone you know? We are great thought partners and that’s why our client deliverables are so great.

Does anyone else's heart sink when they see an outlook notification reminding them of work? Is this a sign it's time to go?

For those of you that want to move internally to another department within your company, how do you approach the conversation with your manager? Nothing lined up with the other departments but want to give my manager a heads up before doing so. Primary rationale in doing so is that there is not much upward mobility in my team.

Consulting bowl I need your advice tonight. 5 YOE in corp finance (industry). Just got an offer for different finance (still industry) role - 50% raise to $165K TC plus two additional direct reports to me. However, I got my MBA to transition to consulting and am in beginning stages of two top consulting firms. I need to give an answer on the offer by tomorrow afternoon. What do I do? If I expedite the consulting firms processes they may (likely will) say no. Thanks

What was your biggest salary jump in your career? What was the context and how did you do it?

Any analysts been in consulting for a year but utilized less than 50%? Do you look for another role or just try to wait it out?

On a technical project with another senior who is the technical support while I'm functional. Director leans more on her. How do I prove my worth when I don't understand anything going on around me?

Best books on leadership and sales skills?

Need recs for a bottle of solid single malt Scotch under $100. Something nicer than Glenlivet 12 and Glenfiddich 12. Any insights would be greatly appreciated 😊

Joining FAANG in a few months as a Product marketing manager, potentially with a new product growth focus. Any ex-consulting PMM/PM with advice and tips on how to ramp-up skills/toolset fast? (e.g, books, podcasts, sites)

Name ICAO code of the airport you used the most for travels before the pandemic. Mines are LTBA & OERK.

Leaving the US for good. Want to retain 401k and some portion of salary and bonus here in the US just as investment. What is the best way to do that in the absence of ssn, l1a visa, mobile number?

Why are you a consultant?

Deloitte’s Government & Public Services Industry is hiring talented technical candidates with Top Secret clearance to join our Defense, Security & Justice Sector.

If you or someone in your network seek to leverage your skills to fight national security threats, please dm me.

Sorry I just rejoined. Skype dropped me....where was I?

Anybody else stuck @ CLT? Apparently T-storms got planes delayed 50 minutes waiting to get to the gate... ⌚️💺

Do you keep your 401K at your firm or roll it over to your personal account when you quit?

From Hilton: "you've earned it -- 20% off the following destinations: indianapolis, Detroit, Grand rapids, Milwaukee, Madison, Omaha, Quebec." These sound like client cities -- how is that fun?

EY Cyber vs Deloitte Cyber. Which is better ? Pro / Con?