McKinsey Fish….I have been in consulting for 3 years and have a few years of HR experience before that. Had my interview with the recruiter yesterday and he gave me the options to start the 1st round of interview process in mid- December or I can push until January 2022. How much time would you recommend prepping for cases and PEI?

I’ve been prepping for MBB for months but I know I’m still not ready. I’m struggling with staying structured and with creative questions. I’m really frustrated because I feel like I’ve put in so much work but I’m not where I need to be to make it. I know if I interviewed today I wouldn’t make it through.
Any advice?

Hi Guys,

I am working in the Oil & Gas industry.
YoE: 10
CCTC: 10.86

I got a call from Accenture, Deloitte, TechM and VISICS, Netherland.

Last conversation with HR is mentioned here.

Accenture-more than 30 days
Deloitte-more than 30 days
TechM-last week
VISICS-last week

Accenture and Deloitte HR is not responding. Frequent interviews are scheduled and cancelled stating official reasons.

Expert comments please.
Anybody having similar experience??
Or is it happening due to FY ending??

Has anyone had successful using the c0ff3e thing on LinkedIn? Landed interviews/gigs?

Have an interview for Manager position in Bain’s Sydney office. Anyone there available to chat about their experiences?

Had my interview on 12th Feb evening. The same day late night I got an email asking to upload the Application form( Completed the same on 13th Feb). Can I understand only HR discussion pending for me? If yes how much time will it take for me to get the HR call.
Thanks in advance.

During my job search, I am getting a lot of recruiters asking for me to answer right to represent emails. These particular recruiters follow a same pattern and seem unprofessional. Shall I be aware and not sign these right to represents? Are they a scam? Or is it a cultural thing… can someone advise me, I’m based in the USA

does anyone think tech consulting is a scam? Im currently a tech consultant. Im interviewing for an industry jobs and every company has been complaining about poor implementations. Thoughts?

Resume question I've had three positions over my career one of which lasted 3 months and that I got fired from, the job search took an additional 2 months. Is it worth it to leave the 3 month stint off my resume? It might be easier to explain getting fired then a 5-month gap I was thinking

Interview with McKinsey next week. Anyone available for cases Sunday-Wednesday?

Can someone tell how to prepare for interviews?
What type of questions will be ask regarding projects?
Please share your experience.
Thanks in advance.

PS - I'm SAP SD Consultant with 3 years of experience.

Hi Fishes, DONE MY HR ROUND AND SALARY DISCUSSION it's been 15 day's. After so many followup today got the below reply from TCS HR. ✓Your profile is still under consideration. However I still have not received confirmation on your salary yet. This will take some time. Will respond back to you as and when there is an update pls. Ibegin status -Evaluation is in progress. Please suggest if this is normal practice for TCS ? Will they proceed further? Tata Consultancy Accenture

been in industry (small companies) for 5 years with an active CPA. Wanted to get in SEC reporting roles but almost every company requires 2-year public accounting exp. Now applying for public accounting firms entry level positions but almost all firms HR asked if I had ever worked in firms. Got rejection emails from firms all the time. Is this a dead lock? firms exp matters much more than a CPA license?

Freelancers: Are interviewing for freelance jobs different? Only 1 interview then you start or a few like staff? Experiencing different things and don't know what to make of it!

I was told to apply to a hospital job by someone interested in interviewing me. The recruiter reached out. Asked for my availability but then didn’t respond when I gave her my availability. I followed up. We scheduled a phone call (she said she’d call) and then she didn’t call! At this point, I’m thinking they’re totally disorganized. Is this common practice? I’ve never dealt with a recruiter so I don’t know.

How important are snapshots in pwc and how to handle them

Hi fishes,

My interview with Microsoft for SE2 was scheduled and cancelled a day before. Neither I received any email regarding cancellation nor the recruiter informed me. Two days later I got an email saying Microsoft is freezing hiring for certain departments and the recruiter is ghosting me. Will I even get a chance to interview atleast?

Hi Fishes

I am applying for a BA role at Globallogic. Can anyone help with a referral?

Sunday thru Friday travel is done after this week! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Looking for recommendations for good consulting / problem solving books and possibly LinkedIn courses if anyone has taken something worthwhile. Thanks Fam!

What’s the wlb like at VCA?

How to avoid immediate staffing after completing the one project?
Somebody advice on this please.
I literally need 1-2 weeks bench/off time.

Anyone can disclose what the annual compensation is like for senior associate at bcg singapore? Thanks!

How is the new Partner promotion list looking like for PwC India ? Heard that their overall compensation has been slightly reduced. Is this true ?

Is diet coke keto-friendly?

I am working as Salesforce developer in wipro.
YOE - 2.8 years
I got a offer from
Salesforce Support - 17LPA
Cognizant Software Developer - 12 LPA
Any advice and suggestions. What to choose ?

Need info about Bangalore Metro. How is the availability? What is it about the purple line? Do we need metro card? Is it crowded a lot?

Any Nigerian consultants based in Nigeria?

Anyone read the changing world order by Ray Dalio? His thoughts on where the US is headed have me very concerned, specifically how it seems more and more likely neither side is going to accept defeat in 2024. What happens then? Hopefully not legitimate armed conflict.

Has anyone heard about GSAP decision news yet?

If you have a child during your first year of employment at your firm, are you eligible for the firm’s full maternity leave benefit? Or only if you have a child after your first year anniversary? TIA.

How often do you A/B test and how do you conduct it? 

How often do you A/B test to see whether a button should be X or Y color? 

How often do you A/B test to see whether a button should be top left or top right corner? 

Do you wish your company did more of these tests? 

Looking for a job change.. plz suggest if there are any openings..
Skillset: .Net Full Stack developer, YoE: 6 yrs.

What is the notice period at scientific Games?

Worked a few years at a small company and wondering what it actually takes to make the big jump to MBB. Anyone willing to connect and share insights?

How is performance measured at MBB?

Can Mck fish please advise on the role of a sponsor? How is different from role of mentor? TIA

If I get an offer in Europe would it be difficult to transfer back to the USA?

What is the perception of a McKinsey solution role that is a CSP? Can I exit to tech? Would the role be better than the T2 role I have now?

Have McK phone case coming up, has anyone had feedback on why you haven’t passed? Looking to avoid missteps.

What are considered some Target schools for MBB at the UG level in the US? All the Ivy leagues + best tech ones? How much of a difference does it make for an experienced hire candidate?

Hello! Any one in here who can give me a referral for a position at McKinsey and BCG? Thanks in advance!!

Insight about knowledge specialist roles at Bain? TC + relationship to associates would be helpful to know

I am hearing that MBB is pausing majority of the interviews - should I be worried about my offer getting rescinded? I luckily got my offer a few months ago and received my signing bonus already.

How do physical science PhDs fair in applying to and receiving offers from MBB?

How do they do once they are there? Do they struggle to make the transition?

how to decide between firms? they seem so similar. deciding between bcg & mckinsey in chicago. are exit opps & brand value actually different between them?

What are M7 MBB recruiting timelines ? Considering applying right now to MBB, but if I get rejected I’m going to do an MBA, will I be blacklisted from applying for summer internships if I get rejected this fall ?

What’s it like working at MBB at the manager level? Anyone here lateral from b4 or ACN? Have an offer and curious about your experiences.

Anyone interested in prepping for McK PEI? Have a first round coming up. Please feel free to DM if so!

what do recruiters actually do? and why does it take them so long to respond?

McK 🐠 can you work in PEPI practice in any office? Anyone in PEPI in the Midwest offices willing to chat? I’m currently in a T2 firm PE practice.

What level should I apply to if I’m a manager at B4? Considering applying