Tips for navigating firm politics at the analyst and associate levels? I'll be joining BCG but I imagine the advice applies across MBB

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Any MBB / OW / SKP 🐠 here and willing to share post-MBA Consultant salary range? TIA!

MBB or FAANG (Ops role)? Similar comp structure

What's a median salary (considering all US employees) for big 4, Accenture, MBB and FAANG? Is 200k for big 4/ACN, 300K for MBB, 400k for FAANG a good ball park estimate?

Got an offer within Product Ops (Mt View) for L4, 145k base, 15% bonus, 185k equity (33/33/22/12), 15 sign on. One competing offer (that is lower) and only MBB promotion to Engagement manager in a few months as leverage point. Any fish guidance on how the offer fares up / how to proceed / what comp I should push for?

Generalist🐠at MBB: do corp dev roles at FAANG, or operational VC/PE roles, care that you were a “generalist” when exiting? I’ve been approached for data analytics roles at MBB (some specialized), but everyone tells me to go generalist when starting....

Do MBB pay a referral bonus if your referral gets hired?

Anyone willing to offer referral for lateral hire consulting opportunities at MBB. Is it possible to share the profile internally with someone at Partner level for consideration.
12+ yrs experience in strategy, transformation, change, process improvement, cost optimization & analytics. Helped F500 clients on Future of Work & workforce transformation cases in pandemic.

MBB AP about to exit to non-FAANG tech. Would you expect a signing bonus and/or pre-determined severance pay if things don't work out with the new company? Anything else that people have negotiated during their exit? I'd be leaving a large amount of bonus on the table to leave before the end of the year.

What would you all say are the best consulting firms to work at in the federal government space? I’m not sure how many “prestigious” firms (like MBB) have a significant federal practice at all.

Know this is a long shot, but if I’m counseled out of one MBB, what are the chances I could get an equivalent job at another? And if not another MBB, thinking that a T2 or B4 could be possible? I’m not even sure I want to stay in consulting, but also feel like I didn’t get a fair shot at it

Currently a post-MBA returning consultant at MBB. What firms should I target with significant Private Equity Ops groups or value teams? Have to leave after 2 years in consulting because I was sponsored but want to make sure that I understand the point at which I should be reaching out, etc.

Which would you rather? Internal at MBB or client-facing at Big 4/ACN?

Do T2 consulting firms (think Kearney, OW) and MBB hire experienced professionals WITHOUT MBA (I.e., is a prestigious MBA mandatory in the region?). I already have a post-MBA position

MBB Human Capital or FAANG Product Manager? Both are in NYC and compensation is similar. I have 7YOE in risk management at an industry specific (tech) boutique investment bank.

What recruiters, if any, do MBB/Tier 2s use in London? Interested in strategy/m&a in particular

Anyone have advice on what to put in a cover letter for an MBB management consultant role?

What is typical signing bonus offered by MBB if you are recruited as an experienced hire into their Manager or Senior Manager level (coming from Big 4)? For core strategy practice, not niche areas.

This bowl is rockin'

Who was around in 2008/2009 at big 4? Specifically in advisory? How were those practices affected during the layoffs? Any insight to ease some of the worry/unknown would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Fishes,

Need some suggestions. I gave interview on Tuesday, will it be right to ask feedback tomorrow or should I wait till the end of week and then ask for feedback on Monday Morning. Today, I didn't got any response from them.

My agency is making salary cut backs cause of covid-19. Whole agency at 80%. Because I'm on a junior salary in Manchester that means 80% is less than minimum wage. Do I have any rights?

Hey Fishes..I have 6 yrs experience in managing training and OJT phase including onboarding and content creation. Let me know if you hear any requirement matches my experience.

Chances of convincing HBS to take me off the waitlist using offers and full tuition scholarships from all the other M7 (GSB, Wharton, Kellogg, Booth, Sloan, CBS)?

Used car prices starting to come down?

I was once at a dinner with a second year analyst, consultant, and partner, and the analyst said he planned on retiring by 30 and the partner and consultant laughed. Little did they know, the analyst owned his own home and rented all the rooms out so he payed no rent, never ate out, only grocery shopped, and very very rarely bought anything new. He saved most of his income, and was perfectly content with just his video games. That man was serious about not being stuck working forever.

I just did my pre-licencing certification and passed my CA state exam for property and casualty. No I have no idea what to do or where to start my career as an insurance agent since I have no experience in the real world, just lots of knowledge. Please help!

Hi Guys,

Can someone refer me for Salesforce developer opening in HPE in India.

Hello Team

Could someone please help me with the expected CTC for service engineer inwith 3 years of experience?
I reviewed few details on Glassdoor & ambitionbox but not getting accurate details.
I saw someone with 2 yrs experience getting around 12lpa for Technical Support Engineer in MS.

Any guidance would be helpful!

Hi Everyone,

TCS asks for all semrester results??.. or Final semester results with all semester grade is enough??

Thanks in advance

Hello I tutor for cfa in Wyzant. If you need a tutor just Dm me directly.

Just started at the firm a month and half ago and snapshots are already happening soon. How important are they? I’ve had pretty low utilization, so I’m kinda nervous as an experienced hire

Hi Fishes,

I want to set up a small business in Rajasthan (remote area) for my father, I don’t want him to leave home and stay with family.

Can you please give some ideas on what can be setup for consistent long term profit and also setup cost is not that high.
Thanks in advance.

What do senior associates in Chicago make?

Any recommendations for nice coffee shops good for a first date?

Is it just me or was the logical reasoning on Bain’s SOVA test for the London office extremely hard? Does anyone know if it’s a big part of the interview process (compared to the Resume / CL)?

I’m exhausted from interviewing and caseing 🥵

FWIW BCG London are still aggressively hiring for those looking to make a move over here, or switch firms in London

Generalist Senior Associate and Consultant roles and also sector specific specialist roles in Ops, Digital and PE. Feel free to DM if helpful to chat

Going through interview process at MBB for Dallas office (my current city), but will be moving to Boston in September. Will it be a problem to transfer offices so soon after joining?

I applied prior to confirming I would be making the move, or else I probably would have just applied to the Boston office.

Does previous Consulting experience increase your odds when applying for MBB during MBA recruiting?

Are MBB sponsored MBA students expected to return to their home firms for the summer between their two years? I know you're obligated to go back post-MBA, but what about the summer in between?

What is first year partner compensation?

Anyone who has been through both rounds at MBB - does case difficulty get any harder between round 1 and 2? Or is it just the level of interviewer?

What was the signing bonus for MBA hires that just received offers this fall?

What’s paid better at McK? Associate or Analyst?

Do the BB's ask for SAR reports for lateral moves ?

Are Bain, BCG, or McKinsey hiring at junior levels for their NY offices?

Anyone up to case this weekend?

Can someone explain the benefits package for Associate Directors at BCG. I hear health and 401k match is great, but any specifics will help. Also what is the average bonus and range low to high.

What do you wish were different about your firm?

WLB Spain/Italy. What are the normal hours for these offices? Thanks