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Bain & Company I’m a PhD student looking to start in consulting and am looking to connect with other PhD/ADP consultants that went into consulting to learn more about the experience and how to prep for case interviews coming from a non-business background. Especially looking for advice on McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, and Bain & Company
McKinsey & Company How likely is McKinsey to rescind an offer if there's a recession/downturn before my start date? Received an Associate offer with a start date early in the Fall. But I'm worried about the offer being rescinded due to the ongoing McK scandals/issues and a potential recession in the making (which may prompt them to freeze hiring and/or renege offers).
Has this happened to anyone before at McKinsey, offer getting rescinded due to economic/company downturn? A bit worried
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You could also work as a marriage and family therapist, which is outside of school counseling. Consulting may be hard unless you have some business or analytics experience.
I think the research involved could be really compelling if you're passionate about it. Gaining your Ph.D. would certainly make finding an alternative position easier, and maybe give you time to help you decide which path is right for you. I certainly would have chosen research if I could go back to university.
It helps to have some experience for consulting, at least if the consulting will be in school counseling, so keep that in mind. Research should be pretty well-funded and thus teeming with opportunities for the next couple years at least. (We're currently on a mental healthcare kick in the US.) Might be a good time to take advantage of that while it lasts.