What do you guys typically say when interviewing at a lesser ranked consulting firm? Moving from bcg to big 4 because I’ve had some manager issues that keep following me around and want a fresh start

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If pl then apply to a different city and say BCG couldn’t support you in your preferred office.

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That could work

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OP — why not look to move to another big 3 firm? Or even to ATK or OW or somewhere like that? Big 4 would be a double downgrade no?

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^ dang really? Didn’t know that, that’s pretty interesting

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Is the culture at BCG really office-dependent? Would it really make that big of a difference to switch offices and start “fresh”? You’re still working for the same firm. Not familiar with how BCG operates. I work in a national practice at a Big 4 and moving from NYC to LA wouldn’t change anything for me other than maybe my salary since resourcing for engagements isn’t specifically driven by your location.

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OP mentioned it’s because of a manager, which leads me to believe it’s office specific vs a firm issue

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Go to a smaller strat firm like ATK or OW. The work and working style will be much more similar to what you know than a big 4. You’ll be miserable at a big 4 after all the perks of BCG. Suggestions about saying you want to be in a different office location or practice area are a good one and won’t raise flags.

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My guess is the OP doesn’t really have the option to remain at BCG at this point, though I could be wrong

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