What does the progression track look like for post-mba consultants at MBB? Specifically, are there notable differences in promotion timing amongst the firms? I’ve noticed on LinkedIn that several BCGers have reached principal level in 3.5 years (2 as consultant, 1.5 as PL) whereas it seems to take a minimum of 4 years but sometimes even 5 for McK to reach AP level (which I believe is the equivalent?) Is this an accurate assessment?

Hi Guys..I'm working in Sales and Business development domain for more than 4 years. But I'm interested more in Business Analytics and Data Science. Don't know where to start in learning about Data science and Business Analytics. Can someone in the community guide me?

Currently a C (level 2, "experienced hire", usually 2+ YOE) but with no experience prior to Deloitte. 1.5 YOE at D and up for promotion to SC in June. I'm a data scientist.
What's the realistic GS...

Hi fishes

I have 6 years of experience in SAP and I want to switch to a data engineer profile now. Is there anyone here who made a career switch to data engineer after having more than 6 years of non coding experience?. If yes, can you please tell me the courses you have done and the path you have followed?

Been in a major rut since the beginning of the year when an org change brought on poor management that has failed me. I’ve tried to push through but mentally nothing is bringing me back up to where I was pre-org change. I’ve taken PTO to relax and I workout to get my mind off work but it doesn’t seem to help. I’ve been on the job hunt since Jan. (without much luck) because that feels like the only solution. Am I wrong to leave after just a year or do you have tips to get back mentally? TIA

I am relocating to Charlotte NC November 30th and on the career hunt . I have experience in HR, hospitality, social work, customer service, and education. I’ll graduate with my Master of Social Work in May 2023. I’ve been applying to a few things but no luck. I’m open to trying new career fields and to hybrid, on-site , or remote work. Please point me in the direction of a great opportunity!

Please is there nurse currently working in tech?
What is day in your life like?
Please can you share how you broke in into tech?
Is the renumeration good?

I currently work in the acute setting which is hospital for 9 years now looking for a change.

Thanks 🙏

Has anyone worked / have insight to jobs in the office of a CEO/COO? Are they worth it? Seems like good experience for an Analyst to interact w/ senior management

How meaningful are CPEA and SPEA certifications in the world PE consulting?

Does anyone know how long it takes to here back from a counter on an internal promotion. My initial offer says ‘sign by end of business Monday. But if I already countered that should be sufficient?

Where’s the best place to get your PMP? I am looking for something online in evenings or weekends. Any course or exam advice is appreciated.

I’m taking the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam in a few weeks. Any tips?

How often are people receiving raises? I got snubbed at my last review, when I’d been told to expect a raise, and was told HR would be evaluating everyone at the end of the year.

Any suggestions on good exit opportunities from tech consulting to Capital one?
I have 9 YOE with data center migration, operations and cloud experience, AWS cloud cert, MBA and experience leading teams. I'm still very much interested in tech, especially cloud

Hey 🐟! Got a call from a Stout recruiter. I didn’t know about Stout before today. What do the VP and Senior VP levels translate to at Deloitte? Any idea about pay?

What is one piece of advice you would give someone considering a career in marketing?

At what level is it too late to leave PA and get a pay bump? International tax manager, M2, looking to leave PA for a remote industry job that isn't just preparing returns. Is it even worth staying in PA to make senior manager first?

What are the best exits for analysts/associates in Toronto? Tech companies don't have much of a presence here.

Anyone has good courses for chart/table interpretation to recommend? So far the only course that I have seen is craftingcases analytics academy but saw mixed reviews. Would love to get some insights from the group. Thanks much in advance!

Hi guys , I have interview For ETL Devloper role (Ibm datStage) can anyone Suggest me The basis knowledge is ok or it will be Deep .
YOE:2

My background isn’t in marketing/branding/PR but I’m being thrown into an engagement for a small organization who has many different sub-brands. I now how to give them high level guidance on how to ensure their branding and message is consistent. Any resources/books you’d recommend I could crash course this on?

Interviewing for Deloitte Consulting M&A practice. Looking for Sr Consultant level. Have ~ 7 years experience and 2 years post MBA. MBA from Indiana University. What should I expect as base?

I'm looking for Business Analyst/Product Owner roles in India but not able to find any. I'm based out of USA and want to return back to India. What should I do to increase my chances? YoE: 8.5

I got another rejection today, this time for a position I was excited about and had gone pretty far in the interview process. I’m starting to wonder what I’m doing or saying to turn prospective employers off.

Everyone else seems to be finding jobs so quickly after being laid off… I’ve been searching for 5 months and keep hitting walls. I’m tired. Depressed. Angry. Sad. I had to start therapy again because it’s all too much and is affecting my ability to function day-to-day. I can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel anymore. How are people able to do this?

Hospital research software development analyst salary?

How is the onsite opportunities in the coforge..?

HR called me and said this position is for onsite once the border gates are open...? Can i believe HR words..?
I am interested in Onsite opportunities.

I’m so grateful for my late term diagnosis 18 months ago and my medication because i function like a human now. But it also makes me feel a bit sad that my brain is “broken” and even needs medication.

People that are not neuro-divergent are really just waking up everyday and living their lives with this level of clarity and stamina by breathing air.

Sigh.

If I’m applying to another big 4 in a different location, and the interviewer asks why I haven’t asked to transfer within my own firm - what’s a good answer to that? (Continued Below)

Anyone buying the Qualcomm dip?

How do we feel about the Equifax breach?

Ogletree Deakins - Knowledge Management Counsel position in Chicago - I’m in between 4 and 5 years experience - any ideas what pay and the workload is like?

Just really want to vent and look for some uplifting words, not really looking for particular advice here: I’m Really afraid of opening the email box today.I’m drowning in last minute changes of work

Hi all, planning to apply for SAT roles and need some guidance.

Any splunk developer jobs please comment.

I love teaching art but am having to teach remotely to 1150 kids, k - 5. Have about 54 amazing elementary art teachers in my district that share SO much! I could retire (34 yrs), but just don’t want to because I love what I do! Feeling like my students aren’t getting what they should because I am struggling with Zoom, Microsoft, safe YouTube, bitmoji, embedding, downloads, editing, etc. Anyone else feeling this way?

How are things over at McCann right now?

Anyone from LSEG??need some advice.Thanks in advance

Is World Tour worth it?

Rise baby RISE

Following M final round, if you don’t receive call same night, how likely is it that you passed? Interviews ended around 4:30 PM

Thoughts on EY-Parthenon vs BCG for an Associate? Weighing two offers, coming in as a second year "experienced hire" from an unrelated field. Knowledge strengths, culture, trajectory, hours, pay?

Can start as Associate at BCG in Sept (w/ all campus hires), Oct, or Nov. Can anyone share if there’s any material pros/cons to starting in November? I personally can’t think of any other than missing PE front office recruiting.

Any tips on how to negotiate signing bonus at BCG?

For reference offered 10k at senior associate rank

When your friend doesn’t get an interview with your referral and you feel like it’s all because you’re not high enough in the firm yet 😞

Has anyone heard of a McKinsey Power Round?

MBB recruiter asking for my consulting bio (list of projects). Is this normal? Feels weird / like it might be competitive intelligence gathering. Lateral from T2, they reached out to me first.

Any tips for listing office preferences and weightings? I don’t have any strong attachment to any office so should I just put 33% for each? I’ve heard some offices (London) only consider people who put them first with 100% - are there any other offices like that? Any differences across firms?

Hi - Wondering if McKinsey will let you know if you are or aren’t invited for an interview? Submitted via a referral a couple of days ago and curious about what to expect in terms of timing and outreach. McKinsey & Company

Looking for some sincere advice. I absolutely bombed a case interview today. I’m defeated. I performed as well as someone with zero preparation after over a month of prep. I seem to always panic, I get disorganized, I’m flustered and lose sight of important relationships in cases. I feel like I need a complete overhaul. Any advice of what has worked to help you change your instincts? I care more about building up my skills and self improvement than I do about doing this for an interview. TIA

Can anyone recommend good case prep materials?

BCG 🐠 for a referral a over 10 days ago but never got an invitation from the recruiting team to apply online... is this normal?

I’m hearing you would be invited to formally apply within days of your referral being submitted

I see a lot talk on MBA Reddit about NYC MBB offices as the most difficult offices to land. Is there actually a higher level of difficulty to land NYC? Or is it a bunch of unknowledgeable people spreading bs?

Hey fish! would anyone from McKinsey Transformation be willing to chat? Current SVP looking at a VP/EM role. McKinsey & Company

Hi folks, any perspective on how much work MBB do at commercial aerospace and defense firms (e.g. Lockheed Martin, Boeing, etc.)? And if any firm is a strong leader in that space?

When I joined Accenture a couple years back I was told we had a strong A&D practice, but quickly found out that wasn't true (at least in the strategy practice).

If you are hired to a particular BCG/McKinsey office (eg Amsterdam) but you want to start for a few months in New York due to personal reasons, who pays your salary New York office or Amsterdam office. I’m in the middle of negotiations and I don’t want a LCOL salary in a HCOL city

If anyone has gone through a short term transfer (less than 1 year) please let me know how it went with salary payment and taxes

Hey BCG fish. Just got feedback after my decision round interviews that I passed the interviews but finance team is determining hiring needs because I’m an experienced hire. Does this mean offer?

For those that went to MBB from S& manager, how are the responsibilities and expectations different at MBB Vs S& at the manager level?