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The goal of Wall Street Oasis’ Consulting Cabaret is to give our users the best possible snapshot of life in management consulting, from internships and recruiting to compensation and career progression. Working towards that goal, we’ve created a <a...
SPOTLIGHT: Consulting Cabaret Rules and FAQs
01 year 1 day ago
by WallStreetOasis.com
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Dear all, I'm currently seeking for a partner for preparing to written and verbal case interviews through Skype. In case anyone is interested in practicing and improving skills of cracking cases, please email me on ysuzdalev@gmail.com I'm available for 2-3 hours each...
Case practice through Skype
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by sky-hussar
36 min 19 sec ago
by GoldmanBallSachs
I'm getting ready to start in July and I'm just curious as to how long my "I love travel" mindset is going to last. Obviously this is going to vary from person to person, but I'd like to hear some opinions for those that have them....
Do you get sick of traveling?
241 week 4 days ago
by OKsure
7 hours 16 sec ago
by ChickenBiscuits
Hi all, I am thinking of breaking into management consulting,but not sure about my education/background fit I am 28,just got a Fulbright Award for masters study in Management Information Systems (either Carnegie Mellon MISM or Berkeley MIMS),previously I had a professional chess career for...
Breaking into consulting with untraditional background
189 weeks 3 days ago
by marcus2012
9 hours 36 min ago
by marcus2012
Which of the firms are easier to break in through referrals for full-time recruiting? Anyone have any experience? and for consulting does it matter office location to...
Breaking into firms with referrals
133 days 5 hours ago
by coldplayfan
17 hours 24 min ago
by petergibbons
Greetings, I was wondering what this company does specifically. They are called Market Maker 4, and their website is mm4.com. I know the term "Market Maker" is a trading term, however they say the specialize in sourcing among other things. Any thoughts would be...
Anyone know what this company does?
11 day 2 hours ago
by BarryObama
1 day 1 hour ago
by andyinsandiego
When I reach out to consultants for networking, I usually ask them a few questions about their background, how they got into consulting, what they did to make themselves marketable, and suggestions for me, etc. When reaching out to alum who are recruiters at consulting firms, how should I...
Reaching out to recruiters vs consultants
65 days 12 hours ago
by metrovestments
1 day 11 hours ago
by Frabjous
How to network for management consulting if your university is non target? Is there are special events/info fairs some firms arrange that are open to everybody? Can somebody advise on...
Networking for non-targets
51 day 21 hours ago
by marcus2012
1 day 14 hours ago
by Powerpoint Jockey
Hi everybody. I have been working as a consultant at a Big 4 firm for approx 6 months. I plan to transfer to the Transaction Services group in 6-8 months. What do you guys think what would be my chances to get into McKinsey, Bain, Booz, etc. after a couple years working in TS? Has anybody done...
From Big 4 to Big 3
916 weeks 6 days ago
by geryorama
2 days 4 hours ago
by 808
Hey, Anyone available for Skype interviews later this week? Would really appreciate it. PM me....
Mock Interview
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by MaxLeverage
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Hey guys! So far I've seen many positive responses about the program. Is there anybody willing to split the costs or send over the files for some money or other reward in...
LOMS
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by derivative
2 days 7 hours ago
by coldplayfan
Hey all - I am looking to see if any Turnaround & Restructuring consulting firm like FTI Consulting, Alvarez & Marsal, or AlixPartners, pay for / support your pursuit of a part time...
Any Turnaround Firm Pay for MBA? Like FTI or A&M?
02 days 12 hours ago
by ripken818
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Hey does anyone know anything about the FAS group at AlixPartners? I know the firm is known for their restructuring practice, but is their FAS group any good? Anyone have an idea about the pay at the Analyst level? Also, how does their FAS group compare to the advisory groups at...
AlixPartners Financial Advisory
02 days 15 hours ago
by i hate audit
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How superannuation funds can be an investment?...
Super Funds
22 days 23 hours ago
by onesuperfund
2 days 16 hours ago
by Frieds
Hello there, I'm a long time stalker of the forums, first time poster. Basically, I would like to get into consulting and was wondering what my chances were at various firms and how I could better sell myself. Here's a little background...
Currently in UG, what should I pursue given my resume?
25 days 2 hours ago
by onthegrind
2 days 18 hours ago
by Frabjous
I will get an ID card my first day of internship, do you have to wear these around you neck or.... ^ My thought now the question: Is it a standard thing for banks to hand ID cards to interns and do they wear em on a lanyard or just keep in...
Company ID cards
114 days 21 hours ago
by blastoise
4 days 2 hours ago
by mashed potatoes
After getting my MBA from a target school circa 2016-17 (hopefully) I'm really interested in doing consulting (MBB) with eyes for ultimately exiting into a F500 role in operations or strategy. I have seen http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/mbb-vs-125000, but I have some additional questions...
F500
14 days 13 hours ago
by SamRogers
4 days 12 hours ago
by FSC
I have been researching Finance Advisory firms for the past few days. I have been reading several sites. Some say Corporate Finance and M&A are the same thing. Others say they are different. Can some please help answer this question. Here is the question again "What is the difference...
What is the difference between a M&A Consultant vs Corporate Finance Consultant
25 days 4 hours ago
by ispunjabi
5 days 1 hour ago
by ispunjabi
Hi all, Could you advise what are the exit opportunities for ITRA/SPA/ERS from Big? As I undesrand its mostly risk/business processes audit,boring job and even less exit ops than external audit - people mostly go either to internal audit to the industry or MBA and career...
Big 4: ITRA/SPA/ERS divisions exit opportunities
68 weeks 6 days ago
by marcus2012
5 days 8 hours ago
by marcus2012
What is the usual career trajectory of individuals transitioning from MBB/Booz to PE? If they have 3-4 years of post-MBA experience in an Engagement Manager role, what level would they come in at a PE firm? What would be their approximate...
MBB to PE
151 week 5 days ago
by skydiving83
5 days 13 hours ago
by skydiving83
Hey, I have now spent a year at the small, top 20 liberal arts Hamilton College in New York as well as a year at King's College London in the UK doing Economics/Business. I now have the opportunity to decide where I wish to finish my degree (2 years remaining in the UK or in the US)....
Top 20 liberal arts college or big London university?
131 week 5 days ago
by erklam
6 days 1 hour ago
by F. Ro Jo
Hey everyone, I'm currently an Analyst in Deloitte's Human Capital arm and am interested in their S&O group for MBA sponsorship purposes and also a keen interest in strategy work. What are the logistics of switching between the two groups? Does it all come down to making networking...
Deloitte: Human Capital to S&O Switch?
51 week 1 day ago
by nerof50
6 days 15 hours ago
by BGP2587
Hey guys, So I have an MBB first round interview coming up in the next two weeks. I scoured the forums and came to find that the two most often cited resources to use were Case In Point and caseinterview.com I personally started with the latter and found it quite useful. I know that many...
MBB Interview - Case In Point VS Case Interview
102 weeks 2 days ago
by YoMoneyMakeMoney
6 days 15 hours ago
by run4run
Hi, I found this 80-page document online (unfortunately post-interview) and, if it is not against the forum guidelines, I would love to share it with future BCG applicants on here. It contains extensive information on everything from the firm's general desciption to typical interview...
Ridiculously useful documents for MBB/Booz/Accenture etc. interview preparation
81 week 15 hours ago
by erklam
6 days 15 hours ago
by seekingalpha2
I went to a liberal arts college (think Swarthmore/Middlebury/Bowdoin) and graduated with a 3.8 humanities degree. For what they're worth my SAT scores are very h high. I did a hedge fund internship the summer after my junior year and absolutely loved it. They made me an offer, but...
Any chance at breaking in somewhere decent?
211 week 6 days ago
by nerdspeak
6 days 16 hours ago
by DeanPortman
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