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McKinsey training event
Hi all, have a friend who just received an invite to a multi-day "training" event by McK after being rejected for a position there. As far as I am aware, this invitation has been extended to a wide pool of candidates considering she didn't perform well in the interview process. The question is...
Help me choose a mentor
I'm in the process of applying for an EMEA mentorship program which (talking to different people) I have a very good chance of getting into. The application process allows me to choose only ONE line of business for the mentor I'd like to be paired with. Here's the deal: although I'd like to work in...
Consulting
Has anyone ever experienced (or heard of others experiencing) a decrease in total compensation year over year while working at the same company? I know things have been tough this year but I wasn’t expecting to make less on a nominal basis (but maybe my expectations were off) I know I’m asking...
2023 Graduate, Any and all critiques are welcome!
I've been actively applying for consulting, ops, strategy, tech roles since last summer (more so since graduating) and I have caught exactly 1 interview. Figured its likely a resume thing so dont hold back.
Haven’t got a decision in 10 days after BCG final round interviews
I’m an advanced degree (PhD) candidate who interviewed for BCG on 9/16 (Friday). I was told I’d hear back promptly early next week, but I didn’t. I waited till the following Friday (9/23) to reach out to HR. They said they’re still making a decision and will get back ASAP. It’s the...
Case Prep Partner
Is anyone looking for a case prep partner for upcoming consulting internships? Based in Asia for now, but flexible with timing!
Case buddy / practice cases
Hi I am looking for someone to practice my cases with! Please comment below or write me a DM. If anyone knows an app I can use that would be very helpful as well! Located in UK time zone.
Looking for Beginner/Intermediate Case Partner
Title pretty much says it. Been doing enough online reading/watching and definitely feel like I need to jump in. I go to a small non-target and don't know anyone in that realm that can help with what I'm looking for. I really don't have a lot of free time in my day, but would like to make the most...
KPMG Deal Advisory, Valuations Interview
I'm a recent grad and I have an interview with KPMG in the Valuations - CFI, Deal Advisory team. Does anybody who works/worked there have any tips for the interview? I understand that this team is very different from the traditional Accounting/ Mgmt Consulting roles which is why I am sort of...
Tier 2 consulting internship to IB FT?
Currently at a T10-15 MBA and am headed to a T2 consulting firm this summer. The discussion around campus for FT recruiting has already started. With the way the current market looks, MBB will probably be lighter than recent years. With delayed start dates, their pipeline of candidates will remain...
AlixPartners VP Position Interview - Process improvement
Hello Any insights about the interview process and case for the VP Position at AlixPartners? Thanks
I Made a New Discord Server for Consulting/ Career Prep If Anyone is Interested
I just went through recruiting process of MMBs last year and got into one. I didn’t find a great server to get advice from people or find others to practice with, so I made this discord server Ambitious Career Prep to help anyone that is going through a similar process, if you are interested. I...
Accuracy Second Round Interview (London offices)
Hi everybody, I have been invited to attend the second round interview of Accuracy's hiring process at their London offices. I am applying for a Financial Analyst Intern position. They told me that the interview would consist in a 2 hours case study based on one of their projects (few documents to...
Delta Partners - Partner Interview
Hello, I have passed the first two rounds of the interview process & now have 2 rounds left wherein both of them are with partners at the firm. Does anyone know what the partner interview is like at Delta Partners? Is it technical or very behavioral? This is for their Dubai office. Thanks!
Why am I not getting MBB interviews?
I wanted to brainstorm the idea of interviews in MBB London. I have received rejections from 2 MBBs in London, following a pretty solid background. I have had my CV reviewed by 3 MBB consultants who agreed on structure and presentation. Target school, 3 consulting experiences (with one at MBB...
Best MBA case books (from 2017 onwards)
Hi Monkeys, have an interview with McKinsey coming up. What are the best MBA case books I should practice on? Appreciate there were dated threads and wanted a 2022 one
Differences in MBB summer internship interviews for digital practice vs generalist
Hi, I recently learned about the digital practice for MBBs, especially McKinsey and am curious on if the interviews for summer internships differ for digital vs generalist consulting? Especially if there are any technicals required for digital? I'm recruiting for summer 2023 and am prepping cases +...
NERA Economic Consulting Interview Process
Hi guys, I was hoping to see if anyone knew what the interview process is like for a Research Associate for NERA Economic Consulting. Also, if they had any suggestions/tips on how to prepare. Thank you.
Consulting Interview - Have no Idea how to prepare
Hey guys. Finance major here. I got an interview with a boutique consulting firm and I have no idea how to go about this. I have never considered consulting as a career path and I have also heard that the Interviews are very different as well. Can you guys give me some tips as to how to approach and...
Kearney PEMA Analyst Interview Advice?
Hi WSO, I just got an invite to interview for Kearney's PEMA analyst position. Does anyone have insights into the Kearney first and final round analyst interviews for the role? I'm curious about the: - Difficulty of the cases - Content in the cases (if they're only M&A cases and if there are any...
Getting interviews for UG FT consulting 2022
Hi all, I am currently a senior at a target/semi-target UG school with a 3.5 GPA, good extracurriculars, and a corporate strategy summer internship at an F500 firm this summer. I have been recruiting for FT since early August, but have only received one interview invitation from a T2 firm (where I...
Bad Interview For A Position I Never Applied For
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MBB Case prep
Hello everyone, if you only had 3 weeks to prepare the cases for Bain, how would you proceed? Any tips? Taking into account I'll be working 5 days a week, so I won't be full time practicing the cases and I never did any of them
Consulting Case 101 - Split Subscription
Hi, If anyone is interested in a 3 month access to consulting case 101 for USD 30, send me a message. Expires in July 2021.
Mercer Interview
I have yet to see any posts about Mercer final interviews. They went from a Hirevue straight to final round interviews, I imagine largely due to it being so late in the internship season and they want to have things set as soon as possible. Has anyone had any experience with Mercer interviews, I...
Bain - Corporate M&A and Private Equity Practice
Any thoughts on the Bain Corporate M&A and Private Equity Practice in Germany? Also with regards to chances of breaking into PE from that compared to working at BCG or Bain as a generalist?
EY Advisory FSO Technical Consultant Final Round Interview
Looking for tips for EY's FSO Technical Consultant final round interview - any and all advice is appreciated (especially in regard to the Case)
Final Round Stories
Hey, let's hear your final rounds' stories. All stories ranging from an hour's final round story to the story of the entire process are welcomed. Let's make up for not being on campus and telling the stories to our buddies.
How do consulting/IB firms view expired GMAT scores?
I received deferred admissions to M7 as a senior in college and currently work at an operating company. As I'm planning ahead and considering various post-MBA routes, it occured to me that my GMAT score (which I took junior year) will have expired by the time I enroll to my M7. I imagine that this...
MBB Question
For an MBB consulting firm, there are two different dates I can sign up for first-round interviews. One is a week before the other. Does it matter if I choose the first or second date? Does choosing the second date badly impact me or possibly hurt my chances of getting a second round or getting an...
How are firms conducting case interviews?
As the COVID-19 situation continues its grip on the nation, I was just thinking about how firms are going about conducting their case interviews. It seems that doing things virtually would make confidentiality of cases something harder than usual to protect. Anyone have insight on what different...
MBB Deadline HELP!
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MBB Consulting Background Checks
What do consulting background checks look like? How will they work? I put an unpaid political volunteer experience on my resume and I didn't start until after the date I put. I also exaggerated the results. Will this impact my chances? Any advice?
MBB Phone Interview
I have an upcoming "off-cycle" phone interview with an MBB Manager coming up in the next few days and was wondering what I should do in preparation? In the email it stated that it would be a brief chat to get to know one another as well as why consulting/why firm X. Is this common? Thanks!
Interview with in-house strategy team
Hi everyone, I have an upcoming interview with the corporate development and strategy team of Bloomberg. Has anybody interviewed there before? If so, what type of questions do they ask? behavioral? technical finance questions? case study? It would be great if you could share your personal...
Consulting Interview Prep Pack vs Prep Pack Plus
Fellow monkeys, I am still unsure of which consulting interview pack to go for (Prep Pack vs Prep Pack Plus). Any comments on the need to go for WSO's company and finance database that is included in the PLUS pack? I might be missing something as I can access the company database without paying for...
MBB - Follow up after first round intreview
hi folks, I had a first round interview with an MBB firm last week. They said that they would get back to me this week so I am still waiting for that. My question is whether it would be appropriate for me to follow up with my interviewers to receive feedback on the case/interview performance? One of...
Quitting a job I just started
I'm in a pretty difficult situation here. I just graduated from university. I accepted a job offer and I'm supposed to start Monday. At the same time, though, another company contacted me for an interview. The company I'm supposed to be working for is a boutique marketing consulting firm. The job...
Webinar Rewind - Make Your Case: How to Ace Consulting Interviews + Q&A
In case you missed our September 30th webinar entitled Make Your Case: How to Ace consulting interviews , have no fear. The full recording of the webinar can be found below (free until Thursday night when it goes into our video library ). SIGN UP FOR A 1-HOUR MENTOR SESSION WITH MICHAEL And, as...
Wharton case book
Friends: Anywhere I can actually print the Wharton/Ross/Kellogg etc case books? Only link that I found is all secure PDF's.
What to expect from "Delay analysis case study" in an interview?
I'm interviewing at a consulting boutique and I was told that this was one tests I'd be given during my interview. The firm does litigation consulting - assessing financial damages resulting from contract breach, etc. - and transaction support and advisory, so analyzing profitability of the target...
Consulting Interview with Written Presentation and PowerPoint
Hey guys, Got a final round coming up with a consulting firm that involves 30 mins to read the case and prepare a quick PowerPoint presentation. Any tips on what kinds of things to focus on and maximize this time? Thanks!
More important: Case Interview vs. Partner Interview
Recently interviewed and was struck by the interview dynamic for the first time. The structure, for simplicity's sake, was two resume interviews with the office MD's and a case interview with a VP/hiring manager. This was a final round, so I had previously done (and passed) a case to get to this...
Less than a week to Prep for MBB Interviews. Best Sources?
Alright, as of right now I've got 2 MBB SA interviews next week, and I am WOEFULLY unprepared for them. I found out about one yesterday and the other today and with work I haven't been able to do much. I banged out all of Case in Point yesterday, and probably haven't retained enough to make it...
Booz Allen VS Deloitte Consulting Prestige
(Re wrote to dissolve any confusion my initial post was unclear) I have an interview with Booz Allen Hamilton strategy consulting and one with Deloitte Technology Consulting (if it makes you feel better call it IT advisory). I may decline Deloitte tech all-together and speak with my recruiter about...
Urgent - Need Advice for Consulting Interview Next Week
Hey guys, I have a consulting interview coming up next week. I currently work in Finance and have never had a consulting interview before so I'd like your advice on how to best prepare for this interview in this short period of time. I've looked at the Wharton Case Preparation guide that I found in...
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