Wld rly appreciate advice on this: I just received an offer from Simon-Kucher to join their Transaction Services & Private Equity internship program in summer 2027. I also have an offer from a very large bulge bracket bank (think JPM, GS, MS) in their Credit Risk Management internship program for summer 2027. I intend on re-recruiting for MBB full-time (to start in 2028). Which internship would set me up better for that goal?
What should I do if I fail consulting recruiting? Any tips on what to do next / jobs to look for
Hi everyone! I'm an ex-Bain consultant and interviewer in North America, and I thought I'd set up an AMA for anyone interested in consulting, Bain, or the broader consulting world.
A bit about me:
- Spent 2+ years at Bain in North America, following a summer internship in 2023
- Recently promoted to Senior Associate Consultant
- Interviewed candidates for first-round case interviews and screened resumes; led Associate Consultant recruiting on campus
- Personally went through multiple consulting recruiting processes, receiving 15+ offers across MBB, Tier 2, Big 4 and boutique firms
- Currently on a six-month secondment with a professional football club in the UK, before returning to Bain in February 2027
Happy to answer questions about consulting recruiting, case interviews, Bain, life as a consultant, projects, career progression, working in consulting, or consulting more broadly.
Ask me anything!
Hello, I'm a 21 years old student, I'll be starting my Master's degree in Management at IE University next January.
As I planned to go on a summer internship next summer, I wanted to ask you if it's hard to pass the CV/Resume screening.
I was planning to apply primarily for Strategy& Milan, as I have an acquaintance working there who could give me a referral. Other choices could be Accenture Strategy, Oliver Wyman and the other Big4. I had a 3.6/4 GPA in my non-target university Bachelor's and little working experience in a local Residential Property Management office in my town. I was also captain of my school's debate team which won the regional championship if that matters.
Please let me know if It'd be worth applying, thanks!
I’m currently working as an Epic Support Analyst supporting US healthcare clients. I have a medical background and an MBA in Health Management, but I’m realizing that I don’t really enjoy spending most of my day resolving tickets/issues, troubleshooting, and sometimes working weekends. I’m more interested in healthcare strategy, operations, transformation, and consulting.
Since I’ve recently started my career, I’m confused about whether I should continue building my career in Epic/Health IT or try to transition early into healthcare strategy and operations.
Can someone working in Epic/health IT share their experience regarding the future scope, career growth, opportunities, salary potential, and long-term prospects of staying in Epic? Is it a good field to build a long-term career in?
I’d also love to hear from people who have moved from Epic/health IT into healthcare consulting, strategy, or operations. How difficult was the transition, and would you recommend making the switch early or gaining a few years of Epic experience first?
Any honest advice would be really appreciated!
If going for elite tech consulting firms, where can I practice case interviews? PrepLounge is very management consulting focused. Thanks a ton!
I have a business and engineering background as well as 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting. It’s a dying field imo. Do you think I can pivot into the IT/tech arm of the MBB consulting firms, especially BCG Platinion or McK Digital? Or is business not going well for them either?
Is it common for experienced hires in their mid thirties to join as managers? Are they seen as too old?
I am likely to do my engineering from UIUC. While I'm intending to major in bioengineering I am also interested in consulting. Wanted to understand if UIUC is a major target for consulting firms and especially the top-tier MBBs?
Hello, I'm gonna start my MiM at IE next January and I was wondering if my CV is good enough to apply for the Summer Internship at Strategy&, knowing I have a acquaintance who will give me his referral.
What do you think of it?
PS: the bachelor's is from a Non-Target school
With the ai era ongoing how’s the ongoing placement and job finding going.
The consulting jobs which the Insead is known for seems to be damping or it’s the myth.
How’s the outlook for the new jobs coming and the especially for the people coming from the tech and finance sectors.
FDE like roles seems to Rising are these impacting the jobs post mba ???
I recently got referred to the recruiter and they have scheduled a technical round for a consulting role in S&E practice.
As per HR - there is no consulting case and no excel dump. Just some 'technical' questions about the role.
Any idea what these questions or how these interviews could look like?