What are the different consulting groups in McKinsey? Seems like there’s generalist, digital, and implementation?
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Hi folks, I’d love to learn some networking tricks from you all. When attending an industry or academic conference—especially when you’re the only person from your team or company there—how do you successfully mingle and connect with others? I sometimes feel a bit awkward during networking sessions, especially when everyone is standing around with wine and many people seem to already know each other. How to approach and join a group conversation without feeling intrusive? More in comments…
How hard is it to get a transfer to BCG SF from a smaller office (not in the West system) after a year of tenure as a consultant? My performance has been good so far and I think it’ll be the same for my upcoming CDC as well. I want to talk to my CDA about a transfer by EOY. I lived in SF before for five years and the reason I want to move back is because I am realizing that I just enjoy being in SF a lot more (friends/lifestyle/weather). Has anyone successfully done this and any advice?
How do you pick projects/decide what practices to focus on? I'm starting soon as a Consultant and I'm trying to figure out what to do. People have suggested finding a lane/niche early and staying there, is this the play? Not sure I want to stay at the firm long, but (a) I'd like to stay long enough that I don't have to be unemployed in a few years and (b) I'm concerned about not being able to get staffed. (C) how early should you start worrying about exits?
Mainly two categories: Integrative and Expert track. You can be an expert in either an industry or function (operations, digital, finance etc.)
No difference in salaries at parallel levels but slight differences in progression. Expert track progresses slower but in turn you have more time to meet McKinsey expectations
Operations? Or maybe its just a vertical within generalist track