Entering the consulting field, particularly with top firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain, is a goal for many ambitious graduates, drawn by the promise of challenging work and excellent career prospects. Yet, an aspect less discussed is the range of exit opportunities available to consultants ready to move on. This guide aims to illuminate the…
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Top-tier consulting firms such as McKinsey, BCG, and Bain are renowned for their rigorous selection process, with only 1% of applicants making the cut. But securing a position is just the beginning. These firms also employ the infamous ‘up or out’ principle, where consultants must continually prove their worth or face the possibility of being…
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The biggest competitors for McKinsey, BCG, and Bain when it comes to hiring are not tier-2 consulting firms but top-tier investment banks such as Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Morgan Stanley (besides big tech companies). Many applicants I work with consider going into top-tier consulting or investment banking. In this article, I want to break…
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Two of the most common questions we get from our coachees are: We want to use this opportunity to answer both questions in this article. Introduction to Bain Bain & Company was founded in 1973 by Bill Bain, a former consultant at the Boston Consulting Group. The firm was established as an alternative to traditional…
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Two of the most common questions we get from our coachees are: We want to use this opportunity to answer both questions in this article. Introduction to BCG The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) was founded in 1963 by Bruce Henderson, a former associate at the management consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Henderson had worked on…
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Florian spent five years at McKinsey as a Senior Consultant and is a highly experienced consulting interviewer and problem-solving coach. Having conducted interviews with hundreds of candidates, he understands exactly what top-tier firms look for in successful applicants.
He founded StrategyCase.com to make top consulting careers more accessible by providing tailored, up-to-date insights into the recruiting process. Recognized as the most successful case and fit interview coach, Florian has helped his clients secure 700+ offers at MBB, Tier-2 firms, Big 4 consulting divisions, in-house consultancies, and boutique firms over the past four years.
He is the author of “The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview,” “The 1%: Case Interview Workbook,” and “Consulting Career Secrets”, all available on Amazon.
