Updated May 6, 2026 | By Florian Smeritschnig, Former McKinsey Senior Consultant Oliver Wyman pays competitively with MBB at every level, but the headline number obscures a structural detail that determines whether you’ll out-earn a McKinsey peer or fall $50,000 behind: which side of the firm you’re on. The financial services practice pays bonuses of…
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Updated May 6, 2026 | By Florian Smeritschnig, Former McKinsey Senior Consultant Most candidates treat Oliver Wyman as the “safety” firm if McKinsey, BCG, or Bain don’t work out. That framing costs them the offer. Oliver Wyman runs the highest quantitative bar of any major consulting firm, and its financial services practice serves roughly 80%…
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Accenture, a leading global professional services firm, has announced plans to cut approximately 19,000 jobs over the next 18 months, citing rising costs and an uncertain economic outlook. This is the largest cut seen across the consulting sector, and it is expected to hit about 2.6% of Accenture’s 738,000 staff, who provide consultancy and outsourcing…
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OpenAI is a leading AI research and development company that focuses on developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to benefit humanity. The company has collaborated with Bain & Company, a leading global management consulting firm, to deliver innovative AI solutions to Coca-Cola, one of the world’s largest beverage companies. An initial project of many more to…
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McKinsey & Co., the world’s most prestigious consulting firm, is reportedly planning to eliminate around 2,000 jobs, marking one of its biggest rounds of cuts ever. According to Bloomberg, the move is expected to focus on support staff in roles that don’t have direct contact with clients, as McKinsey looks to restructure how it organizes…
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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.
