By Dr. Florian Smeritschnig, former McKinsey Senior Consultant. Updated September 24, 2026. People leaving McKinsey, BCG, or Bain go in all different kinds of directions. A 2025 LinkedIn analysis of 1,644 former MBB consultants found the largest groups moved into other consulting and advisory roles (16.6%), financial services (13.7%), and software companies (13.1%). Private equity and venture…
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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.
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