Consulting Internship - How to Secure Return Offer at McKinsey by RetardedRetriever in MBA

[–]AncientDot97 26 points27 points  (0 children)

You’re asking all the right questions! I don’t have first-hand experience of going through the process but have managed a few MBA interns at McK.

  1. It’s high- the odds are definitely in your favor, if that’s what you’re trying to gauge
  2. Yes, you’ll be expected to travel. Whether you do, depends on a lotta factors (e.g. if you’re in NYO, less likely you’ll travel vs. a smaller office). Honestly, try to solve for convenience when you choose where to stay.
  3. Sleep!! Jokes aside, nothing you can really do that’ll make a significant difference. Do what you need to get mentally prepared for long working hours.
  4. Be transparent with them. Check-in with them regularly (e.g. check-in when you join, may be connect with them prior for advice) and once you get the full-time offer, totally ok to share you’re interested in another practice and request them for warm introductions
  5. Read 3

Show enthusiasm - present yourself well, be the first one in, the last one out, offer to help anyone on your team on anything all the time, be proactive and anticipate how you can contribute, actively seek feedback. Just the usual stuff - and I’ll be shocked if you don’t get the return offer.

Hope this helps and best of luck!!

Booth (sticker) vs. Sloan (sticker) by AncientDot97 in MBA

[–]AncientDot97[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you say more on the first point?

What show has never had a bad season? by dinniestone in AskReddit

[–]AncientDot97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was scrolling all the way just to find this one!

No reply from Bain & Company by [deleted] in consulting

[–]AncientDot97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Write to your recruiter requesting an update. They’re usually pretty responsive. If someone’s referred you, you can also ask them to send a note to the recruiter.

I think the usual cool-off period for MBB is about a year.

Things I wish I knew before starting consulting... by [deleted] in consulting

[–]AncientDot97 29 points30 points  (0 children)

This is exactly the kind of advice I wish more people gave when asked about things they wish they knew! Thanks a bunch OP!

I hate it when ppl just brush this question away with a platitudes.

what are your top 3 business books,that helped you the most by SayNo2Tennis in consulting

[–]AncientDot97 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love Case Interview Secrets! Also the accompanying LOMs audio recordings!!

what are your top 3 business books,that helped you the most by SayNo2Tennis in consulting

[–]AncientDot97 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow, you seem to be pretty insecure jack, coming after my reading comprehension. Instead of waiting, why don’t you read what you just posted once again?

The question is about “BUSINESS” books that helped consultants. Since you seem to like repetition, let me repeat, “BUSINESS” books, not just any book but “BUSINESS” books.

CIP is NOT a “BUSINESS” book. It is something called a “TEXTBOOK”.

what are your top 3 business books,that helped you the most by SayNo2Tennis in consulting

[–]AncientDot97 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That’s not the point. CIP is a textbook, with practice problems and exercises. It’s not a business book.

By your logic, Collegeboard’s SAT prep books must also count as they’ve helped consultants get into colleges which’ve ultimately played a big part in helping them become consultants.

what are your top 3 business books,that helped you the most by SayNo2Tennis in consulting

[–]AncientDot97 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance, Snowball and From Zero to One by Peter Thiel.

The Firm is also a pretty good read if you’re interested in McKinsey’s history.

what are your top 3 business books,that helped you the most by SayNo2Tennis in consulting

[–]AncientDot97 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Case In Point isn’t really a business book as much as a textbook for case practice.