McKinsey and Goldman Sachs are two giants in their industries! If you’re looking to work in either, you should understand that they are two quite distinctive organizations. McKinsey and Goldman Sachs offer quite different professional tracks, salaries, and even exit opportunities. I’ve been around the consulting world for the best part of ten years now, …
McKinsey is the oldest and most prestigious strategy consulting firm among the “Big Three” (MBB), and they don’t reveal their clients due to the Non-disclosure Agreement. Nevertheless, upon researching, I’ve found a few companies this firm has worked for, including some disclosed by their alumni member ‘Pete Buttigieg.’ The 8 of McKinsey’s biggest clients are: …
In the consulting world, working at McKinsey is about as prestigious as it gets. Many people are surprised that to fellow consultants it’s actually more impressive than working at one of the ‘Big 4’. But what are the real pros and cons of working there? Some important benefits of working at McKinsey are its exceptional …
If you’re soon to be employed by McKinsey, or hoping to get a job there, you may be concerned that you’ve heard a rumor that they do drug tests on employees. Is this true? Currently, McKinsey does not conduct drug tests as part of their pre-employment screening. There is, however, evidence that employees have on …
The age-old question. Which is really better – McKinsey or BCG for consultants? I’ve been a consultant for several years now, and, until the last couple of years, it looked as though McKinsey was streaking ahead. However, after a scandal in Saudi Arabia and a bit of existential star-gazing, they have been hauled back down …