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Boutique or Big 5? |
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disagree about pedigree |
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01/24/2001 |
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I currently work for a well-regarded boutique strategy consulting firm, and though I've had a fantastic experience, I cannot say the same for all of the people that started with me.
You stand to gain much from working at a top-tier firm for a couple of years before making a jump to a boutique firm. The "pedigree" that you will earn at the top tier firm will be with you for the rest of your career, along with the contacts you make there.
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Althogh I agree that those who go to boutiques from a top tier firm have a great "pedigree" I don't think it always sticks to their advantage. It's like coming from an Ivy league school almost. There are expectations of you to be some sort of wonder child. Honestly, those people in my firm who came from top tier firms were expected to outperform those who were already there. Well, they don't really. Some of them actually have difficulty transitioning bc they are used to doing things in a VERY different manner. It's also the thinking too. At boutiques, at least at mine, you are expected to be fiercly creative. That's really hard for some people coming from McKinsey. (no offense) even though they may be a lot better at creating a model. Also, people at boutiques tend to be less devoted to consulting as a life long career, hence many people leave, I think that accoutns for the previous posters' "I cannot say the same for all the people tht started with me" People usually have many more interests in and outside of work that lead them to other career moves, making for a very dynamic environment. In general, I would really say the boutique learning environment and overall experience is very rich and extremely rewarding.
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