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SEO MC - Advice? |
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a long delayed response |
| Date Posted: |
01/25/2002 |
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Just got off the phone and was granted an interview in NYC for MC.
Interviews are evidently being held only on Thursday and Friday of next week and are only taking place in the morning and in the afternoon. If they are still only 15 minutes apiece for MC, then I am guessing that there will be about 12 interviews a day, around 25 in total.
Just wanted to drop the info that I know about SEO MC and good luck the rest of the interviewees because I KNOW you're all reading this board! =] |
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Wow, I just wandered into this board and saw the this thread . . .apparently, old, but perhaps some folks are still reading it . . . and it seems like some innaccurate perceptions about SEO are being posted.
[congrats to V12 for landing an interview, by the way]
First, to disclose my bias: I am an SEO alum, and interned with the Mng. Consulting (MC) program. I still work at the same firm for which I interned (will remain nameless).
I don't think it's possible to change someone's mind or idealogy through one posting--so I won't waste the space cheerleading SEO (which I think is a very powerful organization with an important mission). So to those who think SEO interns "cheat" their way in, or somehow are less capable for the job, I challenge you to back up that statement with evidence. I claim the contrary is true: SEO interns are among the most capable, and most successful students in NY (and now in San Fran and London) each summer. Over 90% receive an offer at the end of the summer (this stat is for all the programs--banking, law, asset management, etc). I think this speaks loudly. In addition, firms continue to support SEO and hire their interns, even in the down economy (granted, the MC program shrank last summer). The value proposition is strong, and the elite corporations are buying it. And how do I know this? Like many SEO alum, I am still involved with the program (although I DON'T work for SEO, nor do I recruit for it).
This email is more than just a chest-beating retort. To those who are just learning about SEO, or considering it for next year, there is still time to apply. If you have any questions, feel free to priv mail me at Lisa_Matsboy@hotmail.com I'm happy to give interview advice--I've helped with mock case interviews for both SEO and my firm.
LM's B
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