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Topic Name: BCG Associate offer for PhD - To take or not to take
Message Name: do not take
Date Posted: 05/03/2003
In Reply To: I have recently completed my PhD from a leading Asian program in the area of supply chain management. I also have 1.5 years work experience prior to my PhD, which I completed in about 3 years. I have lots of leadership experience in various social forums. I recently interviewed with BCG and received an offer for an entry-level Associate (post-undergrad) position. I am keen to take up the offer if it is for the position of Senior Associate or Consultant-in-Training. I think I have a good chance of landing up a better position with the Big-4 given their interest in Supply Chain Management. Is the offer a reflection of the state of the market or is this because BCG does not recognise Asian programs ?? (I know they take students from IIM at Senior Associate Level) Should I reconsider and take up the offer ?? What are the pros and cons of joining at Associate level after a PhD. I fear that it would be hard to explain to future employers why I took up the position after my PhD. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. -NVS
Message: why do you wanna stoop to such levels? i do not know which office you are planning to join ...but associate offer aint good

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