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Bain recruiting strat. Vs Mck`s |
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don't be so sensitive |
| Date Posted: |
03/03/2006 |
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From what "I've heard", Bain people actually work longer hours due to the dual-assignment model. So that would contradict your life/work balance impression. A common theme here is that people join Mckinsey because of its people. From my interviews, I found Mckinsey people to be friendly, smart, "have a life", have outside interests, and lack egos.
Lets face it, all consultants work hard. But all the Mck people that I've talked to have their weekends free. That can't be said of my grad school experience.
All firms have good and bad consultants. That's why there's a up or out policy. I don't exactly understand what you're trying to ask. It sounds more like a loaded question. And the "thanks for the kind comments" doesn't make up for the subtle dig at Mckinsey at the begining of your post. |
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it was a polite posting, and I think with some basis.
To answer your question, most people who take Mck do so because it is the most prestigious firm (which helps with exit ops), and has by far the best alumni network (which helps later on in your career).
Bain has to work harder to attract the best talent, and I think does do a better job in appealing to people who are looking for a more well rounded two year experience.
APDs is not Bain's bread and butter, it's just that simple, mck and bcg are more interested.
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