Not looking to go into consulting, but I saw this on my feed and wanted to thank you for sharing your genuine expertise without any ulterior motives, this is solid advice for any young professional!
My 22 years old son got a job offer from Blackstone immediately after graduation from University of Virginia. There are so many people that are more qualified for the position than he is but he is an athlete at UVA and the SVP at Blackstone knew him so he was hired. It is not how much you know but WHO you know matters a whole lot more.
100% agree that connections matter and that there’s more to landing the offer than just being the most qualified. Congrats to your son on the offer with Blackstone!
@@matthuang21 In your video, you should have emphasized it much more..... Connection is everything..... Where I work, there are 15 jobs opening at Bloomberg with over 8000 applications. That's why connections matter A LOT....
LEGIT MY FAVORITE UA-camR IN THIS SPACE-this video could not have come at a more perfect time, especially your advice about overcoming limiting beliefs 🤧🙏🏻
Im considering applying for consulting and I’m so flipping scared. Thank you for this video and your other ones. They’ve made me feel like guided effort is really all I need to secure a role. Here’s to failing fast and failing forward! Thank you Matt.
I've been a viewer of yours for a long time Matt, thanks for the great video! I'm an asian-american student at a non-target university and I've shifted my focus from investment banking to consulting so your content resonates with me. I'll be joining Visa as a Consulting intern for my sophomore summer and your content, both personally and professionally, has been a huge help. Looking forward to what's in store for your UA-cam account!
found your channel from last night, and this morning I continued watching the rest of them! Just love how genuine you are in giving the lesson you've learned or just simply giving useful advice that you think would be valuable for us! love the videos! xx
This is yet another excellent video! I love how humble you are and how relatable your content really is. Thank you for these videos which are very insightful, and I hope you keep producing more and continue to do well!
Thank you Matt. Not only have you helped me to prepare for my interview but you have also helped me to prepare for one of my Post Grad assignments, especially when spoke about understanding a business (having a good business sense) and you mentioned the 4 key areas of a business: customer, competition, product/service and the company itself. 🎉
I’m in the data science field now, but I used to work at a big 4 consulting. I found this video to be super helpful, especially the mentality part. Such a good reassurance ☺️
Great video Matt. Keep up the great work, you help aspiring consultants so much! I am a from Peru and looking to start my consulting career as I finish my studies, so all you content definitely helps a lot.
3:50 true, i qorked for a year and i feel such much more confident. At the start of studing at case interview, i did very bad. But once i trained i got a lot better. And i do know that i am capable one year before applying directly to bcg and mckinsey. But i had those sentiment that tied me up. Your advices are so true!!!!
Amazing video, I’m currently doing my MSBA at Boston University and this is quite an insight. I’m an international student and have worked in Big 4 consulting in my country but the US is a whole different beast altogether
Hey Matt, I'm in second year of business and tourism degree, from Spain, and I really want to work as a consultant. Your channel and specifically this video are motivating and educational. You are a great youtuber and a great professional.Thanksss.
Hey, just watched your video and I really loved the advice. I will be applying for an internship position in 2025 and the video really gave me insight and clarity for the upcoming recruiting cycle. Just wanted to say thank you for the video!
Thanks i am learning alot from your content. And this was great to hear as i learned about consulting recently. I am a senior in highschool but want to focus my next 4 years in college to maximize my chances in consulting
Thank you so much, this video is amazing and incredibly useful , I hope you keep posting videos about these topics cause I think you’re the numero uno 👍🏻💪🏻
Hi Matt, thanks for the video! I’ve subscribed since August last year and it’s been great to see how your content has evolved over time. With regards to self identity, how else do you overcome insecurities that come with breaking into Consulting? I’m trying to push through with preparing despite my lack of self-confidence, but I constantly feel that I’m not good enough (especially in comparison to a competitive application pool), and this feeling persists even after having done internships at Consulting firms. Thank you :)
Hey there! First of all, thanks for sticking around since August - my content has definitely changed a bit since then, so I'm glad you're still interested! I empathize with you and also used to feel alot of insecurities before I broke into IB and Consulting. The hard truth is that even amongst those working in consulting (I see you've even done a few internships), it's easy to have insecurities. I still feel some insecurities working at BCG after 2 years! What helps me is reminding myself that even the person who intimidates me or looks like they have everything figured out is also likely feeling scared or worried about something (e.g., "I don't know how much longer I can keep this up, I'm worried I'll make a mistake and tank my reputation at work"). Remind yourself that if you've already landed internships in consulting, you have what it takes and you deserve to work in this field. We consultants aren't solving cancer or doing rocket science - the stakes are not nearly as high as life or death. Consulting firms are run by regular people who are like you and me, just a bit further along in life. Yes, there is a competitive applicant pool, but YOU are a competitive applicant! And the odds are likely stacked in your favor more than you realize. You have to realize that even when you see a stat like "1 in every 500 applicants gets an offer", the odds were not equally spread across those 500 people. The top 10-20% of applicants had much higher odds than everyone else. You're much more qualified than you realize.
I think the most limiting belief for me is that I’m foreigner and most of the jobs out there 90% are announced “priorities for citizens without visa sponsorship”. Most of the time I noticed I never even was considered for interview. My internal dialogue is that why would they even hire me when I’m fresh graduate compared to locals. At some point I just started to fear applying jobs. It made me feel I don’t stand a chance no matter what I do. But I believe the failures are there for a reason to keep improving myself. It’s a sign that I need to convince companies that I have better qualities.
Hey matt, first of all thank you so much for making these incredible videos. I just got my acceptance in ESSEC business school for my ugrad ( in Paris I’m not sure if you know about eu bschools) and In fact it is a target school (30 percent of all hires of mbb is from ESSEC in France). My question to you is apart from getting a summer internship, leading society and getting a high gpa, what other skills should I work on and could you also make a video of you breaking down your cv? Thank you so much for being a role model to so many! I wish to see more from you!
6:25 hahah this was what i wanted to do, unfortunally mckinsey was slower than bcg. In my case bcg started faster, and i really wanted bcg😢 Fortunally is going well until now
Hey Matt! Thanks so much for this. It’s so helpful. Do you have any tips for starting from scratch in casing? Also, do you have any helpful resources for behavioral questions? Thank you!
I hope you're doing well. I’m working on tailoring my resume for consulting roles and could use some advice on networking as well. Since I didn't attend a target school, I’m particularly interested in any tips on making my application stand out and connecting with professionals in the field. Thanks so much for your time!
Having relevant work experience can help make up for the lack of target school, for example if you interned at a boutique consulting firm or worked in a tangential field like finance. You can also try to land a brand name internship at a company which serves as a big name people will recognize. When you network, focus on following up with people 2-3 times before you give up trying to get in touch with them. Hope this helps!
Hey Matt, thank you for this very informative video. I graduated from college in may 2024 and recently accepted a contract position at PwC. The position is in financial crimes but once the contract ends (June next year) I want to get a consulting job at the firm. Do you have any advice in terms of networking within the company to better my chances of landing this position? Also, are there any certifications you recommend I get? I am open to applying to different firms but I think my best chance is at PwC since I already have a job here.
Hey Matt, I really appreciate the insights you’re sharing! I’m based in Australia and have graduated, but not from a target school. I’m currently working in the retail banking industry and haven’t had any internships, but I’m determined to break into consulting. Do you have any advice or strategies on how I can make this transition and stand out with my background? Thanks for all the valuable content!
I'm interested in consulting but don't have a background in Commerce or an MBA. Could you advise on what specific business math concepts or skills I should focus on learning that are essential across all industries?
Since you can't change your GPA just focus on networking and preparing for case interviews. Alternatively, consider applying for top MBA programs which can give you another chance to recruit through on-campus channels.
Thank you so much for your videos! ❤ Do you think a person (me,lol) graduated from an MSc in 2021 and therefore with some work experience (as account manager) can be considered for an entry level position at MBB ? I feel old and out of the place 😢
I’m currently a rising Sophomore at usc. You mention that you need to know your casing but never refer exactly to a place to study casings. Outside of gaining business knowledge can u tell me what u did to learn casing methodology and where to go to get better at casings pls!
Hey Luke, recommend you watch some of my case walkthrough videos. You cans also start by reading Case interview Secrets by Victor Cheng. Hope this helps!
what if we have a low gpa. BCG came on my campus for recruiting and they did an info session. I wasn't considering consulting but they really got me thinking of this as a career choice. They only thing that sucks is I have a low gpa and im graduating next month....
Insightful ! Bro i am a mep hvac engineer in Aec construction industry working for air conditioning projects how can i become a consultant most importantly which books could help ?? Also mentors to watch for..
Good video. Given your assessment of the strategy consulting trajectory, do you think that it is still worth it trying to enter strategy consulting given the surge in AI-related transformation projects where most F500 and large corporates are going to be focused on for the foreseeable future? Do you see 'strategy consulting' becoming less strategic and more transformational in nature (e.g. Big 4 type MC)
Excellent Q. While there's definitely a bigger focus now on AI transformation projects and all the big consulting firms are participating in this trend, I personally think there will always be a place for the "strategic" side of consulting. At the end of the day strategy is all about decision making and making trade offs, and companies still need to make decisions about AI that are "strategic" in nature (e.g., "how should we use AI and in which part of our business? How should we weigh the risks and benefits of implementing AI into our company?"). Once they've decided how to best use AI in their business, then the transformational piece comes into play. Strategy and implementation/transformation projects are kind of dependent on each other in a way. Without the right strategy, implementation goes wrong or leads to a bad result. But without implementation/transformation, a strategy is just an idea and nothing more.
@@matthuang21 Great insight, second point is a very good perspective. Both implementation and strategy most coexist and are to some extent dependent on each other. Cheers
Hi Matt I’m a rising Junior in College and thinking about going into Consulting. My goal is to land an internship next summer but with many of the deadlines for consulting firms being this summer I feel a little behind. Is it better to apply as soon as possible to summer internships before networking or network first before submitting applications. Or does it not matter? Thank you for the video it was extremely helpful!
Ideally you want to network before applying, but it’s also ok to apply if the deadline is coming up and you haven’t spoken to anyone (you just won’t have to chance to get a referral).
Hey Matt, what advice do you have on how to prepare for a job in consulting? I have 6 months until I start at a T2, and don't really feel like consulting material. I had very atypical and nonlinear path to consulting - non-target school, non-MBA masters, unrelated industry jobs, and much worse academically than the usual candidates. Thanks
Hey Rajen! First of all, congrats on getting the offer - you're going to learn a ton. Remember that you worked hard to get to the same place as your peers - just because you didn't have a "typical" path to consulting doesn't make you any less qualified. If anything it's a testament to your work ethic! Practically speaking, you can prepare by brushing up on ppt and excel skills (learning shortcuts), and also networking with people at your company to start building your network and understanding what kinds of projects might be interesting. Outside that, just enjoy life and go climbing alot before you start - hope this helps!
@@matthuang21 Thanks, Matt! Appreciate the tips - especially the note on being as qualified as my cohort (needed to hear that haha), and I’ve got some Excel and PowerPoint courses and videos picked out to work through. Also plan to climb a lot. Caught your most recent video - best of luck on your next step. Change is scary, exciting, and necessary to grow and become better. Looking forward to the next one.
Hello, I have 2 questions for you. Can you choose your projects or note and how do you choose your niche (sport, shoes industry, etc). I don't know if it's clear sorry and thank you
At firms like McKinsey, Bain and BCG you come in as a generalist, meaning that you won’t be able to choose a specific industry. That said, as you become more senior you begin to specialize in certain areas. If you want to specialize in something niche right off the bat (e.g., healthcare / life sciences consulting), there are boutiques that focus exclusively on specific industries
Depends on the project type and office location. I don’t travel much because I work with a lot of NYC based clients and also do a lot of due diligence work for PE firms that don’t care if you travel. If you are based out of a smaller city or working with a company, you will likely travel a lot more. Anecdotally speaking I’d say consultants post covid travel less than they used to.
Your videos have been the most helpful and informative about this topic, i really don’t know how to thank you enough. You inspire me every day. I wish you a very successful journey than you already are and may luck always be your side 🤍
Let me save you guys some time this guy is literally a UA-cam guru
Not looking to go into consulting, but I saw this on my feed and wanted to thank you for sharing your genuine expertise without any ulterior motives, this is solid advice for any young professional!
Hey Bhargavi! I appreciate the kind comment, wishing you best of luck with everything!
My 22 years old son got a job offer from Blackstone immediately after graduation from University of Virginia. There are so many people that are more qualified for the position than he is but he is an athlete at UVA and the SVP at Blackstone knew him so he was hired. It is not how much you know but WHO you know matters a whole lot more.
100% agree that connections matter and that there’s more to landing the offer than just being the most qualified. Congrats to your son on the offer with Blackstone!
@@matthuang21 In your video, you should have emphasized it much more..... Connection is everything..... Where I work, there are 15 jobs opening at Bloomberg with over 8000 applications. That's why connections matter A LOT....
@@adamscott796 boomers and their ellipses lol
@@adamscott796 he can do what he wants. He doesnt live to please you and cool it with the solipsism
@@adamscott796 no one cares
LEGIT MY FAVORITE UA-camR IN THIS SPACE-this video could not have come at a more perfect time, especially your advice about overcoming limiting beliefs 🤧🙏🏻
Hey again Julie! I am so glad that you resonated with this video 🙏
Im considering applying for consulting and I’m so flipping scared. Thank you for this video and your other ones. They’ve made me feel like guided effort is really all I need to secure a role. Here’s to failing fast and failing forward!
Thank you Matt.
I've been a viewer of yours for a long time Matt, thanks for the great video! I'm an asian-american student at a non-target university and I've shifted my focus from investment banking to consulting so your content resonates with me. I'll be joining Visa as a Consulting intern for my sophomore summer and your content, both personally and professionally, has been a huge help. Looking forward to what's in store for your UA-cam account!
Thanks man! Best of luck with your internship with Visa over the summer!
Hey man, would love to talk to you about visa. I’m a rising sophomore and would be super interested in a role like that.
found your channel from last night, and this morning I continued watching the rest of them! Just love how genuine you are in giving the lesson you've learned or just simply giving useful advice that you think would be valuable for us! love the videos! xx
Thank you so much Jane!
You are my favorite Consultant by day and UA-camr by night because of how honest you are! Love your content!
Hey Joselyn! So glad you liked the video, I appreciate your kind words!
This is yet another excellent video! I love how humble you are and how relatable your content really is. Thank you for these videos which are very insightful, and I hope you keep producing more and continue to do well!
Thanks Krishna!
Thank you Matt. Not only have you helped me to prepare for my interview but you have also helped me to prepare for one of my Post Grad assignments, especially when spoke about understanding a business (having a good business sense) and you mentioned the 4 key areas of a business: customer, competition, product/service and the company itself. 🎉
Hey Kate! So glad to hear that
Great job Matt! Very clear thinking and you deserve every single bit of your success!
I appreciate that!
Another amazing video, thanks Matt! Most genuine and helpful advice I’ve found online
So glad to hear that!
I’m in the data science field now, but I used to work at a big 4 consulting. I found this video to be super helpful, especially the mentality part. Such a good reassurance ☺️
Hey there! I'm so glad that you got some value out of this video!
Great video Matt. Keep up the great work, you help aspiring consultants so much! I am a from Peru and looking to start my consulting career as I finish my studies, so all you content definitely helps a lot.
Thanks Javier! Best of luck with wrapping up your studies
3:50 true, i qorked for a year and i feel such much more confident. At the start of studing at case interview, i did very bad. But once i trained i got a lot better.
And i do know that i am capable one year before applying directly to bcg and mckinsey. But i had those sentiment that tied me up.
Your advices are so true!!!!
Amazing video, I’m currently doing my MSBA at Boston University and this is quite an insight. I’m an international student and have worked in Big 4 consulting in my country but the US is a whole different beast altogether
Glad you found it helpful!
Hey Matt, I'm in second year of business and tourism degree, from Spain, and I really want to work as a consultant. Your channel and specifically this video are motivating and educational. You are a great youtuber and a great professional.Thanksss.
I appreciate you!
Hey, just watched your video and I really loved the advice. I will be applying for an internship position in 2025 and the video really gave me insight and clarity for the upcoming recruiting cycle. Just wanted to say thank you for the video!
Best of luck! Glad it was helpful
I’m not even in this industry, but getting some good insight and applicable mental models to become a more productive and self actualizing person
Love this! So glad you found it valuable
Thank you so much. I'm starting my Graduate studies this coming fall and these are good insights as I prepare
Hey Lysania! Glad you found it helpful
Thanks i am learning alot from your content. And this was great to hear as i learned about consulting recently. I am a senior in highschool but want to focus my next 4 years in college to maximize my chances in consulting
Hey Lucas, thanks for stopping by! I’m so glad you found this video helpful
Thank you so much, this video is amazing and incredibly useful , I hope you keep posting videos about these topics cause I think you’re the numero uno 👍🏻💪🏻
I don’t plan to stop putting out this kind of content so you’re on luck haha
Came right in time! Thanks, Matt.
Hey Siobhan! Hope you're having a great week!
“Its better to fail fast and early than to avoid failure and waste time”
thank you these vids are also helpful too ppl like me in mid-career. when started my career I didnt have this info available.
So glad to hear that!
This is amazing!
Excellent video
Very helpful
Thanks mann
Glad you liked it!
That intro made me subscribe
Welcome aboard
Thanks for the good video man really appreciate it
Absolutely, glad it helped!
Smart guy 👍
thank you sir!
taking notes. i am sold
Hey Judy! So glad to hear that!
Great Video , Subscribed 🙌🏻
Thanks Vishal!
great and useful video!!
Hey Anthony! Glad you got some value from it!
Great video!
Thanks Tasha! Glad you found it valuable
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Hi Matt, thanks for the video! I’ve subscribed since August last year and it’s been great to see how your content has evolved over time.
With regards to self identity, how else do you overcome insecurities that come with breaking into Consulting? I’m trying to push through with preparing despite my lack of self-confidence, but I constantly feel that I’m not good enough (especially in comparison to a competitive application pool), and this feeling persists even after having done internships at Consulting firms. Thank you :)
Hey there! First of all, thanks for sticking around since August - my content has definitely changed a bit since then, so I'm glad you're still interested!
I empathize with you and also used to feel alot of insecurities before I broke into IB and Consulting. The hard truth is that even amongst those working in consulting (I see you've even done a few internships), it's easy to have insecurities. I still feel some insecurities working at BCG after 2 years!
What helps me is reminding myself that even the person who intimidates me or looks like they have everything figured out is also likely feeling scared or worried about something (e.g., "I don't know how much longer I can keep this up, I'm worried I'll make a mistake and tank my reputation at work").
Remind yourself that if you've already landed internships in consulting, you have what it takes and you deserve to work in this field. We consultants aren't solving cancer or doing rocket science - the stakes are not nearly as high as life or death. Consulting firms are run by regular people who are like you and me, just a bit further along in life. Yes, there is a competitive applicant pool, but YOU are a competitive applicant! And the odds are likely stacked in your favor more than you realize. You have to realize that even when you see a stat like "1 in every 500 applicants gets an offer", the odds were not equally spread across those 500 people. The top 10-20% of applicants had much higher odds than everyone else. You're much more qualified than you realize.
I think the most limiting belief for me is that I’m foreigner and most of the jobs out there 90% are announced “priorities for citizens without visa sponsorship”. Most of the time I noticed I never even was considered for interview. My internal dialogue is that why would they even hire me when I’m fresh graduate compared to locals. At some point I just started to fear applying jobs. It made me feel I don’t stand a chance no matter what I do. But I believe the failures are there for a reason to keep improving myself. It’s a sign that I need to convince companies that I have better qualities.
Really helpful thank you !
Glad it helped!
Hey matt, first of all thank you so much for making these incredible videos. I just got my acceptance in ESSEC business school for my ugrad ( in Paris I’m not sure if you know about eu bschools) and In fact it is a target school (30 percent of all hires of mbb is from ESSEC in France). My question to you is apart from getting a summer internship, leading society and getting a high gpa, what other skills should I work on and could you also make a video of you breaking down your cv? Thank you so much for being a role model to so many! I wish to see more from you!
Hey Nika! Apart from the things you mentioned, just focus on networking with consultants so that when it comes time to apply you can ask for referrals
Thank you so much!
Glad it helped!
6:25 hahah this was what i wanted to do, unfortunally mckinsey was slower than bcg. In my case bcg started faster, and i really wanted bcg😢
Fortunally is going well until now
Hey Matt! Thanks so much for this. It’s so helpful. Do you have any tips for starting from scratch in casing? Also, do you have any helpful resources for behavioral questions? Thank you!
great video... earned a new sub
Glad you found it insightful!
I hope you're doing well. I’m working on tailoring my resume for consulting roles and could use some advice on networking as well. Since I didn't attend a target school, I’m particularly interested in any tips on making my application stand out and connecting with professionals in the field.
Thanks so much for your time!
Having relevant work experience can help make up for the lack of target school, for example if you interned at a boutique consulting firm or worked in a tangential field like finance. You can also try to land a brand name internship at a company which serves as a big name people will recognize.
When you network, focus on following up with people 2-3 times before you give up trying to get in touch with them. Hope this helps!
So helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Hey Matt, thank you for this very informative video. I graduated from college in may 2024 and recently accepted a contract position at PwC. The position is in financial crimes but once the contract ends (June next year) I want to get a consulting job at the firm. Do you have any advice in terms of networking within the company to better my chances of landing this position? Also, are there any certifications you recommend I get? I am open to applying to different firms but I think my best chance is at PwC since I already have a job here.
Hey Matt, I really appreciate the insights you’re sharing! I’m based in Australia and have graduated, but not from a target school. I’m currently working in the retail banking industry and haven’t had any internships, but I’m determined to break into consulting. Do you have any advice or strategies on how I can make this transition and stand out with my background? Thanks for all the valuable content!
I'm interested in consulting but don't have a background in Commerce or an MBA. Could you advise on what specific business math concepts or skills I should focus on learning that are essential across all industries?
thank you for this
You're very welcome!
Great video, very helpful!
Thanks Jacob!
Great info, straight to the point!. What would you suggest to someone who has a lower GPA and is working right now, 1yo of experience.
Since you can't change your GPA just focus on networking and preparing for case interviews. Alternatively, consider applying for top MBA programs which can give you another chance to recruit through on-campus channels.
Hi, great vid! I was just curious if you used a source to learn how to do frameworks well like Victor Cheng or Crafting Cases, etc. Thanks!
Both are good, though I used mostly Victor cheng
Thank you so much for your videos! ❤ Do you think a person (me,lol) graduated from an MSc in 2021 and therefore with some work experience (as account manager) can be considered for an entry level position at MBB ? I feel old and out of the place 😢
I’m currently a rising Sophomore at usc. You mention that you need to know your casing but never refer exactly to a place to study casings. Outside of gaining business knowledge can u tell me what u did to learn casing methodology and where to go to get better at casings pls!
Hey Luke, recommend you watch some of my case walkthrough videos. You cans also start by reading Case interview Secrets by Victor Cheng. Hope this helps!
what if we have a low gpa. BCG came on my campus for recruiting and they did an info session. I wasn't considering consulting but they really got me thinking of this as a career choice. They only thing that sucks is I have a low gpa and im graduating next month....
It's not impossible with a low GPA, but you'll need to network to get a referral and work hard to make your casing bulletproof
Insightful !
Bro i am a mep hvac engineer in Aec construction industry working for air conditioning projects how can i become a consultant most importantly which books could help ?? Also mentors to watch for..
Hey Mohib! You can start by reading Case Interview Secrets by Victor Cheng. It will give a good primer on the industry / casing.
@@matthuang21 Great 😊 which books can help in achieving massive success faster in corporate world if working independently is a future idea..
Good video. Given your assessment of the strategy consulting trajectory, do you think that it is still worth it trying to enter strategy consulting given the surge in AI-related transformation projects where most F500 and large corporates are going to be focused on for the foreseeable future? Do you see 'strategy consulting' becoming less strategic and more transformational in nature (e.g. Big 4 type MC)
Excellent Q. While there's definitely a bigger focus now on AI transformation projects and all the big consulting firms are participating in this trend, I personally think there will always be a place for the "strategic" side of consulting. At the end of the day strategy is all about decision making and making trade offs, and companies still need to make decisions about AI that are "strategic" in nature (e.g., "how should we use AI and in which part of our business? How should we weigh the risks and benefits of implementing AI into our company?"). Once they've decided how to best use AI in their business, then the transformational piece comes into play.
Strategy and implementation/transformation projects are kind of dependent on each other in a way. Without the right strategy, implementation goes wrong or leads to a bad result. But without implementation/transformation, a strategy is just an idea and nothing more.
@@matthuang21 Great insight, second point is a very good perspective. Both implementation and strategy most coexist and are to some extent dependent on each other. Cheers
Hi Matt I’m a rising Junior in College and thinking about going into Consulting. My goal is to land an internship next summer but with many of the deadlines for consulting firms being this summer I feel a little behind. Is it better to apply as soon as possible to summer internships before networking or network first before submitting applications. Or does it not matter? Thank you for the video it was extremely helpful!
Ideally you want to network before applying, but it’s also ok to apply if the deadline is coming up and you haven’t spoken to anyone (you just won’t have to chance to get a referral).
I am in the preocess of interviewing，and i am so close! Did bcg have a wage negotiation process?
No BCG doesn’t negotiate compensation (at least in the US they don’t)
@@matthuang21 thankss!
Hey Matt, what advice do you have on how to prepare for a job in consulting? I have 6 months until I start at a T2, and don't really feel like consulting material. I had very atypical and nonlinear path to consulting - non-target school, non-MBA masters, unrelated industry jobs, and much worse academically than the usual candidates. Thanks
Hey Rajen! First of all, congrats on getting the offer - you're going to learn a ton. Remember that you worked hard to get to the same place as your peers - just because you didn't have a "typical" path to consulting doesn't make you any less qualified. If anything it's a testament to your work ethic! Practically speaking, you can prepare by brushing up on ppt and excel skills (learning shortcuts), and also networking with people at your company to start building your network and understanding what kinds of projects might be interesting. Outside that, just enjoy life and go climbing alot before you start - hope this helps!
@@matthuang21 Thanks, Matt! Appreciate the tips - especially the note on being as qualified as my cohort (needed to hear that haha), and I’ve got some Excel and PowerPoint courses and videos picked out to work through. Also plan to climb a lot.
Caught your most recent video - best of luck on your next step. Change is scary, exciting, and necessary to grow and become better. Looking forward to the next one.
Hello, I have 2 questions for you. Can you choose your projects or note and how do you choose your niche (sport, shoes industry, etc). I don't know if it's clear sorry and thank you
At firms like McKinsey, Bain and BCG you come in as a generalist, meaning that you won’t be able to choose a specific industry. That said, as you become more senior you begin to specialize in certain areas.
If you want to specialize in something niche right off the bat (e.g., healthcare / life sciences consulting), there are boutiques that focus exclusively on specific industries
Hi do you need a website
do you travel much at bcg?
Depends on the project type and office location. I don’t travel much because I work with a lot of NYC based clients and also do a lot of due diligence work for PE firms that don’t care if you travel. If you are based out of a smaller city or working with a company, you will likely travel a lot more. Anecdotally speaking I’d say consultants post covid travel less than they used to.
Dude what the f*** you’re literally copying the Alex Becker intro to the point where I’m pausing the video 49 seconds in just to tell you.
The only thing he skipped is saying if he learned this back then it would’ve saved him 5 years of his life
how old are you saar?
I’m in my mid 20s
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Your videos have been the most helpful and informative about this topic, i really don’t know how to thank you enough. You inspire me every day. I wish you a very successful journey than you already are and may luck always be your side 🤍
Thank you for the kind words, this kind of comment is what keeps me motivated to keep putting out content!