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Consulting Application Process

McKinsey Digital

McKinsey Digital, the old BTO along with some new capabilities, is the practice within McKinsey that advises clients on everything related to information technology (the old term for digital) and everything related to the movement of data. Digital is, after all, just the movement of data in 1s and 0s. Today we will answer a reader question about McKinsey Digital. "Thank for the great podcasts, Michael. They have definitely piqued my interest in McKinsey outside of the strategy practice. I was always going to consider joining the strategy unit but I am now more interested in McKinsey Digital. Do you any suggestions for someone trying to join McKinsey Digital. I have a Kellogg MBA and joined Amazon as a Product Manager after graduation. The work was interesting but the salary was lower than expected and I am not fully challenged. I have followed the Digital & IT Strategy Program and that is the type of work I want to do. What should be my strategy for McKinsey Digital?"     What is McKinsey Digital? You cannot join the McKinsey Strategy Practice as an associate. It is not possible. So it's really a question of joining the McKinsey generalist path to Partner (includes the…

Consulting Application Process

McKinsey Digital, the old BTO along with some new capabilities, is the practice within McKinsey that advises clients on everything related to information technology (the old term for digital) and everything related to the movement of data. Digital is, after all, just the movement of data in 1s and 0s. Today we will answer a reader question about McKinsey Digital. "Thank for the great podcasts, Michael. They have definitely piqued my interest in McKinsey outside of the strategy practice. I was always going to consider joining the strategy unit but I am now more interested in McKinsey Digital. Do you…

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Client Testimonials

New McKinsey BTO Manager and the Content Trap

Indren is a McKinsey BTO engagement manager. He holds an MBA from a top-ranked U.S. program and advanced engineering degrees from India. He graduated with distinction in all programs, including his executive-MBA. He spent 9 years at a services firm prior to completing his MBA and joining McKinsey BTO. He was a client of the case coaching program before joining the consultants program. Why did you seek additional help for your consulting career once you joined McKinsey BTO? I joined a rapidly-expanding office and was put onto an engagement on my 3rd day. I was told this was very unusual, never happened and the firm would support me closely through the study. I was out of place from the first minute of my first day, and whatever support there was never seemed to help me! Things were moving very fast to set me up with regards to laptop, general development, training etc. I never settled down and getting thrown into a study was the worst thing that could have happened. It was an associate, associate principal, partner and I on the case. I had no idea what was happening. I was supporting the associate principal in completing a total-life-time cost study…

Client Testimonials

Indren is a McKinsey BTO engagement manager. He holds an MBA from a top-ranked U.S. program and advanced engineering degrees from India. He graduated with distinction in all programs, including his executive-MBA. He spent 9 years at a services firm prior to completing his MBA and joining McKinsey BTO. He was a client of the case coaching program before joining the consultants program. Why did you seek additional help for your consulting career once you joined McKinsey BTO? I joined a rapidly-expanding office and was put onto an engagement on my 3rd day. I was told this was very unusual,…

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Technology executive looks for an edge

Did you enjoy the program? If yes, how? Yes, I enjoyed the program because of the following reasons: Material – The videos, podcasts, and the coaching itself presents material that can be easily consumed, and practiced. Michael – As a mentor, Michael has successfully managed to literally eradicate “myths’ about management consulting. For example, how communication plays a much more important role than simply “cracking” cases. How one really doesn’t need to work on the “magic” number of cases, but can do a lot by focusing only on a handful. Morals – Firmsconsulting sets, mentors and expects the highest standards of morals, ethics, and holding oneself to a value system through its programs and coaching. Did the program meet your expectations? If yes, how? Yes, the program met my expectations. The reasons are an extract of what I have mentioned above. The program provides the “relevant” material, mentoring, and also coaches one on what it takes to be a good consultant both technically, and ethically. What was the most important learning’s from the program? If the process of preparing, networking, interviewing, getting an offer, and performing on the job is considered a value chain, I learnt quite a few things…

Client Testimonials

Did you enjoy the program? If yes, how? Yes, I enjoyed the program because of the following reasons: Material – The videos, podcasts, and the coaching itself presents material that can be easily consumed, and practiced. Michael – As a mentor, Michael has successfully managed to literally eradicate “myths’ about management consulting. For example, how communication plays a much more important role than simply “cracking” cases. How one really doesn’t need to work on the “magic” number of cases, but can do a lot by focusing only on a handful. Morals – Firmsconsulting sets, mentors and expects the highest standards…

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