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Ms.Misao
post Sep 12 2011, 12:00 AM

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Hi i'm interested in joining a strategy/management consultancy firm. But from the posts i've read, it seems that it is nearly almost impossible for a fresh grad to enter companies like Bain, Mckinsey & BCG.

So how about Roland Berger and Accenture? Which one do i stand a better chance of getting into? I'm a fresh grad from Monash with a degree in Business & Commerce (International Business & Management major).

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post Sep 12 2011, 12:11 AM

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I've applied for Accenture yesterday through their website. I suppose i'll try out Roland Berger as well. smile.gif Any other good firms to recommend?
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post Sep 12 2011, 02:06 PM

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QUOTE(adrianwtx90 @ Sep 12 2011, 12:14 AM)
try all the companies on that list..all are good i guess..the problem with Accenture is..they would go overseas and get malaysian students to join after they graduate..so this would reflect on your chances as well..consulting are not big..
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Yeah there's a lot of competition. But oh well i'll just try my luck. Waiting for Accenture to reply. smile.gif

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post Sep 14 2011, 03:43 PM

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QUOTE(adrianwtx90 @ Sep 12 2011, 02:33 PM)
I heard. recruitment only starts between December to February. they are full now. but demands might change depending on projects
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Really? I saw the job posting for "Consulting Graduate Program" on their website (Date posted: 21st August 2011). So that means they're currently recruiting right? Any idea how long it usually takes for them to reply? I applied 4 days ago.
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post Sep 14 2011, 03:56 PM

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QUOTE(seanwc101 @ Sep 14 2011, 03:48 PM)
Maybe you got chance to be shortlisted for the interview. I applied this position before and they rejected my application 2 hours after I applied. I dunno, maybe they only want student who studied in top overseas university or what.
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Wow so they usually reply that fast? I really hope i got shortlisted then. *prays hard*
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post Sep 14 2011, 04:04 PM

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QUOTE(seanwc101 @ Sep 14 2011, 04:00 PM)
Ya, they notified me via email real fast. Maybe they only select top student for this post. May I know what's your academic qualification? U from ipts or overseas uni?
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I got a degree in Business and Commerce (Double major in International Business and Management) from Monash University.
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post Sep 14 2011, 04:07 PM

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QUOTE(adrianwtx90 @ Sep 14 2011, 04:04 PM)
for gods sake. it will always be there. it was there 4 months ago. they just accept applications and make sure their pool is healthy. if they are in need, they can always just reach in that pool and grab some out. i spoke to the HR. they are currently full (as of August). things will always change..
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Lol don't be mad bro. Was just curious based on the date of the posting i saw there on the site. :9
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post Sep 14 2011, 05:08 PM

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QUOTE(adrianwtx90 @ Sep 14 2011, 04:07 PM)
if you are good. they will KIV you if there is no opening.

Added on September 14, 2011, 4:09 pm
Lets say they decide to KIV, will they notify you about that? Problem is, i haven't heard anything yet except that they have received my application and will get back to me later. I'm just really curious about my application status. unsure.gif

QUOTE(crysis08 @ Sep 14 2011, 04:26 PM)
You can try Avanade. It is also under Accenture but more on the Microsoft Technologies.
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Sounds pretty good. Will check it out. smile.gif
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post Sep 14 2011, 05:36 PM

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QUOTE(adrianwtx90 @ Sep 14 2011, 05:15 PM)
my case was, they just say. they want to proceed me. and the feedback was good. they have openings overseas and asked if i was ok. and i rejected it. so she said to keep in touch with me. so i waited and then i approached her instead. she replied with an opening. so i dont know how to answer your question. but i would say, its a no in my case, unless you approach your recruiter. rejection would mean you need to wait 2 years. KIV. like setengah jalan lo.


Added on September 14, 2011, 5:24 pmthey hire by truck loads for technology and SI consulting. dont worry. lol. Management harder la. haha
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How fast did you get the reply notifying you that you could proceed? Considering that i only applied a few days ago, i guess i'll wait a little longer before i lose hope. Haha trying to be optimistic. xD

Yeah i heard the same. But i'm so much more interested in management consulting.

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post Sep 14 2011, 06:08 PM

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QUOTE(adrianwtx90 @ Sep 14 2011, 05:39 PM)
what specific stream of management consulting you interested in?..their strategy is hard to go in..and usually for management, they will go overseas and recruit students to come back.


Added on September 14, 2011, 5:41 pm

couldnt remember. but its not long. 1-2 weeks


Added on September 14, 2011, 5:45 pmimagine a shopping spree.LOL.they grab'em before they even graduate.
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I'm interested in either strategy or process & innovation performance. smile.gif

Ouh ok 1-2 weeks. There's still hope. xD
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post Oct 25 2017, 08:17 PM

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Well this is nostalgic. Stumbled upon this post again when i was googling for something.

And yes it's true that you do have a chance to join management consulting even if you're not from Ivy league. I ended up joining as a fresh grad and im still here to this day. Just be prepared to be resilient. Things do get tough and attrition rates can get pretty scary as most people can't handle the pressure. I can easily say 80-90% of people from my batch are gone. Good learning curve though.
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post Feb 16 2019, 05:45 PM

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QUOTE(seriousDn @ Oct 26 2017, 06:01 AM)
Mind if I ask which firm you joined as a fresh grad? Also is it true that consulting firms have a strict GPA cutoff for applicants?
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QUOTE(Manada @ Feb 11 2019, 07:58 PM)
Which company? Gimme some hints
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Well when i first joined as fresh grad it was HR consulting firm. Starts with a "W". Now i'm in Management Consulting. Starts with an "A" smile.gif

 

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