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Consulting Salary at McKinsey, BCG & Bain: What You Actually Earn

How much do consultants at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain actually earn? We break down salaries from fresh business analyst to senior partner — in both the US and Germany — and explain the "MBB salary trap" that makes it so hard to leave consulting.

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A depiction of the salaries McKinsey, BCG and Bain consultants make

Is Spending Money on Case Interview Prep Worth It?

Should you spend money on case interview preparation? The short answer is: Yes! People spend thousands of dollars on their education but are not willing to spend anything on securing themselves a well-paying competitive job? This makes little sense given the high impact the first job has on future career progression.

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A Big 4 consultant being transformed into a McKinsey, BCG & Bain consultant

I'm at a Big 4 Firm — Should I Join McKinsey, BCG, or Bain?

Should a Big 4 consultants make the move to join on of the MBB firms (McKinsey, BCG, Bain)? There are many advantages like a higher salary, more strategy projects, and more exposure to senior clients. But there are also downsides like the worse lifestyle/work-life-balance and the up-or-out culture.

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A McKinsey consultant reading a book at the beach

Best Books for Aspiring Consultants | A Summer Reading List

There are many interesting reads for (soon-to-be) consultants. The content of the books is not only relevant for the work at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain but also quite intesting and helpful in general.

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