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I have almost one year working experience as a business analyst at a boutique consulting firm and an MBA. Please inform me of the most suitable consulting role that I can apply at Bain Middle East office

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5 hrs ago
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Assuming you have a full-time MBA from a top-ranking program, the Consultant (post-MBA) role would be the right one to target. With <1 year of consulting experience at a boutique firm, you won't have a case for a more senior role. 

I would encourage you to take the following steps: 

  1. Draft a compelling resume/CV
  2. Network with consultants and recruiting team in target office
  3. Secure a referral and ask your point of contact for leveling info
  4. Start prepping for case interviews as soon as you can if it's looking like a viable option for you -- don't want to land an interview and be unprepared

If you need help navigating the process, don't hesitate to reach out! 

Florian
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2 hrs ago
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Hi there,

Post-MBA, you would enter as a Consultant.

Cheers,

Florian

Lorenzo
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2 hrs ago
IESE MBA | Bain&Co | OC&C | Private Equity | Consumer Goods

Based on your limited work experience (almost one year as a business analyst), and depending on the prestige of your MBA program, you might want to consider aiming for a more junior role at Bain Middle East to ensure a smoother transition into consulting.

Starting directly as a Consultant can be quite challenging, as it requires a solid foundation in consulting skills and experience. A Senior Associate role (or even Associate, with some tenure recognized for your previous experience) might be a better fit. Many consulting firms adopt this approach, hiring post-MBA candidates into slightly more junior roles to set them up for success.

Remember, it's not a race—it's about building the right skills and expertise to thrive in the long term, both for you and the firm. Best of luck!

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