Consulting careers
Salaries, hours and whether you need an MBA.
Consulting Career Path: Levels, Promotion and Exit Data
Consulting career path at MBB, tier-2 and Big Four: official titles by level, years per step, how up-or-out works, and dated LinkedIn data on where consultants go.
6 minConsulting Jobs in the Netherlands: Firms, Dutch, Pay and Visas
Consulting jobs in the Netherlands explained by a Dutch former candidate: which firms hire, when Dutch is required, starting pay, visas and the 30% ruling.
5 minConsulting Salary: What McKinsey, BCG and Bain Pay New Hires
Consulting salary in 2026: reported MBB starting pay for undergrads and MBAs, how strategy firms compare, and every package component from bonus to MBA sponsorship.
8 minDo You Need an MBA to Join McKinsey, BCG or Bain?
Do you need an MBA to join McKinsey, BCG or Bain? Compare undergraduate and post-MBA entry, sponsored MBAs and the return obligation, and why to apply first.
4 minHow Many Hours Does an Associate Consultant Work?
How many hours associate consultants at McKinsey, BCG and Bain work: typical 55-70 hour weeks, peaks near 80, travel models and policies that protect your time.
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