I've been made an offer to join PwC's Strategy Group as an entry-level consultant. Does anyone have any experience of this organisation? They are relatively small (80 people in London) but fast-growing - are they well regarded within the industry?Consulting appeals as a means to stay broad early on in my career, however the work they do is relatively niche (80% Private Equity deal advisory, 20% pure 'strategy') - are there any thoughts on how marketable I would be to other strategy consultancies or industry after 2-3 years?Any advice appreciated!

NH, I also have an offer from the Strategy Group, but am worried about taking it as they are not well known in the consulting circles.They told me 10% strategy, with the other 90% split between due dilligence and M&A advisory services. Leave your mail and I will get in touch so we can have a chat about it if you want.

Hi I am also thinking of applying to PWC strategy. Although I am a little disappointed to hear that there is so little strategy involved.Could you share with us what the interview process is like? Is it the usual assessment day (case study, group discussion etc). followed by partner interview?

I wouldn't be *too* worried about the lack of "strategy" - the 80/20 figure quoted seems to depend on how they look at it.They work a lot for Private Equity advising on buy-outs. While that's not technically strategy, apparently they often win strategy projects post-deal, aimed at improving the performance of the acquired organisation. That is strategy, but some people still count that as non-strategy because it relates back to a PE client. So it's kind of a technical, accounting issue. So some people say it's actually more like a 50/50 split.In addition, it shouldn't be forgotten that most 'strategy consultancies' do a lot of M&A/Private Equity work - so it's not all that outlandish.Hm, I seem to have convinced myself there - what was I worrying about?

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I have sent you an email NH. Lets keep in touch just in case we become future coworkers!