Tech IndustryJan 21, 2019

Microsoft or Deloitte

I need some help in deciding what offer to (Entry level) go for in Deloitte Consulting or program manager role. Long term I eventually want to pursue an MBA please which role will anyone recommend any why.

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Amazon Proud_Dem Jan 21, 2019

Depends on what you want to do post MBA. If you want to be a part of tech then MS will help but if management consulting is your aim then Deloitte is a better bet.

Facebook alt_qq Jan 21, 2019

If you want to stay in tech long term and you have a chance to be a PM at MS, you can honestly skip the MBA (PM is a role targeted by lots of MBAs after graduation... I know from experience) If you want an MBA to get into something else (IB/finance, consulting, CPG, etc) then go for Deloitte.

Amazon lKs29c Jan 21, 2019

Well get into mba now

Goldman Sachs iSDH76 OP Jan 21, 2019

I'm currently a college grad and would like to get experience

Amazon :! Jan 21, 2019

Vote for msft

Indeed ackxhpaez Jan 21, 2019

Ask yourself the following: - (for men) Do you have 2 or more pairs of brown cap toe oxfords? - (for women) do you have a closet full of work heels? - (for men) To you, does “business casual” mean suit with no tie? - (for women) to you, does business casual mean flats instead of heels? - can you pack a Tumi/Travelpro/Away carry-on with Marie Kondo like efficiency? - Do you play golf? - do you drink? - No seriously, do you drink, a lot? - Are you single? if not, are you prepared to be single? - do you dream of PowerPoint and selling work? If you answered “yes” to the majority of these questions, then congratulations, you’re perfectly suited to becoming a Deloitte travelling PowerPoint salesperson.

Google amzng123 Jan 21, 2019

Deliotte sounds terrible. It's an accounting firm.🤮

Varian Medical NzLh55 Jan 21, 2019

Deloitte likes to call themselves “the d.” Or “d.” (With the period) so yeah draw your own conclusions

Indeed ackxhpaez Jan 21, 2019

And there’s this ongoing joke/meme about Deloitte being harder to get into than Harvard

Microsoft UMbR31 Jan 21, 2019

Microsoft. Even if you want to pursue management consulting after MBA. I don't foresee McKinsey or Goldman hiring a former Deloitte analyst but they'd be happy to hire a MSFT PM. Plus, this opens up the tech sector for you. It's a no brainier. Congratulations and welcome!

Microsoft BAvp72 Jan 21, 2019

Just a data point on MSFT, they will help pay for your MBA in part.

Goldman Sachs iSDH76 OP Jan 21, 2019

Sorry just to be clear do they offer to pay part of the tuition for MBA

Microsoft BAvp72 Jan 21, 2019

Yes. There is a limit on how much per year, but I'm not sure how much. UW offers a 2 year course but it straddles 3 calendar years so you can use the allowance on each year. Note, you get this while working on the MBA at the same time as working at msft, not sure if they'd let you leave for 2 years and still cover it

Equifax May0 Jan 21, 2019

It’s harder to get into deloitte than Harvard.

Facebook alt_qq Jan 21, 2019

Lol no, Deloitte is way easier than MBB out of undergrad, and most people from MBB still don't get into Harvard Edit: whooosh

Equifax May0 Jan 21, 2019

Buzzkill alt_qq. It’s a joke within the accounting firms :)