On May 8, Oliver Wyman representatives visited the Hanover Inn and spoke with WIB. The female panelists included consultants Kate Schade, Danni Pi, Ellie Levey, and Alexandra East. The panelists discussed their work at Wyman, specifically strategic design and audience targeting. The panelists answered many questions, including those about favorite projects, personal attributes that are helpful in the consulting profession, and the kind of culture that Wyman fosters: a welcoming community that offers guidance and mentorship.
My favorite part of the panel was the panelists’ responses to a question that had been on my mind for a while: Do I need to have an MBA? The representatives made it clear that hired undergrads are not expected to go to graduate school, there is no time frame or limit, and there are no programs in which a consultant is asked to come back to the firm with a Master’s degree. In addition, it was also a relief to know that the culture at Wyman is very warm. There are many opportunities to be mentored, trained, and guided in a supportive environment.
By Erin Mulrooney ‘17