MBB Bowl

Hi all,

I am an analyst in Deloitte's strategy consulting looking to lateral to MBB (NYC). Looking for advice from anyone who have previously lateraled and would love to know more about the process. Appreciate… more

Just started at an MBB and am really sucking. I think what's holding me back from performing well is confidence. Like the best consultants are the ones who you give a module to and they just tell you what the… more

I keep getting interviews but miserably failing them because I am a nervous interviewee. The worst is when the interviewer is not a particularly friendly and approachable person at first. Does anyone … more

Looking for MBB referrals. Have quite relevant work experience, so hopefully a chance for an easy referral bonus!

Can an MDP take a secondment and return?

BCG folks – is BCG bringing on any senior lateral hires? There is a group of partners that indicated they would like to have me come on board, but I’ve not heard anything for about a month now so I am… more

If you submit your application through a BCG referral link, can the referrer see your resume? What happens after you submit?

Anyone at Bain or BCG willing to chat about a potential lateral referral? I’m a tenured EM.

Is a dual degree (MS in Computer Science + MBA) a plus in consulting? My primary interest at the moment is more finance-focused, such as M&A, but I’m also interested in the data and technology sid… more

Planning to apply for each of the MBB
I have 6 years of work experience in consulting and corp strategy, including 3 years post-MBA.

What levels would be suitable for me to apply to?

Looking for a referral for Consumer PL role currently open at BCG. Will highly appreciate a referral from BCG PL/Prin/P/MDP - I am a consumer focused EM at McK with solid ratings! If you are willing t… more

Anyone here from MBB in Istanbul?

Does anyone having a view on the hiring situation at MBB London for experienced hires?

Which firm is the best fit for data science in strategy? I specialized in statistical learning / ml applications in strategy and have been wanting to explore what else is out there in other firms.

I have an experienced hire interview coming up at BCG in the DC office. Are most of the projects for federal clients, and do they also tend to be local to Washington? I’m more interested in public ser… more

I’m sorry what is a Senior Manager at Bains? Is it Principle equivalent?

MBB folks wonder if you can give some advice! I never expected to work in consulting but landed a job at Deloitte a few yrs ago. Really enjoy the work and was promoted to Sr. C here. A BCG recruiter messaged me o… more

Hello, bowl! I am an international non-MBA grad student with a slightly diverse (unconventional?) background, seeking referrals for MBB 2025 Business Analyst summer internships (Washington DC, Boston, and SF/LA offices… more

What’s McKinsey’s pipeline looking like in the UK? Looking to join soon and know first staffing won’t be an issue but hearing not great things afterwards…

I am going to be a 2nd year bschool student and am re-recruiting for consulting with Bain. Does anyone have any guidance on which office to pick so I have a better chance? Also, advice on standing ou… more

What does it take to get into Bain strategy? What profile and experience do you look for in someone with 3-4 years of experience in consulting? What do I need to show and ace in the interview and how … more

What are thoughts on ex-McKinsey applying to AC role at Bain? (Left McKinsey bc no work/too much beach/unsupportive network). Could I expect better at Bain? Worth the switch?

BCGers: Can Senior Advisors at BCG be paid a base salary or is the pay completely variable? Also, is it possible to be a partner at BCG if you’re older than 60?

Any views on switching to MacBook Pro as a Consultant? Terribly annoyed by the slow performance of the Lenovo and willing to put in extra hours to learn shortcuts, workarounds, etc.

I’m an incoming MBA student trying to get into MBB(strategy consulting). I’m torn between two different MBA programs, one is MBA and the other is MBA/MS Data Science dual degree. I’d appreciate any in… more

Looking for insight on non-technical case interviews. Cant find much, if anything , online.

Does anyone know names of good recruiters in the UK post MBB? (~2-5 years experience) thanks in advance

Do Senior Advisors at the Boston Consulting Group get paid a base salary or is all of their compensation entirely variable?