Anyone who has gone from big 4 to MBB (SC and up) what was the interview process like? Wondering if it’s any different coming from a consulting firm or if it’s the same as post grad/post MBA

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What are big firms like MBB / Big 4 doing to keep employees (especially junior level) engaged and motivated during COVID? In your opinion, is it working?

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If Smuckers was a consulting firm, would it be big 4, MBB, or boutique?

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I’m starting at MBB shortly as an associate, laterally from Big 4. Husband & I are trying to decide if we want to buy a house and settle in the city we’re moving to - I am potentially interested in making partner (if possible) but also open if a good exit opportunity comes my way. Exit opps would certainly be in a different location. Anyone have thoughts on ideal length to stay at MBB?

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If I apply to MBB as an experience hire (2 yoe at a Big 4) lateral, how quickly would the process move from application to interview?

In other words, should I be doing case prep prior to applying?

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Those that exited to MBB from big 4, is it worth it? Thinking about the long hours and pressure

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Anyone who has made the jump from big 4 to MBB, what have you noticed the key cultural differences to be?

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Does anyone here know who pays the most in data and analytics roles in London? Big Tech vs MBB vs Big 4 vs Industry

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Thinking about pursuing a part-time MBA in fall 2021. Does Big 4 or MBB do full-time recruiting for part-time students in general (I know schools have their own policies)? Has anyone been able to laterally transfer as a part-time MBA grad?

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Hi all! So I have been offered a position at KPMG. I am currently at a smaller firm (not Big 4, not MBB) and can’t decide if I should take the KPMG role. It comes with a pay increase and similar to what I do now (implementations) but with Workday. What advice do you guys have??

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US citizen here, and I would like to move to Europe for a couple of years. What are some big named companies (other than big 4 & MBB) that will sponsor my working visa? I would also like to move early next year. Is that unrealistic though due to COVID? TIA 😊

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Anyone who has gone from big 4 or MBB to boutique, why did you make the change?

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Grad job advice needed!

Should I take a data analyst role at a no-name boutique or non-strategy/non-finance Advisory role (Physical Asset Management) in Big 4?

My end goal is to end up in Strategy (MBB, LEK, Kearney, Big4Strat) after an MBA or by networking.

Which role would set me up the best?

Thank you kind sirs.

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Help me settle a debate - how many management consultants do you all think there are in the U.S.? A quick Google search suggests 700K but that seems high, doesn't it? My understanding is that the actual consulting branches of the Big 4 firms are comparable in size to MBB

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I keep seeing different things, so hoping to have an answer. Do consulting firms (MBB, Dalberg, Big 4, LEK, etc.) ask for GMAT scores for internship recruiting? Some say they require GMAT & *won’t take GRE*. Is this true?? How important is test score in landing an interview? Thank you!

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2020 First Year Analyst Salary Comparison:

MBB
McKinsey: 87k base + 5k signing + up to 15k bonus
Bain: 90k base + 5k signing + up to 22.5k bonus
BCG: 90k base + 5k signing + up to 18k bonus

Big 4
Deloitte: 82k base + 14.5k signing
Deloitte GPS: 71k base + 7k signing
Deloitte S&O: 85k base + 12.5k signing
EY: 75k base + up to 7k signing
EY Parth.: 92k base + 10k signing + up to 9.2k bonus
KPMG: 75k base + 7.5k signing + up to 8.2k bonus
PWC S&: 90k base + 5k signing + up to 18k bonus

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Shift from Development Consulting to Management Consulting, how to?

Hi,
I am currently working with a Big 4 as a part of the Social Consulting team. We primarily consult corporates/corporate foundations/philanthropic orgs. in
- expanding CSR portfolios
- monitor and evaluate projects
- strategize and implement CSR projects

I want to shift to a more core consulting role and firm such as MBB. How can I?

Reasons- higher pay, interest, MBB entry

Thanks in advance!

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We have been hearing the misery at Big 4 and tier 2 Consulting firms about minimal or zero hike or bonus. How has it been for top Consulting firms like MBB or ATK, this year? What is the range of hike and bonus you guys have received?

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What are some of the top Supply chain consulting firms outside big 4 or MBB?

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What do MBB consultants really think about Big 4 consultants???

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I’m a 2nd year Consultant currently with a Big 4 firm. I have been working on my masters (MS, non-MBA) part-time and I will complete it May 2021. If I want to apply to MBB after obtaining my MS, do I have a chance applying as an Associate? Or should I apply as an Analyst?

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What’s the highest amount you’ve heard of a partner getting paid who wasn’t in a senior leadership role? Big 4 or MBB?

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Hi fellow EA fish 🐟🐠🐡 I’m hoping to make comp comparisons between MBB and the Big 4 since Glassdoor and other websites aren’t that accurate. Please feel free to DM!

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Fish that worked at Big 4 in consulting and did an MBA with goal of MBB exit - any regrets now? Was it worth it? Thanks!

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Looking to network with Canadian MBB 🐠. I have 3.5 years of strategy consulting experience in a big 4 firm in the US and a US MBA (Ivy league if that counts for anything). Please let me know if you are open to connecting..

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How much different or “better” are the tech/digital practices at MBB vs Big 4? Like how is the nature of work+opportunities different?
do we need an MBA to transfer to MBB? Long term goal is tech PM.

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Is it actually worth applying to jobs cold with no internal references or contacts? I haven’t had any luck with this thus far, but wondering if others have. Am I wasting my time with these applications? How do you go about applying to jobs?

Background: I’m not MBB or Big 4. (but did go to a top 10 university)

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Has your firm’s WFH policy been extended?

Deloitte has extended mandatory WFH till Jan. Curious if that’s the case for any other professional service firms like MBB , Big Four, other major consulting & accounting/advisory firms

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Feeling big 4 lied about wlb during campus recruiting. Fair to say client work + reinvest = same hours as MBB or at least LEK, EYP, etc? Rolls my eyes when leadership makes it sound like we compete with strategy firms until comp discussions lol. Would like more perspectives.

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Is consulting as advertised when it comes to career acceleration? Personally, I am starting to doubt it. It feels like the skill sets are a bit dated and the world has moved on. Also, we get put on so many random engagements it’s hard to build tangible skills. I am talking big 4, MBB is a different game.

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Spent 10y in Big 4 mainly in US and Europe. Interviewing for Associate Partner position with an MBB in SE Asia. Would a ~5y stint in the region be an asset if I wanted to return back to US but remain with the hiring firm? Or is it a rabbit hole?

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How do you think a swap from MBB to big4 strategy would be viewed?

Currently in a flagship office of an MBB and there is basically no strategy. There are 9 miserable cost outs / transformations / PMOs for every 1 borderline strategy case. The staffing lottery in my region means you almost always end up working 75 hours+ on some god forsaken project. Contrast that to what I hear about big 4 strategy: lower hours and more strategy exposure as the crappy projects go to the other MC departments

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Any prior military MBB🐠?
I am prior military officer, have an MBA (public school), and joined a big 4 firm in a non-strategy role. Would it still be possible to make the jump? Does the military pipeline still work with additional employment? Had some family commitments that dictated my post service transition.

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Philosophical question: Has McKinsey’s brand diminished in luster?

Context: Randomly was at a church picnic (socially distanced) with some baby boomer era former MBB consultants. When they found out I was in consulting (big 4), they weirdly started talking about how McKinsey’s brand value wasn’t what it used to be to clients and for exit opportunities. Silly gripes or true?

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Looking into the Cyber Expert position at McKinsey. Currently a Manager at Big 4 with Military background & clearance. Any recommendations? Know it can be difficult to get an interview, looking to find ways to stand out for MBB Cyber position.

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Are the exit opportunities from a big 4 firm substantially different from MBB?

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Are the exit opportunities from a big 4 firm substantially different from MBB?

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Currently at Big 4 management consulting post-MBA. Have offers with MBB and FAANG (strategy). Similar comp. Which would you take?

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Is working at a Big 4 really that “prestigious”? If so, why? I recruited with Big 4 (rejected by MBB) during college, but ultimately chose ACN for the pay and the culture (at least within the campus recruiting team). Did I make the wrong decision long-term?

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Are any of the big 4 firms seen below one another?

Or is it more

McKinsey=Bain=Bcg > D=EY=pwc=kpmg?

Purely talking in terms of prestige. Not sure if that’s even true for MBB but I’ve always wondered if “not all big 4 firms are created equal”

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Is it worth making the time/money investment to make the switch from big 4 FDD to MBB. This would require getting into and paying for a top MBA program and my net worth would be way negative after that. Are the MBB financial returns worth it? Im 26 years old for reference

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Salary expectations for Big 4 strong performing Senior 1/2:
1) Exiting Big 4 to bank
2) Switching from Big 4 to Big 4
3) Exiting Big 4 to Strategy House (non-MBB)
4) Exiting Big 4 to MBB

Thoughts?

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Hello! Would anyone be willing to give a referral for MBB or Big 4 in management consulting in Canada?

I would love to have a chat and ask a few questions. Thank you!

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Anyone else scroll through LinkedIn and constantly feel behind in their career? Everyone I know is exiting from MBB to VC/PE and I’m still making peanuts at Big 4. How do you deal with knowing you’re mediocre/less sharp?

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How to deal with being rejected from a consulting job you want?

We've all been there (not just me I hope). It's so frustrating when the consulting one is a tough hill to climb. Has joining a smaller management consulting firm ever worked out for anyone?

I'd like to hope one day I could get into big 4 or even MBB.

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What does the recruitment process look like for PhD candidates for the Big 4 and tier 2 firms? I know MBB recruits PhDs, but am unclear about the rest.

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Do any strategy arms of Big 4 or MBB do pre-MBA internships?

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Bain & Company Have you seen many people make the jump from big 4 to MBB? Id like to attempt this myself (as a 1.5 YOE, C) and would love to hear some success stories and lessons learned!McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company

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Currently at Big 4. Have offers for a PL/Principal at MBB and for a VP role at a Fortune 20 company. The VP role is more interesting and comp a bit better but I’m told would accelerate faster at MBB. The initial plan was to end up at MBB. What’s the best for future flexibility?

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Mulling over an offer. Is work at MBB way more work / significantly more intense than Big 4? I feel like I have a good brand/rep at EY; not sure if effort to rebuild all of that at MBB is worth it?

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How do I become an MBB employee? Is it possible to gain experience at big 4+ACN and then get referred in??

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Hi fish! Recently free MC here. Looking for a referral to a Big 4, or MBB

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Hey everyone,
I have a BSc degree from a semi-target university in the United Kingdom, and I currently have around 2 years of strategy consultancy experience at a Big 4 in one of Africa's most competitive economies. I'm looking to step into consulting in Dubai/ Abu Dhabi (MBB, Tier 2, boutiques, etc.).
Any referrals?
Thanks

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Is it recommended to get two full years of consulting experience before looking for a move elsewhere...for more comp (say to another Big 4, industry, attempt at MBB or FAANG)? Already have 8 yoe in the DoD space outside of consulting. And about 16 months of consulting exp

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What's a median salary (considering all US employees) for big 4, Accenture, MBB and FAANG? Is 200k for big 4/ACN, 300K for MBB, 400k for FAANG a good ball park estimate?

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Any Big 4 fish who are not really pursuing MBB for exit ops... what are your exit goals?? And for what reasons? Trying to find options other than chasing MBB

Discussion post: I feel almost all consulting firms are the same. Mbb, big 4 etc. if you are paid enough there is probably less wlb. If there is good wlb there is not much money. Can you single out a company that you can confidently say pays very well and also has good wlb and also has good opportunities etc.?

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Hi guys, I got a feeling that big 4 or T2 companies kinda quiet in jakarta as opposed to MBB where they conduct lots of recruiting events (management consulting). Any reason for that particularly or maybe big 4 prefer internal hiring only?

Are MBB and Boutiques doing this massive hiring blitz with double referral bonus etc like the big 4 are? Or did they not fire all their people last fall?

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Alright, fishies, let’s try this again. Name drop boutique firms that have offices in San Francisco Bay Area. Big 4 is not my future (as many many MANY of you have repeatedly said I’m not good enough for). So, I’m taking the hint and crossing MBB and Big 4 off my list but still hoping a smaller firm will consider me.

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Do you have any idea about internal transfer process? I have joined Adidas recently and looking for internal transfer to Amsterdam office.

FYI.. I have one more counter offer for UAE and they are ready to give me 75L INR.

+if I get the transfer, how much I can expect for M4 profile?

The severance package at Meta for laid off employees almost makes it nice to be laid off depending on what your personal situation is….. personally wouldn’t mind getting 4+ months of full pay to reset and think about what’s next 😬

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For those who have researched these things at length / spoken to doctors: if I’ve had children in the past and have had a chemical pregnancy recently, is there any point to sending my husband for a sperm analysis? E.g., his swimmers hypothetically must be at least kind of working?

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I'm an RN of 7 years, experience as a coordinator, on committees and do all the things. But now I just don't want to go to work anymore. I have anxiety every morning over nothing, just having to go perform my job. I could do my job in my sleep so I'm just lost and confused. My body is clearly sending me messages to leave. But where do I go? I think I need to step out of patient care.

Any WFM nurses out there? Better work-life balance??

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Best exit ops from FDD? Currently trying to get out of consulting. Ultimate goal would be to get into a PE shop, but realistically I know the chances are very slim. Anyone have advice for landing something else that is finance driven (I.e. Corp dev, strategic finance, etc)?

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Best way to prepare for A&M interview / case studies for the PEPI CFO Advisory group? Heard case would be about the three F/S, which I understand from accounting perspective but wondering if I need to know anything specific. Thank you!

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Any idea what kind of succulent this is? It's growing funny and I don't know how to make it happy. 🤣

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Looking for a newer fully licensed (with some training and at least a small book) junior advisor/associate financial advisor to join team. Please message if interested or have lead. Thx

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Anyone try Legal Funnel? Thoughts? Worth the $10k?

What’s the sense of becoming a partner at a larger firm where you can’t even really make business decisions since there are so many partners higher than you? I’ve wanted start my own business since I was about 5 years old and can’t wrap my head around what the draw to partner is outside of the high pay. Any insight?

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What is everyone’s thoughts about Hilton? Just got asked to interview

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I am looking for a new opportunity on ITSM domain accross India on an immediate basis. Please let me know in case you can extend any help.


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What hacks do you use to lose weight?

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Hi Team, I am an automation engineer, I would like to switch to BA profile, could you please let me know what are the technical skills one should possess...?

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