MBB vs Big 4 Discussions

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

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?

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?

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?

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

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

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

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?

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??

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 😊

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

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.

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

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!

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!

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?

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

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?

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?

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!

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!

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..

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.

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)

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

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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?

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.

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

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

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

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?

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”