How big do you all think the talent / skill gap is between MBB partners and Big 4 partners? Particularly looking for thoughts from anyone who has worked at multiple firms

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Just wanted to vent- I work for Big 4. Applied for role that seemed really interesting. Weeks pass. No reply. SO who works at MBB and did not apply gets a message for same role: “want an interview?”😞

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What are the Pros/Cons of working for MBB as opposed to Big 4 (Deloitte / PwC)?

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Does applying for B school from Big 4 vs MBB consulting make a big difference in competitiveness of application etc if your GMAT score, recs and essays are roughly the same?

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Anyone from Big 4 work on global projects requiring international travel? They seem more common in MBB, but haven’t really come across them here. Would love to hear your experiences

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For those in more “elite” big four groups (S&, Parthenon, etc.) - how do you feel about big four culture? Was it a preference over MBB when recruiting?

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What are the best “independent” boutique’s in Brazil (e.g, not MBB, Big 4 or international affiliate of other global firm)?

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Fish who switched from Big 4 to MBB was it worth it (hours vs pay, experiences, exit ops, etc)?

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I feel like these “incredible” exit opportunities consulting gives you is only applicable to MBB (i.e, companies only value MBB experience vs others). Any successful exits from Big 4 folk?

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Big 4 partners. Help me understand this!

If MBB could match 6-12% to 401K, why do big 4 match just 1.5% (3% after 4 years in some cases)?

Btw pension plan is a joke, doesn’t compensate 6% match

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Any of the Big 4/MBB getting involved in the cannabis industry? Where do y’all see the play over the next few years?

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New bowl: Boutique, for those of us not in Big 4 / MBB. See you there. 👋

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Salary & comp for working 3yrs @ Big 4 and now receiving offer with MBB?

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Best book to prepare myself for an interview with MBB? Been in consulting for 7 years in Big 4 and want to give MBB a shot but interview skills are super rusty right now

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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

What are the tangible benefits of pivoting from Big 4 consulting to MBB? Are the exit opps the main driver?

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Is it easy to transfer from MBB to big 4?

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What do exit opportunities typically look like for a Big 4 consulting Director (recently made the grade)? Is going into industry the main play? Start-ups? MBB? Can one segway, say, into PE as an SME?

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My current firm didn’t require a case interview. Would like to leave soon, but want to have my ducks in a row. How can I best prepare for Big 4 and MBB interviews? How did you all do it?

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Searching for an exit from Big 4 to MBB is not uncommon but how often do people move from MBB to Big 4? And why?

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Want to hear from people who have made the switch from big 4 to MBB - what is the difference? Understand branding and pay part more interested in day to day work part of it and quality of people

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Can someone please provide some guidance on pension at Big 4 / MBB/ other top firms. From what I know, it’s typically 50% of average of top 3 years of your tenure as partners?...

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Can someone ballpark what’s the split of cost cutting work vs GTM/top line growth strategy at MBB and strategy practices at big 4? Is one more highly desired?

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Hi fish fam, trying to get a sense of consulting salaries & overall comp in Toronto at the engagement manager level. What does it look for MBB, Accenture and the big four?

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Currently working for big 4 firm and have a desire to transfer to MBB due to learning/pay/camaraderie. Due to competitiveness, can I hear from people at boutique who like the culture and experiences?

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Accenture AI, Big 4, and MBB which one is the best consulting company for Data Engineer or Machine Learning Engineer role? Thanks.

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Who has experience working in mainland China (MBB, Big 4, ACN, etc.)? What is the culture like? Asking for a Chinese friend finishing an engineering PhD in the US but wants to join consulting. Thanks!

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Is it normal for Director MC at Big 4 (11 years exp) to have to take a case interview when looking at MBB?

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Currently debating offers from a Big 4 and an MBB at the Partner/Principle level (lateral transfer).

For those interested, will compare and contrast the difference (cont’d)

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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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Settle a debate for my friend and I: does your firm (MBB, Tier 2, Big 4 etc etc) drug test new hires for non-federal roles?

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Is it really that hard to get into MBB? Just noticing a lot of posts from big 4 employees having difficulty getting in. Just asking, not really interested to move.

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Anybody in here move from Big 4 straight out of undergrad to MBB within 2 years? I’ve heard contrasting opinions about how realistic the move is, so I’m looking for more insights.

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Asking people who went from big 4 to mbb, is it much more “difficult”? If so? How much more?

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Do all the Big 4/MBB background checks include past employment verification? If so, how do they do this? Do you provide contact info on your previous employers?

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Any MBB or Big 4 have a big data science/ analytics presence in Dallas?

Can someone share if MBB does any sign to close or post close work like separation planning, TSA creation, synergy modeling etc? Typically I have seen big 4/Accenture/a&m do such kind of work.

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Anyone struggle adjusting after jumping from a Big 4 to MBB?

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What is typical signing bonus offered by MBB if you are recruited as an experienced hire into their Manager or Senior Manager level (coming from Big 4)? For core strategy practice, not niche areas.

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What is typical signing bonus offered by MBB if you are recruited as an experienced hire into their Manager or Senior Manager level (coming from Big 4)? For core strategy practice, not niche areas.

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Need serious advice. Been a Digital Strategy consultant for three years, heavy focus on product strategy, research, development. It’s a small but global consultancy (offices in nyc, brasil, colombia). Last whole year been acting as a technical lead on strategy for a team of 40+ consultants across different industries and even sold new projects including new clients considered unicorns. Can I go to MBB as a consultant and/or project lead? My salary is way below average big 4/MBB… don’t have MBA.

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which is the higher priority, technical or business acumen - if my goal is to develop into a high-ranking Big 4 or MBB leader?

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Wondering how much a Partner makes in Big 4 consulting? Is there really that big of a difference at the Partner level compared to MBB (starting 7 figure)?

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I'm a PhD student (graduating next year) looking to pursue consulting (ideally at MBB or Big 4). I would love to learn about full-time opportunities in New York starting 2023

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

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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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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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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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Any tips/warnings/advice on potentially trying to move from Big 4 to either MBB or a T2 boutique firm? I’m anticipating reaching M1 in Big 4 within the next 12 months. I really like my current practice, but frankly as I eye comp across the bowl, I’m hungry for more elsewhere, even with the recent Big 4 bumps. I have 5 YOE (3 consulting, 2 industry) all within somewhat niche subject matter, as well as my MBA (non “prestigious” school however). Any thoughts or clarifying questions are welcome, TIA

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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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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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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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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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want to interview at MBB again. Last year i had started the process but had to stop the process due to severe family emergency. What followed was depression and im doing fairly better now. I am Leaving Big 4 to join a tech focused Bank. But i feel like I should reach out to recruiter and start the process again. Just not sure if it’s the right move since im joining a new company. Feel it’ll look bad trying to join MBB after starting at a new bank. What to do?

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Just accepted a job at big 4, I have 1 YOE experience as a data scientist, plan is to stay for 2 years then go to MBB or masters…thoughts?

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