What are some steps to transition from Big 4/Tier 2 to MBB? What level would I be able to transition into with about 3-5 years of experience? Is an MBA required?

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Anyone jump from Big 4/boutique firms to an MBB without going the traditional M7 MBA route? If so, how

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Do big 4 & MBB & big tech firms provide H1B sponsorship for MBAs (non-tech)?

What is the data science trend in consulting (Big 4, MBB, Acn ...)? Are they hiring a lot? Do they do actual work or mostly slide decks? Thanks.

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Do MBB do much implementation work? If I want to focus on PMO projects, does it make sense to stay with Big Four or to try out MBB?

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Don’t have a lot of connections at MBB, any tips from MBB fishes on getting into your firms. Have been working at one of the big 4 for the past 4 years. Specializing in Tech Strategy.

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Any MBB consultants here that did not go to a Top Tier college? I didn’t come close to going to a top tier school, but have 6 years of big 4 experience and a CPA. Wondering if it’s worth a shot

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Are there any specialists on esports within Big 4 or MBB? Looking to switch firms and would love to specialize.

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Best time to hop between firms? Are there specific times Big 4 and MBB hire?

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At a boutique firm for just over a year, I know this isn’t the best place for my growth, but a promotion is coming. Am I better of sticking around or try to go to MBB or big 4 at an associate level?

What’s that salary website that members post here on occasion for more accurate salary data from companies like FAANG Mbb big 4 and IB? Not glassdoor, not paysa, payscale, it’s not as well known

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People who switched between big 4 and MBB. What are differences in terms of work/projects, culture, teams, work life balance.

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Besides the money, business class tickets, and mind boggling exit opps, what are the best perks that MBB firms offer that Big Four shops do not?

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Have the Big 4 raised their initial post-MBA salaries to somewhat match the recent MBB offer changes?

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I love Accenture and get top of range raises/bonuses, but I’m getting disheartened that I’ll never earn close to the level of compensation I’d get on the same trajectory at MBB or Big 4. I’ve explored

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How much does a first year project leader / manager make at MBB / LEK / ATK / big 4? Base vs bonus / benefits?

OW only pays first year EM around 160k base.

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Was looking on vault.com rankings and for work life balance MBB was 10, 13, and 15 with big 4 to be found nowhere in the top 25. I always thought mbb worked worse hours than us big 4 guys?

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Deloitters who have left for MBB or a big 4- did you get fired when you told your leadership? How did that work? Do you now answer “yes” when asked if you’ve ever been fired from a job?

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Any success stories of lateraling from big 4 to MBB under a year?

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How possible is it to move to a consulting role at MBB / Big 4 as a Mgr from an industry strategy role? Is a lateral move possible or would you need to be at SM or higher? Any tips on how to pitch it?

Folks who went from Big 4 to MBB, is the work at MBB truly much more prestigious and strategic in your opinion? Genuinely curious.

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Looking for mentors in FAANG, MBB, and other Big 4. DM me please. 😀😀

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Tell me what you know about partner pension for Big 4 and MBB.

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Are there reasons why someone would choose a big 4 over mbb?

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Folks in SAP technical role in a big 4- what are the exit opportunities out there for non travel, local and non consulting role? Not looking for another big 4 or MBB firms.

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Question: Are MBB hours really worse than big 4?

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BIG 4 consultants, are you willing to downgrade for MBB ?

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What are the main reasons why you would recommend going big 4 instead of MBB? Have any of you successfully swayed a candidate to go big 4 instead of MBB?

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A friend of mine, a former World Bank economist is looking for consulting profiles that require minimum travel. She is open to MBB and Big 4. Which departments could she look into? Please help.

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Why do companies pay for MBB consultants if the Big 4 can do the same work for cheaper?

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Can anyone from MBB please comment on your personal life? Are you able to maintain your relationships with your SOs, children, friends, etc? How does the workload compare to Big 4 or IB? Thanks!

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Hi all! I’m an MBA Candidate with 3.5 years on H1B. What consulting firms are still hiring internationals among MBB and Big 4?

Those who have jumped from big4 to MBB, is it true that MBB is harder/works longer than big 4??

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Is the staffing process easier/less stressful at MBB vs Big 4 vs Accenture/Capgemini etc.?

Or maybe this is just how our profession is...

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Any laterals here from Big 4 to MBB who made the transition at the Manager equivalent level (EM, PL)? What was the interview process like? What should I be focusing on? Interviewing next week.

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Is it worth going to a top MBA program and switching from IBM/Accn/Big 4 to MBB for the brand/stamp (internship)? Will it help with post-MBA PE/VC full-time options?

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Big 4 consultant(joined after masters) making 100k base salary in SF. Trying to decide whether to join MBB, stick with current firm without MBA, or stick with current firm and get an MBA after 2 years

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I’ve heard the recruiting strategy at lots of firms is changing from MBA to experienced hires and PHDs. I see that is true at MBB but what about Big 4 and smaller firms?

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MBB helps their employees find an exit opp via alumni connections and an internal job search.

Why doesn’t Big 4/ACN/IBM do that? It’s looked down upon to say you are interested in leaving.

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Has anyone left Big 4 for MBB and regretted it? Why?

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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?

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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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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I’m in my 2nd year in audit. I want to pivot into management consulting within a big 4 or MBB. Has anyone seen someone make this lateral movement? I’m not sure how feasible that is and what steps to take. I’m also down to discuss further with whoever is comfortable in connecting.

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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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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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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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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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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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Benefits of Big 4 strategy or operations consulting over MBB?

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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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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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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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What are the big cultural differences between Big 4 and MBB?

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Almost 4YOE at Big 4 TAS. Seen high turnovers this year. Thoughts on the following options: FPA vs. CorpDev vs. MM IB vs. MBA to BB/EB or MBB?

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