What is the OTS equivalent at the other big 4 and MBB? How do they compare?

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What would it take to go directly from Big 4 to MBB without an MBA? What factors, besides a referral, would be at play to successfully transition?

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Are there recruiters that specifically focus on internal roles like account management and business strategy for big four or MBB? How do I find out if these roles are out there? Do they pay well?

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How big / mature are IT Strategy practices at MBB? How does it differ from IT Strategy at big 4?

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Big 4 client facing (strategy) or MBB client facing (analytics)?

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Chances of a big 4 breaking into MBB?

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MBB people - I am curious what your salary progression looks like if you started as an undergrad? I just want to see how it compares to big 4.

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Haa anyone from MBB worked with a big 4 at a client? What's that experience like?

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Big 4-ers who are in the strategy practice (below Mgr level) : How often do you get poached by MBB and for what practice?

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These questions might have been asked before. How difficult is it to transition to MBB from Big 4, how different is the work culture? Are there significant hikes in compensation? And workload?

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Would you give up a promotion at a big 4 for a lateral move into MBB?

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Has anyone made the move from a big four management consulting role to one in MBB?

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Does alt travel generally work the same at MBB as at Big 4?

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Would you consider taking a downgrade from a (new) Manager role in Big 4 to Senior Consultant at MBB

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Promotion cycles at firms- with all this D scatter plot talk was curious to know the timing of reviews/promotions at other big 4 & MBB

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What's the deal with the PMP certification? Does it mean anything? Why do I see it for Big 4 consultants, but not Tier 2 / MBB?

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Any thoughts/feedback to jump from Big 4 to MBB? I made it through some interviews with them from a non target college and was wondering if you guys had any advice for a non-MBA path?

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MBB folks - When you're working with a Big 4 team on the same project, what is your perception and expectation?

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What are the chances of moving from a Big 4 M/early SM to MBB? I tried McK in my first year as a manager for a supply chain role and it wasn't very encouraging. Any other Exp?

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Anyone see a future buyout/merger involving big 4 and/or MBB?

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Are MBB "better" than Big 4/ACN/& other firms? If so, why do (you) think so?

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Anyone go to big 4 post MBA and two years later transfer to mbb? Is it even possible ?

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I have gathered that aside from MBB, ACN pays their employees the most and pretty significantly more than big 4. Jumping 🚢 A$AP.

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Big 4 --> industry digital strategy --> MBB ... plausible?

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Benefits of Big 4 strategy or operations consulting over MBB?

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What are the differences in culture between MBB and the Big 4? Has anyone worked in both?

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Accepted a new job at competing Big 4 but got a message from a recruiter from MBB. How do I respond to the recruiter? Is it worth it to take the call and be honest with them?

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How are the firms tiered? 1,MBB 2, Big 4. 3, ATK Booz and so on?

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I see a lot of Big 4 consultants romanticize strategy work on this forum, but are there any other MBB consultants that don't like strategy? Personally haven't enjoyed the strategy work I've done

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Hi Fam! Anyone successfully receive green card through work? If so could u pls tell me the amount you paid out of pocket- if any? Thanks in advance 🙌🏼 I'm guessing MBB & big 4 sponsor cost 100%?

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Anyone gone from big 4 or MBB to Slalom? What's the scoop? Comp, project types, trajectory, etc.

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Is MBA from a top 10 B school the only way to get into MBB.. any tips on how people made lateral move from big 4 to MBB

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Do my MBB peeps who transitioned from a Big 4 firm notice a difference in the hours they work? Is it substantially more hours, or roughly the same?

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What is the most cutthroat consulting firm out of the Big Four? I'm sure MBB are the most cutthroat but just Big Four

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Do other big 4 vocalize how they wish they were mbb? Swear it's bragging rites how far you got in McKinsey interviews here.. Never been at a place that willingly talks about wanting to be elsewhere

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Anyone have a link for interview questions for someone interviewing at a mbb firm from big 4 advisory? If you don't have a link posting a question you think I should be prepared for is appreciated

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How do LEK and ATK compare to the Big Four and MBB? Do they offer better exit opps than Big Four consulting?

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How much do partners at big 4 make on average? How bout MBB?

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It seems like a lot of people, at least on FB, jump from big 4 to big 4. Is the grass really greener? Doesn't seem that common within MBB.

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Hey Big 4 people, what other firms (besides MBB or a different Big 4 firm) do you consider equal or more ideal firms to work for?

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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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Is the difference between big 4 and MBB in compensation huge at top levels (SM and up)?

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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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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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Bain & Company What consulting firm would you pick if given offers from every single MBB/Tier 2/Big 4 firm and WHY?

PwC Deloitte Accenture EY EY-Parthenon Strategy& L.E.K. Consulting Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal Oliver Wyman McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group

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

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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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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'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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Which would you rather? Internal at MBB or client-facing at Big 4/ACN?

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

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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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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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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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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 all... my name is Jill. I am a guidance counselor at Syosset High School located in Long Island NY. (9-12). We are a highly competitive school district with college admissions being paramount.

McKinsey & Company Does MBB have a minimum GRE score they look at when recruiting MBA candidates (like 320+)? McKinsey & Company

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How many of you already have life insurance and long term disability with a trusted provider? Is it worth getting?

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PwC Anyone went through a direct admit Partner process? I am being approached and have some questions (process, timeline, interviews experience, compensation etc.) Thank you!

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Has anyone got any idea when/ if we’ll ever be notified if we are “safe” I was told to expect comms today...

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I travel to DC often and would like to meet people casually. I am male in my forties and in shape.

Can anyone refer me in Capgemini? For Azure Data Engineer role Chennai location. Capgemini

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Anyone out there who is a RN who works in marketing? I have been a surgical nurse/nurse navigator for 10 years and for the last 2 years have taken an interest in marketing. I have my own social media management company I do on the side for locals, but I want to transition to working for a company full time. Tips?

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Hey fishes. I have been offered Management Consultant role with CTC break up in terms of JB, RB, fixed and variable. So is the fixed amount my gross salary without any other deduction except TDS, or will the organisation contribution to PF be also deducted from the fixed component? Also, will claimable components like LTA, mobile bill reimbursement etc. be in addition to this fixed component or will they be included in it?

From which month revised salary ( which is done during the end of the pay cycle) is credited to the employees in deloitte india

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Hi Fish, this is regarding the ITS Accreditation Program. Is anyone attending the same in Mumbai. Have a few query

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How is being on the bench differ across firms? For us, it often is working similar to project hours (late night) on short fuse pitches

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Hi Guys,

I am a ReactJS developer (frontend) with 3.8 years of experience. I currently switched my company but they don't have an opening for ReactJS and kept me on a bench for 3 months and they are telling me now to learn AEM technology and work on the AEM project for now.
They hired me for a package of 16 LPA.
So my questions are is it a good technology to learn? Should I say yes and have a career in it?
Will I get the same package like ReactJS or less? What is future if compared with React?

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Hi all, I joined in Ibm on August -2022, but i am still on bench, is there any maximum time limit for sitting on bench, I heard lot of people are on bench, please help me to know the details

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Chat Bots and Artificial Intelligence. Ok, go!

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Hi fishes,

When can I expect a call from tcs hr for HR discussion.after technical i got mail to upload the documents in the portal for initiating offer.

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We just opened our UK graduate programme recruitment cycle. DM to discuss a referral to a specific programme 🚀

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Hey guys! What's the average salary for an associate? (YOE - 2 with a big four firm)

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