MBB vs Big 4 Discussions

How is Babson College undergrad viewed by consulting firms? Boutiques, Big 4, T2’s, MBB, etc

Have 5 YOE across different roles (Sales, Consulting, Project Management).

Anyone know any Consulting firms outside of the MBB and Big 4 that are more lenient to a diverse background?

Hi guys , I need some advise from you ,I would want to pursue a job in consulting at Europ

I’ll get a master degree in finance at paris by may of the next year , also I am a CFA Candidate, I’m bilingual and have an intermediate level of French 1 year of experience in EY at Colombia.

I just have student visa so I can work for an internship.

How can I improve my profile to break into a big 4 or mbb ( in any place at Europe).

Thank you very much.

Moving from big 4 (currently an SA) to MBB
Whose done it? What did it take? Did you still need to do case interviews?

Does it makes sense to work at Big 4 if you’re 30 and working in industry, making good money. Was thinking if Big 4 can accelerate my career or if i ever make switch to consulting it only should be MBB or tier 2.

I am looking for a switch in MBB and Big 4, currently in one of big 4's as senior con in business consulting. Kindly DM me in case you can refer me for openings

Anyone changed job from big 4 advisory to MBB consulting after you got I-140 (before 485)? Were you able to keep your priority date?

Asking on behalf of a friend. For MBB, the Big 4, and other top tier consulting firms - which MBA schools enable you to be a MBA hire? Just the T10? UT-Austin is what I’m curious about specifically. For example, I have an MBA from a small private school and I know the big firms wouldn’t hire me at the MBA pay so want to learn where the line gets drawn to give my friend advice. TIA!

I messed up my interview with Millennium LLP for an entry level role and I feel nothing but dread right now. I believe it was my only opportunity at obtaining a high salary / profile job compared to my other options that only pay half as much. How can I accept the fact that I might not be able to start out as successful as I wanted to be? I believe it’s extremely difficult to jump between layers (E.G. Big 4 to MBB) later on in my career.

About 2 years experience in a small consulting firm looking to lateral into other firms. What are some firms out there besides MBB and Big 4? Open to those firms but also know there are more out there. I’m also open to the tech industry but not sure breaking in there is possible with only about 2 year experience. For context, I’m also an international so will require sponsorship. Appreciate all leads!

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!

So I am now in a top MBA and going into a tier1/MBB consulting firm.
I started my career in my families business we’re I worked really hard but did not feel very appreciated. I ended up leaving to live with my partner in another country and tried to enter investment banking knowing that I wanted to get an MBA. I had to take an internship and then got hired by a bank, soon enough I got fired but hired by a Big 4 ( start of covid) ended up getting laid off.
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Does anyone know at what position can a person with 2-2.5 yrs of experience at a Big 4 join MBB at ? Do we come in as experienced business analysts ?

How different is Big 4 consulting compared to MBB? I’m making the move next year and I’m quite nervous.

I’m an MS Management Student graduating in June 2023. I applied to over 40 positions within the Big 4/MBB and even with extensive networking, I haven’t heard back from any really. I have an offer from a pretty well-known but less prestigious Consulting Firm, but I’m wondering what my chances even are of going Big 4/MBB if I’m not a campus hire. Will they even consider me for an experienced hire a year or two down the road if they showed no interest this time? Any advice welcome!

Has anyone from Big 4 consulting (non-strategy) made a move to an MBB? If so, do you have any advice to share? Thanks 🙏🏻

How do US staffing models differ between the large implementation related work across MBB, Big 4, WITCH type firms?

I’m assuming this tilts to more offshore as you go across the spectrum? How much more?

(Disregard strategy staffing models please)

I’m done with y’all 🐠

I am new to this group, early stage in my career and god let me tell you my head spins when I hear all the acronyms here 😵‍💫

Big 4, WITCH, MBB, T2 and what not! 🤮

Have some mercy on newbies 🙄😂

Just kidding people! Still figuring these out. Anyway, glad to be here. 😊

Peace ✌🏽!

I'm currently at Deloitte advisory / consulting, and have been contacted by BCG about a role they're looking to fill (both instances sustainability focus).

Would anyone care to share their reflections on moving from big 4 to MBB (preferably at SM / D level) - good, bad, ugly...?

Trying to decide between competing offers: Engagement Manager at MBB or Director at Big 4? Comp packages appear to be very similar 🤷🏼‍♂️

I’m seeing jobs on LinkedIn for BCG M roles (amongst others). I work in the strategy team of a big 4 and have been in the manager role for ~2 years, expecting promotion this year. Have strong P sponsorship. But pay is 30% lower.

@MBB - how well have you seen people do when they make the jump at the M level? My concerns are not knowing specific firm methodology (my perception is it’s more ingrained / dogmatic in MBB) and lack of sponsorship at the D / P level makes it hard to progress. Thoughts?

Is it normal for your manager to yell at you in front of a bunch of people in Big 4 or MBB?

Do exit opps differ wildly from big 4 to MBB? Don’t most people exit to Tech anyway?

Looking to take concentrated time to learn data analytics. What program, bootcamps or certifications do companies like MBB and big 4 look for within strategy and business analytics roles? Anyone do a slight career pivot? I was already in consulting but want some hard skills and change direction with my career.

Looking to benchmark the latest management/strategy consulting comp packages for incoming undergrad campus hires (base salary, bonus, sign on). Looking to get a spread from a variety of firms Big 4, MBB, other. Thanks!

Looking to benchmark the latest management/strategy consulting starting comp packages for incoming undergrad campus hires (salary, bonus, signing bonus). Looking for a variety of firms Big 4, MBB, and other. Thanks!

Senior consultant currently at a boutique IT strategy consulting practice, previously in Deloitte GPS IT implementation consulting (4 YOE)

Skilled in project management, organizational change management, vendor management, digital transformation, IT modernization, business/data analytics, process optimization, and overall IT strategy

Looking for referrals at MBB, Big 4, Accenture, etc.

Is it crazy if I exit big 4 (non strategy) right after graduating with an MBA after 10 YOE and go to MBB or similar to do strategy work? Is it taking steps back? Is it going to make my resume stronger if I later decide to exit Consulting and have those names, years and experience ( although not crazy titles since I'll be starting again at MBB)?

Do some MBB engagements are actually working with clients side-by-side ("holding hand") to help them achieve their operational goals kind of implementation? Or is it more advisory, strategy and providing recommendations?
How about Big 4?
I'm at a boutique firm so I'm not familiar with their model. I see they have advisory arms, but wasn't sure about consulting.

Would it make sense to move from MBB to Big 4 consulting for better WLB?

Can Anyone refer me for any open position for Energy/ Utilities in MBB India.

I have 4 years of consultanting experience in the same (including big 4 and Accenture)

Big 4 to MBB folks — what are the biggest differences you’ve experienced? In terms of ability to influence clients, level of analysis, work output/quality, hours/WLB, team member work ethic and intelligence? Did you level down (eg Manager to Associate) when switching? General tips for when someone is about to make the switch?

And how is the travel, perks, benefits relative to Big 4?

is big 4 advisory manager/senior manager qualified for MBB EM?