Spoke to a McKinsey recruiter for an Expert role earlier this week. I was told it is on the Knowledge team, Expert track, and equivalent to an EM.
Total comp was $210 base and Total comp was $240k, fixed compensation, not negotiable, HCOL.

Is this normal? This is lower than M level at big 4, HCOL. Thought MBB paid better.🤔

Any Big 4 Audit/Tax —> MBB success stories out there? In the interview process right now and looking for any semblance of hope!

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‘23 recruitment cycle timeline for Big 4?? I know the MBB deadlines, but when do students/recent grads apply to Big 4 consulting? i don’t see many entry level roles posted — did I miss the deadlines?

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Big 4 consultants that went to MBB, how has your experience been? Overall positive/negative? What are pros and cons? What are the big differences you’ve noticed?

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Hello all,

I will be an incoming Junior student at UMN and I am currently looking to pursue a career either in consulting (MBB or Big 4) or investment banking (Lazard,Piper Sandler,JPMorgan Chase).

I am unsure how competitive I am compared to other amazing candidates out there. Does anyone have any advice on what I should do to land an internship in these two fields?

Also, could someone take a look at my resume and give me some feedback?

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What did the students in consulting/accounting make during an internship at either big 4 or MBB or Boutique? And if you got a return offer, how much were you offered?

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Does anyone have an idea of digital transformation or management consultant salaries in the UAE (Abu Dhabi, Dubai) with 3 YOE at the big 4 and MBB? Does having a masters degree make a difference in salary?

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Are MBB hiring experienced candidates rn for lateral hires? Have 6 years of consulting experience at Big 4 firm.

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I’m going to save a lot of people a whole lot of pain and time.

THIS is your rubric for weighing offers:

…McKinsey > BCG > Bain
…EY > Deloitte > PwC > KPMG
…MBB > FAANG / MAANG > Big 4
… Big 4 > Lower tier consulting companies (e.g., Accenture.)
… Industry C-Suite Executive > Consulting
… Consulting > Fed, state, local Government (all levels)

You’re welcome!

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MBB shortlists for laterals: some folks at Big 4 are directly getting mails from MBB. How do MBB get their contact details? Has anybody got shortlist through Naukri or LinkedIn?
@deloitte Accenture India

Has anyone gone from big 4 CPA > top MBA > MBB? I’m considering this path and would love to hear your thoughts on whether the time/money investment of the switch was worth it

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How does PwCs reputation in the consulting market place compare to the other top firms (big 4, MBB, Boutiques, etc.)

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What differentiate MBB from big 4 in terms of M&A execution work?

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Looking to move from Big 4 strategy to MBB. If I have 1 YoE, should I be looking at analyst or associate roles at McKinsey (or equivalent at BB)?

Hi guys,

Got a lot of help from this bowl. I had an improved resume here that I would love feedback on my resume. I was aiming to apply for fulltime positions at MBB, Big 4, FAANG and the bunch but honestly wanted to get an idea of how I would fair. Also would appreciate any feedback as to what skills l should further add

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If MBB and BIG 4 were Avengers:

McKinsey: Ironman. Smartest and richest of bunch..and also the bad boy.
BCG: Captain America. Same intellectual firepower as Ironman..minus the flashiness.
Bain: Spiderman. Young but can pack a punch!
Deloitte: War machine. Tries wayyy too hard to look and feel like Ironman.
PwC: Hawkeye. A little pretentious but in it to win it.
EY: Black widow. No fuss, gets down to business.
KPMG: Rocket. Small and often underestimated..yet can keep up with the rest of them.

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Does working at a big four look good on a resume when applying to MBB?

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For the recent interns in big 4 and mbb within last 1-2 years, what was the return offer you got whether it be accounting or consulting or any internship that you did?

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Hey everyone, I am a recent graduate and just started working( 1 year work experience so far) but want to transition to strategy consulting (tier 2/ Big four/MBB) but I am starting from scratch with my prep for the case interviews and I’m curious on understanding if I can effectively/efficiently prepare for a case interview with free resources online as I am sceptical about paying some of the steep prices for coaching?

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Do folks in tech reach higher levels of compensation than consultants 5 to 10 years post MBA? I still keep in touch with many of my classmates who made a beeline to work for FAANG firms post MBA, and their compensation absolutely dwarfs that of MBB and Big 4 by a fair amount and the gap only seems to widen with time. The wlb, by all accounts, seem to be much better too.

Would love to hear from anyone else who made a similar move or knows others who jumped to tech?

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Please like this to open my dms! Seeking exit opp from big 4 to mbb!

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Has anyone exited Big 4 to MBB, specifically BCG Platinion as a Sr Mgr? If so, what’s the difference (pros/cons). Thx

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I would be interested in consulting roles at Big 4 or MBB but specifically for Automotive industry practice / projects. Is it likely that these roles could come up, or best to apply to general route and specialise later on? Thanks in advance

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Can someone rank MBB /T2 / big 4 in terms of their strength in Operations service line?
Thanks

Hello! I hopefully to switch to consulting side. Any one in here who can give me referral for a position in MBB or Big 4? Thank you in advance!

To big 4 director+ level: it’s been 2 years since I have left big 4 and joined MBB. I haven’t had to do proposals on top of client work. Promoted early and got additional bonus. Please stop holding performance review as hostage to force people under you to do your work!

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Who leads when it comes to work life balance in consulting? All of us put in plenty of hours but who gets the best deal in the industry?

What about for MBB specifically?

Big 4?

What’s your view on jumping ship from big 4 to MBB in London at 1.5 yoe, but have to start from scratch as an analyst?

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Hi Fishers,

I have around 1 year of experience as a Market research analyst. How far this can help me get a job as an analyst/consultant in Big 4 or MBB?


McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company EY Deloitte KPMG PwC

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Bain & Company Hi Fishers, I have around 1 year of experience as a Market research analyst. How far this can help me get a job as an analyst/consultant in Big 4 or MBB? McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group Deloitte KPMG PwC EY

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Currently in tech consulting at big 4. Want to switch to MBB. What skill set should I be aiming to build before I apply ?

Recently got laid off from a small biotech startup. I have 3 YOE in healthcare + 1 in life sciences and trying to get out of industry to go consulting. Was wondering if anyone would be willing to help out with a referrals to any of the following:

MBB, Big 4, LEK, ClearView, ZS, or Huron

Thanks a ton in advance!! ☺️

Do Big 4 senior partners earn more than MBB senior partners?

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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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Anyone that transitioned from a big 4 strategy group to MBB mind sharing how different they are in terms of type of work, culture, and WLB? Just had a first round for project leader at BCG and am setting up a final round for next week.

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If MBB and BIG 4 were TOP GUN call signs:

McKinsey: Maverick. Always getting in trouble yet always the guy you call in the clutch
BCG: Iceman. Just as good as Maverick minus the notoriety
Bain: Rooster. Limited in what he can do but knows how to deliver
Deloitte: Hangman. Pretty good but thinks he's better than he actually is
PwC: Cyclone. Stuffy and by the book yet respected
EY: Phoenix. Humble, let's her flying do the talking
KPMG: Bob. Butt of all jokes yet still in the cockpit on gameday

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Hi, everyone. Does anyone know where I could find information regarding the opening year of major consulting firms' offices?
I'm thinking MBB, big 4, boutiques...

Thank you!

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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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1st Post: How do MBB Risk & Regulation Teams compare to Big 4? It’s the only area where I’ve seen a Big4 Manager move to an MBB without a demotion (at least in Europe). Any insights are appreciated!:)

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McKinsey & Company Career advice needed.Thanks in advance. What would be a potential feasible path to make the transition from Big Four assurance role to MBB consulting role? I have 1 year experience in industry as FP&A and couple months as fund accountant before I graduated from school and went to Big four as IT auditor and could switch to core auditor ,cybersecurity or ECG advisory etc. I’ll get the CPA and CFA soon and have some basic coding skillsets. Considering to do MBA/graduate degree if necessary. McKinsey & Company PwC Deloitte

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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?

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

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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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Honest question: how many hours do you work a week, what type of consulting do you do, and what is your position? Thinking of switching from big 4 consulting to MBB but seeking this feedback.

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When is bonus payout for everyone at MBB, other Big 4 and T2?
S&/PwC is 9/30

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

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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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What is the equivalent title of a Big 4 Director/SM at MBB?

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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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Currently a big 4 consultant and got an offer from FAANG for a strategy and ops role that would bring my total comp up 60%. I’m really grateful for the offer and really excited, however, I am also interviewing with MBB. It has always been a goal of mine to work for tier 1 strategy firm as I’ve always felt on the outside looking in at big4. I feel like most exit ops from strategy would be S&O industry roles but still can’t get these MBB firms out of my mind. Am I just overthinking this?

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

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How difficult would it be to exit into MBB from Big 4 financial services consulting? Obviously it’s dependent on the candidate, but is this a switch one can accomplish without going back for an MBA?

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

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Alright fish, so I'm from a non-target school for consulting, for reference my school typically sends a couple to the Big 4 federal practices and FDD but definitely no MBB front office. Is there any way in hell I can break into some type of non-strategy role at a Big 4 firm with a B4 audit background and industry experience?
Like I'm trying to get a feel for if it's a waste of time for me to be applying. I've been hitting finance transformation advisory roles pretty hard with out much luck.

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How do you cheat on an ethics exam, isn’t that counter intuitive?

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When are the raises and bonuses getting announced?

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