Hi everyone, I’m in a medium size consulting firm started working since Oct 2021. I’m wondering is it good to jump to industry for my next move or move up in the consulting world to polish my resume better with MBB or Big 4 in my resume… any thoughts? I really don’t know what to do in life so either one works for me, but I’m just lost.

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Bain & Company How bad are MBB hours? Is the work-life balance comparable to Big 4 or better/worse? McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company

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Bain & Company What’s the age cutoff to become partner at a big 4, MBB and T2? EY Deloitte PwC McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group Oliver Wyman EY-Parthenon Strategy&

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What’s first year partner comp range at MBB, T2 (OW, LEK, etc), and Big 4 respectively or are they all pretty similar?

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Does anyone know what staffing agencies work with T2, Big 4, and MBB? I've got recruiters call me all the time with various jobs in tech and finance, and I really wouldn't mind talking to them if they had consulting industry positions — or even back office contract roles within consulting firms.

Like I once interviewed for a McKinsey contract through Mindlance, so I know those kinds of opportunities are out there. Does anyone know of any staffing agencies that work with the big firms?

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Hey Everyone,
I’m a recent grad who’s looking to break into strategy or life sciences consulting. Would love to get advice, feedback on my resume, or referrals to MBB, Big 4, T2 firms, or life sciences firms. Thank you in advance!

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Best stepping stone to get into MBB? MBA vs experience at Big 4 / other second-tier consulting firms?

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Bain & Company Hello 👋 I’ll be applying to MBB and the Big 4 Companies for consulting. Is anyone willing to give me a referral? Thank you! Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group PwC EY-Parthenon KPMG

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Hello, I’m interested in the intersection of data science and business. In your opinion, would you recommend MBB/Big Four or going down a Tech route? Are there any firms you would recommend or avoid in either silo?

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Hello, I’m interested in the intersection of data science and business. In your opinion, would you recommend MBB/Big Four or going down a Tech route? Are there any firms you would recommend or avoid in either silo?

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What is the salary of a BA in big 4 or MBB?

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Would anyone from Big 4, MBB, and Kearney be willing to give me some idea on why I’m not getting any first round interviews? Even with referrals I can’t even get a phone screen. I have great work experience with documented success. But it is 2 years of FT, 1 year of internship, and just graduated from a non-target MBA. Is it I’m asking for too much for associate? I’m currently at 140 base and am asking only just to match my base. Or is my experience not enough for senior associate?

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Anyone have an idea on average pay of SC in Big 4 vs. ASC in MBB? Need some benchmarks to discuss in future interviews. Appreciate it! 🙏

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Consultants with 2-3 YoE, what's your total comp?

Firm: (Big 4, MBB, etc.)
Salary:
Bonus:
COE: (LCOL, MCOL, HCOL)

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Looking for advice on applying R2 this fall or delaying application until next year. M7/T15

I have 4 YOE in healthcare in a rotational management program with the goal to pivot to healthcare consulting post-MBA (ideally MBB). However, I’m about to start a new job as a SC at a Big 4 in healthcare consulting. I still want to get an MBA for a variety of reasons.

Is it worth delaying until Fall ’24 to have the consulting experience on my application as well as the chance my post-MBA goals change?

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Hello everyone,

Aspiring consultant with a pretty technical background.

Like many others here, posting my resume for critique, gauging chances, and looking for referrals for MBB, Big 4, and Accenture, Capital One.

Thanks!

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Why do people move from MBB to big four? Seen a few

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Anyone doing life sciences consulting outside of your usual suspects (MBB, CV, Putnam, ZS, HA, IQVIA, Big 4)? What’s it like?

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What are some good feeder companies to HBS asides MBB, Goldman Sachs, Big 4 and FAANG?

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I’m interning at KPMG advisory this summer and I really like it. People are chill and seems like there’s good WLB in my service network. Just wish that the pay was slightly higher. However, I go to a top university (HYP) where there’s a lot of pressure to go to MBB over big 4. Am I really “wasting” my degree by choosing KPMG over shooting for MBB? KPMG

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Hello fellow fish 🐠🐠🐠- How important is a college degree when considering to hire an experienced consultant? Do Big 4/MBB even do this?

My team just interviewed a highly capable SC but there is hesitancy because this person never went to Uni.

Is this an outdated way of thinking?
I’ve noticed some in the FANG group have completely dropped this requirement for some roles. Thoughts?

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What companies should I target to get into Business/Management/Strategy consulting? Currently 1.2 YoE as an analytics consultant at Kantar, did a joint MBA from NMIMS (not SBM). Not going to consider MBB. I have applied at big 4 but haven't heard much from them

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When I look at my day rate being charged to client and what am paid I wonder where rest of money goes. While I can understand billing rates to be higher than your pay rate but 4-5 times higher?? I can’t get that. I feel many of consulting firms especially MBB and big 4 have over inflated rates as compared to services they provide. This needs correction sooner or later.

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Is it possible to come in as a business analyst without the traditional undergrad to hire path?

I went to a top undergrad (“little Ivy”…major = Econ, GPA = 3.4). Then did my MS this past school year at a non-target (unique program, got fellowship…major = Marketing, GPA = 4.0. Student gov leader, started club). Now I’m an analyst at a Big 6 global ad agency. I love my job, but I have always been interested in consulting.

Could I stand a chance in MBB/Big 4? Would appreciate any insights.

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Hello, If you could pick: Would you pick a career in business/data science at MBB/Big Four or a Tech Firm? What has better outcomes short and long term?

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What’s the salary like moving up through MBB vs. big 4 vs. tier 2?

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Do big 4 also do case interviews or is it only MBB?

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When you apply to MBB or big 4. Why do they ask if you have applications with the other. And how should you handle such a question.

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When you apply to MBB or big 4. Why do they ask if you have applications with the other. And how should you handle such a question.

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When you apply to MBB or big 4. Why do they ask if you have applications with the other. And how should you handle such a question.

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Would it easier to transition to EYP or Strategy& from Big 4 vs. MBB or would it be about the same?

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Lots of Big 4 salary band increases recently - is the same happening at MBB in London? 👀

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For those that have switched from Big 4 to MBB, how was the switch and any advice?

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Got offers for Senior consultant at Big 4 (£55k excl. bonus) and Senior associate/analyst at MBB(don’t know comp yet, assuming around 60k).

What do the salary progression and wlb look like in london for each?

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Anyone have an idea for average pay as data analyst in MBB? 5 YOE here (Almost 4 years in Big 4 and more than 1 year as analyst in MBB)

Thank you!

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Hi all! Current Intern at Deloitte looking for potential networking opportunities at MBB or the big 4 consulting arms. I would be happy to provide my resume! Currently number 1 in my class as a rising senior at an ACC university.

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Any US citizen who started in the ME then transferred to a US office for MBB/Big 4? How was the process, downgrade? rough transition? Do you recommend just starting in the US from the start?

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Are there any current or former Big 4, MBB, Tier 2 consultants in this bowl that are willing to share their experiences with me?

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Why do strategy consultants at BCG work 14 hour days? What is the discrepancy between MBB and Big 4 that accounts for such a high burn environment? Are projects staffed ultra-lean in MBB? Is the MBB methodology so much more rigorous than Big4’s?

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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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Is it worth making the time/money investment to make the switch from big 4 FDD to MBB. This would require getting into and paying for a top MBA program and my net worth would be way negative after that. Are the MBB financial returns worth it? Im 26 years old for reference

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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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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?

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

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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?

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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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How much do partners at big 4 make on average? How bout 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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Have the Big 4 raised their initial post-MBA salaries to somewhat match the recent MBB offer changes?

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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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MBB Asia vs Big 4 NA? (SEA/India vs US)

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

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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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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 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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Also is the hike amount added to fixed components like basic and hra... or only in mva or qva components??
Appreciate your responses.

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I’m somewhat local, living in Miami for the past 8 years straight from São Paulo, Brazil

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YOE:3.2
Skill set: SQL DBA, Python , Supply chain

Thanks.

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What would be Expected CTC for Senior Software Engineer role in CBA?

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LA Mid level planners, what’s your salary and years of experience?

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