Strategy analyst with focus on power and utilities, strong educational background. Looking to make a jump to MBB or big four firm with strong utilities practice. Any recommendations or referrals?

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Bain & Company Any advice on prepping MBB? I did apply Sep last year. I am planning to reapply again around Sep this year. I am working at Big 4 (Transaction Service) and up for promo (manager) , and a part-time MBA (Top15).
Below are my plan
(1) Referral Network - I did apply without a referral, And didn't pass Bain Resume screening.
(2) Case Studies Prep
(3) Apply to specific role that fits my skillsets (Ex. Private Equity Group) as experienced hire

Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company McKinsey & Company

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I have 1 YOE in strategy consulting at a Big 4, planning to apply for BA/AC roles at MBB. I’ve read they prefer you to list test scores on the application. I’ve never taken the GMAT, so is my ACT still ok to include even though it’s nearly a decade old? 99th percentile fwiw

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Can I get some career advice? I am currently a senior associate (Up for manager) at Big 4 (Transaction Service) I am currently doing a part-time MBA (top 20). 30 years old
What options would you suggest for post-MBA roles? My long term goal is to become a investor / VC investor / Consulting Advisor (I would like to start as my side job and make it grow)

- MBB or 2 tier Consulting
- IB Associate roles -> PE or VC exit
- IB Analyst role before graduation
- Tech or Start Up


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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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How viable is a jump from the Big 4 to MBB?

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I am an MBA from Tier 2 institute currently working with a Big 4 in their Business Consulting line focusing on Financial Services. I have a pre MBA experience of 3 years in IT and post MBA experience of 3 years in Financial Consulting.

How do I move from this profile to a Management Consulting profile?

P.S: Immediate target is not MBB but to get into Management Consulting role

Qualification : B. Tech (CS) and MBA
YOE: 6

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Hey 🐠, hope your week is going well. Current SM at a Big 4 with focus on PE VC and M&A. Would appreciate any pointers on PE Ops roles at the VP or Director level. I realize non-MBB backgrounds are not a hit with HHs, hence looking to connect for potential referrals. Thanks.

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London Boutique Tech to MBB Dubai - doable? 5 years Big 4 exp, M level, left for boutique at M title, actually SM in role vs. Big 4. 2 years there for 7 total. Looking to move to MBB strategy role or Big 4 SM. Any advice or experiences?

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Bain & Company Looking for Associate/Consultant roles in MBB/big 4 in ATLANTA.

Pre-MBA/Masters/experienced hire level.
Any referrals?


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

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Question on entering consulting. Worked for a non-profit for six years, entered healthcare tech last year as a CSM, and just got an offer from a life sciences consulting firm. My hope is to eventually get into more broad strategy consulting (MBB or big 4, have connections at both). Would working at a more boutique firm limit or help in the long run? I don’t want to be in life sciences forever but figured it could be a good launchpad into consulting. I’m 30 so not old, but also not young.

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McKinsey & Company Hi, Need a career advice! I am currently working with EY India in FS Advisory practice. I have got an offer from Mckinsey for Senior Analyst PFIC.
Does it make sense to move to a backend role in MBB from a front end role in Big-4?

Yoe - 7
McKinsey & Company is offering me 52% hike on my current base pay and 25% Variable

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Requesting referrals for Consulting or project management profiles in any Big 4 /MBB

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Bain & Company My batchmate from old IIM is working at BCG after graduation in 2021 and told me that he has been working on tech strategy kind of projects. Is this normal? I thought MBB means pure strategy/due diligence projects. I am working at a big 4 and am doing similar tech consulting type projects. Was actually preparing for case interviews hoping to crack a MBB or Kearney type firm. But now worried. Can someone share some more info about projects at mbb. Bain & Company Boston Consulting GroupMcKinsey &

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My batchmate from old IIM is working at BCG after graduation in 2021 and told me that he has been working on tech strategy kind of projects. Is this normal? I thought MBB means pure strategy/due diligence projects. I am working at a big 4 and am doing similar tech consulting type projects. Was actually preparing for case interviews hoping to crack a MBB or Kearney type firm. But now worried. Can someone share some more info about projects at mbb. Bain & Company Boston Consulting GroupMcKinsey &

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What other consulting firms pay high salaries other than MBB after normalizing for levels? I have heard of A&M and AlixPartners recently. Any others people can recommend? No big 4 plz.

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Im working this summer and looking into programs to help with case prep and interviewing for strategy consulting at MBB + Big 4 firms heard of rocket blocks and myconsulting offer any thoughts on the two or recommendations for another program if there’s a better program than the two?

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For the people that went from MBB to T2 / Big 4 or T2 to Big 4, what were your reasonings? We usually hear a lot from Big 4/ T2 folks going to MBB but not much from the other perspective.

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Anyone ever go from big 4 audit/faas inti MBB consulting without a mba?

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Job hopping among big 4 is it normally lateral or are promo hires possible too? And big 4 to MBB?

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I’m an SA1 in cyber (been here 3 years, promoted early). Any recs if my goal is to maximize compensation? Currently at 1 of the big 4, should I pivot to another big 4 / how big would the salary boost be? Should I go boutique or try for MBB? Trying to think long term wealth (while also fearing recession/job security and also while drowning in student loans). 🤧 Thank you in advance and hope everyone’s having a great day

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Any suggestions for good PowerPoint add-ins for consultants?

Recently went to a smaller firm from MBB, and missing those fancy add-ins which made life easier. Even the Big 4 has some nice add-ins.

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Hi Fish,
I am currently working at Oracle as an ERP implementation functional consultant ( NetSuite ERP ). In my current role I act as consulting lead and do a lot of business process re-engineering. 1. Is there a role at MBB or similar suited for someone with this kind of experience? 2. While I know the big 4 do have NetSuite practices, what is the pay like in Toronto?
My current comp is 160k CAD ( with bonus)

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How does PE portfolio ops compare to MC, SC, or advisory as far as the work and pay? I was reached out to by a recruiter who explained it as internal consulting for portfolio companies. Starting salary was high, I’m wondering what top end salary is and if it is a good alternative to Big 4/ Tier2 or MBB?

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Partner at BIG 4 vs EM at MBB. Who makes more money and whos exit opps is better?

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How much do entry level positions get paid at MBB or Big 4 for consulting?

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Odds of going from strategy consulting at EY-P to mbb? Do they take any big 4 consulting arms?

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What is the best/fastest way to become a partner/director (Consulting) at MBB or at a Big 4?

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Happy Saturday london 🐠s

I'm looking for advice to breaking into strategy with aims for MBB/Tier 2/big 4 strat arms. I have done a 2 pieces of data strategy work so far but I'm on a transformation project and hate the length. I have approx 1.5 YOE, close with leadership, lack ratings better than 3, but annual ratings of 2+

I was wondering what advice you'd give in order to break the barrier? A few of my team have gone to LEK/Monitor and other strat houses but I'm trying to break in ASAP

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Bain & Company As a young undergraduate from a tier 1 college, how do I break into in the strategy consulting arms of big 4 or MBB. I am keen to work in the front end office rather than the capability centers. Experienced colleagues it would great if you could share an insight about this. McKinsey & Company McKinsey & Company EY-Parthenon Bain & Company

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Hi fishes.. I know there are a lot of threads on moving from big-4 to MBB, but what about the other way around? For example, going from a Principal at MBB to Partner at big-4? Is it a well trodden path? I have a couple of them reaching out to fast track me through their “direct admit” process, and was wondering..

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How much more challenging is it to get an offer from an MBB versus a Big 4 firm? Please leave your huge egos at the wayside before responding. 😅🧐🤨

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Does anyone know if all MBB and big 4 have policies regarding what level they can hire you at based on your Years of experience?

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For jobs with requirements of ~2 yoe in consulting/banking, does this target yoe differ by company as well? Ie MBB 1 yr being equivalent to 2 yoe at tier2/big four?

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Does taking the operator role at a PE fund limit your opportunities of moving into an investor role later? I have strategy consulting background at a big 4. I am interested in moving into PE in an investment role. Frankly, it’s been tough trying to break in with my background and currently working on joining MBB to increase my chances. Recently, I have had recruiters reach out for operator roles at a few funds but worried taking this route will limit my chances. Anyone moved from ops to inv.?

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What would compensation and title look like for someone with 2yoe at the Big 4 & MBB

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

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Currently a big 4 intern applying to mbb/T2 firms, but want to know if there are any jobs in tech that offer similar compensation right out of undergrad. I’m also not a cs or swe major so it would have to be a non-tech role.

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

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Currently at Big 4. Have offers for a PL/Principal at MBB and for a VP role at a Fortune 20 company. The VP role is more interesting and comp a bit better but I’m told would accelerate faster at MBB. The initial plan was to end up at MBB. What’s the best for future flexibility?

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

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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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Would you jump from Big 4 client facing consulting to internal MBB for relatively same pay?

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

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

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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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Wondering how much a Partner makes in Big 4 consulting? Is there really that big of a difference at the Partner level compared to MBB (starting 7 figure)?

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