MBB refers to the three largest consulting firms: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, and Bain & Company.

Thoughts on Crafting Cases’ Analytics Academy? Could you use only this resource to sufficiently prepare for the quantitative part of a case interview at MBB?

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Are MBB firms expecting a boost to their Energy practices due to the Inflation Reduction Act?

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Are technical skillsets in hot areas (like cybersecurity) rewarded/sought after by the bigger firms (MBB/T2/B4)? My concern is that a technical person, even if they are a good at managing a team and growing the business, would be limited due to not having an MBA or something similar. Any thoughts on that?

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Bain & Company Would it look bad on you if you quit your job to focus on case preparation for MBB? I have been in cyber for a year and I am sure it is not sth that I would want to do in future. The nature of risk consulting is also vastly different from management consulting with little transferable skills. Have considered transferring to management consulting in KPMG but honestly not possible due to the manpower crunch in the department. McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company

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Any thoughts on Roland Berger positioning in DACH vs. MBB? Willing to relocate from other region and they are pretty open for non-german speakers, so just wanted to compare them

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Out of MBB, which is best for salary, work and culture?

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anyone in salesforce at MBB?

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

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Any guidance on how the interview process @MBB for a Proposal Mgr role might deviate from the norm?
I imagine there’ll be less focus on cases, if there even is any, but relevant info on the interwebs is slim.
Context: was (surprisingly) the target of outreach. Have a call with an in-house recruiter on Monday.

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After doing some LinkedIn and web search, it looks like chances of getting into HSW are a lot higher from PE than from MBB.

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Can references tip the balance in an MBA application (e.g., 2 very strong Partner references, both HBS alum), when having a sub-optimal gmat score (e.g., 680-700). Context: 4 years work experience at MBB

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How competitive is my profile for Wharton R2? 330 GRE, 4 years experience (2y at MBB focused on private equity, 2y in industry). Would be sponsored MBB candidate. Asian female. Only thing I’m worried about is I have weak ECs.

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Currently about 6 months in at a highly regarded Boutique/T2 type strategy consulting firm. I am looking to lateral to MBB and have seen varying advice on when to throw in an application. Have good resume with great experiences + T15 undergrad school. Especially with the slowdown on experienced hires, are there any recommendations for when to apply?

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Have there be inflationary adjustments to salaries across the board at MBB in London in the past 6-12 months? What sort of range?

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Who pays more than MBB in non tech roles?

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Are there any industry companies one can move to after working in backend office of consulting firms like MBB?

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Is it difficult for someone from a boutique strategy firm to get an interview from MBB, when I'm willing to go down a level?

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It it a automatic ding? Interviewed for MBB intern this Wednesday. Have not heard back yet (DL Tuesday). A friend I practiced with got his offer yesterday. We interviewed same day but different partners. Assuming they would coordinate calls - I guess this is a ding?

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Trying to move from Big4 in North America to an MBB or a T2 firm in the Middle East. I feel like applying straight away would be futile, and nobody from the ME offices want to network. What should I do?

Are there any cool or fun jobs that actually pay well and are attainable for a prior Consultant / someone who worked on mostly finance engagements?

Ex: Not tech, not PE, not IB, not MBB. Other jobs.

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What is the payout to front end consultants with 3-4 years in MBB ?

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Not a problem I actually have yet, but was wondering if someone could help with this:
I applied to MBB and ClearView and whilst MBB are slow to process the applications (so far have an interview from Bain mid January, still waiting to do the tests for McK and BCG), ClearView invited for interview after just a few days.

I’m now wondering what to do if CV makes an offer before the others even interviewed? It’s not my 1st choice, but would be sad to reject only to then end up empty handed.

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Craziest untraditional paths to MBB you’ve heard of from Non-Targets?

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Should I genuinely cross MBB off my list if I went to a T30 and not M7?

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I did not get a full time offer after my MBB internship. In a couple of weeks, I will be unemployed at the beginning of a major recession. I can survive for about three months. I have managed to get a couple of referrals for boutiques, and I applied to others where I couldn’t find one. I only applied today so I don’t know how it will go, but this is the first time my depression has made me physically unable to function. I have realized the last time I ate was two days ago. I am so scared.

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Do you guys think getting a CFA will improve chances of getting into MBB out of a T20-30 MBA?

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Bain & Company Why do the MBB partners look younger in general compared to the Big 4 partners?EY Deloitte KPMG PwC McKinsey & Company BCG Digital Ventures Bain & Company

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Anyone here that does M&A work at MBB that would be willing to chat?

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Will on campus recruiting for internships slow down at MBB and T2s as a result of the recession?

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Bain & Company HIRING: Investment Associate at a growth equity/impact investing fund in SF. We're building out an Associate class focused on healthcare (don't have to have healthcare background, but do need to be interested in healthcare).

The firm culture is solid and comp numbers are strong (DM me for details). Hiring manager is ex-MBB.

Looking for 2-4 YOE at MBB or T2!

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Bain & Company HIRING: Investment Associate at a growth equity/impact investing fund in SF. We're building out an Associate class focused on healthcare (don't have to have healthcare background, but do need to be interested in healthcare).

The firm culture is solid and comp numbers are strong (DM me for details). Hiring manager is ex-MBB.

Looking for 2-4 YOE at MBB or T2!

McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group L.E.K. Consulting Oliver Wyman

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Who wants to create an MBB dating app

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MBB candidates: who were your rec letters from, how strong do you think they were, and where did you get in?

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Best ways to “Network” your way into MBB?

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Anyone who switched from IB to MBB at associate level? How is your experience so far?

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Supply Chain consultant that left for F100 to pursue and expand supply chain knowledge. New company is very generous in tuition assistance. I plan to pivot back into consulting in 3-5 years. Not MBB, maybe T2 or T3?

2 YOE

Do I need a Top 10 MBA?

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Hi all - any current MBB open to chatting about their experience? Happy to send a coffee voucher :)

Personal details:
- 3.5 years w Accenture
- Public sector strategy & consulting
- Experience in tech implementation, change management, BD

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Curious about compensation at MBB vs B4/ACN. Obviously MBB makes more at the highest levels, but is it really that much more in terms of total comp? It is definitely a lot more cash comp but for example, ACN does a pretty good RSU program which from what I’ve read gets people pretty close to MBB. Of course, cash is king though… thoughts?

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This is the 3rd project I’ve been staffed on where I’m implementing a strategy developed by an MBB. The feedback was that the client wasn’t able to realize those savings. Why is a strategy worth so much if you can’t implement it? What’s the rationale on the client side

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What i have missed if i never applied nor worked for MBB? I am 36 now, never had any interest in MBB so far, but i see how people around praise them so much. Does it mean MBB consultant is better and smarter than me?

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Would anyone from MBB be interesting in have a 30 min discussion with me? I am looking to get a referral.

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Hi - I am having to move from the US to London due to Visa issues. Exploring relevant strategy consulting roles @ MBB / T2s following 3Y of management consulting focused on operations @ a boutique firm in NYC. What is the best way to get started with this ? Any good recruiters you would recommend ? Or referrals? Happy to share my profile. PS - I have UK work auth so won’t require sponsorship.

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Negotiating an offer with MBB. How should I negotiate for unvested RSUs? I have about $400K with a vesting schedule over the next 3.5 years. Thank you!

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Bain & Company Is MBB going to raise comp in the UK too? Just signed the offer recently McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group

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

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Those who want to join FAANG: don’t you think that the upward mobility is limited? Thousands of super ambitious MBB background people with top credentials joined these firms over the last decade.

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Graduating senior. Have choices between MBB and SWE at FAANG. Not sure what to do. Long term I’d love to be in a small startup or a leader in a tech company. Not sure which path is better for that. Any thoughts?

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How MBB experience help with Warthon application. I work in analytics and want to get an MBA to get into more strategic positions ins Tech companies.

What are some strength points I should focus on? And common weaknesses. Any tips are appreciated!

Thanks in advance.

At MBB, level for level, do implementation practitioners make the same as generalists?

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How to transition firms to MBB from Big 4/ACN when you don’t really have a connection there? Randomly connect with people on LinkedIn at the office you’re interested in and hope for a referral? Can I reach out to a recruiter at the firm directly there? Currently in Tech Consulting but wanting a shift in career path to strategy or tech strategy. Currently have almost two YOE and wanting to gain insight into the process and how long that may take

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Is a move to PE from MBB worth it?

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Would any MBB/Strategy& folks be able to provide a referral for a fellow tribe member? :)

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Got an offer from MBB and they want me to start before summer 2021, is it possible to push it to later in the year like after Christmas 2021? I would come in the same level as me previous firm, so pretty much ignoring my past experience, not sure if that matters

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What would be the life science career track with the highest comp and fastest progression for someone without a technical stem degree but with a M7 MBA and transaction/deals consulting experience? Am I right to assume it would be MBB?

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£50k TC, 2.6YoE working within the change arm of a bank ——- what do experienced fishes think is a good next move for someone like myself? Might want to move into consulting one day with ultimate aim of MBB but also enjoy technical coding work, particularly in credit risk / counterparty credit risk in banking — could use some fresh perspective ; quite confused atm as interested in many things! Don’t mind staying in change management either TIA - appreciate any advise

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I want to exit to MBB but if that’s not a possibility what are the next best consulting firms? Looking for at least midsize firms (non-boutiques).

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Base salary for top end Principal in Singapore? MBB / OW?

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Going to Wharton in the fall. Is it worth going MBB over returning to big 4 (sponsored)? Is this a common path?

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STARTUP FOUNDERS and FAANG: would you rather hire MBB with 3-4 years of exp or Tier 2 with 5-6 years? If you could isolate those variables and everything else held constant.

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

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Newly promoted team manager. My business unit's culture is super competitive but the vibe is much more relaxed at our company's other offices- any ideas on how to change things?

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Is 2023 the return of sales?
Covid has completely changed buying strategies of big corp as companies looked to retain and reset with what they have. What type of change do you see big corps taking this next year to drive growth?

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How do I know Big-Law is not for me?

I am a first year who just started a couple of months ago and I am literally confused all the time. I did some small work for two partners and they loved it, so put me on new deals but the mid levels I am staffed with absolutely hate the work I do. One said the work I did was laughable. I felt bed because I spent over 25 hours on this. I wouldn’t be very bothered but the other Associates in my class are killing it. So I just feel dumb all the time.

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Hi how much in hand for 15LPA. 1.5lac is variable.

My colleagues are bullying me for being gay. I thought that was against the law. Should I talk to a lawyer?

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Hey Amazonians,

I am L4 Team manager in SDS CS, could some one help me with the expected package after me promoting to L5 GRPM?
Rn my CTC base is around 8.5lpa

Thank you in advance! @

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What are career paths after switching to an internal audit position in industry? Are you then stuck with internal audit?

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Any reccs for cleaners in philly?

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A question for the entertainers out there (magicians, dancers, DJs, really just anyone who is hired to work at parties). Have you ever turned down a job because something about the person asking to hire you just felt "off"?

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Has anyone successfully moved laterally in an org to escape a bad boss? How did you do it and how did you handle any political ramifications? (cont)

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Would you expense a speeding ticket on your way to an IR?

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I have interviews coming up with BCG. Any BCG Platinion folks willing to discuss example case interview questions?

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If I accept an offer from HCL and I didn't join the company, will they Blacklist my profile?
Can I join HCL in future?

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Anyone interviewed with Walmart Labs? How slow/fast do they move? Been 🦗 since the hiring mgr screen

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Is there any industry recognition for poc creatives the way adage and others recognize creatives?

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How do you all feel about D&I Reports? Do you think they’re still valuable and a stand-alone report or part of an integrated corporate message?

I guess I’m officially being off boarded team doesn’t care no one has said anything … I’m a ball of nerves thankfully my old company wants me back — feeling so sad and angry and just incredibly nervous

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