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

Are CDDs worth doing at non MBB firms? Have an opportunity to do them for an extended period but not sure it's worth it given I'm at a boutique. Thoughts?

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Presentation doesn’t make me anxious, but the “executive presentation” where my manager, director, senior director jump on my neck and overly-criticize your keynote and the way I talk drive my crazy. This is typical at my job, wondering if consulting (MBB) is equally bad?

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What are the other major boutique firms out there besides Alix that pay >MBB? Kinda like EB vs BB in banking ie not tiny/unheard of boutiques

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Do I need to include undergrad gpa when applying to MBB from a non grade disclosure t10 mba?

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Does anyone know of any people who spiraled downward post-MBB?

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

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What are the current MBB salaries ? I see on Glassdoor that BCG consultant = McK associate = Bain consultant is making around 250k sgd TC . Does it sound right ?

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Does MBB workforce strategy have a partner track? How are the projects and hours?

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Hypothetical, but actually curious. 6YOE (with a masters), would you take M @ Deloitte or entry level at MBB. Going up for M in our Strategy practice, but just doing some forecasting I feel like comp would quickly beat Deloitte’s in a few years.

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Post-MBA Salaries for strategy consulting in Paris / Madrid / Amsterdam / Zurich?
Looking at MBB , T2, Deloitte and Accenture. Any other EU cities would be nice too.

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Would anyone at Boston Consulting Group be available to fill out a short survey for an undergraduate thesis? My partner is researching the impact of the adoption of the work-from-home model throughout COVID-19 in the consulting industry with a specific focus on MBB. She's had some luck through her alumni network for the others but is getting close to the deadline for BCG.

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Employed at a boutique firm, recently acquired by MBB. Curious if any of you have been thru the process and what transpired in the transition, specifically first 6 mo. After (layoffs, pay increases, etc.)

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Any idea on first year comp for MBB partners in London

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Any idea on first year comp for MBB partners in London

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What are the common roles they hold when former MBB consultants exit to Tech companies?

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Bain & Company Do any of the MBB ( McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company ) run leadership programs for new undergrad and MBA students? My son was only able to find for OW and Big4...

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Bain & Company Hey all,

I have upcoming case interviews as a compensation/rewards consultant with MBB+. Does anyone have any prep materials or recommendations on case interviews specific to rewards/compensation? Everything else I’ve come across has been specific to profits/business expansion/growth. Mercer McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group Willis Towers Watson

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I have a case interview as a compensation/rewards consultant with MBB. Does anyone have any prep materials or recommendations on case interviews specific to rewards/compensation?

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Fortunate to have received a job offer from a MBB/Tier 2 consulting firm, with the role starting next summer (generalist track). However, I’ve been reading that getting staffed on the projects you want often requires networking beforehand. With that in mind, if I am interested in a very specific industry, would it be weird to network on LinkedIn before my official start date, for the best chance to get staffed on those projects?

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Which consulting firms have crazy work hard play hard mentalities? From talks at university I had the impression that out of MBB, Bain probably Parties the most, mck and BCG less.

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What jobs are halfway between Consulting and Industry? Starting to find MBB unsustainable from a WLB pov. Was in industry before this and found it too slow. What’s a good in-between career that pays well, hours aren’t too terrible, maybe is more medium-paced?

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Bain & Company Whats salary and total comp do MBB pay at Project / Engagement Manager level, and one level below that (title varies)? McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group

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What is the salary of an Associate in MBB firms based in APAC and Australia?

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Hi! Is there any fish at Kearney willing to give me a referral? I currently work in tech, and I’m looking to transition into consulting. I’m applying for the business analyst position at Kearney and am now interviewing with MBB and other second-tier companies. I would love to share my resume and answer any other questions you might have for me. Thanks again for your help!

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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.

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I’m convinced that the reason some of these firms are so prestigious is because they have intentionally exclusionary recruitment practices. I used to believe that you had to already be rich to get hired at MBB. Now being on the other side of the recruitment process , I really do feel that it rings true. I hate the way we evaluate candidates and decide on who is “high priority” during coffee chats.

Do MBB and Tier 2 salaries are negotiable or bands are fixed ?at M1 level ?

I joined T2 and was being told by HH that salary band is rigid.

How about MBB .. is there any scope of negotiation or they put into a standard year 1 band ?

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PE culture vs MBB culture ? Curious what’s the difference

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Hi All, im looking for practice case partners - drop me a dm if your interested. Brief bio below: Currently got ~1 yoe at a T2 in the region and graduated from a target uni in the uk. Aiming for MBB and in touch with 1 of the firms. Looking to prep for the next 2 months on cases or general personal fit qs

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LinkedIn senior analyst vs MBB Senior Associate with long term goals of data science?

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Going to start at an MBB next year where I realize WLB will be tough. I have the option to graduate MBA early and either do nothing at all or try to get a mini internship. What do you all think is better? Complete and utter nothingness or make a few bucks and get some dif experience

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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!

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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!

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Bain & Company Any great person here willing to give back to the amazing consulting community and coach me (I’m asking for only 1 interview) who has MBB experience? (I’m a student applying for summer internships. Uk based. Need to pay for everything on my own so trying to work and study, that’s why I cannot afford to pay for an MBB coach) :) McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group

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Genuine question: how is MBB > PE such a common route when there’s such little (and high-level) financial modeling in consulting? Are these consultants going into Ops roles and not deal team?

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Which MBB office systems have the strongest pipeline of studies at the moment, and are hiring at an additional pace?
I heard Middle East and South East Asia? Does anyone have any insider info, greatly appreciate it.

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Why do BoDs only find MBB analysis the most credible

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How worth is it to move from T2 to MBB? Not sure if I want to do consulting long term

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Is UCLA FEMBA worth it? MBB placements possible?

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Hi Folks having YOE of 3.7 yrs in IT, any chance to move to any one of MBB

Read that McK is paying 2K higher than BCG this year which means BCG will probably raise again next year to at least match. However, they can’t just copy McK with 2K to match because that would look bad so they’ll have to beat it again. Then McK and Bain will follow. Barring a devastating recession, I’m guessing this means MBB is all getting raises again next year?

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Looking for case partners for upcoming MBB interviews. Currently working in consulting so ideally late (9:30ET or later) most workdays/weekends are open.

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$325k TC at MBB in a non-generalist (still partner track) path. Love the intellectual variety, smart colleagues, flexibility (WFH has let me take occasional 2-3h windows during the day for personal activities) - can’t take the stress anymore. Are WFH industry roles at the $300-500k TC level really that much less stressful?

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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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Currently a post-MBA returning consultant at MBB. What firms should I target with significant Private Equity Ops groups or value teams? Have to leave after 2 years in consulting because I was sponsored but want to make sure that I understand the point at which I should be reaching out, etc.

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Hello les fish,
Des idées de salaires de manager (fixe, bonus, total comp) à Paris en MBB ? J'ai en tête un package autour de 180-200 ça vous semble comment ?

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Fully regret completing my MBA at a non target even tho I got into some M7s, mainly for ego reasons. Did the MBA to break into consulting, and I did but wondering if I would’ve been able to get in with MBB through traditional channels had I done M7. Now I’m finding it impossible to even get interviews at MBB

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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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Does MBB accept applications where you don’t have an undergrad?

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Know this is a long shot, but if I’m counseled out of one MBB, what are the chances I could get an equivalent job at another? And if not another MBB, thinking that a T2 or B4 could be possible? I’m not even sure I want to stay in consulting, but also feel like I didn’t get a fair shot at it

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Do T2 consulting firms (think Kearney, OW) and MBB hire experienced professionals WITHOUT MBA (I.e., is a prestigious MBA mandatory in the region?). I already have a post-MBA position

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Do you always need an MBA to get into MBB?

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Is it possible for someone with anxiety to have a career at MBB? Anyone currently in this situation? How do you cope?

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Got an offer from BCN as Associate. Wondering if there are any openings or if anyone here can refer me to other openings in MBB. Looking for options.
1 YOE,Strategy consulting, CDD

Networking: I’m trying to build a network with MBB employees but I’m searching for roles in another country where I’ve got minimal school connections. Should I start by building a network in my home country and ask them if they can put me in touch with someone in my target location? Or just go straight to people in my intended location with cold requests/emails? Thoughts and views welcome!

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Plan to go to B-school in 3 years (1 year out of UG now). Long term goal is entrepreneurship. Have offers at a MBB firm for a generalist consultant role and at FAANG for a strategy role. FAANG offer is slightly higher (though both are a 50+% bump on my current comp). Both would have me reset to entry level. Which one should I take?

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How much do people make on average in VC after 2-3 years out of undergrad in MBB/IB?

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Anyone willing to offer referral for lateral hire consulting opportunities at MBB. Is it possible to share the profile internally with someone at Partner level for consideration.
12+ yrs experience in strategy, transformation, change, process improvement, cost optimization & analytics. Helped F500 clients on Future of Work & workforce transformation cases in pandemic.

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Pre-MBA at MBB — Have worked on a few DDs but have not touched the model workstream yet. Any advice on how I can best discuss my “deal” experience in PE interviews despite that? Thanks in advance!

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Anyone know any amazing freelance UX/UI designers? DM me.

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ACCA and CPA qualifications. How useful are they in the line of consulting. I work in the M&A space focusing on FDD. Happy to have a chat to see what qualifications if any are actually useful in our line of work.

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Hi All, I request you to please help me with my query. I have joined capgemini three weeks back. They told me direct project but they tagged me to bench.

According to current scenario, what would be the timeline in bench to get the project. I got an mail to get the project within 30 days so If I am not able to get it , is there any consequences on it. Please help me my queries.

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Recruiters, my position as senior in-house counsel at a privately held electronics manufacturing company was eliminated recently due to COVID. Looking for opportunities in the Mpls/Chicago areas. Open to networking or discussing any open opportunities. Experience includes development and purchasing contracts, distribution agreements, patents, trademarks, licensing, data privacy for an international organization with a legal department of one.

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Hello. Everyone.

Due to family and other personal reasons. I am actively looking forward to join a Corporate to perform all such activities and roles as it is required from a Company Secretary. I have 5 yrs Post Qualification Experience.

This is an urgent requirement and request my readers to connect me with someone in known.

Here is my resume attached.

Thanks.
Nikhil Arora

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Anyone in NYC looking for a post manager, post supervisor, or post producer?

Available immediately DM for resume!

Anyone working in product experimentation or innovation lab within a medium/ large scale tech firm?

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Is quantiphi now giving permanent wfh?

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Does anyone or their small business need any writing or social media help? Would love to get some side income in this economy while helping the community.

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What’s the best store you’ve ever worked at and why?

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If the wife is the chief creative officer and the husband is a creative director within the same company, isn’t that a conflict of interest? Asking for ogilvy.

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Hi Folks,
Capgemini is hiring for below positions. If interested kindly DM me for referrals

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Maybe I'll avoid bounce tonight, maybe not

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How is the career in Pursuits in any Big 4? Does it pay as good as core consulting work? How is the work life balance? I want to make a shift from client chargeable work to BD work for better work life balance. Is it worth switching?

Adobe Front end Roles

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Can someone please help me to decide between Zee entertainment enterprise ltd and Deloitte for 3 YOE in NodeJs Developer ?

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Dear Fishes,

I am an MBA(HR) passout of 2021 and i have 1 year of experience in TCS as HRBP/Recruiter and recently i have joined EY GDS as consultant in June 2022. Currently EY is facing a lack in projects and i am not assigned to any.

It's a request to all if you can refer me to HR openings in areas of HRBP or recruitment, My notice period is 30 days and i am ready to join at the same package as of now.

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Hi Fishes,

Referrals opportunity in UST for those who are serving notice currently and immediate joiners.

If interested dm me,happy to help..

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Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group is too slow. For anything you wanna do inside the organization, 12 months of tenure is required. Even for promotions its the same no matter hoew exceptionally you perform.

Whereas Bain & Company has no such minimum tenure requirement. My colleague got promoted in 4th months of joining right out of college.

Give me 1 reason why I should accept the offer from BCG?

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