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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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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Is MBB comp significantly different from each other? The initial offers are very similar but curious if there’s significantly different trajectories

Here is my idea for a startup! I collect all the data from career transitions and use Data Analytics to predict the most likely career transitions. I could start with consulting. What do you guys think about this? I would be able to predict based on your firm(mbb, big4), your experience, which role you are likely to move (Faang pm, strategy manager, move to mbb). I have all the data to do this, but wanted your thoughts. Would the output of this be relevant to you?

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Offer evaluation

Major healthcare player
Director Analytics
Base: 240
Bonus: 48k target (can be higher based on perf)
Equity: 40k annual
Sign on: 75k

MBB, 10 yoe

Side note: super interesting role for me. See it as the future skill set to covet (corp strategy is a little played out)

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Do tech companies like FAANG hire strategy consultants? Starting at an MBB/T2 next year and curious if tech companies leverage consultants as much as other industries. Part of me wonders if they are in such high growth right now that consultants can’t add as much value, thus maybe a smaller presence. Thoughts?

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I exited to FAANG from big4 and part of me is seriously thinking about getting an mba to go to mbb. Does that make any sense?

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I have an interview with an MBB for an knowledge management/specialist role. I currently work as a technology consultant for the advisory arm of a sub big 4 accounting firm. Cont.

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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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Do you always need an MBA to get into MBB?

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If I reschedule a first round with an MBB for a following week, is there any chance of them moving forward with other candidates ahead of me in the interview process?

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Hi ME 🐠s! Would like to know a bit regarding Business Analyst roles in MBB, T2 / B4 firms in UAE. I come from a target school in India (say MBB / T2 hires from my college every year) with ~1 YOE in consulting - based in Dubai. Would the stated firms consider me for a BA role (lateral hire as an experienced BA)?

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Salam, given the recent hiring surge at MBB, I'm thinking of applying. I was wondering if someone would be open to chat, I want to learn more about the work and culture at these firms. Thank you

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Strong consulting background at H/S. Applied for MBB NYC internship and got only 1 interview invite (failed to convert final round). Both career center and ex-MBB classmates are shocked. Any insights why others got more interviews than me?

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Bain & Company For those working in industry, how much jump would you realistically expect when moving to an MBB?

McKinsey & Company
Boston Consulting Group
Bain & Company
SAP
Microsoft
IBM

Anyone from MBB office the Netherlands?

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Alvarez & Marsal How does Alvarez & Marsal compare with MBB, Kearney, Roland Berger, etc. in India?

Are Bain expense policies same across levels? Are there any limits to meals/ beverages that you can claim? Is it in line with MBB?

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Just got another rejection... Is exiting to FAANG or MB really this hard? Trying to go tech.. or mbb, but not getting anywhere. I have 2 masters (mba, ms) from top schools, been in consulting for over 10 years, I am confident that I know my stuff well..but still I keep getting rejected. Interviewed with Google, Amazon, Cisco, McKinsey, and a few others and every-time there is something that is not a match... are the hiring managers looking for like 100% match? That will never happen!!!

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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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What is your opinion on moving from Tier 2 (5 years, strategy consulting) to MBB as manager/senior manager? MBB office (LatAm) reached out looking for experienced consulting manager to join their team

Don’t come back! Do mbb

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I’m a salaried employee, am I legally entitled to get paid for December 28, 29 and 30 if our company tells me I don’t need to work on those days?

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Who has the most exciting plans for the weekend?

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What are people getting with their bonuses?? I’m not talking about saving... I mean any big ticket items or big bets in the markets? Let’s hear it!

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I got offer from Deloitte today and as per rule they will process GC after 2 years in Deloitte, but I have only 2 years 8 months remaining in my H1B. Will they process GC earlier?

USA: has anybody quit a job on a L1A to get a new one with a sponsored O1? I’d love to hear your experience!

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Is here anyone from GE client project at Citiustech?
Which client laptop do they provide?

Is the transition to electric vehicles going to cause a lot of changes for civil engineering? Seems like city planning might be affected

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This post is an alert message for anyone joining the Johnson & Johnson EMEA account for SAP & had Rakesh Sharma for their Manager round.

He is nothing less than a con man & will promise you a lot to make you join the account. After that he will put you in testing projects. If you ask for a release, he will either not release you or release with a very bad rating and influence other project managers to not take you into their projects.

You will be left with no choice other than leaving TCS.

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C3A grade employee in tcs. I have an offer from a company for onsite role and placement is in UK as permanent employee but the role given in offer is an entry level one. With almost 11 years of experience, is it good to accept this offer only for the on-site opportunity?

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Anyone else feel like they’re unhappy at the current role but unsuccessful in recruiting/interviewing for the next job? Just wanted to vent and see if anyone is in the same spot. Happy Friday, too :)

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Hi All,
I had my 1st round of interview with Executive Director and 2 leads for Technical role. I have 2 queries-
1. How many rounds should i expect in total considering I clear everything? (I think my first round itself has technical + manger/director)
2. How long (time) will it take to get an offer?
TIA :)

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Has anyone seen any resources on how much equity executives or VPs get in larger corporations or PE owned companies? Trying to gauge what to ask for form a ~$3B market cap company owned by PE in an L2 type of role

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Hi Fishes ,
I have been offered the role of software engineer 2b in boa.I have an overall experience of 7+ years. Is this the right designation / am i being low balled?

Anyone else fee like old town is a super young crowd now?

I’m 28M and I used to think it was a place for ppl in there mid-late 20s. Last few times I’ve been out there I feel like half the ppl barely look 21?

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Are gsb invites done?

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With everything going on economy wise, should I try to get out of working for ExxonMobil and get into cyber security sales? What would be safer?

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Citiustech is not going to give my salary. HR said you didn't serve notice. hence you will not going to get your FNF.

Left organization in a month after joining.
Any thoughts sharks. What to do now?

Janhit mein jaari. Folks, while retaining, don't fall for onsite trap which they'll try to lure you with. One of our mates has learnt this the hard way. Go ahead with with your job switch, don't fall for this.

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From the day my firm files my green card application, how long will I have to wait to be approved and receive my green card? For further context, I was born in China and only have an undergrad degree.

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