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

Bain & Company Posted in the MBB bowl but figured I’d try here as well. Trying to feel out the need at the EM level in Canada. Heard that A/C hiring in paused/slowing but pyramids might still be bottom heavy? Better now or in the new year? McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company

Ranking MBB interview difficulty from highest to lowest:

BCG>BAIN>MCK

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Bain & Company Hey everyone!

How does one shift from Big 4 to MBB firms ? What sort of exit opportunities does that person needs to have in Big 4 in order to get into MBB ? I'm an MBA grad & just got into Deloitte India, before MBA didn't had any experience & want to eventually wind up at MBB within 2 years. Considering all this what advice can I get ?
McKinsey & Company BCG Digital Ventures Bain & Company

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Forgot to send a thank-you email after MBB HR phone screen. Serious faux pas or forgivable offense?

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Has anyone made the move from Monitor Deloitte to MBB?

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What is the hiring market looking like these days? I am seriously burnt out and ready to exit MBB consulting, but feel this economic downturn may not be the best time to make big career moves. Thoughts?

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Do some MBB engagements are actually working with clients side-by-side ("holding hand") to help them achieve their operational goals kind of implementation? Or is it more advisory, strategy and providing recommendations?
How about Big 4?
I'm at a boutique firm so I'm not familiar with their model. I see they have advisory arms, but wasn't sure about consulting.

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Genuinely curious — want to move to MBB but I hear horror stories about your 80-90 hr work weeks. How do you balance family & other obligations?

I want to be move to MBB one day, but also want to be a present father. My own father was working to put bread on the table, so I barely saw him as a child

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Hello, I’m a pharmacy graduate currently applying for entry level consulting roles. I have first round interview at an MBB next week and I am interested in doing a practice case interview with a current or past consultant. If anyone is happy to help please let me know

Would it make sense to move from MBB to Big 4 consulting for better WLB?

Was thinking of giving case studies as a side hustle. If I dont have MBB but a T2, how much should / can I charge per hour?

Interviews for MBB coming up. Experienced hire, healthcare background.

Any guidance or tips that I can’t find on the websites or Victor Cheng?

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How hard is it to go from KPMG to MBB/tier 2?

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What does hiring look like at MBB right now? I’m at EY currently, and everything is getting cut in prep for Everest/the economy.

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Hi all, would anyone from McKinsey Quantum Black, BCG Gamma (X), and Bain AA be willing to provide a referral? I have prior MBB experience in a generalist role but most of my work history prior was in data. Thank you!

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Hi all, I was impacted by the layoffs happening throughout tech within the last week. I’m an analytics professional with 5 YOE looking for open roles (previous MBB + Big Tech Experience) any help would be greatly appreciated :)

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Thinking of exiting from MBB to sales in some capacity. Liberal arts academic background. Any advice? Thoughts on how to maximize earnings?

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Hi guys,
Do strategy consulting verticals at T2 consulting also do PMO? I recently am seeing a shift, have appeared for interviews at 2 T2 orgs and both the interviewers told that they have shifted the focus on implementation and PMO since it ropes in more revenue.
Currently I have done both Strategy and PMO projects, find PMO to be extremely boring and repetitive.
Apart from the usual MBB, Kearney and OW since I have a tier 2 MBA, what other firms exist in India that do strategy consulting?

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What would you expect comp would be for an Assoc Director in Dev position for an MBA with 10 YOE at non-MBB org?

MBB have the best policy on 401k match. 401k impact is easy to forget while looking at TC calculations. I haven't seen any companies having comparable 401 match to McK

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What does the work look like for the MBB data arms (Gamma, QuantumBlack)?

Have a background in a B4 analytics and data governance group working with SQL, Alteryx, Tableau and Python looking for a move to another consultancy

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I am hearing that MBB is pausing majority of the interviews - should I be worried about my offer getting rescinded? I luckily got my offer a few months ago and received my signing bonus already.

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Bain & Company How is MBB's Human Capital Consulting practice? I also have an offer as FAANG Product Manager in the same city with similar compensation. I have 7YOE in risk management at an industry specific (tech) boutique investment bank.
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MBB Human Capital or FAANG Product Manager? Both are in NYC and compensation is similar. I have 7YOE in risk management at an industry specific (tech) boutique investment bank.

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Do you need a top mba to work in ops? Considering staying, mbb, investment and ops and trying to weigh my options

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London or Dubai for better exit oops?

Current MBB w 2 years experience in Dubai, thinking of exit to corporate/VC/PE in the next 1-2 years, also have the opportunity to move to London MBB office. Should I stay in Dubai for the remaining years and get more on comps or should I move to London for better exit opps (UK experience/networking) but get paid much less?
Do not want to stay in Dubai for the long term but do want to save up Dubai money to buy a house in London later - thoughts?

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I'm a recent grad who accepted an entry-level full-time job offer with Capital One. I knew that MBB and other consulting firms rarely ever negotiate salary with new grads, so I didn't with Capital One as well. Was that a mistake? What were the likelihoods that they would have raised my salary? I had no other competing offers at the time

Can Anyone refer me for any open position for Energy/ Utilities in MBB India.

I have 4 years of consultanting experience in the same (including big 4 and Accenture)

Bain Capital How to best pursue operating partner path?

Got interviewed at KKR Capestone and Bain capital portfolio group, had really good feedback but in both cases didn’t make it through to the end as “profile too Ops focused”

Still think these type of roles would be perfect fit for me and match with my background (6 year industry, 4 year MBB) so keen to actively pursue it. What would be the options?

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Is anyone willing to work on cases together? I’m at EY and am wanting to apply to MBB, but not before getting 50+ cases under my belt

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Anyone willing to practice some case studies and interviews together? I want to apply to MBB, but won’t do so till I have 50+ solid cases under my belt

Where do mbb consultants in sg usually exit to? Seems like couple of years ago, exits to grab were hot and in recent years, the tide shifted to shopee…

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Does MBB give the same cases to people applying at an undergrad entry level vs. higher/more experienced levels? Are their expectations/evaluation thresholds different?

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Does MBB care which firm you come from? Currently at ACN, contemplating a jump to MBB

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The best part of getting an mbb offer is that no one knows where u work

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Struggling to decide between Strategy& and Kearney (similar comp) - any guidance on reputation, exit ops, wlb, culture is appreciated!

S&:
- PE value creation = strong exits in PE ops or MBB
- Unsure of assoc. w PwC / too focused on ODD / long hours / moderate travel / high turnover

K:
- ATI practice = strong MBB or industry exits
- Slow historical growth / too supply chain & procurement focused / long hours / moderate travel

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Have there been layoffs at MBB in the past?

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Anyone here who made the exit from Big 4/MBB consulting to a VC? If so, I’d love to hear about how the experience is so far. (Not to mention the WLB and comp!) I’m considering a career change but have no one in my network I can go to for insights. Thx! 🙏🏾

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Do you think there will be any changes to the MBB trifecta over the next 5-10 years? Either removals or additions.

And no, I don't mean MBBD.

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Are MBB sponsored MBA students expected to return to their home firms for the summer between their two years? I know you're obligated to go back post-MBA, but what about the summer in between?

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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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Any tips for those that went from novice case interviewing ability to securing MBB offers? Anyone have a good training/prep plan? ACN’s cases were a lot easier. Looking for info. on how to start!

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(1/2) For those w/ technical backgrounds: how did you develop executive communication skills? I’m a year into MBB (post MBA) and have had really great reviews on client, problem, and team

A week or so ago, someone shared a stacked bar chart of each MBB/Big 4 firm that highlighted the percentage of consultants that say they work 40, 50, 60 hours etc a week at each firm. I have searched endlessly to find that chart but haven’t had any luck. Not even on google. Does anyone know the chart I’m referring to?

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Bain & Company Hi fishes, I'm looking for jobs at MBB. Seeking referrals. Thanks!!.McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company

Does Lebanese diaspora really command more power in the MBB and T2 in the region? How can others navigate a career here?

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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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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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In a Big4 deal Analytics group that’s not premier with no path to partner... should I try to move to MBB/T2 to gain traditional consulting experience or try for tech/FAANG... I just wanna make money

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Bain & Company I will be heading to MBB in a few months. Any advice for how to best prepare for my new role? Any advice on books to read / skills to sharpen before I officially start? Thank you!

McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Bain & Company.

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Anyone was able to switch from an MBB to another within a year? Have horrible first few months, with over 60% of my time on bench.

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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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Does MBB provide breaks around the Christmas/NY time frame similar to B4?

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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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Jokes aside, I was super insecure about the fact that I didn’t make it to MBB and ended up at D. Seeing fishbowl and how *even* MBB folks share a lot of similar struggles is great for perspective and has helped my self esteem issues a lot.

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Hi folks,

Jp Morgan CRG Junior Analyst vs Nomura Risk Analyst?
Nomura paying 50% over my current base while JP offering 25% over.
What should I pick? Kindly guide me with this as I'll be making an industry switch and wanna evaluate things from all fronts before taking the plunge.

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Crowe is hiring for quite a few positions across the US (Internal Audit, IT controls and cyber/digital security, Compliance,etc)… I’m a manager and would think some of these niche areas have great opportunity for new folks to excel rather quickly. Great flexibility and mobility policies. I’d be happy to chat if interested and get you directly in touch with the right people internally.

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I am studying for MBA and need 3 books. They are very expensive to buy, so I am wondering if any of you have access to a soft copy that you can share.
> Management Research: Applying the Principles by Susan Rose, Nigel Spinks
> Research Methods for Business and Management by Kevin O'Gorman, Robert MacIntosh
> Theory and Practice of Leadership by Roger Gill

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Larsen & Toubro Infotech How to reimburse internet bill in LTI?
Larsen & Toubro Infotech

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Hi guys, I have total 15 years of Business Analyst experience in IT industry. I recently joined TCS with a salary of 24.5 lacs as an Associate Consultant in my hometown. Lot better thn my previous package in DXC - 12 LPA. Am I placed as per market OR should I be looking for more?

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How is fashion retail business future in India for new brand?

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Thought I’d give a quick update on my two Seiko projects from before the holiday

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Hi Guys,

Anyone interested or need referral for below openings .

Ping or DM me.

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Why is the ad community in London so cliquey?

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Any vacancies in Ericsson Kolkata for RF engineer?

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Any men’s haircut recommendations in the 14th & U area?

What is ideal package for a project manager with 7+ years of experience in IT firm

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Smart people who know about technology: 🙏🏼 I want to get 11.5-14 inch monitor to add to my (1) laptop and (2) second monitor.

I’m worried about the monitor having a high “processor” and slowing down all my programs (including the program I use to login to my office desktop). Can someone point me to a monitor that may work?

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30 m ny/nj. US citizen. Moved as a teenager. INTJ. Single since I figured I’m not fighting the biological clock and have all the time in the world to meet someone and get settled. Things changed after I watched Akshay’s mom (Indian Matchmaking) tell him even 25 is too late and not marrying somehow messes up lives of people around him. While the show was staged, there might be truth to the latter part.
Looking for F in ny/nj. Personality: NOT Aparna. NOT Nadia but def more Nadia than Aparna.🙏

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Anyone have a recommendation for books or resources on upping my sales game? Open to in person class, online class, books, etc!

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Figured the ex consultants would be a good place to ask - did anyone save down files before they left their firm?

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I do a mix of corporate governance and securities law. Is it wrong to pass on tax questions? I truly don’t understand tax law and feel incompetent to answer tax questions with any accuracy.

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