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

Big 4 and MBB salary comparison (and ACN) - 3 years out of MBA, Promoted to manager in strategy and operations (or equivalent) - base is $175k - what do you guys pull in?

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What is the Green card process at various Big 4 or MBB firms?

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Any resume review company or person recommendation? (MBB exit to Director or higher role)

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Do you still have to do a case if you interview for a principal role at MBB?

MBB entry level to 2 years into the job types, how frequently do you work one on one with partners?

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How difficult is it to switch for someone with a Big 4 experience (within United States) to MBB in a different region (Europe or Asia)?

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4 years into consulting, want to do a MBA, but not planning to do MBB, want to go into industry actually...yay or nay? Want to do an MBA to network and figure out what my career path is

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Have you heard about layoffs in smaller, non-Big4/MBB consulting firms? I heard ZS.

So big4ers, what's your thoughts on MBB and OW. Do you think those firms are really that great?

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Need a break from travel. Anyone heard of doing 3 years consulting ---> 2 years industry strategy role for F15 company --> MBB? Have a verbal, sick of PwC, considering it...

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Starting my MBA this fall and hope to work for MBB after. Any tips of what types of things I should do (besides good grades) to stick out

How about moving from D in the US to MBB in a developing country? This possible? I ask because the Big4 firms aren't as highly regarded in the locations I want to go (Middle East, Africa, APAC)

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MBB energy practice in Houston: (1) how busy are you (2) how big is the practice (3) what kind of projects do you typically work on (4) are you hiring?

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anyone have suggestions on best case interview coaching/prep for breaking into MBB? preferably someone who broke in from non-target

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Where do big 4 financial consultants go as they exit? MBB? OW? Thoughts on those more "prestigious " shops?

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Is it true that MBB won't give you the time of day if you got less than a 700 on the GMAT post MBA

Any private equity firms known for hiring non-MBB consultants?

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Fellow MBB, how does referral work at your firm? I heard EM and above at McK can refer people.

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Interesting to see the Big 4 move up the consulting value chain to offer more strategy like work for lower prices and MBB move down the value chain to offer implementation work at higher prices

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All banks passed CCAR this year. Any thoughts on the consulting business? Big 4? OW? MBB?

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MBB left fishbowl or totally workfucked? (Here say aye, workfucked just keep quiet)

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Best way to jump to MBB from big4+ACN? Go...

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Do all 3 of MBB use the term "case" instead of project?

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Does MBB look at the GMAT same as GRE during recruiting?

Exit options for manager at MBB : internal strategy unit role vs general management role. What is better and why?

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I don't see many MBB consultants here. They probably think we are peasants.

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S3 at EY, interviewing with one of MBB in July - case interview and mock. Also Deloitte asking to come In for possible M1...thoughts?

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Can anyone market size how much business either big 4 or MBB generate for hotels, airlines, and car rentals? This could be a great case.

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Pricing: MBB - do you guys specify consultants' hourly rates when providing a bid/SOW to a client?

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Any thoughts on the quality of suits from blacklapel.com? Need a good one for an MBB interview.

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Monetarily how better is MBB compared with tier 2 consulting firms?

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Recently added an MBB recruiter on LinkedIn. Anybody have a good idea of how I should reach out?

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If u were to jump to another firm who would it be? Other than MBB

What are the consulting firms that have good PE practice other than MBB, Parthenon and LEK?

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Thoughts on jumping to MBB from Big 4 after 1-1.5 years? How feasible might it be, would you do it, do you know anyone that has?

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Went from MBB consulting to M&A (mostly sell-side). Considering PE next (either operating or investment). Haven't really worked with sponsors too much. Which firms should I look at?

Sick and tired of feeling like I don't belong cause Accenture doesn't fit in its own category. There's MBB and the Big Four, where do I belong?

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MBB folks, do you and your coworkers even consider Big 4 people management consultants? Trying to gauge the general consensus.

@MBB folks: How do you guys handle the lifestyle? How long do you plan to stay on?

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What questions would you ask an interviewer about their corporate strategy? MBB?

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What does the salary progression at MBB look like after getting your MBA from a target school?

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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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What should be an expected salary for an experienced hire with 3 yoe joining as a senior associate in MBB?

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If you get rejected from MBB, how long (if at all) does one have to wait before applying again? Is there some set lockout period?

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Is MBB hiring right now ?

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Bain & Company My 13 YO is taking Career and Tech. She is dead set on diving for Michigan. What are her chances of getting hired from MBB with a degree from UM? Or would she need her MBA first? Is a Michigan degree good enough to get you into a top MBA program?
McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company University of Michigan

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

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Looking to get a referral for MBB, can any fishies help?

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Hi to everyone, I am looking for a referral in MBB for wealth management or PE teams, is there anyone that can help me? I am currently enrolled in CFA lvl. I and have 4 yrs of IT strategy consulting experience.

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Heard that partners at MBB that focus on public /social sectors (higher education institutions, government, non-profit orgs) get lower salaries than peers. Is that true and by how much?

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Is IB or MBB more difficult to land?

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

Anyone from MBB office the Netherlands?

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Bain & Company Heard MBB offices in Amsterdam have some of the best wlb in europe, anyone working there can confirm?

McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company

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Any strategy groups or MBB folks hiring? 3 years experience out of undergrad across multiple industries/functions. Looking mainly to learn about diff experiences and any potential opps (if applicable)

Got my MBB offer as an Exp Hire! A few insights from my case prep. I practiced ~10 cases solo using Case Coach videos. I'd watch the interviewer speak, pause the video, practice (speak out loud, ask questions, explain my approach, even time myself), then play to see what the candidate did, and evaluate myself for gaps.

I also learned the evaluation criteria and internalized the generic case frameworks.

I do work in consulting and had done live case interviews 5 years ago

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Good answer for “what motivates you” for MBB interview without the mention of 💵

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Bain & Company Atlanta people! I’m in the process of applying for MBA programs and wanted to ask what recruiting is like for MBB from Emorys program? Is there a reasonable shot at getting into the Atlanta office from Emory, or are those openings primarily filled by other schools (Duke, UVA, etc.)

Boston Consulting Group
McKinsey & Company
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Can anyone please refer me to Roland Berger ? Solved 50+ cases and been on MBB final rounds

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Hello Future Sharks,

No response from Ericsson HR, after salary discussion. Even he confirmed the salary break up over mail. Is it common practice thr. Was very excited to join the organisation

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Looking for advice: would you stay in partner pipeline at Big 4 or move to one of the MBBs as a principal? I am hearing that with Big 4 getting into strategy more, MBBs will be obsolete soon thoughts?

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Is there anyway to pass off 2 years of p&c underwriting and 1.5 of management liability underwriting as 3.5 years experience? All at the same company. I want to apply for roles as a senior underwriter.

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I’m geotechnical engineer, but I couldn’t get a good position to allow me to learn more especially, I want to turn to design and softwares , any recommendations please

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Looking to learn coding. Any thoughts on learning code through a website like Udemy, CodeAcadeny, etc.?

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The day just started, and already...

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When you have to turn your proposal in but you haven't quite worked all details out - Chainsaw Rifle.

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A student of mine likes to write notes and sometimes questions for me on her weekly warm-ups. I wasn't expecting this one. In all honesty, Valentine's is cool, but we all know that we should value our significant other every day and not just one day out of a year. 😂 Furthermore, if I had a boo we would definitely be exchanging gifts for Valentine's Day!!! Hahahaa

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On the brink of 100 members...most of which never say anything! 😂😂😂😂

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Today is a huge struggle. I want to do nothing. 😢

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Hi Fishes,
Someone please let me know the in-hand salary per month after tax for this. Please respond at the earliest as I need to take a call on this. Any help is highly appreciated.

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Hi all,i have been taking interviews for my department since the last 3 months.Should the company be paying me for the extra efforts?

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ugh. tomorrow is leg day.

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How common is it for first year associates to spin wheels? In my 4th month, I spent 6 hours doing a return with 3 K-1 royalties, 2 Schedule C with few expenses, and the usual 1099-DIV/INT, including consolidated 1099. Budgeted time was 5 hours total. I have yet to get my return reviewed.

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Is it just me, or does Seattle not feel as "welcoming" for first-generation immigrants?

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Anyone work Cigna? Looking for a referral

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Do you still implement reference checks (on top of background checks)? I’m not convinced of the value add to the selection process and it takes a lot of time and resources

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Hello All just wanted to know if pwc is open to hire someone with 90 Days notice period (from TCS)
can anyone refer me for an open position in pwc
Job ID:317612WD

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