MBB Discussions
Who is Hiring?

Just exited from T2 consulting to a startup for two months and thinking about going back to consulting... will MBB care if I apply now or will I get dinged for switching jobs again too soon?

Anyone else out there getting rejected fast from MBB during this hiring spree? NoobsTogrtherStrong

PSA: All of MBB is currently hiring (at least in North America).

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Alternate idea, @mods can we create a pinned referral megathread to minimize duplication?

Started at Big 4 strategy recently. How long should I wait before trying to transition to MBB/T2?
Seems like they're hiring like crazy right now and don't want to miss the boat :(

With MBB hiring more people than ever (esp with the recent exp hire push), does the MBB brand get diluted for exit opps? Each of them have 3x or 4x revenue in the past 15 years (much of that in emerging markets, but still significantly in the US) corresponding to larger starting classes. With more and more people in the labor market with MBB on their resumes, has that made the relatively static pool of “desirable exits” more competitive?

Note: not at an MBB but currently interviewing

Hey all, looking for some advice.

Graduated UG from Target School in Spring 2020, started in S&A at Deloitte Fall 2020. My plan is to eventually get an MBA from an M7 to pivot to PE/VC.

Have seen posts about MBBs’ hiring spree. Would a lateral to an MBB this early in my career be possible?

FWIW, applied to all 3 in UG. Interviewed at BCG for internship in Fall 2018 and Bain for full time in Fall 2019. No offers. Only things that has changed since UG is taking GMAT (770).

Thoughts?

Why does MBB do most of its hiring out of MBA and not undergrad?

Seeing people constantly posting they left for more money. How?

What jobs / companies pay more than consulting firms?

I have been interviewing, but even the large companies I have talked to are not close to my current salary. My salary is MBB level for context.

Thanks a lot for any input.

Outside consulting and big tech what are opportunities with similar/ higher TC? I feel that these two industries have such a high predominance in high paying jobs that obliterate anything else. Banking might come close but wlb is even worse vs consulting. Decided to move from mbb to corporate strategy (20% jump) but looking at the TC of big tech I get depressed....

Folks I am from Germany. I have seen MBB hiring culture is very diff than from the US/UK. For consulting roles whether be strategy/implementation/sector-specific they prefer folks with Masters or Ph.D. rather than MBAs from top B schools around the globe. Is it true?

Anyone here know what total compensation is for a Strategy Associate role at Deliveroo in London?
Would be great if you could please provide breakup by salary, cash bonus and stock options. Currently have ~2 years of experience at MBB (straight out of UG). Is £80K total compensation too much to ask for? Not sure what range to quote given this is going to be the first time I move jobs.

Anyone here know what total compensation is for a Strategy Associate role at Deliveroo in London?
Would be great if you could please provide breakup by salary, cash bonus and stock options. Currently have ~2 years of experience at MBB (straight out of UG). Is £80K total compensation too much to ask for? Not sure what range to quote given this is going to be the first time I move jobs.

Will the hiring wave still be strong for MBB and Tier 2s over the summer? (Compared to now)

Boutique to MBB, is it worth a try given the hiring spree rn?

Has MBB/Kearney Dubai resume hiring?

Will I be kicking myself for not trying to pivot to MBB during all this hiring?

What t2/MBB firms are hiring at the post undergraduate or less than 2 years experience right now? Thanks

Is MBB hiring for SAP /data governance?? Would love to chat with someone who has insight.

What are best steps for a lateral move from big 4 to MBB or Strategy&?

I’m looking to do more strategy work! I’ve been working for about half a year right now and I don’t enjoy the type of work I’ve been doing as It feels very narrow and I’ve been mostly on staff augmentation projects. I would be applying as a BA/AC/Associate. I’m looking to switch as I’ve always wanted to do strategy work and I see that MBB and some tier two firms are hiring. Any advice and feedback is appreciated!

How does MBB determine the level of hiring for experienced hires? Does someone with 5 YOE but no advanced degree have a chance at post-MBA level, or would it be below that level at all 3?

Tier 2 to MBB fish... How has recruiting for other jobs compare at the two firms?

When do you think the next industry wide compensation adjustment will be? The last one was in 2018 when MBB raised MBA salaries to $165k and other levels about 10% as well. With consulting firms on a hiring frenzy, when do you expect the next one to be?

I see a lot of ppl in the general consulting bowl hating their jobs and perceiving consulting as a clown profession that cultivates no real skill except for making pretty decks. Is that how mbb people feel as well?

For those of you who are lateral hires to mbb, esp BCG given the hiring wave, where were you at and what were you doing before? Congrats on your offers

I’m applying to B schools and MBB / other jobs all together this year and wondering if mentioning that I’m LGBT and involved in my company’s Out network makes sense. Is that something that will looked upon favourably? Chance of it backfiring?

Any life science firms or Tier 2/MBB hiring right now? I have a year of experience at a healthcare boutique and 8 months as an ER associate covering biopharma at a top MM bank.

Which firms are openly hiring for entry-level jobs? I’m 1 year in and considering pivoting from IB to consulting. I have friends (MBB/Big 4) who can refer but not sure who to ask if, depending on whether those firms are even taking people.

Currently at a top life sci boutique (cough the one that gets all the heat here) and looking to transition to an MBB firm. I heard BCG is a hiring spree, should I could apply cold now online? I don’t have any connections there

For folks exiting to FAANG / Product at start ups or really any hot company. How do you go about networking to get the interview? Do you apply then cold email someone you may have an “in”with, or are you picking say 10 companies and then having warm contacts there that you’ll ping when you see a job. I’ve been passively looking for jobs but zero luck, I only want to leave for the right fit. Big 4 here so feel my brand won’t auto get me an interview like mbb/t2

MBB fish, how do people run their startups while working their full-time jobs? How does your firm enforce the no outside work policy?

I see comments about hiring sprees, honestly is the “bar” the same regardless or could you get lucky due to circumstances. I got to final round at 2/3 mbb but unfortunately still in “cool down” period, wondering if I should reach out and see if I can interview sooner.

Starting MBA this fall but considering applying to MBB now given the hiring spree. Seems like a free shot since the MBA is supposed to be a full reset. Am I missing something or is there no downside?

Pretty sure having MBB on your resume opens doors to biz ops, PM, and other high-paying jobs that are off limits to everyone else (even if you have an M7 MBA). My question is whether that has a residual effect on your 3rd, 4th, Nth job prospects?

Seems like MBB is interviewing / hiring more experienced hires than usual right now. Any sense of whether the bar to land a job is lower than usual, or is it the same, just more open positions to fill?

Any tips of which non-consulting places that are hiring at the moment. Market feels abit dry. Mbb manager

Any ANZ MBB folks here know if the digital arms (Platinion/ DV/ Mck Implementation) are hiring in Sydney/ Melbourne? Cheers

Approximate turnaround time between application submission and first human contact (recruiter phone screen or first round interview) for MBB experienced hiring?