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 PE firms particularly known for hiring from MBB? I’ve been doing my own search but looking for more insight

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I’m looking for intel on MBB recruiting in Canada. I have 1yoe post-undergrad, with strategy and analytics experience at a F500. Is there any JIT hiring at the moment? Do you have any advice on getting my foot through the door?

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Does anyone know if MBB ft hiring for undergrads in Canada is significantly impacted in terms of numbers this year? I heard BCG stopped hiring for US...

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Are MBB or Big4 hiring these days?
Been out of consulting for couple years and thinking to boomerang back to consulting

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Is the recruiting window closed for the the following year? I’ve been hesitant to shoot my resume into the pile because I’ve been informed of hiring freezes 🙈 I was chatting to an MBB consultant, and was informed that they closed their application window in early August. I’m a business grad with 1yoe.

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Is it actually worth applying to jobs cold with no internal references or contacts? I haven’t had any luck with this thus far, but wondering if others have. Am I wasting my time with these applications? How do you go about applying to jobs?

Background: I’m not MBB or Big 4. (but did go to a top 10 university)

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BCG 🐠 are you actually hiring? I get the same email every week suggesting me for the same role that’s been open for 4 months. If you’re using some MBB sorcery to get me to apply it might just work

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Is it too late to get a referral for full time after ugrad? I’m very interested but have only been networking with a few T2 and T3 firms. Given Covid, I felt that MBB and T2 would be a reach, especially with not much consulting experience. Now it looks like most firms are still hiring as usual. Thanks!

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Spent 10y in Big 4 mainly in US and Europe. Interviewing for Associate Partner position with an MBB in SE Asia. Would a ~5y stint in the region be an asset if I wanted to return back to US but remain with the hiring firm? Or is it a rabbit hole?

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I don't have much experience but I see people care about serving as board member for non-profit. Is that only for MBA applicants or is is good for consulting jobs too? I served on the board for a non-profit but never put that in my resume, I am currently recruiting for MBB and wonder if I should include that on my resume?

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Which offices in the United States are considered “big” in terms of having higher demand for head counts and new hires? I’m not looking to take advantage of applying to an “easier” office (there is none) but rather understand the supply and demand landscape. There are locations in high demand but not necessarily hiring that much (such as Seattle, SF...) but what about other larger offices that aren’t as popular? Would appreciate insights from MBB thanks

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What “hot” skills are MBB hiring for rn?

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All I want is HBS and to make Partner at MBB, followed by a leadership role in banking. I am such a basic brown girl. I tried a couple of Finance jobs, but as soon as I landed in consulting I was like stability and prestige, hallelujah. My parents didn’t even pressure me. So basic.

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MBB Interviewers: I know the bar & I’m not there. Would it be terrible to tell those who’ve offered to refer me (lateral hire) that I’d want to wait until 2021 to interview? Friends say I’m crazy & that they don’t see any lateral hiring in Jan-March, but my understanding was most MBBs hire year round (pre-MBA). The thought of waiting another year to re-apply is scary. Please help!

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Is there any downside to referring people to MBB? What happens if you refer a candidate and the recruiter and/or hiring manager thinks that the person you referred isn’t good?

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Anyone know if MBB are hiring?

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I’m taking the GMAT in September and would like to include my score on my applications to other firms. Based on what I’m getting in practice, it would significantly improve my resume. However, I heard many firms, particularly MBB, have hiring windows in August, so applying later would hurt my chances. Is this true, and if so, when should I apply? Is it possible to apply earlier and then fill in the recruiter on my GMAT score while I’m in the process?

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Does anyone know if the MBB Middle East offices have stopped hiring?

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How is hiring in Europe (London, Berlin, etc.) looking right now? Considering ditching the visa stress and moving back (EU citizen) - would companies there value 1-2 YOE at MBB with just an undergrad degree?

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MBB, are your hiring experienced hires with 2-3 YOE out of undergrad?

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Curious if any MBB folks can shed light on current hiring environment. Undergrad campus hire at Deloitte S&O recently laid off in the COVID cost cutting wave after 2 years. Disappointed, but grateful for some freedom to explore here! Primarily looking at industry/corp strat jobs since consulting in general has been hit so hard, but considering applying to Big 3. Have heard from a few MBB friends that new hires with offers aren’t starting till end of year. Any chance of a lateral move right now?

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Does anyone know if Clearview and MBB are still hiring / willing to refer?

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For every MBB class, is it true that more FT hires ( >= 50%) are gotten from the FT candidate pool (people who went thru the FT hiring process) rather than from their respective intern pools (who got converted from intern to FT)? Regardless of whether this is true or not, I’d appreciate it if anyone could provide me some numbers on this

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Laid off and looking at next steps. Any desi fish who can give me a referral to MBB? Heard they’re hiring the most people at the moment.

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Is MBB in Toronto hiring?

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Is MBB still hiring at all? Or any of the large consulting firms for that matter?

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Hello I am a rising senior and have a full time offer for a T2 consulting after graduation. Before this whole pandemic I was planning to apply to mbb. Is it still worth it? Will they be hiring on the fall?

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Any Tier 1 or 2 consulting company still hiring experienced general consultants? Passed the first round of an MBB interview but was put on hold due to hiring freeze...

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Any Tier 1 or 2 consulting company still hiring experienced general consultants? Passed the first round of an MBB interview but was put on hold due to hiring freeze...

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Just graduated w a FT offer at a T2 (S&O, OW, LEK). However, full time start date has been pushed to next year. Is there any way to recruit for MBB in the next coming months? (Realise that hiring is low because of COVID)

Had two final rounds w MBB during UG recruiting and if I have to wait several months to start FT. Iwould rather start a career w MBB if at all possible.

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I want to exit to MBB. Started summer 2019 out of undergrad and D’s not a good fit for me. When is the best time to apply to MBB given the current economic situation and MBB’s hiring cycles (understand it may be different by firm).

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When jobs advertise that colleagues are ex-BB, B4, MBB etc - does this come across as a red flag for bad culture?

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Non oil and gas exit opportunities for MBB/tier 2 strategy consultant in Houston. Which companies are hiring, what types of offers are folks getting?

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If interested in MBA and interested in T2 (ATK, OW, AP, A&M), how much does ranking matter? Do they do OCR at more/lower ranked schools than MBB? Are they more receptive to prospective candidates who didn’t participate in OCR than MBB? For simplicity’s sake, assume no covid impact (hiring freeze, etc).

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Anyone go from MBB/T2 to MBA school and do something OTHER than return to consulting / go for high finance? Curious what your return on making that decision is and if it’s ever worth going if you’re already in consulting. Seems like most non-Consulting or IB jobs you could just skip the MBA.

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Guys - what is your opinion of Cornell MBA? Is it considered top-tier, especially for jobs at MBB or bulge-bracket investment banks?

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How has COVID affected MBB? What cost cutting measures? Layoffs? Bonus? Freeze hiring? Internships? Etc?

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What’s it like working at MBB at the manager level? Anyone here lateral from b4 or ACN? Have an offer and curious about your experiences.

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Prepared for two month while working. Failed two MBB final rounds. Thinking about reapplying next year. How should I prepare myself for that in this one year?

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What levels can an MBB EM exit to for S&O roles at companies like Google? Rest of FAANG? Thanks! The level schemes confuse me (compared to titles)

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How do you look for a job in Sweden from the US? Have a Swedish spouse and are thinking of moving from the US. T10 MBA + MBB firm, not sure how to find opportunities or convey experience to them. I could transfer offices to Stockholm but want to see other options

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Have heard a lot for different opinions on these. The logic is that it’s easier because there is a lot of supply in cities like NY, Chicago and SF, but the counter argument is that the offices with less supply are also way smaller and have a lot less demand.

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Curious: Best (in your opinion) consulting exit to industry from mbb manager you have seen in your eu country among your colleagues?.
Need some benchmark ranges here :)

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As an MBB consultant looking to move into industry, should I expect to take a pay cut? The roles I’ve come across so far seem to for less pay than I make now

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Looking for a referral into McKinsey’s London office. Currently assessing my options with other MBB and would like to apply to McK

Profile:
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- MBA

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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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Hi Sharks,
Looking for opportunities/referrals in MBB in consulting/project management role.Requesting support .

Is the difference between big 4 and MBB in compensation huge at top levels (SM and up)?

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McKinsey & Company Does MBB have a minimum GRE score they look at when recruiting MBA candidates (like 320+)? McKinsey & Company

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Best way to approach networking with MBB if I am planning to apply for roles in Jan 2024 (1 year from now). Do people start with their school alum and get referred to partners?

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What can help me (2 YOE at B4) get an interview at MBB besides a referral? Certain skills, certain qualifications, GMAT score, or something else?

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What is the MBB admissions rate for HSW, approximately?

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What are considered some Target schools for MBB at the UG level in the US? All the Ivy leagues + best tech ones? How much of a difference does it make for an experienced hire candidate?

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If I want to go M7 to get a shot at MBB (because my chance of getting into M7 is very slim as of now without a referral 😅), should I say that in my essay (particularly the “Why [M7] essay part?)

Anyone worked in Econ consulting before (eg., Cornerstone Research, Analysis Group, etc.)? Or pick Econ consulting over MBB? Would love to learn about the pay vs MBB and long term career path/exit opportunities. Thanks!

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How is TSMG in terms of CTC, type of projects and WLB? I have heard CTC is comparable to MBB - is that correct?

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Bonjour ici !
Je suis un consultant italien avec nationalité française, j'ai été récemment contacté par une MBB et j'envisage de m'installer à Paris depuis le Moyen-Orient où je travaille actuellement.
Y a-t-il quelqu'un qui aimerait entrer en contact et me parler de son expérience?
Merci beaucoup !

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