1+ year into my role as a business finance consultant with EY out of undergrad (non-target school). I’m looking to pivot to mbb and feel that I could perform strongly in the interview process but given my relatively pedestrian resume (by mbb standards) I’m worried the recruiters won’t give me a chance. Is it a good idea for me to apply to an entry-level role with 1 year b4 experience? Really just testing the waters here.

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Highly unlikely I’m afraid. I’d settle in for a few years at B4, do an MBB school MBA and go from there...

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This is a very common question. It’s been established that your best shot is like EYP said, settle in for 3-4 years and then get a T10 MBA. What happens most often is you’ll realize that MBB isn’t your goal and then pivot to something else. Every new grad insists MBB is the only goal but priorities always shift. If not MBB then it’s FAANG, if no then PE, if not then VC. Your priorities will shift - for now just enjoy your 20s, you’ll end up where you need to be.

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You go to MBB to leave MBB at director level at a company you want to work for, your trajectory can be just as quick if you find out what that company is and head there earlier.

Probably won't even get an interview tbh.

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Follow-up question. If I apply and do not get the role, will I be temporarily blacklisted from applying again?

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