Best stepping stone to get into MBB? MBA vs experience at Big 4 / other second-tier consulting firms?

Hello ,
I am btech fresher recently got placement but i got a domain where no coding is required and more of functional work is there . So i want to switch to JAVA . Can you please tell me how should i proceed , in what order and what should i learn and any resources?? I have good knowledge of Core Java and DSA.

Hey fellow fish,
Deloitte Tax Management Consulting (TMC).
Thoughts please? Is it mgt consulting? Exit opps?

Hi fishes,
I have recently joined in a project as a Oracle JD Edwards finance Functional Consultant.
Is this a good ERP to kickstart your consulting career and whether there are good opportunities for this ERP in the future.

Currently in IBM at Band 9 (Austin,TX) and getting around 195k base. Just been approached by EY recruiter for Senior Manager position. Wondering if I should consider exploring it or not! What could be pay range for a Senior Manager in EY? Also, what career level of IBM is it equivalent to ? (Band 9 or Band 10)?

Say I work in tech and have a decent finance experience. Would my 3 yoe of domain "expertise" in tech make me an attractive bet for the banks Tech coverage team? In other words, does having experience in Tech make me more hireable for IBD?

Hi fishes,

Got offer in Barclays 10.5 currently in Tcs as unix system administrator application support. Please suggest is Barclays good to move. 3.3 yoe

How is senior 2 grade in EY? Salary range and exp? How long does it take to acquire grade 3? Is is equivalent to assistant manager ?

Has anyone successfully moved out of claims into underwriting? I have been doing worker’s compensation claims for about 9 years now as an adjuster. I would really like to get into underwriting but have not had any success so far. What are some other roles I can transition to?

I have the opportunity to exit to a Product Manager role at a PE-backed software company (noname co w ~$5-10B rev). Pay is at $150k base. Seems like an interesting industry. However, I kind of just stumbled on this and am apprehensive about leaving BCG after just a year out of undergrad. I’m also unsure how stock grants play out when working for a portco. Does anyone have advice for how to think about my next move?

At a midsize am law 200 firm with subpar salary and bonus structure. Just became an attorney in September 2019. So I feel that it’s too soon to leave. See more below...

Hi all, Anyone out there certified for a associate google cloud engineer certification, may I know the difficulty level and exam point of view setup

How are hours at big 4? In strategy/transaction teams

Hi Folks,
Lately I was a Product Manager with a startup.. 2 months back I lost my job because the company is closed.

Now my past company CTO is asking me to join his current company as Product Analyst again it's a 4 year old company.

From a PM to a PA role will this affect me in my career.

Please help me with this...

Hello, I am a junior business administrator working in advisory operations. I have been with the company for 6 months, and was employed along with 2 other colleagues. I have picked the job up really fast and am even doing some “extra curricula’s” I really love my job. However I have recently found out I am being paid the same as an apprentice on my team, I usually do at 3 x the work he does whilst also doing my Cert CII. It has really disheartened me and I feel I should be earning more money

Any downsides to leaving a “Counsel” role and moving into a “Legal Affairs” role? Still practicing and representing the company, just a difference of titles, so core work remains the same - what do you think?

Farewell freelance life. It was good (money) while it lasted. Unfortunately, the stress of looking for my next gig and never saying “no” to any gigs wore me out. Huzzah for health insurance and 401k!

Currently working at a large enterprise company and I have taken a role as the 1st AE at a startup expanding to the US. What would you look to accomplish within the first 60 days and how would you approach improving as your tenure grows?

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

Anybody with Big4 exp made the switch to salesforce as business architect recently? What does this job entail and qualification needs? The jd says “extensive” big4 exp

What do you guys think about a career in investor relations / capital formation for a decent size PE. I think principals get carry.

Who would make a better president than our current nominees?

How do you get past bad experience with recruiters? Recently got an offer but the recruiter was rude from the beginning and she can't answer any questions about RSU and refuse to negotiate salary at all. The work, the team and comp seems decent but I'm hesitating because of her. Should I still move forward?

Friends - top watch for ~$5k? Looking for a dress watch that works for many scenarios

Looking for job change.
Preferably profile related to Consumer insights

How has your company been dealing with pay bands based on remote location? I feel like there are as many strategies as there are stars in the sky, and everyone wishes they had the one national tier that a few SF/NY companies have adopted.

Sr Laboratory Technologist check in what’s a good pay per hour for 6 years of experience? I’m at about 35hr plus a $4 night shift diff. I want more…

Anyone have experience with Keeps? Does it work? (M 30’s here)

Anyone know of any early stage VC’s or Early-Stage Start-Ups / Scale-Up opportunities in Europe? Preferably UK/Nordic/ Netherland region ! All the best out there

What is the interview process for Medtronics for QA position .

What the salary slab for Engagement manager 2 in Akamai ?

Hi Sharks,

I am a product owner and want to learn all aspects of product management and to transition as a product manager in leading Tech firms. I had completed my engineering and mba but never worked as a software engineer. I started my career in sales and am now working as a PO. So I lack technical knowledge as well. Can some experienced product manager guide me and PPL like me here on this fish bowl a step by step plan to achieve this goal. What courses we can join, what books to read

I’ve got a friend in Dubai who has experience in IB and VC at junior levels (in London and Dubai) and would like to break into consulting. He’s at a small cap VC at the moment and works not that challenging, and he wants to break into MBB or tier 2 for strategy. Anyone happy to look at his CV?

Fish I need some help and advice. I fell off the wagon last weekend (sober two years and change with alc) and I cheated on my SO of three years. We live together and she has been by my side through

How would you feel going on vacation with friends who want to bring their kid along too?

I'm a product engineer and it's hard to turn off work mode at the end of the day, I think of how products *should* be packaged when I'm shopping and can't understand why my wife doesn't care 🤷

People who were lateraling without being on track for hours and seeking the year and bonus with the new firm, did the question of hours come up and how did you handle it during interviews to make sure you got the bonus from new firm?

Does your company split data science roles into different practices like data & analytics and software engineering? Does this inhibit collaboration & Where does a data engineer fall?

Swimsuits in the streets without a cover in Streeterville are a thing now. As a visual enthusiast I should have taken a picture 😂

Lets make bathing suits in the streets a thing indeed thank you

If you have 20k that you wanna invest or do something with it to let your money grow, what would you do (besides investing in the stock market) and why?

Looking for advice fish fam. Deloitte vs EY-P. Same level - Manager/Director. EY-P pays $50k more for base and maybe $10 to $20k more as bonus. Currently at Deloitte. Is the extra $60-$70k worth giving up my network? Plan to stay in Consulting and hope to make SM/SD. I have a family and my wife is a homemaker. So money does matter. Would have left easily for an $80k bump. Wouldn’t leave for $30k or less. Don’t know what to do with $60k. Pulling my hair out here. HELP Please!!!

Cannot adult anymore. No more adulting.

Hey fellow fish,
Deloitte Tax Management Consulting (TMC).
Thoughts please? Is it mgt consulting? Exit opps?

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

I keep expecting the people at Jimmy Johns to know me by name. step up your game JJ's the hotel staff knew it months ago!

Is Accenture > BIG4?

Best consulting companies in the social sector?

Capco referrals here London office

Anyone have a good answer to "what culture are you looking for?"during a job interview? Had one today and the guy said just don't answer collaborative or team based

Connecting in ATL. A29 to A27. 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

Does anyone else smoke sheesha regularly? I’ve got a nasty habit of doing this every weekend. Wondering if it’s bad for health

Is the opportunity cost of living in a “luxury” apartment worth it? Say $1500/month. For context, 100k salary living in Chicago and really not sure what my budget should be. No debt or other major expenses.

Is it normal for managers/project leads to request a 3 month notice if you want to leave your project and join another one? My project does this and I think it’s absurd.

random ask, but if you work for MBB what title do you use for “ associate partner”. I understand at McKinsey it’s associate partner- partner- senior partner. But at BCG associate partners are called “junior partners” - would anyone be able to confirm this?
Also what’s the hierarchy at other big fours?
Appreciate any help you can offer

I am making a scene tonight, gotta keep the family tradition going