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Generally speaking, for non-engineering roles, assuming no relevant pre-MBA background, in this market:
- Immediately out of MBA = L4
- Manager = L5
- Principal = L6
- Above that = L7 which is near impossible with only consulting experience
Source: Conversations with several ex-consultants who moved to Google
McKinsey EM- L6
- Standard transition is EM (2–3 yrs post-MBA)- Google L6 Manager.
- Sometimes EMs get in at L5 if they are on the lighter end (early promote, less team leadership), but most land at L6.
Strategy& Manager- L5 or L6 (depends)
- If you’ve led teams and strategy engagements in tech, you can make a case for L6.
- Google recruiters often benchmark non-MBB managers a half-step lower, so Strategy& Managers more often come in at L5, unless they have exceptional scope (e.g., large client leadership, direct C-level exposure, or PE/tech-heavy projects).
No mba, but 3 years of working experience
How did you get an interview?
Thank you so much! One more q - When is the best timing to bring up the L6 conversation, and is it with the recruiter and/or hiring manager? Or is this something the hiring committee will do calibration?
You should bring it up with the recruiter so they know this is something you care strongly about. The recruiter should be able to give you at least an initial indication that either the role is only scoped for L5 or that it could be an L6 and they will make that determination after your interviews.
Thank you so much! This is helpful! ❤️
Did you apply or was it a recruiter reach out?
Online application, no referral