Do I really need an MBA if I’m already in consulting and want to stay in consulting ? I want to get into MBB.
Like does it help with promotions? What are the benefits?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Agreed, A1. For me personally, it made all the difference. I didn't have a snowball's chance in hell without the MBA, but that's not because the degree itself is so great, but rather that I went to a school McKinsey recruits from and made the cut from there. DM me if you want to know more.

like

Same reason I decided to go part time at Booth right now. I could probably get in to MBB with my current experience (not really an analyst). But with Booth MBA + experience it will be a lot easier if I decide to go that route

like

This question gets asked daily, it depends. Not all consulting is equal and some backgrounds require an MBA to jump to MBB and some do not

like

I am in without an MBA and from a shit tier uni, so yah depends on path.

Related Posts

I have 2yr at Big 4 audit right now and considering MBA with a GMAT of 710. Any chance for T15?

like

Mind sharing your GMAT study schedule, for those working full time (especially those with long hours)?

like

What is KPMG's parental leave policy for partners versus employees (MDs and below)? Trying to plan life and figure out if it makes a difference to have a child before or after one makes partner in terms of parental leave benefits. Thanks!

like

I am an IT architect with 10 years of experience specifically in Salesforce products. I am thinking of moving from a strategy consulting role to an architecture role in Salesforce (company) itself. I have experience building tech strategies and also technical project delivery.

Wondering if it makes sense to apply for an Enterprise Architect (pre-sales) or a Senior Technical Architect role??

Also in terms of seniority and salary are these roles any different?

like

Can someone explain to me what law clerks are in private practice? I'm based internationally but deal with our NY office a lot, and I can not figure out what the title actually means/where it sits.

like

Hey everyone. I am thinking about leaving PwC for a role at small company with about 40 employees where I'll be working directly for the VP of finance. I'll be implementing netsuite, accounting and

like

Is it true that less than 20% of engineers are women, even when there are so many programs specifically focused on getting females into STEM fields? It seems like it should be more evenly distributed

like

What is the phone reimbursement policy at Google ? I've heard it was either get a company phone fully paid (but carry a 2nd device around) or get X dollars and install MDM software on your own device.

like

Management consultant evaluating an offer from Google’s Go-to-market team (Strategy & Operations) in India. Two questions:
1. Given it’s an internal consulting role, are the hours equally bad / worse than consulting firms?
2. Is it virtually impossible to move to a product ladder after spending 1-2 yrs in the role?

like

What’s the background of most product managers you’ve come across? Is it engineering, consulting, strategy, etc.? I’ve never met anyone who started their career as a PM and I’m curious how to get in it?

like

Morning all- looking for a referral for remote position: project manager, implementation manager, PMP certified and will be obtaining Agile cert by end of year. 10+ years experience, also MBA grad.

Currently SC with Deloitte 2.5 years, cybersecurity heavy with background in healthcareIT.

Thanks in advance.

likehelpful

Yale vs Stern?

like

Working in Risk Management, looking into the FRM exams. Does anyone have any insight or advice?

like

Does anyone practice White Collar criminal defense in NYC or know a decent amount about it? Is it fun or fulfilling? Is it a good way to break into government work in the future?

like

Why is the market going back up already? Is this how it was in 2008? Should I keep my 401k same or increase?

like

Hello, I’m about 3 and a half years as a clinical data manager. Does anyone have any advice in how I can progress my career?

like

Considering a move to NTT Data in a healthcare consulting role. Mixed reviews in the bowls. Major concerns are bench policy, staff aug roles, 2 week PTO, and high turnover due to job dissatisfaction. Recruiter and mgr had great things to say around growth and opportunity, which doesn’t align with feedback from the bowls or Glassdoor.
Understanding things have changed there in the last few months, I need un-biased advice from fellow fish who have recently joined or can speak to recent changes

I am interested in getting my SHRM-CP certification this year and I was wondering which study methods and materials worked best for those of you who passed the exam. Also, what are your roles in HR?!

like

More Posts

Love this bowl! Here's my memorial day avotoast + taters

Post Photo
like

Considering moving to Denver to be closer to nature and family. Husband and I can easily transfer jobs. No kids yet but ideally soon.

We live in Chicago (Lincoln park) and love it - the walkability, bar and restaurant scene, shopping, cleanliness, etc. - and are trying to find similar neighborhoods in the Denver area. I’d like something bougie (not afraid to admit it), safe, with single family homes and that’s not too hipster/crunchy/west coast grunge. Any neighborhood recommendations?

Any of your firms do virtual gifts or corporate appreciation for your teams? We want to do something for our hard working team that is spread out over the nation but not make it an event where we’re stuck doing over zoom. Ideally something like wine delivery just to show appreciation

like

Are forums dying out? Are they still worth developing for a new community, or would you go straight to Discord/Slack?

like

Accenture Tata Consultancy Infosys Cognizant Wipro

Sharks, Can someone please refer me. 45 days remaining in LWD aur aosa dhak dhak ho raha hai ☹️.
Tech Stack: .Net Developer
Skills: MVC, .Net Core, WebAPI, jQuery, EntityFramework
YOE: 8.5
LWD: 30December

like

This is the truth!!!

Post Photo

I am frustrated as a Gay Woman who has given her all for 30+ years grinding to be the best. I have been in closet, out of closet, in-between and am tired of it. I want to be VALUED as a human being. I have gone from Rock Star to problem when people "found out". I have trained and promoted hundreds of people and been passed over for promotions because of not being a man. I have trained men with less experience, worse results only for them to move forward. If Diversity is important...prove it!

like

When you keep delaying that deliverable you promised last week......

Post Photo
likefunny

Hii
How is dbs project in ibm in term of wlb, carrier growth etc.

like

Currently working as product owner with a tier 2 Product organisation with a CTC of 33 lpa and company is quite stable and old. Just got an offer of 48 from a series B funded startup in AI, is worth taking risk ? My yoe is 10 years in Product management.

like

I’ve worked as assistant manager for years, but it doesn’t look like I’ll be getting a promotion anytime soon. I feel bad leaving since I'm kind of the glue around here and I’ve gotten to know pretty much everyone. Any advice?

like

Is it worth it being a freelance actor? I don't want to sign with an agency because they'll take away a big chunk of my earnings, but it's so hard to hustle and do it all by myself.

like

Any books or online courses you would suggest that cover data science solutions for supply chain?

like

Hey folks! Any idea how much an associate makes at Deloitte UK? (Isle of Man)! Any leads would be appreciated.

Please like 11 to open dms.

likehelpful

Does anyone know if it's possible to move from tech sales to strategy planning? I am a young professional and mostly have background in sales and account management but I do have an econmics and finance degree which could be helpful to move into more technical roles like strategy and operations.

like

I hope someone at BCW is monitoring this bowl. There are some pretty clear issues going on at the agency, particularly around burnout and compensation.

Forget the ‘above the line’ mantra and fix the issues right in front of you.

likesmart

CCH Axcess 💔

like

I do 😂

Post Photo
likefunny

Additional Posts in Consulting

Anyone take SHRM? How many hours did you study?

like

What's the deal with PTO, holidays, and utilization?

like

How long are the hours at BCG compared to Big 4? Obviously there is a significant difference in pay, and I am trying to understand how many more hours/weekends folks out there are expected to work.

like

I'm almost at the point of an offer, and also just started a 6 month long engagement since my utilization was taking a hit. How do you fish recommend dealing with the situation once the offer comes?

like

Serious question: Sheraton cancelled my reservation and I was stranded for a night last night. Called CS and my useless ambassador and they cant help and “sorry”. How do I escalate this?

like

Which consulting firms are hiring for experienced Associate position? Have a friend who got laid off and looking for another job.

like

China southern business class. Anyone have experience?

like

Owe ~$4,500 in taxes for 2020. Anything I can do to reduce this amount? Going to contribute some extra money to 401k to get me to 19,500 for the year. Anything else?

like

Best consulting firms without the massive ego?

like

Has anyone moved states and changed their home office / region? (Personal choice not project driven)....If so, what's the process? What approvals are needed?

like

Best books on leadership? Highly enjoyed Servant Leadership book

like

How do I become an MBB employee? Is it possible to gain experience at big 4+ACN and then get referred in??

like

Need a good recommendation for a home office chair. I work from home a lot and need a new chair. My new one isn’t cutting it for me- it’s not comfy and I have lower back pain.

like

Starting to get more involved in the project sales process - any recommendations for books or resources to develop skills in this area?

like

Are MBB and Boutiques doing this massive hiring blitz with double referral bonus etc like the big 4 are? Or did they not fire all their people last fall?

like

Houston downtown JW vs Westin.. Thoughts?

like

Why do some people get laid off and others not? Is it always utilization? Do people typically know they're at risk before it gets to that point?

like

How do you save taxes & etc . If you are making more than 175K(bonus included, no stocks).
Max out 401 K,
Can I put money in IRA?
Is there any other options to save taxes?

like

MBB folks, do you and your coworkers even consider Big 4 people management consultants? Trying to gauge the general consensus.

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal