Do MBB and big 4 consulting look for something completely different in their candidates? I’ve applied to MBB previously and reapplied this year and got invited to R1 for all three both times. However deloitte and eyp previously and strategy& this year rejected me straight so I’m just curious…

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Tbh as much as people boast about meritocracy / prestige etc. hiring processes aren’t 100% efficient there is a decent amount of luck associated. I know both really good / bad people who passed through all the firms you mentioned

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