Has anybody had success joining MBB as an experienced hire at the EM level?

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I have seen it happen but low success rate at BCG. Given 90+% managers are home grown we do not have the right setup and support structures for laterals to succeed. They are treated as hired mercenaries and have a hard time getting staffed and pulling strong associates and consultants in their team.

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Yes, tougher at principal - if anything more so because you’re expected to sell work and manage 2+ projects at a time (basically you’re starting to be in the running for partner). Expert principals have different demands though (usually advise cases vs directly manage) and might be a better fit in some cases.

Not myself but I've seen it happen. Not common at all though

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Not common, but it does happen. Usually folks are better off coming in at a lower tenure so they have time to build an internal network / adapt to how things are done.

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If there is a job, and it's advertised and you have the qualifications, well I can tell you it's very possible.

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