Bain & Company Hi all - I’m almost 2 years into investment banking and was thinking about moving into consulting within the next year (targeting MBB). Would really appreciate your insight!

1. Are consulting firms currently hiring experienced hires? Have heard that many places are having hiring freezes.

2. What level could I expect to enter as? I’ll likely have 2.5 YOE in IB and be promoted to associate by the time I apply.

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Wanna swap with me?

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very late follow up but I‘ll be joining bcg as an experienced hire next month haha

This is crazy but we’re in the exact same boat lol.

1. Also an analyst about to turn associate in IB
2. Also taking GMAT soon but not applying for an MBA anytime soon.
3. Also keen on switching to MBB

Might be worth connecting - I’ve been lucky enough to speak to a few MBB and T2 guys on current hiring state

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that’d be great! I’ll DM you :)

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3. Does having worked in IB help my application stand out, or is it irrelevant? I’ve only known one person who made the IB to consulting transition.

4. I‘ll be taking the GMAT soon - if I get a good score would it help to include it on my resume? (I haven’t done my MBA and don’t plan on applying for a few more years, so wasn’t sure if it’d be confusing to include)

5. I’m based in Canada and am open to relocating to the U.S. - is it any harder to recruit for roles in the states? Or difficulty getting visa sponsorship?

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