How difficult is it to lateral into MBB at the Consultant level from the Big 4 at Manager level? Are we looked down upon by MBB recruiters? No advanced degree but rapid promotions, CS UG, and interesting work profile over multiple territories. Do we need to ‘make up’ for anything?

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No. I’ve seen manager lateral to Pl. as mbb grows lateral hires will grow. Apply. Or dm me for referral cause we get a fat fee

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And is the success rate after R1 quite low still?

I feel that they always look down even if you get good. Sometimes people matter more. So I left the interview process half way through. Deloitte has more diversity for indian females I felt. Also worked with a MBB manager in Deloitte who came here as an SM. He was so nice to me I got his work done but he dinged me so bad on performance snapshot and told my coach in due diligence that I need to improve on executive presence and communication. But my financial analysis was rock on. I am staying far away from such projects after that experience. I could not fit into that team either as they were all white males and many a times my voice was ignored too.

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Yes OP type A for sure. So noone was solving the actual problem. They were just creating pretty slides

My advice would be to go to a tech company if you’re so inclined. They don’t differentiate as much between MBB vs others plus your CS undergrad will help. With a little prep you should be able to land a PM job with far easier work hours and fat paychecks.

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Cool I took it once last year and I got a 730 so I guess I’ll just put it on there

I feel PM is the way to go to do your start up. Corporate strategy is for bigger companies

Honestly I am waiting only cause I don't have the right visa help. If you are american jump off now itself. You will only build generic skills here.

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Lol what is “interesting work profile over multiple territories”?

Worked in the NY office and then London office

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