How do Big 4 Experienced Hire interviews differ from fresh graduate interviews? Hoping to transition from a boutique firm I joined after college to the Big 4. Interviewed with MBB during school, however, not sure what to expect as an Experienced Hire. YOE 4, Midwest LCOL. Reason: great pay and WLB, but, not challenged and little upwards trajectory.

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When I interviewed at Senior level as an experienced hire, mostly informal case, technicals, fit.

At M or AD level, where I'm interviewing now, mostly fit and motivation. Formal case only for Corporate Finance.

Experienced hires depending on level might have case study components in their interview while recent grads are more culture and long term retainability-oriented. At least for my team this is how it has worked in the recent past.

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