How does one get into mbb straight from college and why does that seem easier than lateraling in when it really shouldnt be that way? All this considering no mba rn.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

It’s not easier either - campus is a super competitive and selective process.

likehelpfulfunny

What do you mean “shouldn’t be that way”

Hiring from campus is a proven pipeline with easy filtering criteria (eg gpa, college rank etc). Consulting at the entry job doesn’t require any hard skills or industry expertise so it makes perfect sense to focus on campus hires

And this is coming from an experienced hire

likefunny

Well most people get into MBB through on campus recruiting. Why shouldn’t it be easier than lateraling in?

Would you need an mba after first job to get into mbb?

I see thanks for the analogy

like

It probably looks more difficult to lateral in than to do campus recruiting because of the sample you see on FB.
Most people wanting to lateral in applied during campus recruiting and weren’t given an offer. When this happens they need to demonstrate a change in their profile from the first time they applied. A lot of people either haven’t had the types of experiences to fill the gaps in their profile or don’t demonstrate it effectively on their resume. This makes it seem harder to lateral in when the bar is really at the same place

Related Posts

Hi Fishes, I am Market Research Analyst, can someone recommend what course or skill upgradation, will help me to grow my career in consulting.?

I’ve (consultant) delivered one engagement very badly, director was not satisfied with quality and I could admit it.
What do I do ? Do I need start looking for other job?

like

Hey everyone! S2 here and I’m interested in becoming a life coach after public so wanted to offer help to anyone who isn’t happy with the mentoring they’re getting at work and would like a second perspective. I’m also hoping to coach in areas beyond career, like core beliefs, values, habits, or relationships. I’ve completed online certification courses, I’ve done a ton of self study of other coaching content and I believe you can still provide value and help to someone even if you haven’t (cont)

like

Is anyone here an analytics engineer? If so what do you do, and what are the main differences between your job and a data engineer?

like

how do we get out?! i’ve been doing office work in a grocery store for too long… this was supposed to help me transition out of hospitality but it feels like i’m going to be stuck in a grocery store for the rest of my career
i guess i just need to voice my frustrations. it’s not that i hate my job or the field, i don’t. i’m just feeling extremely overwhelmed and discouraged i think. does anyone really, truly enjoy what they do in retail/hospitality?? needing some positivity

Thoughts on Designation UX Program? Looking to make the career switch from media to UX and debating between a masters program or bootcamp

like

How is the job market currently?good to look for a job change? my skill is business analytics, 9YOE , 26.5 CTC, should i look for job change now?

like

Been with a girl for few months, really enjoyed moments that we shared together and barely got into any fights. But, somehow somewhat, I don’t see that we share the same vision in our career path. She wants to settle for administration roles while I want work & travel to multiple countries, really hard for her to find those opportunities within her current roles. I like her personality a lot but I feel like really hard to share interesting topics/ my works with her. Any advice please?

like

Hi, please confirm what will be the work of Wealth Manager Band 1 and how much is this profile involved into core sales .. or is it a customer service profile? I am very new to banking sector so will they provide training after joining or not?

Can I apply to ISB by taking the GMAT online? Or ISB requires that we take the GMAT at test centres only. Please confirm

Anyone work in the Prophix/Adaptive Insight Group? Is this something that I could transition into from IT Audit/ IT SOX compliance? What is the job like, travel, day to day, educational opportunities?

How hard is it to get promoted at Amazon from a L4 BIE to a L5 BIE? Any tips? Any help will be greatly appreciated😊

like

I have been a PM at my company for 2 years now, with a years prior experience as associate PM. I got promoted before my certification, but was told if I did not get a PMP or ACP I would get my promotion taken away.
Received the ACP and have not seen a raise. Now we have a girl that is getting a 15k raise and going straight from Project coordinator to PM (with one year experience) and no certification. She will now be 5k less than me. If she gets CaPM she gets a 5k raise. Wong to feel slighted?

like

I want to transition from direct practice with patients/clients to a project management position. I am doing a project management certification. Any suggestions?

like

Have you worked at an agency that felt like it had process nailed down? It’s my biggest pain at my gig now and I want to jump ship but not if it’s the same thing with a different name on the door.

like

Currently in my 3rd Year finance major. Been wondering about the prospect of joining Investment banking and Wealth management. Do bigger banks offer better comp than funds? What are the best ways to boost my chances to join either?

Is it possible to do FDD for tax ppl? Currently I have some experience with real estate FDD and financial analysis (CFC, PFIC, subpart f, etc.) But my title is tax staff.

like

Hi fishes,

I am a strategy consulting enthusiast from a middle class family. Don't have the financial stability to take a loan for an MBA and hence had to drop some renouned admits this year (Think top IIM's) due to family circumstances. I still dream big and request you to provide some insights for my research:-
1) Average expected package of an associate
2) Average experience expected at ZS to get hired at associate (not BCN)
3) Good books to upskill and ace the consulting case interviews

like

If you had to pick a career you’d be qualified for that didn’t involve writing as the primary responsibility, what would it be? And yes, I’m unemployed as hell, but this is completely unrelated...it’s not unrelated

like

Guys I am working as a data scientist in ai/ml sidr and was planning to move to blockchain, is it worth it? Are there very high packages in blockchain, how to start please help

like

More Posts

Anyone had experience with rescheduling your biometric appointment with USCIS? I’ll be at my home country for H1B renewal during the scheduled day and would like to reschedule. What is the process like and how responsive are the agent?

Not a lot of activity in this group; is anyone still active in here? Hello from Sacramento, California.

Tell me about East LA, safe or not? Nice spots to walk around? What's it like at night?

Looking for a place to crash for a week (female) and found a sublet there. I always avoid central Hollywood when I visit but not sure if East is just as bad or nice?

like

I've been looking at becoming a Travel Agent on the side. I currently work in tech, looking for a side hustle that my company won't frown upon on. Anyone have any tip to share with as a travel agent?

likehelpful

I left bedside nursing and the hospital 2 years ago. I don't feel guilty about it and honestly this pandemic
has convinced me to never return.

like

Currently having 12.36lacs CTC, YOE 8, Business analyst skill, other skills power Bi, SQl, SAP Hana, before 1st round informed recruiter expected CTC as 20lacs not aware BOnus included in IQVIA.

Now that i have submitted all the docs, waiting for HR discussion. My expectation is now 25lacs fixed. Can i say this now to HR when they call?

Ps no idea about grade. What is the scope for negotiation?

Family luddites ask about my work and immediately behave annoyed when I start to answer.

like

Comments on IBM WLB,security, culture

As A SAP ConsultantIBM

like

Is the only way to transfer spouses bonvoy points to my account by calling or can I do it online?

like

If you worked for a well-known firm what did you put under employer description, any standard language?

like

What salary slab can be expected for SAP PI developer with 4.5 years of experience

like

Firms hiring in Texas, Iowa or remote? Junior associate with CIPP (US +E), CIPM, and a post-grad fellowship in cybersecurity.

like

Been actively applying to jobs with no bites. Feeling pretty disheartened because really want to relocate closer to family. Going to keep trudging!

like

Anyone have the material for CELPIP test and willing to share sources/material?

Hi everyone, In which banglore office Nationwide account operates?

Tom Morello just tweeted this.

Post Photo
likefunnysmart

I'm interested in starting a coaching business as a side hustle, has anyone does this? I was looking a Life Coach certifications. Thoughts?

like
like

Hello..

Can anyone here let me know in details about intra comapany transfer process ??

IBM India to IBM X (UK, Canada, etc...)

like

We want to be ready to buy a house in about a year. We currently having money sitting in some CDs, but I feel there is probably smarter ways for us to be saving the money. Advice?

like

Additional Posts in All Things MBB

like

Bain for several years -> time in industry -> BCG Expert PL for my field (NAMER); anything I should consider that isn’t obvious?

like

Mckinsey 🐟 could use your help. Post MBA at a Tier-2, and currently in the process for a few industry corp strategy roles. Got a reach out for MI role at the Associate level (lateral). Is the MI role worth delaying transition to industry? Current exit drivers - dissatisfaction of work/project selection (industry focus and topics), updated leadership direction/strategy, total disregard for boundaries (esp bad since WFH). TIA

like

When you're expecting a call from a recruiter, is it better to answer and say "Hi, this is [my name]" or "Hi [recruiter name]"?

funnylike

I’m an incoming associate at BCG US but I’m from Asia and want to transfer back in a few years due to family reasons. I’m wondering three things: 1) how hard is it to permanently transfer (continued)

like

What to expect on the first round BCG interview with partner for experienced consultant role. Been told it’s an opportunity for me to learn about BCG and tell about my experiences.

like

How does staffing work at BCG? Is there a staffing manager or do you have to go find your own cases?

like

What’s so great about luxury luggage? I know the recommendations for what to buy, and am curious whether folks have truly noticed (a) an appreciable difference in performance, however you measure it, and (b) a difference worthy of the investment

funny

McKinsey 🐟 - I cleared R1 interviews on Friday and the feedback I received was to have more Level 3 insights during the case in R2.

Can someone explain what this means?

like

McK fish, has the firm become more flexible with weekly travel since covid? Or is it truly based on client wishes and if they want you every week

like

Any harm in spamming referrals? I keep getting asked for them and for a few I feel like they're not prime candidates - but they're friends/ex-colleagues so don't want to turn them down.

Any chance of things blowing back?

McKinsey & Company

like

For those working in PIPE / PEG at MBB in NYC, what are your average hours per week, how often do you work on weekends, and how much do you travel, if at all? Interested in pre-Manager levels. Thanks for any insights!

like

Anyone on a visa who recently joined Mckinsey?

like

With client confidentiality... how do conversations with spouses go? How do the MBB firms think about spouses knowing about the work and the clients as I know even client list are considered secret?

Hey MBB Fishes! I have an offer to shift from a M (5 YoE, no MBA) position to a Consultant position at BCG - does anyone have any insight into expected change in responsibilities and salary range I should be pushing for?

like

McK fish: do y’all hire BA’s with 1 yoe?

like

Will interviewers provide any inclination of performance at the end? Will they say great job or anything that can be hinted you will make it through?

like
like