How easy or hard it is to transition into MBB after some years after college?

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If you’re good you can do it. If you get a referral even more so

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Depends on how good you are I suppose. The bar doesn’t change.

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but i want to work in Java development and I have learned spring mvc, spring boot and I have good knowledge on core java, collections

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or
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Good day everyone, I was turned down by Accenture strategy last minute before offer due to the Macro uncertainties, any of you have referrals for MBB/Big4/@tier2? I am 8+ YOE in strategy & transactions I’m open to all offices THANK YOU!

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