I would like to move from tech consulting at big4 to strategy at MBB. How should I plan and go about this transition? Is this a reasonable plan or am I delusional? I’m not in a rush so I have some time to plan and execute.

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Network with MBB partners and get a referral.

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Jump 1-2 times towards at least digital/tech strategy and switch to MBB

I did the second way, but I bombed my final round with McKinsey. I’ll probably try to go through MBA this time. With my current job, I just don’t have time to “master cases”

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Thanks and good luck on your transition! My original plan has been the first as well, so will try to give that a go.

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Move to strategy wing of your firm first

It might be easier to make a case from there

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It's possible, but you'll likely go down at least 1 level on joining. You also need to have deep functional knowledge in something the firm is hiring for and of course have excellent intrinsics.

A year ago it was 10x easier but now it’s a bit harder as all firms have cut hiring - now easiest might be jumping to strategy internally then networking then interviewing

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