I’m at Big 4 now with an MBA. Does it make sense to consult for Tier 2 next, and then —> MBB after that? (Nice little trajectory, or am I overthinking this)

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Are you joking? Just apply to T2 and MBB now and go with the best offer you get if you want to move to a different consulting firm.

Moving laterally is real hard as you get higher up, both in terms of the stars lining up for opportunities and more importantly in terms of rebuilding your reputation and network. You almost always slow down your progression due to the need to rebuild and your risk of failure is much, much higher than someone home grown

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Overthinking. Just aim for MBB and T2 at the same time. Literally no reason not to. It’s the same prep for both though the bar is different.

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I agree with all of your post except “the bar is different.”

Have you worked at both T2 and MBB? Have you interviewed candidates for both? I have and from what I’ve seen luck (how well someone clicks with the interviewer, the case they get, etc) plays a huge part in who gets what offer.

It depends on where your MBA is from, what you do for B4 ...

But let’s say if you are able to switch, definitely shoot for T2/MBB

Thanks. It’s a top 20 MBA. Currently doing implementation in Advisory

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