Is it possible for folks from Big 4 to switch to MBB or Tier 2 firms such as OW/LEK/ATK after a year of consulting experience under the belt?

Do MBB firms even look at Big4 resumes at the lower levels? What else would one need apart from networking and adequately case prepping?

Currently I am doing a lot of implementation work and would love to do some strategy work too.

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You can switch to MBB but you will be down-leveled (take a demotion)

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Yes but you’ll need academic achievement.
If you think listing your GPA is cringe, don’t bother. (See other thread)

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P1 I have a shit gpa, starting how many yoe will my gpa be overlooked?

Yes

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Yes

DM me ;)

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Not if you’re at PwC, jk. Of course, go for it and best of luck!

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