How difficult is it to go from bizops at FAANG to MBB without prior consulting experience?

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Probably not too hard now, given the high demand. Even in normal times you’d probably get a look. Only applies for associate/consultant level positions though.

You’ll die from adjusting to the pace/intensity if you come in manager level or above, so not happening here. If you have other consulting experience it is possible. If your a super VP-senior exec level it’s also possible to come in as partner level…mixed results here.

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I’ve never seen it, but I am sure it isn’t impossible. Usually post MBA.

What about without MBA?

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